Kam's Movie Kapsules for 3-25-16
OPENING
THIS WEEK
Kam's Kapsules:
Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
by Kam Williams
For movies opening March 25, 2016
BIG BUDGET FILMS
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (PG-13 for
intense violence, pervasive action and some sensuality) Adaptation of
the DC Comics series finds adversaries Batman (Ben Affleck) and
Superman (Henry Cavill) reluctantly joining forces to subdue a threat
against Metropolis unleashed by the diabolical Lex Luthor (Jesse
Eisenberg). With Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Michael Cassidy as Jimmy
Olsen, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Jeremy Irons as Alfred the
Butler, and featuring cameo appearances by Neil deGrasse Tyson,
Anderson Cooper, Brooke Baldwin, Soledad O'Brien and Dana Bash.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (PG-13 for suggestive
material) Long-awaited sequel finds Toula (Nia Vardalos) and Ian
(John Corbett) dealing with a stale relationship and a rebellious
daughter (Elena Kampouris) prior to reuniting their families for an
even bigger, fatter wedding ceremony. Returning cast members include
Michael Constantine, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin, Gia Carides and
Joey Fatone.
INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS
Bleed (Unrated) Horror flick about a couple of
newlyweds (Chelsey Crisp and Michael Steger) who come to regret
inviting their friends to participate in a ghost hunt on the grounds
of an abandoned prison that turns out to be really haunted. With
Riley Smith, Elimu Nelson, David Yow and Lyndon Smith.
Born to Be Blue (Unrated) Chet Baker (Ethan Hawke)
biopic reimagining the heroin-addicted, jazz trumpeter as mounting a
comeback in the Sixties with the help of an attractive actress
(Carmen Ejogo). Cast includes Callum Keith Rennie, Tony Nappo and
Stephen McHattie.
Fastball (Unrated) Kevin Costner narrates this
baseball documentary exploring the age-old battle between batters and
pitchers while also examining the science behind throwing and hitting
a ball traveling at speeds of up to 100 mph. Featuring commentary by
Derek Jeter, Nolan Ryan, Matt Harvey and David Price.
Get a Job (R for sexuality, nudity, crude humor,
profanity and drug use) Coming-of-age comedy revolving around a
couple of recent college grads' (Miles Teller and Anna Kendrick)
attempt to launch their careers with the help of family and friends.
Supporting cast includes Bryan Cranston, Marcia Gay Harden, John Cho,
John C. McGinley, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Alison Brie and Brandon
T. Jackson.
I Saw the Light (R for profanity, sexuality and
brief nudity) Tom Hiddleston plays Hank Williams in this reverential
biopic chronicling the legendary country singer/songwriter's rise to
fame and untimely demise at the age of 29. With Elizabeth Olsen,
David Krumholtz and Cherry Jones.
Identicals (R for profanity, sexuality, violence
and drug use) Futuristic, sci-fi thriller about a young man (Nick
Blood) who allows himself to be killed and reincarnated as a clone in
order to search for the girlfriend (Nora-Jane Noone) abducted and
forced to undergo the same procedure against her will. Co-starring
Tony Way, Lachlan Nieboer and Robert Wilfort.
Killing Ed (Unrated) Education documentary
exposing the corruption in the movement to privatize America's public
schools.
Ron and Laura Take Back America (Unrated)
Political mockumentary about a conservative suburban couple (Mel
England and Janice Markham) that decides to launch their own reality
TV show in response to constant cable news coverage they disagree
with. Featuring Jim J. Bullock, Sally Kirkland and Irene Bedard.
Valley of Love (Unrated) Bittersweet drama about
the attempted reconciliation by a couple (Isabelle Huppert and Gerard
Depardieu) in accordance with the dying wish of their son who
committed suicide. With Dan Warner, Aurelia Thierree and Dionne
Houle. (In French and English with subtitles)
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