While "Avengers: Endgame" is expected to dominate the box-office in its second weekend and perhaps break new records, we should also focus on what's new in theaters this week. And we have quite a selection, with three wide releases and one limited/semi-wide.
The first new release is "50/50" filmmaker Jonathan Levine's new R-rated romantic comedy "Long Shot" starring Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron. The film is enjoying a positive reception from both critics and audiences, and it brought in $660,000 from Thursday night previews. The film is expected to finish its opening weekend with around $12 million.
We also have STX Entertainment's first computer-animated feature film "UglyDolls" based on the plush toys of the same name. This one isn't getting much love from anyone. However, despite low audience scores on IMDb and Metacritic, it has a curious 79% positive Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film scored $300,000 from previews and might end up with as much as $10 million over the weekend.
If you're looking for something with a certain "creepy" factor (and a bit of silliness to boot), Screen Gems has you covered with their new thriller "The Intruder" starring Michael Ealy, Meagan Good and Dennis Quaid. While the film has been panned by critics and laughed at by audiences, it still looks to be a solid box-office contender with $865,000 from previews and expectations of a $10 million 3-day debut.
Opening in just 605 theaters is "El Chicano", the first Latino superhero movie, marketed as "from the creators of "Smokin' Aces", "The Grey" and "Narc"". Unfortunately, it's not a very good Latino superhero movie, with low scores from critics and a somewhat mixed reception from moviegoers. Rotten Tomatoes, however, once again reports an unusually high 87% Audience Score.
The first new release is "50/50" filmmaker Jonathan Levine's new R-rated romantic comedy "Long Shot" starring Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron. The film is enjoying a positive reception from both critics and audiences, and it brought in $660,000 from Thursday night previews. The film is expected to finish its opening weekend with around $12 million.
We also have STX Entertainment's first computer-animated feature film "UglyDolls" based on the plush toys of the same name. This one isn't getting much love from anyone. However, despite low audience scores on IMDb and Metacritic, it has a curious 79% positive Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film scored $300,000 from previews and might end up with as much as $10 million over the weekend.
If you're looking for something with a certain "creepy" factor (and a bit of silliness to boot), Screen Gems has you covered with their new thriller "The Intruder" starring Michael Ealy, Meagan Good and Dennis Quaid. While the film has been panned by critics and laughed at by audiences, it still looks to be a solid box-office contender with $865,000 from previews and expectations of a $10 million 3-day debut.
Opening in just 605 theaters is "El Chicano", the first Latino superhero movie, marketed as "from the creators of "Smokin' Aces", "The Grey" and "Narc"". Unfortunately, it's not a very good Latino superhero movie, with low scores from critics and a somewhat mixed reception from moviegoers. Rotten Tomatoes, however, once again reports an unusually high 87% Audience Score.
Synopses, details, critical/audience reception, trailers, and more after the jump.
LONG SHOT
Official Synopsis
Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) is a gifted and free-spirited journalist with an affinity for trouble. Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron) is one of the most influential women in the world. Smart, sophisticated, and accomplished, she's a powerhouse diplomat with a talent for... well, mostly everything. The two have nothing in common, except that she was his babysitter and childhood crush. When Fred unexpectedly reconnects with Charlotte, he charms her with his self-deprecating humor and his memories of her youthful idealism. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte impulsively hires Fred as her speechwriter, much to the dismay of her trusted advisors. A fish out of water on Charlotte's elite team, Fred is unprepared for her glamorous lifestyle in the limelight. However, sparks fly as their unmistakable chemistry leads to a round-the-world romance and a series of unexpected and dangerous incidents.
Film Details
- Director: Jonathan Levine
- Starring: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, June Diane Raphael, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Bob Odenkirk, Andy Serkis, Randall Park, Alexander Skarsgard
- Genre: Comedy, Romance
- Running Time: 125 min.
- Rating: R for strong sexual content, language throughout and some drug use
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 83% (154 fresh, 32 rotten, score: 7.0/10)
- Metacritic: 70 out of 100 (30 positive, 8 mixed, 0 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 70% (average score: 3.6/5 from 104 user ratings)
- Metacritic: 7.8/10 (7 positive, 3 mixed, 0 negative).
- IMDb: 7.1/10 (1,969 votes)
UGLYDOLLS
Official Synopsis
In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weird is celebrated, strange is special and beauty is embraced as more than simply meets the eye. Here, the free-spirited Moxy (Clarkson) and her UglyDoll friends live every day in a whirlwind of bliss, letting their freak flags fly in a celebration of life and its endless possibilities. In this all-new story, the UglyDolls will go on a journey beyond the comfortable borders of Uglyville. There, they will confront what it means to be different, struggle with their desire to be loved, and ultimately discover that you don't have to be perfect to be amazing because who you truly are is what matters most.
Film Details
- Director: Kelly Asbury
- Starring: Bebe Rexha, Blake Shelton, Charli XCX, Emma Roberts, Gabriel Iglesias, Janelle Monáe, Kelly Clarkson, Lee-Hom Wang, Nick Jonas, Pitbull, Wanda Sykes
- Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Running Time: 87 min.
- Rating: PG for thematic elements and brief action
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 36% (15 fresh, 27 rotten, score: 4.1./10)
- Metacritic: 39 out of 100 (2 positive, 9 mixed, 6 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 79% (average score: 4.1/5 from 53 user ratings)
- Metacritic: N/A
- IMDb: 4.5/10 (228 votes)
THE INTRUDER
Official Synopsis
When a young married couple (Michael Ealy and Meagan Good) buys their dream house in the Napa Valley, they think they have found the perfect home to take their next steps as a family. But when the strangely attached seller (Dennis Quaid) continues to infiltrate their lives, they begin to suspect that he has hidden motivations beyond a quick sale.
Film Details
- Director: Deon Taylor
- Starring: Meagan Good, Dennis Quaid, Michael Ealy, Joseph Sikora
- Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery
- Running Time: 102 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for violence, terror, some sexuality, language and thematic elements
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 28% (17 fresh, 44 rotten, score: 4.1/10)
- Metacritic: 38 out of 100 (2 positive, 13 mixed, 8 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 50% (average score: X/5 from 32 user ratings)
- Metacritic: N/A
- IMDb: 5.2/10 (230 votes)
EL CHICANO
Official Synopsis
When L.A.P.D. Detective Diego Hernandez is assigned a career-making case investigating a vicious cartel, he uncovers links to his brother's supposed suicide and a turf battle that's about to swallow his neighborhood. Torn between playing by the book and seeking justice, he resurrects the masked street legend El Chicano. Now, out to take down his childhood buddy turned gang boss, he sets off a bloody war to defend his city and avenge his brother's murder
Film Details
- Director: Ben Hernandez Bray
- Starring: Raul Castillo, Aimee Garcia, Jose Pablo Cantillo, David Castaneda, Marco Rodriguez, Sal Lopez
- Genre: Drama
- Running Time: 107 min.
- Rating: R for strong violence and language throughout
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 40% (6 fresh, 9 rotten, score: 4.7/10)
- Metacritic: 49 out of 100 (2 positive, 6 mixed, 1 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 87% (average score: 4.4/5 from 15 user ratings)
- Metacritic: N/A
- IMDb: 5.9/10 (158 votes)
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