The new releases this week look like solid contenders for the top spot, even against a still-strong "It: Chapter Two". The first new film, the sci-fi adventure drama "Ad Astra" starring Brad Pitt has been receveing strong buzz from critics, but it looks like audiences are mixed about it ("B-" grade from CinemaScore's polls). Regardless, the film has delivered $1.5 million from previews on Thursday night, on par with "Arrival", and could finish its opening weekend with around $19 million from 3,460 theaters.
Then there's Sylvester Stallone's final chapter in the Rambo franchise, the R-rated action thriller "Rambo: Last Blood", a film that reinforces the divide between critics and audiences, as the former disliked it, while the latter seem to enjoy it ("B" grade from CinemaScore). "Last Blood" brought in $1.3 million from previews and could end up with as much as $20 million from 3,618 theaters.
But the weekend's real star seems to be "Downton Abbey", the feature film sequel to the hit TV show of the same name. Beloved by both critics and moviegoers ("A" grade from CinemaScore), the film grossed $2.1 million from Thursday night previews, and pundits expect this one to debut with an estimated $22 million from 3,079 theaters.
In limited release it might be worth checking out the horror comedy "Villains" starring Bill Skarsgard, Maika Monroe, Kyra Sedgwick and Jeffrey Donovan.
Then there's Sylvester Stallone's final chapter in the Rambo franchise, the R-rated action thriller "Rambo: Last Blood", a film that reinforces the divide between critics and audiences, as the former disliked it, while the latter seem to enjoy it ("B" grade from CinemaScore). "Last Blood" brought in $1.3 million from previews and could end up with as much as $20 million from 3,618 theaters.
But the weekend's real star seems to be "Downton Abbey", the feature film sequel to the hit TV show of the same name. Beloved by both critics and moviegoers ("A" grade from CinemaScore), the film grossed $2.1 million from Thursday night previews, and pundits expect this one to debut with an estimated $22 million from 3,079 theaters.
In limited release it might be worth checking out the horror comedy "Villains" starring Bill Skarsgard, Maika Monroe, Kyra Sedgwick and Jeffrey Donovan.
Synopses, details, critical/audience reception, trailers, and more after the jump.
AD ASTRA
Official Synopsis
Astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of our planet. His journey will uncover secrets that challenge the nature of human existence and our place in the cosmos.
Film Details
- Director: James Gray
- Starring: Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Ruth Negga, Liv Tyler, Donald Sutherland
- Genre: Sci-fi, Adventure, Drama, Mystery
- Running Time: 122 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for some violence and bloody images, and for brief strong language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 81% (171 fresh, 39 rotten, score: 7.7/10)
- Metacritic: 80 out of 100 (49 positive, 5 mixed, 0 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 57% (average score: 3.3/5 from 220 user ratings)
- Metacritic: 5.9/10 (35 positive, 15 mixed, 20 negative).
- IMDb: 7.3/10 (5,620 votes)
RAMBO: LAST BLOOD
Official Synopsis
Almost four decades after he drew first blood, Sylvester Stallone is back as one of the greatest action heroes of all time, John Rambo. Now, Rambo must confront his past and unearth his ruthless combat skills to exact revenge in a final mission. A deadly journey of vengeance, RAMBO: LAST BLOOD marks the last chapter of the legendary series.
Film Details
- Director: Adrian Grunberg
- Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Paz Vega, Yvette Monreal, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Adriana Barraza, Louis Mandylor
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Running Time: 89 min.
- Rating: R for strong graphic violence, grisly images, drug use and language.
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 30% (23 fresh, 54 rotten, score: 4.1/10)
- Metacritic: 29 out of 100 (2 positive, 8 mixed, 14 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 85% (average score: 4.2/5 from 713 user ratings)
- Metacritic: 8.4/10 (68 positive, 2 mixed, 10 negative).
- IMDb: 7.2/10 (2,611 votes)
DOWNTON ABBEY
Official Synopsis
This fall, the worldwide phenomenon DOWNTON ABBEY, becomes a grand motion picture event, as the beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance.
Film Details
- Director: Michael Engler
- Starring: Michelle Dockery, Matthew Goode, Tuppence Middleton, Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Laura Carmichael, Allen Leech, Joanne Froggatt, Imelda Staunton, Robert James-Collier
- Genre: Drama
- Running Time: 122 min.
- Rating: PG (for thematic elements, some suggestive material, and language)
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 84% (141 fresh, 26 rotten, score: 6.8/10)
- Metacritic: 64 out of 100 (24 positive, 13 mixed, 1 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 96% (average score: 4.7/5 from 1,050 user ratings)
- Metacritic: N/A
- IMDb: 7.8/10 (3,063 votes)
VILLAINS
Official Synopsis
When a pair of amateur criminals break into a suburban home, they stumble upon a dark secret and two sadistic homeowners who will do anything to keep it from getting out.
Film Details
- Director: Dan Berk, Robert Olsen
- Starring: Bill Skarsgård, Maika Monroe, Jeffrey Donovan, Kyra Sedgwick
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Horror
- Running Time: 88 min.
- Rating: R for language throughout, some violence, drug use and sexual content.
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 83% (43 fresh, 9 rotten, score: 7.0/10)
- Metacritic: 62 out of 100 (9 positive, 1 mixed, 2 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 100% (average score: 4.7/5 from 9 user ratings)
- Metacritic: N/A
- IMDb: 6.7/10 (151 votes)
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