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Friday, June 21, 2019

In Theaters: TOY STORY 4, CHILD'S PLAY, ANNA, THE COMMAND and SWINGING SAFARI

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Disney and Pixar are looking to break new box-office records this weekend with their latest film "Toy Story 4". The sequel did not disappoint as both critics and moviegoers have showered it with praise. So far, the film has brought in $12 million from Thursday evening previews, which is the second largest preview gross for an animated film ever, behind "The Incredibles" ($18.5 million). And, it already broke the pre-sale record, outperforming "Incredibles 2". Pundits are predicting a massive $165 million opening weekend from 4,575 theaters.

For the adults we have the horror remake "Child's Play", which it seems turned out better than expected. The critical and audience reception is mostly mixed, which is actually not that bad considering how much of a cult classic the original is. The film is off to a decent start with $1.65 million from Thursday previews (1,700 theaters), and could finish the weekend with $17 million from 3,007 theaters.

Luc Besson's new action film "Anna" was also released in theaters on Friday to harsh reception from critics. Moviegoers seem to enjoy it a bit more, but it looks like the film won't be much of a challenger at the box-office. It only brought in $325,000 on Thursday from 1,700 theaters, and will probably end the weekend with less than $5 million.

In limited release, you should definitely check out the submarine drama "The Command", based on the real-life tragedy of the Kursk submarine disaster, and the Australian dramedy "Swinging Safari" starring Guy Pearce and Kylie Minogue.

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





TOY STORY 4


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Official Synopsis

Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie's beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky (voice of Tony Hale), declares himself as "trash" and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. But when Bonnie takes the whole gang on her family's road trip excursion, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts). After years of being on her own, Bo's adventurous spirit and life on the road belie her delicate porcelain exterior. As Woody and Bo realize they're worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, they soon come to find that's the least of their worries.

Film Details

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  • Director: Josh Cooley

  • Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, Tony Hale, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Keanu Reeves, Christina Hendricks, Jay Hernandez, Joan Cusack, Bonnie Hunt, Carl Weathers

  • Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy

  • Running Time: 100 min.

  • Rating: G


Critical Reception

  • Rottentomatoes: 97% (226 fresh, 6 rotten, score: 8.3/10)
  • Metacritic: 84 out of 100 (51 positive, 1 mixed, 0 negative).

Audience Reception

  • Rotten Tomatoes: 96% (average score: 4.7/5 from 1,565 user ratings)
  • Metacritic: 8.8/10 (33 positive, 0 mixed, 2 negative).
  • IMDb: 8.8/10 (5,465 votes)





CHILD'S PLAY


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Official Synopsis

A contemporary re-imagining of the 1988 horror classic, Child's Play follows Karen (Aubrey Plaza), a single mother who gifts her son Andy (Gabriel Bateman) a Buddi doll, unaware of its more sinister nature.

Film Details

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  • Director: Lars Klevberg

  • Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Mark Hamill, Gabriel Bateman, Brian Tyree Henry, Tim Matheson

  • Genre: Horror

  • Running Time: 90 min.

  • Rating: R for bloody horror violence, and language throughout


Critical Reception

  • Rottentomatoes: 67% (38 fresh, 19 rotten, score: 6.08/10)
  • Metacritic: 48 out of 100 (9 positive, 14 mixed, 4 negative).

Audience Reception

  • Rotten Tomatoes: 71% (average score: 3.8/5 from 280 user ratings)
  • Metacritic: 6.3/10 (5 positive, 2 mixed, 3 negative).
  • IMDb: 6.7/10 (1,266 votes)





ANNA


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Official Synopsis

Beneath Anna Poliatova's striking beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill to become one of the world's most feared government assassins. An electrifying thrill ride unfolding with propulsive energy, startling twists and breathtaking action, ANNA introduces Sasha Luss in the title role with a star-studded cast including Academy Award Winner Helen Mirren, Cillian Murphy, and Luke Evans.

Film Details

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  • Director: Luc Besson

  • Starring: Sasha Luss, Helen Mirren, Luke Evans, Cillian Murphy

  • Genre: Action, Thriller

  • Running Time: 119 min.

  • Rating: R for strong violence, language, and some sexual content


Critical Reception

  • Rottentomatoes: 30% (3 fresh, 7 rotten, score: 3.75/10)
  • Metacritic: 42 out of 100 (0 positive, 5 mixed, 2 negative).

Audience Reception

  • Rotten Tomatoes: 85% (average score: 4.17/5 from 48 user ratings)
  • Metacritic: 6.5/10 (12 positive, 5 mixed, 2 negative).
  • IMDb: 6.8/10 (329 votes)





THE COMMAND


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Official Synopsis

Based on the story of the 2000 Kursk submarine disaster, Kursk follows the final hours of an "unsinkable" Russian nuclear submarine as it sinks to the bottom of the Barents Sea. Some of the crew survives the initial explosion, including officer Mikhail Kalekov (Matthias Schoenaerts), whose pregnant wife (Lea Seydoux) and child are waiting back home. Unfortunately, their rescue is complicated by bureaucracy between Russia, France, Norway and Britain, with British navy chief David Russell (Colin Firth) attempting to convince Russian officials to accept foreign aid.

Film Details

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  • Director: Thomas Vinterberg

  • Starring: Matthias Schoenaerts, Léa Seydoux, Peter Simonischek, Colin Firth, Max von Sydow, August Diehl

  • Genre: Action, Drama, History

  • Running Time: 117 min.

  • Rating: PG-13 for some intense disaster-related peril and disturbing images, and for brief strong language


Critical Reception

  • Rottentomatoes: 70% (19 fresh, 8 rotten, score: 6.2/10)
  • Metacritic: 54 out of 100 (2 positive, 9 mixed, 0 negative).

Audience Reception

  • Rotten Tomatoes: N/A
  • Metacritic: N/A
  • IMDb: 6.5/10 (7,534 votes)





SWINGING SAFARI


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Official Synopsis

1970s Australia: A 200-ton blue whale washes up on a local beach and the kids think it's the biggest thing that's ever happened in their lives. Behind closed doors, the Mums and Dads of this quiet suburban cul-de-sac celebrate in their own special way, by joining the sexual revolution. It's a time of boxed wine, bad hair, bad styles, bad choices, but good times. And like the rotting whale, it's all about to go spectacularly wrong.

Film Details

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  • Director: Stephan Elliott

  • Starring: Guy Pearce, Kylie Minogue, Jesse Denyer, Radha Mitchell, Asher Keddie, Jeremy Sims

  • Genre: Comedy, Drama

  • Running Time: 97 min.

  • Rating: R for sexual content, language and some underage drinking


Critical Reception

  • Rottentomatoes: 75% (18 fresh, 6 rotten, score: 6.5/10)
  • Metacritic: 70 out of 100 (4 positive, 1 mixed, 0 negative).

Audience Reception

  • Rotten Tomatoes: N/A
  • Metacritic: N/A
  • IMDb: 5.5/10 (1,481 votes)








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