nowplaying 2 Days in new york JJJJJ
Chris roCk, Julie Delpy, Albert Delpy, AlexiA lAnDeAu, AlexAnDre nAhon Comedy A New York couple’s world is turned upside down by a visit from her French relatives, who show up with an unexpected ex-boyfriend in tow. Julie Delpy’s follow-up to her 2 Days in Paris is both funnier, more likable and more inventive than the original. And Chris Rock finally gets a good role, too. Rated R
arbitrage JJJJJ
riChArD Gere, susAn sArAnDon, tim roth, brit mArlinG, lAetitiA CAstA, nAte pArker Crime Drama Thriller A capital investment manager tries to cover a shortage until he can sell his business, all while a detective is on his trail over the car wreck that left his mistress dead. Strong central performances, an intelligent script and solid professional filmmaking make this complex crime thriller compelling entertainment. Rated R
argo JJJJ
ben AffleCk, bryAn CrAnston, AlAn Arkin, John GooDmAn, ViCtor GArber Drama/Thriller The “true story” of the CIA’s attempts at removing diplomats from Iran during the hostage crisis by having agents and the diplomats pose as Canadian filmmakers working on the sci-fi picture Argo. A well-crafted, entertaining and intelligent crowd-pleaser that’s a bit too pat and Hollywood-ized to really transcend into greatness. Rated R
the Campaign JJJ
Will ferrell, ZACh GAlifiAnAkis, JAson suDeikis, DylAn mCDermott, kAtherine lAnAsA, sArAh bAker Comedy A never-challenged, slacker Blue Dog Democrat congressman finds himself pitted against an improbably naïve Republican who’s being financed by greedy business interests. A solid satirical premise gets derailed in favor of pandering to its stars on its way to an aged bromide ending. Rated R
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JAke GyllenhAAl, miChAel peñA, AnnA kenDriCk, nAtAlie mArtineZ, AmeriCA ferrerA Cop Drama A found-footage style cop drama revolving around the lives of two LAPD officers. A shoddily made, often far-fetched and distracting film, with the added bonus of being occasionally insulting. Rated R
frankenweenie JJJJJ
(VoiCes of) ChArlie tAhAn, CAtherine o'hArA, mArtin short, mArtin lAnDAu, WinonA ryDer, AttiCus shAffer Animated Horror Fantasy Tim Burton returns to one of his early short films for the basis of this animated tale of a young boy who brings his dead dog back to life after the fashion of Dr. Frankenstein. Beautifully crafted animated film that plays to all of Burton’s strengths and none of his weaknesses. A real treat for fans of classic horror and Tim Burton. Rated PG
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hotel transylvania JJJ
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house at the enD of the street JJ
samsara JJJ
(VoiCes) ADAm sAnDler, AnDy sAmberG, selenA GomeZ, keVin JAmes, frAn DresCher Animated Kiddie Comedy Overprotective Dracula tries to keep his daughter from the outside world with predictable results. Harmless animated fluff that neither excites, nor offends in its blandness. Rated PG
Jennifer lAWrenCe, elisAbeth shue, mAx thieriot, Gil belloWs, eVA link Mentally Disturbed Horror A mother and daughter move in next door to a house where a pair of murders were committed — but the house still harbors a dark secret. Fitfully stylish, but utterly silly, never scary and, finally, rather boring. Rated PG-13
AnnA kenDriCk, skylAr Astin, brittAny snoW, AnnA CAmp, rebel Wilson Musical Comedy A disaffected college freshman tries to turn around a down-and-out a capella group. An overlong, unfunny attempt at gross-out humor and coming-of-age flick that’s full of bad music and flat direction. Rated PG-13
Documentary A non-verbal documentary that combines music and images to create a meditation of life and decay. A gorgeously photographed film whose enjoyment depends wholly on one’s ability to stomach pretension. Rated PG
searChing for sugar man JJJJJ
lawless JJJJ
shiA lAbeouf, tom hArDy, JAson ClArke, Guy peArCe, JessiCA ChAstAin Crime Drama In the mountains of Virginia, three brothers try to make a living bootlegging, but must deal with a crooked cop who wants a piece of their profits. A brutal, often unsettling crime drama with good performances, some heart and strong direction. But it’s simply too nasty to be enjoyable. Rated R
looper JJJJJ
Joseph GorDon-leVitt, bruCe Willis, emily blunt, pAul DAno, noAh seGAn, piper perAbo, Jeff DAniels Science Fiction In the future hired assassins are paid to eliminate people from an even more distant future— even if the target happens to be an assassin’s future self. An involving, first-rate and extremely intelligent science fiction film that works on every level, though I confess to finding it slightly less compelling than the filmmaker’s previous work. Still, it’s a must-see for anyone interested in smart, stylish movies. Rated R
taken 2 JJ
liAm neeson, mAGGie GrACe, fAmke JAnssen, lelAnD orser, rADe serbeDZiJA Action Ex-CIA agent Bryan Mills and his family are targeted by the father of one of the kidnappers Mills killed when rescuing his daughter in the first movie. Pointless and terminally dumb actioner with occasional moments of unintended humor. Rated PG-13
trouble with the Curve JJ
the master JJJJJ
JoAquin phoenix, philip seymour hoffmAn, Amy ADAms, Jesse plemmons Drama A violent, mentally ill World War II vet falls in with the leader of a cult of quack science, who’s determined to cure the disturbed veteran through his teachings. Brilliantly made, masterfully acted, but it’s a bit too dense and seems to be missing an emotional center. Rated R
the perks of being a wallflower JJJJJ
sixto roDriGueZ, mAlik benDJelloul, ClArenCe AVAnt, eVA roDriGueZ, reGAn roDriGueZ, sAnDrA roDiGueZ-kenneDy Music Documentary Music documentary about the mysterious and little-known pop star Rodriguez who disappeared from the scene after two critically-praised, but commercially disastrous albums in early 1970s. An absolutely splendid documentary that tells a true stoty of amazing improbability. Beautifully structured with a genuine dramatic arc and a lot of nice music. Don’t miss this one. Rated PG-13
Clint eAstWooD, Amy ADAms, Justin timberlAke, John GooDmAn, mAttheW lillArD Family Sports Drama An aging, grouchy baseball scout is joined on the road by his daughter after his eyesight starts to suffer. Cheesy, predictable goo with a hokey script and boring direction that’s occasionally made watchable because of Amy Adams. Rated PG-13
won’t baCk Down JJ
loGAn lermAn, emmA WAtson, eZrA miller, mAe WhitmAn, kAte WAlsh, DylAn mCDermott, pAul ruDD Drama/Comedy/Romance A transformative year in the life a troubled introvert and his coming of age with the help of some new friends. Splendidly entertaining and involving film that is both funny and surprisingly perceptive. See this one. Rated PG-13
mAGGie GyllenhAAl, ViolA DAVis, osCAr isAAC, holly hunter, rosie pereZ Drama A poverty-stricken mom and a wary teacher try to take over a failing elementary school. A manipulative, dishonest screed that wants to be a balanced picture about the problems with public schools, but gets lost along the way, and not before entering a tailspin of ham-fisted melodramatics. Rated PG
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