Kam's Movie Kapsules for 2-6-15
OPENING THIS WEEK
Kam's Kapsules:
Weekly Previews That
Make Choosing a Film Fun
by Kam Williams
For movies opening
February 6, 2015
BIG BUDGET FILMS
Jupiter Ascending (PG-13 for violence, partial nudity and
some suggestive content) Mila Kunis stars as the title character in this
futuristic sci-fi as a humble housekeeper who learns from an intergalactic
emissary (Channing Tatum) that she’s actually an alien aristocrat and the heir
apparent to planet Earth. With Eddie Redmayne, Terry Gilliam, Gugu Mbatha-Raw
and James D’Arcy.
Seventh Son (PG-13 for intense violence, frightening images
and brief profanity) Screen adaptation of “The Last Apprentice,” Joseph
Delaney’s fantasy epic about a righteous knight (Jeff Bridges) who, with the
help of a young apprentice (Ben Barnes), attempts to thwart an evil witch
(Julianne Moore) bent on world domination. Cast includes Djimon Hounsou, Alicia
Vikander, Antje Traue and Olivia Williams.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (PG for mild action
and rude humor) Screen adaptation of the animated TV series finds everybody’s
favorite, sea-dwelling invertebrate (Tom Kenny) coming ashore with his friends
to retrieve a stolen recipe from a dastardly pirate (Antonio Banderas). Voice
cast includes Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Thomas F. Wilson and Slash.
INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS
3 Nights in the Desert (Unrated) Intriguing romantic romp revolving around the awkward love
triangle drama which arises when a musical trio reunites in the desert a decade
after the band members went their separate ways. Co-starring Wes
Bentley, Amber Tamblyn and Vincent Piazza.
5 Hour Friends (Unrated) Romantic dramedy revolving around
an unrepentant womanizer (Tom Sizemore) who gets a taste of his own medicine
when he finally meets his match (Kimberlin Brown). With Musetta Vander, Dan
Hewitt Owens and Leilani Sarelle.
1971 (Unrated) Freedom of Information documentary recounting
the break-in at a Pennsylvania FBI office by whistleblowers who found proof of
the existence of an illegal surveillance program monitoring the movements of
thousands of U.S. citizens.
Ballet 422 (PG for mild epithets) Behind-the-scenes
documentary following wunderkind Justin Peck around backstage as he
choreographs an upcoming New York City Ballet production.
Enter the Dangerous Mind (Unrated) Psychological thriller
about a reclusive musician (Jake Hoffman) who starts dating a homeless woman
(Nikki Reed) he meets at a shelter until he is manipulated into sabotaging the
budding relationship by his skeptical roommate (Thomas Dekker). With Jason
Priestly, Scott Bakula and Gina Rodriguez.
Love, Rosie (R for profanity and sexuality) Romantic comedy,
based on “Where Rainbows End,” the best-seller by Cecelia Ahern about a couple
of lifelong BFFs (Lily Collins and Sam Claflin) who take forever to realize
they were meant for each other. Support cast includes Suki Waterhouse, Tamsin
Egerton and Art Parkinson.
Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine (Unrated) Reverential
biopic about Matthew Shepard (1976-1998), the University of Wyoming
student sadistically beaten and left to die tied to a fence for being gay. An
intimate portrait painted from the perspectives of the friends and family
members who knew him best.
On the Way to School (Unrated) Thirst for knowledge documentary
illustrating the great efforts which four children (one each from Kenya, India,
Morocco and Argentina) make
on a daily basis to get to school, whether by foot, wheelchair or horseback.
(In French with subtitles)
One Small Hitch (Unrated) Romantic comedy about best friends
since childhood (Shane McRae and Aubrey Dollar) who make believe they’re engaged
for the sake of dying dad’s (Daniel J. Travanti) last wish. With Janet Ulrich
Brooks, Mary Jo Faraci and Robert Belushi (son of Jim).
The Other Man: F.W. De Klerk and the End of Apartheid
(Unrated) Revisionist biopic reassessing the legacy of the last president of
apartheid-era South Africa.
Pass the Light (Unrated) Faith-based drama revolving around
a 17 year-old, high school senior (Cameron Palatas) who decides to run for
Congress mounting a grassroots campaign with a Christian platform. With Dalpre
Grayer, Alexandria
DeBerry and Colby French.
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