This week in theaters we have a new adaptation of Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express" featuring a star-studded cast. However, the word from Hollywood is that it's not a very good adaptation.
We also have the comedy sequel "Daddy's Home 2", which adds John Lithgow and Mel Gibson to the already perfect chemistry between Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Just don't ask the critics what they thought about the movie, unless you want your holiday cheer ruined.
In limited release you should definitely check out the dark dramedy "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri", which is already starting to pick up awards and is considered a solid Oscar hopeful. And another film worth seeing is the horror actioner "Mayhem" starring Steven Yeun ("The Walking Dead").
We also have the comedy sequel "Daddy's Home 2", which adds John Lithgow and Mel Gibson to the already perfect chemistry between Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Just don't ask the critics what they thought about the movie, unless you want your holiday cheer ruined.
In limited release you should definitely check out the dark dramedy "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri", which is already starting to pick up awards and is considered a solid Oscar hopeful. And another film worth seeing is the horror actioner "Mayhem" starring Steven Yeun ("The Walking Dead").
Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Official Synopsis
What starts out as a lavish train ride through Europe quickly unfolds into one of the most stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mysteries ever told. From the novel by best-selling author Agatha Christie, "Murder on the Orient Express" tells the tale of thirteen strangers stranded on a train, where everyone's a suspect. One man must race against time to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again. Kenneth Branagh directs and leads an all-star cast including Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley and Josh Gad.
Film Details
- Director: Kenneth Branagh
- Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, Daisy Ridley, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Michelle Pfeiffer, Olivia Colman, Josh Gad, Lucy Boynton
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Running Time: 114 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for violence and thematic elements
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 59% (96 fresh, 67 rotten, score: 6.1/10)
- Metacritic: 53 out of 100 (15 positive, 22 mixed, 3 negative).
DADDY'S HOME 2
Official Synopsis
Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad (Will Ferrell) have joined forces to provide their kids with the perfect Christmas. Their newfound partnership is put to the test when Dusty's old-school, macho Dad (Mel Gibson) and Brad's ultra-affectionate and emotional Dad (John Lithgow) arrive just in time to throw the holiday into complete chaos.
Film Details
- Director: Sean Anders
- Starring: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, John Lithgow, Linda Cardellini, John Cena
- Genre: Comedy
- Running Time: 100 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for suggestive material and some language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 16% (8 fresh, 41 rotten, score: 3.8/10)
- Metacritic: 29 out of 100 (3 positive, 6 mixed, 14 negative).
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI
Official Synopsis
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI is a darkly comic drama from Academy Award winner Martin McDonagh (IN BRUGES). After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes (Academy Award winner Frances McDormand) makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby (Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson), the town's revered chief of police. When his second-in-command Officer Dixon (Sam Rockwell), an immature mother's boy with a penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing's law enforcement is only exacerbated.
Film Details
- Director: Martin McDonagh
- Starring: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Kerry Condon, Abbie Cornish,
Lucas Hedges
- Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Running Time: 115 min.
- Rating: R for violence, language throughout, and some sexual references
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 95% (90 fresh, 5 rotten, score: 8.8/10)
- Metacritic: 86 out of 100 (30 positive, 1 mixed, 0 negative).
MAYHEM
Official Synopsis
Derek Cho (Steven Yeun) is having a really bad day. After being unjustly fired from his job, he discovers that the law firm's building is under quarantine for a mysterious and dangerous virus. Chaos erupts throughout the office as the victims of the disease begin acting out their wildest impulses. Joining forces with a former client (Samara Weaving) who has a grudge of her own, Derek savagely fights tooth and nail to get to the executives on the top floor and settle the score once and for all.
Film Details
- Director: Joe Lynch
- Starring: Steven Yeun, Samara Weaving, Steven Brand, Kerry Fox
- Genre: Action, Horror
- Running Time: 86 min.
- Rating: R for Bloody Violence, Pervasive Language, Some Sexuality/Nudity and Drug Use
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 83% (33 fresh, 7 rotten, score: 7.2/10)
- Metacritic: 62 out of 100 (7 positive, 6 mixed, 0 negative).
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