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Movie Minis
NEW THIS WEEK “Every Breath You Take”
C A psychologist who has lost a son throws himself into his work, taking on a troubled young woman who ends up taking her own life. After inviting her brother into their home, they discover his motives are sinister. Starring Casey Affleck, Sam Claflin and Michelle Monaghan. Directed by Vaughn Stein. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated R for some violence and language and brief sexuality. At Movie Tavern Horizon Village. 1 hour, 45 minutes.
“French Exit”
B
A widow and her son move to Paris after they spend all of her late husband’s inheritance. At some point, slapstick and screwball elements take over and it’s a game of diminishing returns. Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Lucas Hedges and Tracy Letts. Directed by Azazel Jacobs. (Ann Hornaday, Washington Post) Rated R for language and sexual references. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 50 minutes.
“The Girl Who Believes in Miracles”
Review not available in time for publication. A young girl begins to pray and suddenly people in her town are mysteriously healed, but fame soon takes a toll. Starring Mira Sorvino, Austyn Johnson and Kevin Sorbo. Directed by Rich Correll. Rated PG for a brief fight, thematic content and brief smoking. At the Springs Cinema & Taphouse, AMC Colonial 18 and AMC Southlake. 1 hour, 40 minutes.
“Godzilla vs. Kong”
C+
A group of commandos are tasked with recruiting King Kong to find the power source in the center of the earth to combat Godzilla in an epic faceoff. It’s a battle between storytelling with an emotional connection and moster-moviemaking at its most reductive: loud, effects-lade stimulation for the eyes, but not much for the brain and heart. Starring Alexander Skarsgard, Millie Bobby Brown and Rebecca Hall. Directed by Adam Wingard. (Michael O’sullivan, Washington Post) Rated PG-13 for destruction, brief language and intense creature violence. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 53 minutes.
“The Unholy”
Review not available in time for publication. People flock to witness miracles performed after a supposed visit from the Virgin Mary, but when a journalist arrives, strange events begin to happen and he questions whether it’s something sinister. Starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Katie Aselton and William Sadler. Directed by Evan Spiliotopoulos. Rated PG-13 for some strange language, violent content and terror. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 39 minutes.
“Wrong Turn”
Review not available at time of publication. A group of friends who are hiking the Appalachian Trail stray off course and encounter some mountain dwellers who use deadly means to protect their way of life. Starring Charlotte Vega, Matthew Modine and Adain Bradley. Directed by Mike P. Nelson. Rated R for grisly images, strong bloody violence and pervasive language. At Movie Tavern Horizon Village. 1 hour, 30 minutes.
STILL SHOWING “Boogie”
C
A basketball phenom living in Queens dreams of playing in the NBA, but must find a way to navigate his parents’ pressure to earn a scholarship to an elite college, a new girlfriend and on-court rivals. It’s a coming-ofage story that’s just rough and unformed enough to suggest the director has some growing up to do as a filmmaker. Starring Taylor Takahashi, Taylour Paige and Pamelyn Chee. Directed by Eddie Huang. (Michael O’sullivan, Washington Post) Rated R for language throughout, some drug use and sexual references. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 29 minutes.
“Chaos Walking”
C+
In a dystopian world where all the females have disappeared, a man must protect a mysterious woman. Too frequently, the sci-fi bells and whistles overwhelm its quieter, more engrossing elements, making it hard to hear what the film really seems to be saying. Starring Daisy Ridley, Tom Holland and Mads Mikkelsen. Directed by Doug Liman. (Michael O’sullivan,
Washington Post) Rated PG-13 for violence and language. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 48 minutes.
“City of Lies”
Review not available in time for publication. This film follows the investigation into the murder of rap artist The Notorious B.I.G. and the L.A. police detective who spent nearly 20 years trying to solve the crime. Starring Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker and Rockmond Dunbar. Directed by Brad Furman. Rated R for drug use, some violence and language throughout. At NCG Snellville. 1 hour, 52 minutes.
“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 AMC Southlake. 1 hour, 36 minutes.
“Coming 2 America”
Review not available in time for publication. The new-crowned King Akeem and his trusted confidante embark on a new adventure that takes them from the royal country of Zamunda back to Queens, New York, where it all began. Starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and James Earl Jones. Directed by Craig Brewer. Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, language and drug content. At Landmark’s Midtown Art. 1 hour, 44 minutes.
