New Movies
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Opening This Week - August 2
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2 Guns (2013)
A DEA agent and a naval intelligence officer find themselves on the run after a botched attempt to infiltrate a drug cartel. While fleeing, they learn the secret of their shaky alliance: Neither knew that the other was an undercover agent.
Director:Baltasar Kormákur |
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The Buzz: This project was originally conceived as an action/comedy set to reteam Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn after Wedding Crashers (who instead torpedo their comedy relationship with The Internship), but it wound up being handled by Icelandic director Baltasar Kormakur, who reunites with Mark Wahlberg in the wake of Contraband's breakout success. Cute to see that the laughs weren't jettisoned in favor of a more straight-up action/thriller.
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The Smurfs 2 (2013)
The Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette, who has been kidnapped by Gargamel since she knows a secret spell that can turn the evil sorcerer's newest creation - creatures called the Naughties - into real Smurfs.
Director:Raja Gosnell |
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The Buzz: A Parisian setting, a kidnapped young woman dealing with her feelings of isolation? The art-film fan in us stops and wonders if this is a new project from Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne. Perhaps they'll direct The Smurfs 3.
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The Spectacular Now (2013) - [Limited]
A hard-partying high school senior's philosophy on life changes when he meets the not-so-typical "nice girl."
Director:James Ponsoldt |
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The Buzz: The Spectacular Now features a handful of talent on the verge of a major breakthrough: director James Ponsoldt is coming off the acclaimed but little-seen addiction drama Smashed, while stars Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller are gearing up to star in next year's Divergent (Woodley's name was recently in the news since she was scratched as Mary Jane Watson from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 -- a project that is putting out a lot of misdirection when it comes to its female characters). Reactions from the Sundance Film Festival were quite strong, though they also suggest the movie deals with some tough teen subjects, so we're wondering about the word of mouth here.
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The Canyons (2013) - [Limited]Drama | Thriller
When Christian, an LA trust-fund kid with casual ties to Hollywood, learns of a secret affair between Tara and the lead of his film project, Ryan, he spirals out of control, and his cruel mind games escalate into an act of bloody violence.
Director:Paul Schrader |
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The Buzz: Does box-office performance even matter anymore after your film project has been headline news in papers on both coasts, and the director and writer have moved on to other projects? (Note: Lindsay Lohan has nothing in production or development.) If it turns out that the movie is any good, audiences might be disappointed, right?
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Europa Report (2013) - [Limited]
An international crew of astronauts undertakes a privately funded mission to search for life on Jupiter's fourth largest moon.
Director:Sebastián Cordero |
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The Buzz: Wise move on director Sebastian Cordero and screenwriter Philip Gelatt's part to conceive of a science-fiction thriller that is heavy on story and a documentary feel - two elements that make it perfect for home consumption (Europa has been on VOD for several weeks already). Genre reviewers have praised the work for its realism, thrills, and performances from its international cast. I guess the thought here was to release the movie in theaters right around the time you can see star Sharlto Copley in Elysium as well.
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Drift (2013) - [Limited]
In the 70s two brothers battle killer waves, conservative society and ruthless bikers to kick-start the modern surf industry.
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The Buzz: A reportedly credible story of surfing's origins in Australia, Drift was shot in a month's time by co-directors Morgan O'Neill (who handled the narrative) and Ben Nott (who orchestrated the action).
In Theaters Now - Box Office Top Ten
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The Wolverine (2013)
Summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance, Wolverine becomes embroiled in a conflict that forces him to confront his own demons.
Director:James MangoldBox Office:Weekend: $53.11M, Gross: $53.11M |
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The Conjuring (2013)
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.
Director:James WanBox Office:Weekend: $22.21M, Gross: $83.95M |
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Despicable Me 2 (2013)
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
Box Office:Weekend: $16.42M, Gross: $306.81M |
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Turbo (2013)
A freak accident might just help an everyday garden snail achieve his biggest dream: winning the Indy 500.
Director:David SorenBox Office:Weekend: $13.74M, Gross: $56.18M |
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Grown Ups 2 (2013)
After moving his family back to his hometown to be with his friends and their kids, Lenny finds out that between old bullies, new bullies, schizo bus drivers, drunk cops on skis, and 400 costumed party crashers sometimes crazy follows you.
Director:Dennis DuganBox Office:Weekend: $11.60M, Gross: $101.76M |
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Red 2 (2013)
Retired C.I.A. agent Frank Moses reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest to track down a missing portable nuclear device.
Director:Dean ParisotBox Office:Weekend: $9.34M, Gross: $35.01M |
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Pacific Rim (2013)
As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse.
Director:Guillermo del ToroBox Office:Weekend: $7.70M, Gross: $84.19M |
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The Heat (2013)
An uptight FBI Special Agent is paired with a foul-mouthed Boston cop to take down a ruthless drug lord.
Director:Paul FeigBox Office:Weekend: $6.91M, Gross: $141.31M |
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R.I.P.D. (2013)
A recently slain cop joins a team of undead police officers working for the Rest in Peace Department and tries to find the man who murdered him.
Director:Robert SchwentkeBox Office:Weekend: $6.07M, Gross: $24.57M |
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Fruitvale Station (2013)
The true story of Oscar, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident, who crosses paths with friends, enemies, family, and strangers on the last day of 2008.
Director:Ryan CooglerBox Office:Weekend: $4.59M, Gross: $6.27M |
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