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OPENING TODAY “A Lot of Nothing” Review not available in time for publication.
A happily married, successful couple watch a tragedy play out on the news when they realize their neighbor is involved, and they must decide how to address the issue. Starring Y'lan Noel, Cleopatra Coleman and Lex Scott Davis. Directed by Mo Mcrae. Unrated. At NCG Snellville. 1 hour, 44 minutes.
“Consecration”
C
An eye doctor flies to a remote Scottish convent when she hears her priest brother has died in an apparent murder-suicide, but she becomes convinced he was murdered. The story is heavy on flashback, premonition and other random visions so it becomes overstuffed and doesn't make much sense despite a somewhat concerted effort to explain it all. Starring Jena Malone, Danny Huston and Ian Pirie. Directed by Christopher Smith. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated R for bloody violent content and some language. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 30 minutes. PARENTS GUIDE: Too bloody and scary for kids. OK for mature teens and adults.
“Let It Be Morning” B
When a Palestinian-born Israeli citizen living in Jerusalem returns home for a wedding, he and other family members end up stuck in a small town when the only road home is barred by Israeli soldiers. The story's universal humanity is sometimes upstaged by its setting, but the director's style has become less showy and more naturalistic. Starring Alex Bakri, Juna Suleiman and Salim Dau. Directed by Eran Kolirin. (Mark Jenkins, Special to the Washington Post) Unrated but contains violence and some strong language. At Landmark's Midtown Art. 1 hour, 41 minutes.
“Magic Mike's Last Dance”
C
A divorcee discovers Mike at her fundraiser and decides to bring the magic to the masses at a one-night-only cabaret in London. This final installment of the trilogy has few flashes of the original magic, lacking the energy that made the first two movies a thrill. Starring Channing Tatum, Salma Hayek and Caitlin Gerard. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated R for sexual material and language. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 52 minutes. PARENTS GUIDE: This is for the adults only! Not for kids.
“The Outwaters” Review not available in time for publication.
In a remote stretch of the Mojave desert, a group of campers experience a mind-bending trip through terror. Starring Robbie Banfitch, Angela Basolis, Michelle May and Scott Schamell. Directed by Robbie Banfitch. Unrated. At AMC Colonial and Regal Mall of Georgia. 1 hour, 50 minutes.
“Sharper”
This is a con-game thriller that involves puzzle boxes within puzzle boxes and a book shop owner, grad student, con man, trophy wife and billionaire. The cast is the film's ace up its sleeve, each of whom is riveting to watch, in different ways. Starring Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan and Justice Jesse Smith. Directed by Benjamin Caron. (Michael O'sullivan, Washington Post) Rated R for language throughout and some sexual references. At Landmark's Midtown Art. 1 hour, 56 minutes.
“She Came From the Woods” Review not available in time for publication.
It's 1987 and the last night of summer camp when a group of counselors release an old evil. Starring Cara Buono, William Sadler and Clare Foley. Directed by Erik Bloomquist. Unrated. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 41 minutes.
STREAMING “Somebody I Used to Know” Review unavailable in time for publication.
A TV producer faces a major setback that causes her to retreat to her hometown where she reminisces with her first love and begins questioning the person she's become. Starring Alison Brie, Jay Ellis and Kiersey Clemons. Directed by Dave Franco. Rated R. Check listings for theaters. 1 hour, 46 minutes. On Amazon.