Opening This Week – April 28
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The Circle (2017)– Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller A woman lands a dream job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, only to uncover a nefarious agenda that will affect the lives of her friends, family and that of humanity.
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THE BUZZ: Writer Dave Eggers is known for his seductive stories of virtuous loners taking on evil systems. The Circle is a high-tech, big-budget version of the wonted Eggers fable. This is a movie very much of our moment, tapping into the things we celebrate – inspiring Ted-esque talks, women in tech, knowledge sharing – as well as the things we fear – corporate overreach, universal surveillance, and the loss of privacy and individual freedom. – Kiran
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How to Be a Latin Lover (2017)– Comedy Finding himself dumped after 25 years of marriage, a man who made a career of seducing rich older women must move in with his estranged sister, where he begins to learn the value of family.
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THE BUZZ: The push to make Eugenio Derbez a household name in the US begins with this comedy that will hopefully build on the success of Instructions Not Included, which made $100+ million worldwide and has an English-language remake in development.
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Sleight (2016)– Action | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller A young street magician (Jacob Latimore) is left to care for his little sister after their parents passing and turns to illegal activities to keep a roof over their heads. When he gets in too deep, his sister is kidnapped and he is forced to use his magic and brilliant mind to save her.
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THE BUZZ: I’m unsure if I’ll be charmed or duped by this Jason Blum-backed indie drama that flirts with the superhero world and features well-received performances by Jacob Latimore and Dulé Hill. I do know that I tend to gravitate toward under-the-radar movies that have mixed reviews, and Sleight has them to spare. Also, director J.D. Dillard has been eyed to potentially handle the long-gestating remake of The Fly as this movie has generated some attention. – Arno
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Buster’s Mal Heart (2016) – [Limited]– Drama | Mystery | Thriller A family man’s chance encounter with a conspiracy-obsessed drifter leaves him on the run from the police and an impending event known as The Inversion.
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One Week and a Day (2016) – [Limited]– Drama When Eyal finishes the week of mourning for his late son, his wife urges him to return to their routine but instead he gets high with a young neighbor and sets out to discover that there are still things in his life worth living for.
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THE BUZZ: Oscilloscope Laboratories, the distributor of the acclaimed ” stoner shiva tragicomedy” from Asaph Polonsky, has the promotional campaign of the year: They’re giving away free marijuana with a sweepstakes in the states where weed is legal.
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Below Her Mouth (2016) – [Limited]– Drama An unexpected affair quickly escalates into a heart-stopping reality for two women whose passionate connection changes their lives forever.
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THE BUZZ: We’re totally going to watch this movie despite the fact that story-wise it doesn’t feel as contemporary as it could; instead, it reminds us of the Jenny/Marina situation from the first season of “The L Word” — and that was 13 years ago now.
In Theaters Now – Box Office Top Ten
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The Fate of the Furious (2017)– Action | Adventure | Crime | Thriller When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of terrorism and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before.
Director:Box Office:Weekend: $98.79M, Gross: $163.30M |
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The Boss Baby (2017)– Animation | Comedy | Family A suit-wearing briefcase-carrying baby pairs up with his seven-year old brother to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co.
Directors:Stars:Box Office:Weekend: $50.20M, Gross: $136.95M |
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Beauty and the Beast (2017)– Family | Fantasy | Musical | Romance An adaptation of the fairy tale about a monstrous-looking prince and a young woman who fall in love.
Director:Stars:Box Office:Weekend: $174.75M, Gross: $470.79M |
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Born in China (2016)– Documentary Venturing into the wilds of China, “Born in China” captures intimate moments with a panda and her growing cub, a young golden monkey who feels displaced by his baby sister, and a mother snow leopard struggling to raise her two cubs.
Director:Stars:Box Office:Weekend: $4.79M, Gross: $4.79M |
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Going in Style (2017)– Comedy | Crime Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.
Director:Stars:Box Office:Weekend: $11.93M, Gross: $31.67M |
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Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)– Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest leading to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history.
Director:Stars:Box Office:Weekend: $13.21M, Gross: $33.42M |
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Unforgettable (2017)– Drama | Thriller A woman sets out to make life hell for her ex-husband’s new wife.
Director:Stars:Box Office:Weekend: $4.79M, Gross: $4.79M |
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Gifted (2017)– Drama Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother.
Director:Stars:Box Office:Weekend: $0.45M, Gross: $10.77M |
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The Promise (2016)– Drama | History Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, The Promise follows a love triangle between Michael, a brilliant medical student, the beautiful and sophisticated Ana, and Chris – a renowned American journalist based in Paris.
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The Lost City of Z (2016)– Action | Adventure | Biography | Drama | History A true-life drama, centering on British explorer Col. Percival Fawcett, who disappeared while searching for a mysterious city in the Amazon in the 1920s.
Director:Box Office:Weekend: $0.11M, Gross: $2.27M |
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