Gerard Butler returns as United States Secret Service agent Mike Banning in the threequel "Angel Has Fallen", which is now in theaters. The new installment has received a mixed reception from critics, which is pretty much on par with the rest of series, but audiences seem to love the movie as CinemaScore reports an "A-" grade from opening night polls, and pundits expect the film to top the box-office charts. It already raked in an impressive $1.5 million from previews at 2,600 locations, and it could finish the weekend with as much as $15 million, or more, from 3,286 theaters.
The horror comedy "Ready or Not" starring Samara Weaving opened this Friday in 2,855 theaters and brought in $1.9 million on opening day, including $730,000 from previews, so pundits expect this one to finish outside the Top 5 with around $5 million. Both the film's critical and audience receptions have been generally positive ("B+" from CinemaScore).
The last new semi-wide release is Sony' faith-based drama "Overcomer" from the creators of "War Room". The film opened in 1,723 theaters and brought in $772,000 from Thursday previews. Although it has received a mixed critical reception, audience reactions have been very positive ("A+" from CinemaScore). However, it won't be enough it seems as the film is expected to gross around $5 million in its opening weekend.
In limited release it might be worth checking out the comedy "Brittany Runs a Marathon" starring Jillian Bell, which won the Audience Award at this year's Sundance Film Festival, and was also nominated for the Grand Jury Prize.
The horror comedy "Ready or Not" starring Samara Weaving opened this Friday in 2,855 theaters and brought in $1.9 million on opening day, including $730,000 from previews, so pundits expect this one to finish outside the Top 5 with around $5 million. Both the film's critical and audience receptions have been generally positive ("B+" from CinemaScore).
The last new semi-wide release is Sony' faith-based drama "Overcomer" from the creators of "War Room". The film opened in 1,723 theaters and brought in $772,000 from Thursday previews. Although it has received a mixed critical reception, audience reactions have been very positive ("A+" from CinemaScore). However, it won't be enough it seems as the film is expected to gross around $5 million in its opening weekend.
In limited release it might be worth checking out the comedy "Brittany Runs a Marathon" starring Jillian Bell, which won the Audience Award at this year's Sundance Film Festival, and was also nominated for the Grand Jury Prize.
Synopses, details, critical/audience reception, trailers, and more after the jump.
ANGEL HAS FALLEN
Official Synopsis
When there is an assassination attempt on U.S. President Allan Trumbull (Morgan Freeman), his trusted confidant, Secret Service Agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler), is wrongfully accused and taken into custody. After escaping from capture, he becomes a man on the run and must evade his own agency and outsmart the FBI in order to find the real threat to the President. Desperate to uncover the truth, Banning turns to unlikely allies to help clear his name, keep his family from harm and save the country from imminent danger.
Film Details
- Director: Ric Roman Waugh
- Starring: Gerard Butler, Piper Perabo, Danny Huston, Morgan Freeman, Jada Pinkett Smith, Lance Reddick, Nick Nolte, Tim Blake Nelson
- Genre: Action
- Running Time: 120 min.
- Rating: R for violence and language throughout
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 41% (41 fresh, 59 rotten, score: 5.03/10)
- Metacritic: 45 out of 100 (6 positive, 18 mixed, 6 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 92% (average score: 4.58/5 from 261 user ratings)
- Metacritic: 7.0/10 (4 positive, 2 mixed, 1 negative).
- IMDb: 6.8/10 (1,906 votes)
READY OR NOT
Official Synopsis
Ready Or Not follows a young bride (Samara Weaving) as she joins her new husband's (Mark O'Brien) rich, eccentric family (Adam Brody, Henry Czerny, Andie MacDowell) in a time-honored tradition that turns into a lethal game with everyone fighting for their survival.
Film Details
- Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett
- Starring: Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O'Brien, Henry Czerny, Andie MacDowell, Melanie Scrofano
- Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
- Running Time: 95 min.
- Rating: R for violence, bloody images, language throughout, and some drug use
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 87% (123 fresh, 18 rotten, score: 7.2/10)
- Metacritic: 63 out of 100 (21 positive, 9 mixed, 3 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 82% (average score: 4.07/5 from 728 user ratings)
- Metacritic: 6.7/10 (8 positive, 4 mixed, 1 negative).
- IMDb: 7.3/10 (2,428 votes)
OVERCOMER
Official Synopsis
Life changes overnight for coach John Harrison when his high school basketball team and state championship dreams are crushed under the weight of unexpected news. When the largest manufacturing plant shuts down and hundreds of families leave their town, John questions how he and his family will face an uncertain future. After reluctantly agreeing to coach cross-country, John and his wife, Amy, meet an aspiring athlete who's pushing her limits on a journey toward discovery. Inspired by the words and prayers of a new-found friend, John becomes the least likely coach helping the least likely runner attempt the impossible in the biggest race of the year.
Film Details
- Director: Alex Kendrick
- Starring: Alex Kendrick, Shari Rigby, Priscilla C. Shirer, Holly A. Morris, Ben Davies, Priscilla C. Shirer
- Genre: Drama
- Running Time: 119 min.
- Rating: PG for some thematic elements
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 33% (2 fresh, 4 rotten, score: 4.5/10)
- Metacritic: 17 out of 100 (0 positive, 1 mixed, 3 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 98% (average score: 4.8/5 from 240 user ratings)
- Metacritic: TBD
- IMDb: 7.3/10 (127 votes)
BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON
Official Synopsis
Brittany Forgler is a hilarious, friendly, hot mess of a New Yorker who always knows how to have a good time, but at 27, her late-night adventures and early-morning walks-of-shame are starting to catch up to her. When she stops by a Yelp-recommended doctor's office in an attempt to score some Adderall, she finds herself slapped with a prescription she never wanted. Forced to face reality for the first time in a long time, Brittany laces up her Converse and runs one sweaty block. The next day, she runs two. Soon she runs a mile. Brittany finally has direction--but is she on the right path?
Film Details
- Director: Paul Downs Colaizzo
- Starring: Jillian Bell, Jennifer Dundas, Patch Darragh, Michaela Watkins, Lil Rel Howery, Alicia Lee
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Running Time: 103 min.
- Rating: R for language throughout, sexuality and some drug material
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 88% (44 fresh, 6 rotten, score: 7.7/10)
- Metacritic: 73 out of 100 (11 positive, 4 mixed, 1 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: N/A
- Metacritic: N/A
- IMDb: 5.9/10 (320 votes)
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