New Movies Independence Day 2 and The Phenom
New Movies: 'Independence Day 2' and 'The Phenom' Movies for Grownups
There’s much to admire in The Phenom, opening in theaters this week — especially the masterful as a sports psychologist trying to help an insecure young pitcher (Johnny Simmons) overcome anxieties rooted in his relationship with an abusive dad (). In this clip, exclusive to Movies for Grownups, it’s clear you don’t need to love baseball to root for doc and patient right through the final out. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Jeff Goldblum and Brent Spiner celebrate Independence Day: Resurgence It’s been 20 years since aliens tried to destroy our planet in —and now they’re baaaack. Veterans of that first battle (Jeff Goldblum and Brent Spiner) stopped by to chat with us about Earth’s latest battle for survival in , opening this week. They also reflect on being honored as winners of the “Ensemble of the Universe Award” at this year’s CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas. New in Theaters Matthew McConaughey stars as a Mississippi farmer who leads a rebellion of whites and escaped slaves against the Confederacy during the Civil War. He gives a powerful performance, and the movie oozes earnestness—but by trying to focus on too many storylines, writer/director Gary Ross has created an overstuffed cotton bale of a movie. New at Home * Designates a Movies for Grownups Editors’ Choice * Those who helped make the the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time will not be disappointed by this sequel from writer-star Nia Vardalos. The original cast is back, as boisterous and big-haired as ever. A special delight: Michael Constantine and Lainie Kazan play 70-something parents who discover that, due to a clerical error, their 50-year marriage is not legit. It would be impossible not to feel sentimental about the first film you were ever paid to review. Happily, this minor disaster/thriller flick has held up over the years, especially portrayal of an investigator tracking an amusement-park terrorist (Timothy Bottoms). Watch for to pop up on his late-career round of cameo appearances. Still Out There * Designates a Movies for Grownups Editors’ Choice Loud, chaotic and utterly alien to the quiet whimsy of Lewis Carroll, this awful sequel to 2010’s slightly less-terrible once more stars Johnny Depp as a strangely morose Mad Hatter. In this action buddy comedy, stars as a meek accountant who reconnects with an old high school classmate (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson)—and gets swept into a dangerous case of international espionage. * leads an A-list of veteran stars—including , Ed O’Neill, and Eugene Levy — giving voice to the endearing aquatic characters in Pixar's latest animated masterpiece. There are laughs aplenty, but (as in every Pixar epic), moments of genuine sentiment and transcendent beauty. * and Jude Law star in this uncommonly literate and unexpectedly moving account of legendary book editor (Firth) and his stormy mentorship of author (Law). The story portrays art being forged in the furnace of conflicting personalities; the film is about the inscrutable mysteries of creativity. Make no mistake: This live-action version of the 1967 is as removed from Kipling’s literary classic as Angry Birds is from . Still, the computer animation is jaw-dropping, and Bill Murray is fun as the voice of Baloo the Bear. * Hmm, a laff riot from Jane Austen? Kate Beckinsale stars as a scandalous 1790s British noblewoman who, on a visit to her in-laws, sets out to score a husband for herself — and a rich aristocrat for her comely daughter (Morfydd Clark). * is a hoot in this latter-day screwball comedy. She plays Georgette, the wife of a philanderer (Ethan Hawke) who leaves her for Maggie (Greta Gerwig), a clueless home-wrecker. Fast-forward three years, and Maggie wants to give the hubby back. But does Georgette accept returns? Pack your pockets with tissues before settling in for this unapologetic weepie, the story of a young woman () determined to make life worth living for a handsome quadriplegic (). Charles Dance and Janet McTeer are touching as the hero’s furrowed-browed parents. * shines as the overinvolved mother of a TV writer (Rose Byrne). She smothers the poor girl with attention — until she catches the eye of a charming ex-cop (J.K. Simmons) who rides a Harley and raises chickens. * is host of a TV financial show, is his producer — and Jack O’Connell is the desperate viewer who hijacks the show after losing everything by taking their advice. Directed by Jodie Foster. * This slam-bang buddy-cop flick harks back to the best of them (think or .). In 1977 L.A., and Ryan Gosling are mismatched detectives searching for an MIA porn star. The jokes are just one form of the rapid-fire killers here. The prodigious prestidigitators who participated in the of this pair of pictures proffer a perfectly presentable postscript. Jesse Eisenberg, , Dave Franco and Lizzy Caplan are back as the Four Horsemen, a renegade stage magic team coerced into doing some backstage moonlighting for a goofy tech mogul (Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe). Andy Samberg expands on his old music formats with a feature-length mockumentary about a clueless rock star. He appears alongside a galaxy of his old TV buddies including Bill Hader, Maya Rudolph, Will Forte, Tim Meadows and Jimmy Fallon. and Edgar Garcia are fun as a pair of NYPD cops dispatched to the City of Light to nab some fashion pirates. It would have been more fun if the guys had brought along their costars, and Rosario Dawson, who are wasted as their better halves back home in Noo Yawk. More than 20 years after the release of the , the movie version of the Orcs vs. humans epic slashes its way onto the screen. If you love the game, you’ll probably spend an agreeable two hours. If you don’t know your Orcs from your , stay far, far away. Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
