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?
Allied
Reasons to see this:
Allied is about an intelligence officer and a French Resistance fighter, who join forces and fall in love during times of war. Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard (cue Ammon saying her name) star in this dramaction movie. The director of Allied is Robert Zemeckis. Zemeckiseseses last 4 directorial films are Beowulf, A Christmas Carol, Flight, and The Walk. I saw this movie. It’s great. Ok, I didn’t see it. Sorry that Allied.
Bad Santa 2
Reasons to see this:
Wille and Marcus are back, attempting to rob a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, and Brett Kelly return for the sequel. New cast members include Kathy Bates, Christina Hendricks, Ryan Hansen and more. Directing the Santa sequel is Mark Waters. Waters last 4 directorial films were The Spiderwick Chronicles, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, and Vampire Academy. If you loved the first one, then check out Bad Santa 2.
Lion
Reasons to see this:
Based on a true story, Lion is about a young man who was lost and adopted 25 years ago, who now sets out to find his family. The cast for this dramatic flick includes, Rooney Mara, Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel, David Wenham (Lord of the Rings), and more. Garth Davis is the director on this picture. Davis has directed some TV, a Short, and a Documentary. I heard this movie is good. I’m not Lion.
Moana
Reasons to see this:
Moana tells the story of a young girl and a demi-god, who are on an adventure to find a secret island. The cast that lends their voice in this animated flick are, Auli’i Cravalho (Moana), Dwayne Johnson, Jemaine Clement, Alan Tudyk, and more. There are four directors on this movie. They are Ron Clements, Don Hal, John Musker, and Chris Williams. They all have worked in animation before. That’s all you need to know. If you love your Disney movies, then you’ll Moana see this one.
Rules Don’t Apply
Reasons to see this:
Memba Warren Beatty? I memba Warren Beatty. Well, he’s back, acting and directing this flick. Rules Don’t Apply is a period piece about an actress who falls in love with her driver, while dealing with the rich boss they work for. Also starring in the movie are Alden Ehrenreich, Matthew Broderick, Candice Bergen, Martin Sheen, Annette Bening, and more. Go check out Rules Don’t Apply this weekend.
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