In Theaters: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS, NOBODY'S FOOL, BOY ERASED and BODIED

The Queen biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" is rocking theaters this weekend, and while the critical reception has been lukewarm, 20th Century Fox is anticipating a $30+ million debut from 4,000 theaters. For the kids we have Disney's "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms", which has received a thrashing from critics. Also out now in theaters is Tyler Perry's new dramedy "Nobody's Fool" starring Tiffany Haddish, but it hasn't been screened for critics, so it's probably not very good. Films worth checking out in limited release are Joel Edgerton's gay conversion therapy drama "Boy Erased" starring Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe, and the rap battle comedy "Bodied" produced by Eminem".

Synopses, details, critical/audience reception, trailers, and more after the jump.

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

Official Synopsis

Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury's lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.

Film Details

• Director: Bryan Singer
  
  
• Starring: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Joe Mazzello, Tom Hollander, Mike Myers
  
  
• Genre: Biography , Drama , Music
  
  
• Running Time: 134 min.
  
  
• Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, suggestive material, drug content and language
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 61% (114 fresh, 74 rotten, score: 6.0/10)
  
• Metacritic: 49 out of 100 (13 positive, 23 mixed, 9 negative).

Audience Reception

• Rotten Tomatoes: 93% (4.6/5 rating from 3,815 users)
  
• Metacritic: 8.6/10 (20 positive, 4 mixed, 0 negative).
• IMDb: 8.4/10 (16,955 votes)
  

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THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS

Official Synopsis

All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a key - a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift from her late mother. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer's (Morgan Freeman) annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key, which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. It's there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a gang of mice and the regents who preside over three Realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets. Clara and Phillip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren), to retrieve Clara's key and hopefully return harmony to the unstable world.

Film Details

• Director: Lasse Hallström, Joe Johnston
  
  
• Starring: Mackenzie Foy, Keira Knightley, Morgan Freeman, Matthew Macfadyen, Helen Mirren, Eugenio Derbez, Richard E. Grant, Ellie Bamber
  
  
• Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
  
  
• Running Time: 99 min.
  
  
• Rating: PG for some mild peril
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 34% (26 fresh, 50 rotten, score: 5.0/10)
  
• Metacritic: 38 out of 100 (3 positive, 17 mixed, 13 negative).

Audience Reception

• Rotten Tomatoes: 46% (3.2/5 rating from 584 users)
  
• Metacritic: N/A
• IMDb: 5.5/10 (829 votes)
  

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NOBODY'S FOOL

Official Synopsis

Trying to get back on her feet, wild child Tanya (Tiffany Haddish) looks to her buttoned-up, by the book sister Danica (Tika Sumpter) to help her get back on track. As these polar opposites collide -- with hilarious and sometimes disastrous results -- Tanya discovers that Danica's picture-perfect life -- including her mysterious boyfriend -- may not be what it seems.

Film Details

• Director: Tyler Perry
  
  
• Starring: Tiffany Haddish, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Missi Pyle, Whoopi Goldberg,
  
  
• Genre: Comedy, Drama
  
  
• Running Time: 110 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for sexual content and language throughout, and for drug material
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: N/A
  
• Metacritic: 37 out of 100 (0 positive, 5 mixed, 2 negative).

Audience Reception

• Rotten Tomatoes: 50% (2.7/5 rating from 104 users)
  
• Metacritic: N/A
• IMDb: 3.5/10 (103 votes)
  

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BOY ERASED

Official Synopsis

"Boy Erased" tells the story of Jared (Hedges), the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, who is outed to his parents (Kidman and Crowe) at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a conversion therapy program - or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends, and faith. Boy Erased is the true story of one young man's struggle to find himself while being forced to question every aspect of his identity.

Film Details

• Director: Joel Edgerton
  
  
• Starring: Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Joel Edgerton
  
  
• Genre: Biography, Drama
  
  
• Running Time: 114 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for for sexual content including an assault, some language and brief drug use
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 84% (61 fresh, 12 rotten, score: 7.1/10)
  
• Metacritic: 70 out of 100 (25 positive, 4 mixed, 0 negative).

Audience Reception

• Rotten Tomatoes: 83% (3.9/5 rating from 551 users)
  
• Metacritic: N/A
• IMDb: 6.6/10 (684 votes)
  

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BODIED

Official Synopsis

Bodied is the satirical story of Adam Merkin, a progressive grad student who becomes an accidental battle rapper whose success breeds outrage. Shoniqua Shandai (Sing It!, The Fosters), Walter Perez (The Avengers, Fame), Rory Uphold (Hella) also star in the film. Well known battle rappers Dizaster, Dumbfoundead, Hollow Da Don and media personality Charlamagne Tha God are among the supporting cast.

Film Details

• Director: Joseph Kahn
  
  
• Starring: Calum Worthy, Jackie Long, Rory Uphold
  
  
• Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
  
  
• Running Time: 120 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for strong language and sexual content throughout, some drug use and brief nudity
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 91% (43 fresh, 4 rotten, score: 7.4/10)
  
• Metacritic: 77 out of 100 (15 positive, 2 mixed, 0 negative).

Audience Reception

• Rotten Tomatoes: 96% (4.5/5 rating from 348 users)
  
• Metacritic: N/A
• IMDb: 7.6/10 (439 votes)
  

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