- Home
- slideshows
- miscellaneous
- 5 hidden gem movies you should see in theaters this weekend
5 hidden gem movies you should see in theaters this weekend
"American Animals"
"The Book Club"
Release date: May 18
Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 53%
While the movie may not have been well-received by critics, it might appeal to an older audience just looking for a funny, relatable movie with a dynamite cast that includes Jane Fonda and Diane Keaton.
Description: "Diane (Diane Keaton) is recently widowed after 40 years of marriage, Vivian (Jane Fonda) enjoys her men with no strings attached, Sharon (Candice Bergen) is still working through her decades-old divorce, and Carol's (Mary Steenburgen) marriage is in a slump after 35 years. The lives of these four lifelong friends are turned upside down after reading the infamous "50 Shades of Grey," catapulting them into a series of outrageous life choices."
"Hearts Beat Loud"
Release date: June 8, 2018
Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 91%
"Hearts Beat Loud" is a new feel-good movie starring "Parks and Rec's" Nick Offerman and rising star Kiersey Clemons. The two play a father-daughter duo who join forces to start a band before Clemons' character leaves for college. If you're looking for a heartwarming and funny family film, this may be for you.
Description: "In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank (Nick Offerman) is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam (Kiersey Clemons) off to college, while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly "jam sesh" into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an Internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery."
"Upgrade"
Release date: June 1, 2018
Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 85%
One of the biggest surprise critical hits of the year is "Upgrade," but it goes to show production company Blumhouse can do little wrong. The producers behind Oscar-standout "Get Out," horror hits "The Purge" and "Happy Death Day," and the upcoming "Halloween" movie offer this small but effective sci-fi thriller.
Description: "After his wife is killed during a brutal mugging that also leaves him paralyzed, Grey Trace (Logan Marshall-Green, SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING, PROMETHEUS) is approached by a billionaire inventor with an experimental cure that will “upgrade” his body. The cure–an Artificial Intelligence implant called STEM–gives Grey physical abilities beyond anything experienced, and the ability to relentlessly claim vengeance against those who murdered his wife and left him for dead."
"Won't You Be My Neighbor?"
Release date: June 8, 2018
Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 99%
At a time of so much tension and turmoil, "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" is being hailed as a reminder that good people exist. The documentary from Morgan Neville, the director of the Oscar-winning doc "20 Feet From Stardom," transports audiences back in time for a major dose of nostalgia, and helps people of all ages remember the legacy of childhood icon Fred Rogers.
Description: "In Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (Twenty Feet from Stardom) looks back on the legacy of Fred Rogers, focusing on his radically kind ideas. While the nation changed around him, Fred Rogers stood firm in his beliefs about the importance of protecting childhood. Neville pays tribute to this legacy with the latest in his series of highly engaging, moving documentary portraits of essential American artists."
Popular Right Now
Popular Keywords
Advertisement