PETEMSEE IT THIS WEEKEND – 5/11/17

This column will introduce you to the most popular movies that are coming out in theaters this weekend.

If you’re not seeing Guardians 2 again….

What movie will you see?

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Jax is back again.  First was The Lost City of Z a few weeks ago and now this.  Also starring in this action adventure flick are Jude Law, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey (Pirates of the Caribean: On Stranger Tides), Djimon Hounsou, Eric Bana, Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones), and more.  The writer and director of this motion picture is Guy Ritchie.  Ritchie’s last four directorial films are The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Sherlock Holmes, and RocknRolla.  He he also directing Sherlock Holmes 3 and the live action Aladdin.  Go see King Arthur: Legend of the Club….I mean Sword this weekend

The Wall

The Wall tells the story of 2 American Soldiers trapped by a deadly sniper, with only a wall to take cover behind.  Starring in this war drama are Aaron Taylor-Johnson, John Cena, and Laith Nakli (24: Legacy).  Doug Liman is in the director’s chair for this one.  Liman’s last 4 directorial films are Live Die Repeat/Edge of Tomorrow/GroundTom Day, Fair Game, Jumper, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.  Liman is also directing Live Die Repeat and Repeat and a movie about the Attica state prison uprising.  Go check out The Wall this weekend.

Snatched

This is not Guy Ritchie’s sequel to Snatch.  Nope, this is a broad comedy starring Amy (alleged joke stealer) Schumer and Goldie Hawn, where this mother/daughter duo travel to paradise and get into shenanigans.  Also starring are Randall Park (The Interview), Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors), Wanda Sykes, and Joan Cusack.  Directing this buddy action comedy is Jonathan Levine.  Levine has directed The Night Before, Warm Bodies, and 50/50 (shh…movie homework this week).  Go snatch some snacks and hit the theater.

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