Kam's Kapsules for Movies Opening December 9, 2016
Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
by Kam Williams
OPENING THIS WEEK
BIG BUDGET FILMS
The Bounce Back (PG-13 for profanity, sexuality
and brief drug use) Romantic comedy about a charismatic relationship
guru (Shemar Moore) who falls in love with a skeptical fellow
therapist (Nadine Velazquez) he meets while on a book tour promoting
his new best seller. Supporting cast includes Bill Bellamy, Kali Hawk
and Vanessa Bell Calloway.
La La Land (PG-13 for profanity) Damien Chazelle
(Whiplash) directed this enchanting homage to Hollywood musicals set
in present-day LA and revolving around an aspiring actress (Emma
Stone) and jaded jazz musician's (Ryan Gosling) whirlwind romance.
With J.K. Simmons, John Legend and Rosemarie DeWitt.
Office Christmas Party (R for crude sexuality,
graphic nudity, drug use and pervasive profanity) Raunchy holiday
comedy about a couple of corporate execs' (Jason Bateman and T.J.
Miller) attempt to save their jobs by throwing a wild party to
impress a potential client. Ensemble cast includes Jennifer Aniston,
Kate McKinnon, Vanessa Bayer, Olivia Munn, Courtney B. Vance and Rob
Corddry.
INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS
All We
Had (Unrated) Dysfunctional family drama about a cash-strapped
single-mom (Katie Holmes) living hand-to-mouth with her 13 year-old
daughter (Stefania Owen) until they move to a tiny town where she
finds a steady job as a waitress only to be victimized by a
fast-talking mortgage broker (Mark Consuelos). Featuring Eve Lindley,
Richard Kind and Judy Greer.
Befikre
(Unrated) Romantic comedy about a guy (Ranveer Singh) who ventures
from Delhi to Paris in search of employment only to fall in love with
a free-spirited Indian girl (Vaani Kapoor) born in France. With Elisa
Bachir Bey, Julie Ordon and Hugo Diego Garcia. (In Hindi with
subtitles)
The
Brand New Testament (Unrated) Irreverent comedy about a sadistic God
(Benoit Poelvoorde) living in a high-rise apartment in Brussels where
he abuses both his wife (Yolande Moreau) and 10 year-old daughter
(Pili Groyne). Support cast includes Francois Damiens, Catherine
Deneuve and Marco Lorenzini. (In French and German with subtitles)
Burn
Country (Unrated) Crime thriller about an Afghani refugee (Dominic
Rains) who finds his life threatened after he takes a job as an
investigative reporter with a newspaper in the quiet California town
where he settles down. With James Franco, Melissa Leo and Rachel
Brosnahan.
Friend
Request (R for profanity, violence and disturbing images) High
attrition-rate horror flick about a popular college coed (Alycia
Debnam-Carey) who comes to regret unfriending a stalker (Liesl
Ahlers) when her closest classmates start disappearing one-by-one.
With William Moseley, Connor Paolo and Brit Morgan.
Harry
Benson: Shoot First (Unrated) Reverential biopic chronicling the
enduring career of 86 year-old Harry Benson, legendary photographer
of the stars, with subjects ranging from the Beatles to Muhammad Ali.
Kill
Ratio (Unrated) Espionage thriller about an American spy (Tom Hopper)
working undercover to protect a fledgling, Eastern European democracy
during a coup d'etat being orchestrated by a ruthless, renegade
general (Nick Dunning). With Amy Huberman, Lacy Moore and Michelle
Lehane.
On the
Map (Unrated) Inspirational documentary recounting the Cinderella
story of the Israeli basketball team's unlikely win of the European
Cup in 1977.
Slash
(Unrated) Coming-of-age comedy about an introverted, high school
freshman (Michael Johnston) who turns a new leaf when a cute
upperclassman (Hannah Marks) takes an interest in his erotic fiction.
With Tishuan Scott, Jessie Ennis and Michael Ian Black.
Solitary
(Unrated) Prodigal Daughter drama about an unemployed,
substance-abusing party girl (Katharine Lee McEwan) who moves back
home to live with her aging father after getting dumped by her
boyfriend. Cast includes Sam Hoare, Jana Dowling and Jack Lowe.
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