Kam's Kapsules for movies opening January 12, 2018
Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
by Kam Williams
OPENING
THIS WEEK
BIG BUDGET FILMS
The
Commuter (PG-13 for profanity and intense violence) Liam Neeson stars
in this suspense thriller as an insurance salesman who finds himself
caught up in a criminal conspiracy on his way home from work after
being offered $100,000 by a mysterious stranger to uncover the
identity of a passenger hiding on the train. With Vera Farmiga, Sam
Neill, Elizabeth McGovern, Patrick Wilson and Jonathan Banks.
Condorito:
La Pelicula (Unrated) Animated adaptation of the popular, Chilean
comic strip revolving around the attempt of an anthropomorphic condor
(Omar Chaparro) and his pals to save the planet from an evil alien,
one plop at a time. Voice cast includes Jessica Cediel, Cristian de
la Fuente and Jey Mammon. (In English and Spanish with subtitles)
Paddington
2 (PG for action and mildly rude humor) Kid-oriented sequel finds the
anthropomorphic bear (Ben Whishaw) living with the Brown family until
he's wrongfully arrested for stealing a valuable old book from an
anitques shop. Ensemble cast includes Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant,
Imelda Staunton, Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters and Michael Gambon.
Proud
Mary (Unrated) Taraji P. Henson plays the title character in this
tale of redemption, set in Boston, as a mob assassin who rethinks her
line of work after accidentally orphaning a little boy (Jahi Di'Allo
Winston) while performing a hit. With Danny Glover, Margaret Avery
and Neal McDonough.
INDEPENDENT
& FOREIGN FILMS
Abe &
Phil's Last Poker Game (R for profanity and sexuality) Baby-daddy
comedy about a couple of childless retirees' (Martin Landau and Paul
Sorvino) competition to convince a nurse (Maria Dizzia) that he's her
long-lost father. With Pamela Dubin, Alexander Cook and Kayla
Harrity.
Humor
Me (Unrated) Father-son comedy about a struggling Manhattan
playwright (Jemaine Clement) who reluctantly moves in with his
elderly father (Elliott Gould) only to be pressured to put on a
production starring residents of the Jersey retirement community.
Featuring Annie Potts, Bebe Neuwirth, Ingrid Michaelson and Willie
Carpenter.
Ku
Qian (Unrated) The impact of modernization on Eastern China is
examined in this documentary chronicling a day in the life of a
migrant worker in the garment industry. (In Mandarin with subtitles)
Lover
for a Day (Unrated) Third wheel drama, set in Paris, about a
just-dumped, 23 year-old (Esther Garrel) who shows up at her father's
(Eric Caravaca) looking for a place to crash, only to learn that he
's already sharing the tiny apartment with a new girlfriend (Louise
Chevillotte) half his age. Support cast includes Paul Toucang, Felix
Kysyl and Michel Charrel. (In French with subtitles)
My Art
(Unrated) Laurie Simmons wrote, directed and stars in this
character-driven drama about a 65 year-old teacher craving
recognition as an artist. With Lena Dunham, Parker Posey, Robert
Clohessy and Grace Dunham.
The
Room (R for sexuality, profanity and brief violence) Re-release of
the 2003 flop which inspired The Disaster Artist. The abysmal
production revolves around a love triangle which arises when a
successful banker's (Tommy Wiseau) best friend (Greg Sestero) starts
sleeping with his girlfriend (Juliette Danielle). Featuring Philip
Haldman, Carolyn Minnott and Robyn Paris. .
Saturday
Church (Unrated) Poignant character study chronicling an effeminate,
14 year-old boy's (Luka Kain) struggle with his sexual identity until
finding support at an LGBTQ support group in the transgender
community. With Margot Bingham, Regina Taylor and Evander Duck, Jr.
Vazante
(Unrated) 19th Century saga, set in Brazil's Diamantina Mountains,
about a slave-trading plantation owner (Adriano Carvalho) who decides
to marry his 12 year-old niece (Luana Nastas), after his wife dies
during childbirth. Supporting cast includes Sandra Corveloni, Roberto
Audio and Jai Baptista. (In Portuguese with subtitles)
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