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PARENTS GUIDE
The AJC wants to help parents make the best choices for their children’s entertainment. PARENTS GUIDE highlights popular movies your kids may be interested in seeing and is a feature by Katie Walsh of Tribune News Service.
OPENING TODAY “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”
C+
The doctor crashes through the multiverse to save a scrappy new kid from the witch’s grasp. This isn’t a multiverse of madness, but of mundanity. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen and Benedict Wong. Directed by Sam Raimi. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 for frightening images, action, intense sequences of violence and some language. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 6 minutes. PARENTS GUIDE: A fun, witchy spin into the multiverse. OK for older kids and teens but too scary and violent for little kids.
“The Duke”
C+
This is the quirky and little known true-ish story about the 1961 theft of Francisco de Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery of London. The altruistic mantra – one that reminds us of our common humanity – is delivered in a sweet package made sweeter by two of England’s finest actors. Starring Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren and Fionn Whitehead. Directed by Roger Michell. (Michael O’sullivan, Washington Post) Rated R for language and brief sexuality. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 36 minutes.
“Have You Heard About Greg?”
Review not available in time for publication. This documentary looks at Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Starring Greg O’brien, Lisa Genova and Doug Scalise. Directed by Steve Ecclesine. Rated PG-13. At Tara Theatre. 1 hour, 27 minutes.
“The Twin”
Review not available in time for publication. A tragic accident takes the life of a twin and the parents move to the other side of the world with the surviving son before the mom begins to unravel the truth and confronts malicious forces trying to take control of her son. Starring Teresa Palmer, Steven Cree and Barbara Marten. Directed by Taneli Mustonen. Unrated. At Aurora Cineplex. 1 hour, 49