The Lion King
Theatrical Release Date: 07/19/2019
Overall Rating: 2.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Adventure/Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Jon Favreau
Actors: Donald Glover, James Earl Jones, Beyoncé, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Plot: Combining live action and CGI, the re-imagining of the 1994 animated Disney classic follows the story of Simba, son of King Mufasa who goes from carefree cub to exiled ruler after his duplicitous uncle Scar kills his father and uses guilt to drive him out of his rightful kingdom, the Pridelands. Through leading an enjoyable life with the warthog Pumba and meerkat Timon, a chance encounter with childhood friend Nala makes him realize what dire straights his kingdom is in - and he returns to take his rightful place on the throne and return the Pridelands to its former glory.
Crawl
Theatrical Release Date: 07/12/2019
Overall Rating: 2.4 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Horror
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Alexandre Aja
Actors: Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, Ross Anderson, Anson Boon
Plot: As a Category 5 hurricane bears down, a young woman attempts to rescue her father only to find herself facing a new threat in the form of alligators.
Stuber
Theatrical Release Date: 07/12/2019
Overall Rating: 2.3 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Action/Comedy
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Michael Dowse
Actors: Dave Bautista, Kumail Nanjiani, Natalie Morales, Karen Gillan
Plot: Stu is just an ordinary Uber driver who is about to experience an extraordinary night when he picks up a grizzled detective and finds himself part of a plan to take down a sadistic terrorist.
David Crosby: Remember My Name
Theatrical Release Date: 07/19/2019
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: R
Director: A.J. Eaton
Actors: David Crosby, Cameron Crowe, Henry Diltz, Graham Nash
Rosie
Theatrical Release Date: 07/19/2019
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Paddy Breathnach
Actors: Sarah Greene, Moe Dunford, Ellie O'Halloran, Ruby Dunne
The Art of Self-Defense
Theatrical Release Date: 07/12/2019
Overall Rating: 2.7 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Riley Stearns
Actors: Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots, Steve Terada
Plot: After suffering a random attack on the streets, meek Casey seeks a way to protect himself, leading to a local dojo and the charismatic, mysterious Sensei who runs it.
The Farewell
Theatrical Release Date: 07/12/2019
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Lulu Wang
Actors: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Jim Liu
Plot: Strong, independent Billi, a Chinese-American, returns to her home when she learns her grandmother has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. She reluctantly joins her family in keeping her in the dark about the prognosis while staging an impromptu wedding so the the entire family can see her one last time.
Trespassers
Theatrical Release Date: 07/12/2019
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Thriller
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Orson Oblowitz
Actors: Angela Trimbur, Zach Avery, Janel Parrish, Jonathan Howard
Plot: A pair of dysfunctional couples looking to sort out their issues rent out a modern luxury home in the desert. But when a neighbor stops by with issues of car trouble, they open the door to something much more sinister - and making it out alive becomes the new priority.
