Famous books make their way onto the big screen this weekend, a romance from Nicolas Sparks (the man behind The Notebook) and a deadly take on a classic Jane Austen novel. Also, George Clooney headlines a star-studded film about movie making from the award winning Coen brothers.
A movie studio faces major problems while shooting an expensive blockbuster film in Hail, Caesar!. Set at the end of Hollywood’s Golden Age, the film takes place during one day of filming when the movie’s headlining star is kidnapped. George Clooney, Josh Brolin, Ralph Fiennes, Jonah Hill, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and Channing Tatum star in the Coen brothers’ film. The PG-13 comedic drama plays for one hour and 40 minutes.
A playboy falls for a young medical student in The Choice. The two spark an intense romance that takes place over the course of ten years, amidst the trials and tribulations of life. The PG-13 romantic drama is based on Nicolas Sparks’, book. It plays for one hour and 51 minutes.
After the Black Plague, the undead terrorize the living in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Jane Austen’s classic novel about social classes and relationships in 19th century England is retold with the added danger flesh-eating zombies. The PG-13 adventure horror film runs for one hour and 48 minutes.
A grieving woman attempts to write a book about her late folk singer husband in Tumbledown. Back in her hometown to put pen to paper, she comes across a writer looking to cash in on her husband’s tragic death with his own biography. Her rivalry with him may be the key to help her move forward with her life. Jason Sudeikis, Rebecca Hall, Dianna Agron, Blythe Danner and Joe Manganiello star in the one hour and 45-minute comedy. The limited released film is rated R for sex.
A mother tries to bond with her daughter by taking her on a vacation to Italy in All Roads Lead to Rome. While there, the mother reconnects with her ex while chasing after her daughter who steals his car and flees to Rome. The PG-13 comedy stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Raoul Bova, Rosie Day, Claudia Cardinale and Paz Vega. It’s playing in limited theaters and runs one hour and 30 minutes.
A lawyer takes on a powerful pharmaceutical company in Misconduct. In an attempt to do what’s right and prove that the company committed fraud by changing the results in drug trials, he finds himself in a deadly situation. Josh Duhamel, Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins and Malin Akerman star in the suspenseful drama. The limited released film runs for one hour and 36 minutes.
A young girl alleges that her father committed a heinous crime in Regression. The man admits to the wrongdoing but does not recall the event so a psychologist attempts to go deep into his mind and uncover his memories. The process brings about new discoveries in the whodunit. The film stars Emma Watson and Ethan Hawke. The thriller runs for one hour and 46 minutes. It’s rated R for violence, sex and language.
Romantic film fans will swoon over this week’s latest Nicolas Sparks romance, but with next week being Valentine’s Day weekend, there’s a comedy for those who are looking for laughs instead of love with the release of How to Be Single. Zoolander 2 is another comedy hitting theaters on February 12.