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Friday, November 23, 2018

In Theaters: RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET, CREED II, ROBIN HOOD and GREEN BOOK

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The Thanksgiving weekend has arrived with four new wide releases. For the general movie consumer, we have two sequels, Disney's "Ralph Breaks the Internet", which is a sure bet for kids, and the boxing drama "Creed 2", which is a sure bet for the kids' parents. Both films have received a glowing critical reception and will definitely dominate the holiday box-office.

Not so well received is the reimagining of "Robin Hood", which might actually be the worst film of the year, according to the reviews we've read so far.

Expanding nationwide this weekend is the biographical dramedy "Green Book" starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen. This one looks like a serious contender in the coming awards season.

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



RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET


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Official Synopsis

In "Ralph Breaks the Internet," video-game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and best friend Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) leave the comforts of Litwak's arcade in an attempt to save her game, Sugar Rush. Their quest takes them to the vast, uncharted world of the internet where they rely on the citizens of the internet--the Netizens--to help navigate their way. Lending a virtual hand are Yesss (voice of Taraji P. Henson), the head algorithm and the heart and soul of the trend-making site "BuzzzTube," and Shank (voice of Gal Gadot), a tough-as-nails driver from a gritty online auto-racing game called Slaughter Race, a place Vanellope wholeheartedly embraces--so much so that Ralph worries he may lose the only friend he's ever had.

Film Details

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  • Director: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore

  • Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, Taraji P. Henson, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk, Alfred Molina, Ed O'Neill

  • Genre: Animation, Comedy, Adventure

  • Running Time: 112 min.

  • Rating: PG for some action and rude humor


Critical Reception

  • Rottentomatoes: 86% (121 fresh, 19 rotten, score: 7.2/10)
  • Metacritic: 71 out of 100 (32 positive, 7 mixed, 1 negative).

Audience Reception

  • Rotten Tomatoes: 73% (3.8/5 rating from 2,152 users)
  • Metacritic: 6.8/10 (20 positive, 4 mixed, 6 negative).
  • IMDb: 7.9/10 (2,517 votes)





CREED II


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Official Synopsis

Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family's past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what's worth fighting for, and discover that nothing's more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can't escape your history.

Film Details

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  • Director: Steven Caple Jr.

  • Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Florian Munteanu, Dolph Lundgren, Milo Ventimiglia, Brigitte Nielsen

  • Genre: Drama, Sport

  • Running Time: 130 min.

  • Rating: PG-13 for sports action violence, language, and a scene of sensuality


Critical Reception

  • Rottentomatoes: 83% (101 fresh, 21 rotten, score: 6.9/10)
  • Metacritic: 67 out of 100 (28 positive, 12 mixed, 1 negative).

Audience Reception

  • Rotten Tomatoes: 90% (4.4/5 rating from 1,192 users)
  • Metacritic: 7.4/10 (13 positive, 2 mixed, 3 negative).
  • IMDb: 8.1/10 (2,674 votes)





ROBIN HOOD


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Official Synopsis

Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) a war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander (Jamie Foxx) mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance.

Film Details

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  • Director: Otto Bathurst

  • Starring: Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn, Eve Hewson, Jamie Dornan, F. Murray Abraham

  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller

  • Running Time: 116 min.

  • Rating: PG-13 for extended sequences of violence and action, and some suggestive references


Critical Reception

  • Rottentomatoes: 12% (9 fresh, 67 rotten, score: 3.5/10)
  • Metacritic: 33 out of 100 (3 positive, 13 mixed, 11 negative).

Audience Reception

  • Rotten Tomatoes: 50% (2.9/5 rating from 1,085 users)
  • Metacritic: 3.2/10 (3 positive, 3 mixed, 11 negative).
  • IMDb: 5.3/10 (1,751 votes)





GREEN BOOK


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Official Synopsis

When Tony Lip (Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on "The Green Book" to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger-as well as unexpected humanity and humor-they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime.

Film Details

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  • Director: Peter Farrelly

  • Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini, Iqba Theba

  • Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama

  • Running Time: 129 min.

  • Rating: PG-13 for thematic content, language including racial epithets, smoking, some violence and suggestive material


Critical Reception

  • Rottentomatoes: 82% (106 fresh, 24 rotten, score: 7.9/10)
  • Metacritic: 70 out of 100 (32 positive, 10 mixed, 1 negative).

Audience Reception

  • Rotten Tomatoes: 92% (4.4/5 rating from 867 users)
  • Metacritic: 7.8/10 (11 positive, 1 mixed, 1 negative).
  • IMDb: 8.0/10 (1,674 votes)








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