"Dark Phoenix", the final chapter (so they say) in the X-Men movie series has been released in theaters, but according to critics and moviegoers, it's not the amazing franchise bookend it could or should have been. This is the second time that the Dark Phoenix comics arc has been adapted following Brett Ratner's "The Last Stand" in 2006. While fans were mostly disappointed with Ratner's version, it doesn't look like the 2019 version is getting much love, either.
Written and directed by Simon Kinberg in his directorial debut, the film kicked off on Thursday night with $5 million, which is step down from "X-Men: Apocalypse" ($8.2 million). Since that film opened with $65.7 million in 2016, "Dark Phoenix" is expected to bring in around $40 million over the weekend from 3,721 theaters.
We also have another sequel hitting theaters this weekend, the animated film "The Secret Life of Pets 2". The film is getting a mixed reception from both critics and moviegoers, and it only managed to bring in $2.3 million from Thursday previews, lagging behind the original film's $5.3 million. But let's not cry for Illumination just yet, as their sequel is projected to gross $50+ million in its opening weekend, thus securing the top spot with relative ease.
Making its theatrical debut in four locations is the R-rated comedy "Late Night", which has garnered positive reviews from critics and a lot of hype after premiering at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, where Amazon picked up the U.S. rights for $13 million. The film will expand nationwide next week.
Another interesting limited release is the Russian rock drama "Leto" which was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
Written and directed by Simon Kinberg in his directorial debut, the film kicked off on Thursday night with $5 million, which is step down from "X-Men: Apocalypse" ($8.2 million). Since that film opened with $65.7 million in 2016, "Dark Phoenix" is expected to bring in around $40 million over the weekend from 3,721 theaters.
We also have another sequel hitting theaters this weekend, the animated film "The Secret Life of Pets 2". The film is getting a mixed reception from both critics and moviegoers, and it only managed to bring in $2.3 million from Thursday previews, lagging behind the original film's $5.3 million. But let's not cry for Illumination just yet, as their sequel is projected to gross $50+ million in its opening weekend, thus securing the top spot with relative ease.
Making its theatrical debut in four locations is the R-rated comedy "Late Night", which has garnered positive reviews from critics and a lot of hype after premiering at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, where Amazon picked up the U.S. rights for $13 million. The film will expand nationwide next week.
Another interesting limited release is the Russian rock drama "Leto" which was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
Synopses, details, critical/audience reception, trailers, and more after the jump.
DARK PHOENIX
Official Synopsis
In DARK PHOENIX, the X-MEN face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. During a rescue mission in space, Jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. Wrestling with this entity inside her, Jean unleashes her powers in ways she can neither comprehend nor contain. With Jean spiraling out of control, and hurting the ones she loves most, she begins to unravel the very fabric that holds the X-Men together. Now, with this family falling apart, they must find a way to unite -- not only to save Jean's soul, but to save our very planet from aliens who wish to weaponize this force and rule the galaxy.
Film Details
- Director: Simon Kinberg
- Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Jessica Chastain, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, Evan Peters, Kodi Mit-McPhee
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Running Time: 113 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action including some gunplay, disturbing images, and brief strong language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 22% (49 fresh, 171 rotten, score: 4.5/10)
- Metacritic: 43 out of 100 (9 positive, 29 mixed, 11 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 65% (average score: 3.6/5 from 1,930 user ratings)
- Metacritic: 4.8/10 (38 positive, 29 mixed, 50 negative).
- IMDb: 6.0/10 (12,774 votes)
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2
Official Synopsis
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 will follow summer 2016's blockbuster about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and his longtime collaborator Janet Healy will produce the sequel to the comedy that had the best opening ever for an original film, animated or otherwise. THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 will see the return of writer Brian Lynch (Minions) and once again be directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me series, Dr. Seuss' The Lorax).
Film Details
- Director: Chris Renaud, Jonathan del Val
- Starring: Patton Oswalt, Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford, Jenny Slate, Tiffany Haddish, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Ellie Kempter
- Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Running Time: 86 min.
- Rating: PG for some action and rude humor
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 53% (49 fresh, 44 rotten, score: 5.6/10)
- Metacritic: 55 out of 100 (10 positive, 15 mixed, 1 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 94% (average score: 4.5/5 from 3,742 user ratings)
- Metacritic: 6.2/10 (5 positive, 2 mixed, 3 negative).
- IMDb: 6.5/10 (2,211 votes)
LATE NIGHT
Official Synopsis
Legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over diversity concerns, her decision has unexpectedly hilarious consequences as the two women separated by culture and generation are united by their love of a biting punchline.
Film Details
- Director: Nisha Ganatra
- Starring: Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, John Lithgow, Denis O'Hare, Ike Barinholtz, Amy Ryan, Megalyn Echikunwoke
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Running Time: 102 min.
- Rating: R for language throughout and some sexual references
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 78% (69 fresh, 20 rotten, score: 6.7/10)
- Metacritic: 72 out of 100 (22 positive, 7 mixed, 1 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: N/A
- Metacritic: N/A
- IMDb: 5.6/10 (670 votes)
LETO
Official Synopsis
Avant-garde Russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov (The Student) returns to the big-screen with a tribute to the early years of Russian rock. Leningrad, in the summer, early eighties. Smuggling LP's by Lou Reed and David Bowie, the underground rock scene is boiling ahead of the Perestroika. Mike and his beautiful wife Natasha meet with young Viktor Tsoï. Together with friends, they will change the trajectory of rock n'roll music in the Soviet Union.
Film Details
- Director: Kirill Serebrennikov
- Starring: Teo Yoo, Irina Starshenbaum, Roman Bilyk
- Genre: Biography, Music, Romance
- Running Time: 126 min.
- Rating: Not Rated
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 79% (30 fresh, 8 rotten, score: 7.4/10)
- Metacritic: 71 out of 100 (12 positive, 3 mixed, 0 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: N/A
- Metacritic: 9.4/10 (5 positive, 0 mixed, 0 negative)
- IMDb: 7.5/10 (3,554 votes)
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