“The Courier”
C+
An English businessman is pressed into service as a spy to collect images of a high-ranking Soviet officer who has grown weary of the threat of nuclear war. Based on a true story, it zigs when it might zag and the film becomes something much more dark, complex and moving. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Jessie Buckley and Rachel Brosnahan. Directed by Dominic Cooke. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 for violence, partial nudity, brief strong language and smoking throughout. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 51 minutes.
“The Father”
B+
An 80-year-old is defiantly living alone and his grip on reality is unraveling. Sometimes the film unfolds like a psychological thriller and the unpredictable environment isn’t just confusing, but outright deceitful at times. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Imogen Poots. Directed by Florian Zeller. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 for some strong language and thematic material. At Landmark’s Midtown Art. 1 hour, 37 minutes.
“Lamb of God: The Concert Film”
Review not available in time for publication. New soloists and an orchestra perform Rob Gardner’s “Lamb of God.” Starring Katherine Thomas, Tyler Hardwick and Emily Moffat. Directed by Rob Gardner. Unrated. At GTC Merchants Walk. 1 hour, 30 minutes.
“Long Weekend”
C
A weekend courtship leads to unexpected revelations between a young man and woman who harbor deep secrets. The sentiments feel authentic, but the ludicrous plot, filled with holes, doesn’t do the emotional aspects of the story any service. Starring Finn Wittrock, Zoe Chao and Damon Wayans Jr. Directed by Steve Basilone. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated R for language throughout. At NCG Snellville. 1 hour, 31 minutes.
“The Marksman”
C
A widowed rancher tries to protect a Hispanic woman and her son from a Mexican drug
cartel when they cross the border in front of his truck. The film lacks the lean, zippy action and twisty plots of other thrillers and its politics are muddied at best. Starring Liam Neeson, Katheryn Winnick and Juan Pablo Raba. Directed by Robert Lorenz. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 for brief strong language, violence, some bloody images. At NCG Acworth and NCG Snellville. 1 hour, 47 minutes.
“Minari”
BA
couple relocates to the Ozarks from California to give it a go growing Korean vegetables while working in a nearby chicken plant. The plot follows a triedand-true formula, but it never seems to feel predictable or stale. Starring Steven Yeun, Yeri Han and Will Patton. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung. (Ann Hornaday, Washington Post) Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements and a rude gesture. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 55 minutes.
“Mystery of the Kingdom of God”
Review not available in time for publication. A young man who is chosen goes through tests, trials and spiritual warfare before learning what it takes to qualify for his calling from Jesus. Starring the voice of Adam Smit. Directed by Adam Smit. Unrated. At AMC Classic North Dekalb and AMC Southlake. 1 hour, 31 minutes.
“Nobody” B
A man tries to get back a bracelet some burglars stole from his family and he ends up messing with the local Russian mob. The film is lean, mean and brutish and best enjoyed as the juicy piece of pulp that it is. Starring Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen and Alexey Serebryakov. Directed by Ilya Naishuller. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated R for strong violence and bloody images, language throughout and brief drug use. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 32 minutes.
“Nomadland”
A
A widow takes off across the country to work as a season migrant laborer. It’s a visually lush, emotionally complex journey. Starring Frances Mcdormand, David Strathaim and Linda May. Directed by Chloe Zhao. (Ann Hornaday, Washington Post) Rated R for full nudity. At Landmark’s Midtown Art. 1 hour, 48 minutes.
“Raya and the Last Dragon”
B+ A warrior princess is on a quest to unite five scattered pieces of a magical, broken gemstone that would save the world. The story, told with cheeky humor and heart, has an overarching theme of sacrifice that is a powerful one. Starring the voices of Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina and Izaac Wang. Directed by Don Hall and Carlos Lopez Estrada. (Michael O’sullivan, Washington Post) Rated PG for some violence, action and thematic elements. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 48 minutes.
“Six Minutes to Midnight”
Review unavailable in time for publication. In the summer of 1939, a teacher at a finishing school in an English seaside town sees what’s happening in Nazi Germany and tries to raise the alarm to the influential families who have sent their daughters to school there, but they think the teacher is the problem. Starring Judi Dench, James D’arcy and Jim Broadbent. Directed by Andy Goddard. Rated PG-13 for some violence. At The Springs Cinema & Taphouse and GTC Merchants Walk. 1 hour, 40 minutes.
“Tom & Jerry”
Review not available in time for publication. Jerry the mouse moves into NYC’S finest hotel and the wedding planner who is working there hires Tom the cat to get rid of him. Mayhem ensues. Starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Michael Pena and Rob Delaney. Directed by Tim Story. Rated PG for brief language, rude humor and cartoon violence. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 41 minutes.