U.S. Release Date: 2020-03-27
MPAA Rating: "R" (Profanity, Sexual Content)
Genre: Horror
Director: Lorcan Finnegan
Cast: Imogen Poots, Jesse Eisenberg
A dark and challenging film and those searching for escapist fare might find that "Vivarium" is a little too intense for comfort.
U.S. Release Date: 2020-03-20
MPAA Rating: "R" (Violence, Profanity, Drugs, Sexual Content)
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Director: Bridget Savage Cole, Danielle Krudy
Cast: Sophie Lowe, Morgan Saylor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Margo Martindale, June Squibb, Marceline Hugot, Annette O’Toole, Will Brittain, Gayle Rankin
Relies on old-fashioned movie elements like atmosphere, character development, and narrative arc without needing crutches like fast editing, frenetic action sequences, and visual clutter.
U.S. Release Date: 2020-03-13
MPAA Rating: "PG-13" (Violence, Profanity, Sexual Content, Nudity)
Genre: Science Fiction/Adventure
Director: Dave Wilson
Cast: Vin Diesel, Eiza Gonzalez, Guy Pearce, Sam Heughan, Talulah Riley, Toby Kebbell, Lamorne Morris
With too little emphasis placed on and exploring the rich possibilities of the milieu, the movie turns into a ho-hum Vin Diesel action film.
U.S. Release Date: 2020-03-06
MPAA Rating: "R" (Profanity, Violence, Sexual Content)
Genre: Thriller
Director: Peter Berg
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Winston Duke, Alan Arkin, Iliza Shlesinger, Michael Gaston, Bokeem Woodbine
A mid-budget action/thriller featuring a recognizable star and not requiring much in the way of attention or dedication from a viewer.
U.S. Release Date: 2020-03-06
MPAA Rating: "PG"
Genre: Animated
Director: Dan Scanlon
Cast: Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer, Mel Rodriguez, Kyle Bornheimer
There’s something here for everyone, even if the overall package isn’t likely to go down as the next Disney/Pixar “classic.”
U.S. Release Date: 2020-03-06
MPAA Rating: "R" (Profanity)
Genre: Drama
Director: Gavin O'Connor
Cast: Ben Affleck, Janina Gavankar, Michaela Watkins, Al Madrigal, Melvin Gregg
Although the screenplay occasionally falters, Affleck’s performance is rock-solid throughout and that makes "The Way Back" a journey worth taking.
U.S. Release Date: 2020-02-28
MPAA Rating: "R" (Violence, Profanity)
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Director: Leigh Whannell
Cast: Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge, Storm Reid, Harriet Dyer, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Michael Dorman
During the movie’s second half, the narrative begins to rely too much on horror/thriller conventions. All the really good stuff happens before the 75-minute mark.
U.S. Release Date: 2020-02-21
MPAA Rating: "PG"
Genre: Adventure
Director: Chris Sanders
Cast: Harrison Ford, Dan Stevens, Bradley Whitford, Karen Gillen, Cara Gee, Omar Sy, Colin Woodell, Terry Notary
A stronger focus on story and tone and less reliance on the marvels of CGI might have made this latest version of "The Call of the Wild" a more fruitful experience.
U.S. Release Date: 2020-02-21
MPAA Rating: "R" (Nudity, Sexual Content, Profanity)
Genre: Drama
Director: Benedict Andrews
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Anthony Mackie, Yvan Attal, Jack O’Connell, Margaret Qualley, Colm Meaney, Vince Vaughn, Zazoe Beetz
Kristin Stewart gives a strong performance as Jean Seberg but the screenplay traps her in a story that’s less interesting than it should be.
U.S. Release Date: 2020-02-14
MPAA Rating: "PG-13" (Violence, Profanity, Sexual Content)
Genre: Horror
Director: Jeff Wadlow
Cast: Michael Pena, Lucy Hale, Maggie Q, Portia Doubleday, Ryan Hansen, Jimmy O. Yang, Austin Stowell, Parisa Fitz-Henley, Michael Rooker
The biggest shock of this new movie re-imagination is that it makes the cheesy TV series seem fresh and smart by comparison.