New Release
‘The Garfield Movie’
Housecat Garfield (Chris Pratt) has a surprising encounter with its long-lost father, streetwise alley cat Vic (Samuel L. Jackson). The spoiled cat and dog friend Odie (Harvey Guillén) are whisked away from their cozy lives to a perilous adventure, revealing insights into Garfield’s past.While the animation is remarkably fluid and there are many laughs to be had, the film also delves into deeper themes such as abandonment, adoption, family dynamics, and forgiveness. It’s a heartwarming movie suitable for the whole family.
Family Pick
‘Odd Squad: The Movie’
The very existence of the Odd Squad is threatened with the emergence of a new competitor, Weird Team, led by Weird Tom (Jack McBrayer). As Odd Squad members, including Olympia (Anna Cathcart) and Otis (Isaac Kragten), discover that Weird Team’s tactics are only hiding problems instead of solving them, they reach out to former agents.The child actors are all endearing in this kids’ movie—sometimes at the expense of how immature their adult rivals are portrayed. Ingenuity, problem-solving, and the value of camaraderie are standout messages in this entertaining film.
A Romcom About Conflicting Perceptions
‘Enough Said’
Single mom Eva (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) crosses paths with Albert (James Gandolfini) at a party and sparks fly between them. After several dates, Eva finds herself growing fond of Albert. But when Eva’s new client begins to criticize her ex-husband, Eva realizes they are talking about the same person—Albert.Ms. Louis-Dreyfus and Gandolfini’s delightful chemistry is highlighted through Gandolfini’s endearing self-effacing humor, and their spunky dialogue forms the core of the film’s charm and keeps you engaged.
One of the Greatest Jailbreak Films
‘A Man Escaped’
Faced with the prospect of being executed in a German prison during World War II, prisoner and French Resistance fighter Lt. Fontaine (François Leterrier) devises a daring escape plan.Set against a minimalist and highly confined backdrop, this phenomenal jailbreak drama intensifies its pervasive sense of angst, while also hinting at a glimmer of hope and freedom.
