PETEMSEE IT THIS WEEKEND – 2/2/17

This column will introduce you to the most popular movies that are coming out in theaters this weekend and why you should go see them. Which one will you see?

The Comedian

Reasons to see this:

Robert De Niro stars as Jack Burke, an aging insult comic, who is trying to reinvent himself in show business.  Also starring in this comedy are Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito, Harvey Keitel, Edie Falco, Billy Crystal, Charles Grodin, and more.  Wow, what a cast.  In the directors chair, is Taylor Hackford.  Hackford’s last four directorial films are Proof of Life, Ray, Love Ranch, and Parker.  Jeff Ross is one of the screenwriters of this flick.  So, in the mood to laugh this weekend?  Then check out The Comedian.

Rings

Reasons to see this:

Ring 3.  Rings tells the story about a couple who are trying to uncover the mysteries behind the videotape.  Sounds like a great idea.  NOT.  Starring in this February horror flick are Vincent D’Onofrio, Johnny Galecki, Laura Wiggins (Shameless), Aime Teegarden (Friday Night Lights show), and more.  F. Javier Gutierrez is the director of this film.  He is signed on as executive producer for The Crow remake/reboot/renew thing.  If you don’t see this movie in 7 days, you’ll be de…..definitely seeing it on DVD.

The Space Between Us

Reasons to see this:

This film is about a boy who was born on Mars that travels to Earth for the first time and shows how he deals with all new experiences.  Starring in this sci-fi adventure drama are Britt Robertson (Tomrrowland), Asa Butterfield (Hugo, Ender’s Game), Carla Gugino, Gary Oldman, and more.  In the directors chair, we have Peter Chelsom.  Chelsom has directed Town & Country, Serendipity, and Hannah Montana: The Movie.  Don’t Space out this weekend.  Get to the theater.

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