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Dog's Journey
In the sequel to the heartwarming global hit A Dog's Purpose, beloved dog Bailey finds his new destiny and forms an unbreakable bond that will lead him, and the people he loves, to places they never imagined.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Betty Gilpin, Jake Manley, Abby Ryder Fortson, Josh Gad, Marg Helgenberger, Kathryn Prescott
Quotes: "It's about halfway through the film when one realizes how much deeper Mancuso and team are going with this dog's journey... It's about how dogs can fill the hole in your heart that a person might leave." - Los Angeles Times
"I enjoyed the film, as many will, in a split-brain way that goes to the essence of fantasy -- half-believing what I wanted to be true, embracing the emotional manipulation whenever possible." - The Wall Street Journal
"A corny but effective tearjerker for kids and families." - Newsday
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Long Shot
When Fred Flarsky reunites with his first crush, one of the most influential women in the world, Charlotte Field, he charms her. As she prepares to make a run for the presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter and sparks fly.
Director: Jonathan Levine
Starring: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, June Diane Raphael, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Ravi Patel, Bob Odenkirk, Andy Serkis, Randall Park, Alexander Skarsgard
Quotes: "Funnier and more entertaining than any comedy in months." - Variety
"'Long Shot' isn't going to save the romantic comedy, but it's an adrenaline shot of pure pleasure to the genre's failing heart." - New York Times
"It's a charming little movie with two endearing leads and just the right mix of raunchy humor and tenderness." - Newsday
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Missing Link
Mr. Link recruits explorer Sir Lionel Frost to help find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight, this trio of explorers travels the world to help their new friend.
Director: Chris Butler
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldana, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, Timothy Olyphant, Amrita Acharia, David Walliams
Quotes: "'Missing Link' does not lay an egg by any means. It is visually stunning, with well-realized characters and humor that really does work." - Washington Post
"It all goes down easily if not exactly unforgettably; a wispy slice of hirsute whimsy." - Entertainment Weekly
"The animation is almost too good for a story this slender - the water imagery is especially impressive." - Toronto Star
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UglyDolls
In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weird is celebrated, strange is special, and beauty is embraced as more than simply meets the eye. Moxy loves her square-peg life in this round-hole town, but her curiosity about all things leads her to wonder if there's something, anything, on the other side of the mountain which nestles Uglyville. Moxy gathers a group of her closest friends and sets off to find what's on the other side.
Director: Kelly Asbury
Starring: Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Janelle Monae, Blake Shelton, Pitbull, Gabriel Iglesias, Wanda Sykes, Leehom Wang, Charli XCX, Bebe Rexha, Emma Roberts
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