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Hollywood Hits November 2019
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Angel Has Fallen
When there is an assassination attempt on U.S. President Allan Trumbull, his trusted confidant, Secret Service Agent Mike Banning, is wrongfully accused and taken into custody. After escaping from capture, he becomes a man on the run and must evade his own agency and outsmart the FBI in order to find the real threat to the President. Desperate to uncover the truth, Banning turns to unlikely allies to help clear his name, keep his family from harm, and save the country from imminent danger.
Director: Ric Roman Waugh
Starring: Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Jada Pinkett Smith, Lance Reddick, Tim Blake Nelson, Piper Perabo, Nick Nolte, Danny Huston
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Angry Birds Movie 2
When a new threat emerges that puts both Bird and Pig Island in danger, Red, Chuck, Bomb, and Mighty Eagle recruit Chuck's sister Silver and team up with pigs Leonard, his assistant Courtney, and techpig Garry to forge an unsteady truce and form an unlikely superteam to save their homes.
Director: Thurop Van Orman
Starring: Awkwafina, Dove Cameron, Bill Hader, Peter Dinklage, Tiffany Haddish, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Jason Sudeikis, Sterling K. Brown, Rachel Bloom, Josh Gad, Nicki Minaj, Pete Davidson, Zach Woods
Quotes: "Ticks plenty of lightweight fun boxes for its prime target audience of younger children, with just enough adult humor to keep parents from yawning too." - Hollywood Reporter
"Maintains the balance of scattergun jokes, candy-coated visuals and cheerfully bird-brained storytelling that raked in $350 million worldwide in 2016." - Variety
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Blinded by The Light
Javed, a British teen of Pakistani descent, is growing up in England in 1987. Amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times, he writes poetry as a means to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the inflexibility of his traditional father. But when he is introduced to the music of 'the Boss,' Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in Springsteen's powerful lyrics.
Director: Gurinder Chadha
Starring: Viveik Kalra, Hayley Atwell, Rob Brydon, Kulvinder Ghir, Nell Williams, Dean-Charles Chapman, Aaron Phagura
Quotes: "Joyous and funny even as it strikes the occasional melancholy chord, Blinded by the Light is a testament to the small miracle of how the right music manages to find us at just the right time..." - Time Magazine
"It'll remind you of the importance of chasing dreams and loving yourself as well as others." - USA Today
"I guarantee it will make you feel better than any other film that comes out this year." - New York Post
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Dora And The Lost City Of Gold
Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora for her biggest challenge yet: High School. When her parents mysteriously disappear while searching for the Lost City of Gold, Dora must swing into action and lead a group of ill-equipped high schoolers on a quest to save them. It is a high stakes mission as Dora and her new friends navigate the jungle, outrun treasure hunters and solve ancient puzzles to unlock the mystery of the fabled city.
Director: James Bobin
Starring: Isabela Moner, Benicio Del Toro, Q'orianka Kilcher, Eva Longoria, Danny Trejo, Michael Pena, Temuera Morrison, Eugenio Derbez, Jeffrey Wahlberg, Madeleine Madden
Quotes: "Moner's layered comedic performance, which at once nods at the "Dora" formula while acknowledging the conceit, is deceptively difficult and nuanced... delightfully dorky, a rare commodity in this day and age of sarcastic, wise-beyond-their-years te" - Los Angeles Times
"Goofily charming and a rare, age-appropriate children's film in which the adults are silly and the kids, especially the girls, are smart." - Observer (UK)
"...a self-deprecating and diverse tale of discovery. Michael Peña's take on rave culture alone is worth your money." - Empire Magazine
"Even as it strikes a gently irreverent tone, the film also embodies its heroine's positive energy: We understand that the world would be a better place if the rest of us were more like Dora, not the other way around." - New York Times
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Hustlers
The film follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. The film is inspired by the article published by New York Magazine entitled 'The Hustlers at Scores' written by Jessica Pressler.
Director: Lorene Scafaria
Starring: Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Lili Reinhart, Cardi B, Lizzo, Mercedes Ruehl
Quotes: "Jennifer Lopez does her best work in years, but it's Constance Wu who anchors the story with a grounded and natural performance." - Richard Roeper
"A Best Actress Oscar nomination for Jennifer Lopez? You better believe it. As a stripper who can work a pole better than rivals half her age, Lopez is that dazzling, that deep, that electrifying. This you don't want to miss." - Rolling Stone
"An enjoyable, empowering extravaganza of physical humor, clever scriptwriting, exquisite fashion and scantily clad underdogs." - USA Today
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It Chapter Two
Twenty-seven years after they defeated Pennywise, he has returned to terrorize the town of Derry once more. When kids start disappearing again, Mike, the only one who stayed in Derry, calls the others to come home. Each damaged by the experiences of the past, they must conquer their fears to destroy Pennywise once and for all.
Director: Andy Muschietti
Starring: Bill Skarsgard, Finn Wolfhard, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Sophia Lillis, Jake Weary, James Ransone
Quotes: "This is a solid, extremely well-crafted, great-looking and occasionally quite chilling film, with terrific performances by the grown-ups as well as the returning kids." - Richard Roeper
"Skarsgard finds new ways to totally freak you out, even in a surprisingly human fashion." - USA Today
"An immensely satisfying, often thrilling adventure film." - New York Post
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
In 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, TV star Rick Dalton and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore.
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Margot Robbie, Leonardo Dicaprio, Brad Pitt, Timothy Olyphant, Dakota Fanning, Dreama Walker, Al Pacino, Kurt Russell, Damian Lewis, Luke Perry, Emile Hirsch
Quotes: "Once Upon a Time' strikes a chord that is distinctly elegiac and unexpectedly emotional, especially coming from him." - Los Angeles Times
"The film benefits from committed, laser-focused performances from DiCaprio and Pitt, the latter of whom especially brings a sly knowingness to the subtleties of playing second banana." - Washington Post
"The byplay between DiCaprio and Pitt is delicious and finely drawn - you'd better believe Tarantino knows he's dealing with two of our last old-school movie stars and sneakiest actors." - Boston Globe
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