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“All My Life”
Review not available in time for publication. A young couple plans their wedding in the wake of devastating news. Starring Jay Pharoah and Marielle Scott. Directed by Marc Meyers. Rated PG- 13 for brief language. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 33 minutes.
“Billie”
BThe documentary interweaves the singer’s epic tale with the life and death of a writer on whose mountain of recorded interviews the film is based. The film offers a dramatic narrative. Starring Billie Holiday, Directed by James Erskine. ( Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune) Unrated. At Plaza Theatre. 1 hour, 36 minutes.
“Black Bear”
Review not available in time for publication. A filmmaker staying at a “retreat” pursues a work of art that blurs the line between autobiography and invention. Starring Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon. Directed by Lawrence Michael Levine. Rated R for sexual content, language throughout, drug use and some nudity. At The Springs Cinema & Taphouse. 1 hour, 44 minutes.
“Buddy Games”
Review not available in time for publication. Six friends reunite to play the buddy games that is an insane competition of absurd physical and mental challenges. Starring Josh Duhamel, Olivia Munn and Dax Shepard. Directed Josh Duhamel. Rated R for language throughout, drug use, brief violence, some graphic nudity and strong crude sexual content. At NCG Brookhaven, NCG Acworth and NCG Snellville. 1 hour, 30 minutes.
“Half Brothers”
C
A Mexican man goes on a road trip to see his terminally ill father who abandoned him when he was a child only to find out he has a half- brother. It’s a fun comedy with some heart and intelligence, but there are some poor excuses for terrible behavior. Starring Luis Gerardo Mendez, Connor del Rio and Juan Pablo Espinosa. Directed by Luke Greenfield. ( Michael Ordona, Los Angeles Times) Rated PG- 13 for some violence and strong language. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 36 minutes.
“The Prom”
Review not available in time for publication. Broadway stars who are down on their luck shake up a small town as they rally behind a teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Starring Meryl Streep, James Corden and Nicole Kidman. Directed by Ryan Murphy. Rated PG- 13 for thematic elements, suggestive and sexual references and language. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 11 minutes.
STILL SHOWING “Come Play”
C+A child with nonverbal autism who uses a communication app on his phone to speak finds a mysterious app that invites a skeletonoid creature into real life. It has a childlike perspective and in a normal year, it might be forgettable, but its message of finding human connection rings true right now. Starring Azhy Robertson, Gillian Jacobs and John Gallagher Jr. Directed by Jacob Chase. ( Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG- 13 for terror, frightening images and some language. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 36 minutes.
“The Croods: A New Age”
C+
The caveman nomads are back, this time discovering a pair of evolved bohemian homo sapiens who
have the creature comforts of “privacy,” hygiene and simple machines. The film is a blend of smart, irreverent humor coupled with eye- popping, neon- Technicolor animation that moves fast and furious. Starring the voices of Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds. Directed by Joel Crawford. ( Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG for peril, action and rude humor. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 35 minutes.
“Freaky”
CThrough a mishap involving an ancient Aztec dagger, a high schooler and a serial killer switch bodies. It’s mildly amusing and proceeds as you might expect. Starring Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton and Celeste O’connor. Directed by Christopher Landon. ( Michael O’sullivan, Washington Post) Rated R for strong bloody horror violence, sexuality and coarse language throughout. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 41 minutes.
“Honest Thief”
C+A career bank robber attempts to come clean, but it goes awry and he’s framed for murder so he must go on the lam to prove his innocence. It’s formulaic and the story doesn’t make much sense, but it’s somewhat comforting during this time. Starring Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh and Robert Patrick. Directed by Mark Williams. ( Michael O’sullivan, Washington Post) Rated PG- 13 for strong violence, crude references and brief strong language. At metro theaters. 1 hour 39 minutes.
“The Last Vermeer”
CDutch artist Han van Meegeren is wrapped up in a Nazi art investigation to try to figure out who sold and bought “Christ and the Adulteress” among Nazi officers. The film is built on layers of lies and information, but the script makes no effort to conceal or reveal information. Stars Guy Pearce, Claes Bang and Vicky Krieps. Directed by Dan Friedkin. ( Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated R for some language, violence and nudity. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 57 minutes.