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ANNA
Writer and director Luc Besson has always enjoyed crafting action films starring tough women, from La Femme Nikita in 1990 to Lucy in 2014. His latest such picture centers on Anna Poliatova (Sasha Luss), a supermodel who doubles as a highly skilled assassin. Luke Evans, Helen Mirren, and Cillian Murphy also star. Rated R. 119 minutes. Regal Stadium 14 and Violet Crown. (Not reviewed)
CHILD’S PLAY
Chucky the murderous doll is back to terrorize toy aisles in the reboot of this long-running horror franchise. Aubrey Plaza plays Karen, a woman who buys her son (Gabriel Bateman) a Chucky doll, unaware that it is capable of coming to life and causing havoc. She soon discovers her mistake when he goes on a killing spree, this time using his wifi connection to control electronic devices around him. Mark Hamill provides the voice for Chucky, who has never been shy about cracking a joke. Rated R. 90 minutes. Regal Stadium 14 and Violet Crown. (Not reviewed)
TOY STORY 4
Even though 2010’s Toy Story 3 sent the beloved characters off on a perfect note, the film also made a great deal of money, so they’re back. Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen), and the gang — now under the care of a child named Bonnie (voiced by Madeleine McGraw) — head on a road trip with Bonnie’s family. The first order of business is making sure Bonnie’s homemade toy Forky (Tony Hale), birthed from a craft project, feels welcome. Then, Woody runs into Bo Peep (Annie Potts), who embarked on a life of travel ages ago. When they reach an antique store, a villain named Gabby Gabby (Christina
Hendricks) threatens them all. Rated G. 100 minutes. Screens in 3D and 2D at Regal Stadium 14 and Violet Crown. Screens in 2D at Regal Santa Fe 6. (Not reviewed)