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Plus Paul Giamatti goes inside a baseball pitcher s head in ' The Phenom'
EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Paul Giamatti as a Sports Shrink inThere’s much to admire in The Phenom, opening in theaters this week — especially the masterful as a sports psychologist trying to help an insecure young pitcher (Johnny Simmons) overcome anxieties rooted in his relationship with an abusive dad (). In this clip, exclusive to Movies for Grownups, it’s clear you don’t need to love baseball to root for doc and patient right through the final out. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Jeff Goldblum and Brent Spiner celebrate Independence Day: Resurgence It’s been 20 years since aliens tried to destroy our planet in —and now they’re baaaack. Veterans of that first battle (Jeff Goldblum and Brent Spiner) stopped by to chat with us about Earth’s latest battle for survival in , opening this week. They also reflect on being honored as winners of the “Ensemble of the Universe Award” at this year’s CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas. New in Theaters Matthew McConaughey stars as a Mississippi farmer who leads a rebellion of whites and escaped slaves against the Confederacy during the Civil War. He gives a powerful performance, and the movie oozes earnestness—but by trying to focus on too many storylines, writer/director Gary Ross has created an overstuffed cotton bale of a movie. New at Home * Designates a Movies for Grownups Editors’ Choice * Those who helped make the the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time will not be disappointed by this sequel from writer-star Nia Vardalos. The original cast is back, as boisterous and big-haired as ever. A special delight: Michael Constantine and Lainie Kazan play 70-something parents who discover that, due to a clerical error, their 50-year marriage is not legit. It would be impossible not to feel sentimental about the first film you were ever paid to review. Happily, this minor disaster/thriller flick has held up over the years, especially portrayal of an investigator tracking an amusement-park terrorist (Timothy Bottoms). Watch for to pop up on his late-career round of cameo appearances. Still Out There * Designates a Movies for Grownups Editors’ Choice Loud, chaotic and utterly alien to the quiet whimsy of Lewis Carroll, this awful sequel to 2010’s slightly less-terrible once more stars Johnny Depp as a strangely morose Mad Hatter. In this action buddy comedy, stars as a meek accountant who reconnects with an old high school classmate (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson)—and gets swept into a dangerous case of international espionage. * leads an A-list of veteran stars—including , Ed O’Neill, and Eugene Levy — giving voice to the endearing aquatic characters in Pixar's latest animated masterpiece. There are laughs aplenty, but (as in every Pixar epic), moments of genuine sentiment and transcendent beauty. * and Jude Law star in this uncommonly literate and unexpectedly moving account of legendary book editor (Firth) and his stormy mentorship of author (Law). The story portrays art being forged in the furnace of conflicting personalities; the film is about the inscrutable mysteries of creativity. Make no mistake: This live-action version of the 1967 is as removed from Kipling’s literary classic as Angry Birds is from . Still, the computer animation is jaw-dropping, and Bill Murray is fun as the voice of Baloo the Bear. * Hmm, a laff riot from Jane Austen? Kate Beckinsale stars as a scandalous 1790s British noblewoman who, on a visit to her in-laws, sets out to score a husband for herself — and a rich aristocrat for her comely daughter (Morfydd Clark). * is a hoot in this latter-day screwball comedy. She plays Georgette, the wife of a philanderer (Ethan Hawke) who leaves her for Maggie (Greta Gerwig), a clueless home-wrecker. Fast-forward three years, and Maggie wants to give the hubby back. But does Georgette accept returns? Pack your pockets with tissues before settling in for this unapologetic weepie, the story of a young woman () determined to make life worth living for a handsome quadriplegic (). Charles Dance and Janet McTeer are touching as the hero’s furrowed-browed parents. * shines as the overinvolved mother of a TV writer (Rose Byrne). She smothers the poor girl with attention — until she catches the eye of a charming ex-cop (J.K. Simmons) who rides a Harley and raises chickens. * is host of a TV financial show, is his producer — and Jack O’Connell is the desperate viewer who hijacks the show after losing everything by taking their advice. Directed by Jodie Foster. * This slam-bang buddy-cop flick harks back to the best of them (think or .). In 1977 L.A., and Ryan Gosling are mismatched detectives searching for an MIA porn star. The jokes are just one form of the rapid-fire killers here. The prodigious prestidigitators who participated in the of this pair of pictures proffer a perfectly presentable postscript. Jesse Eisenberg, , Dave Franco and Lizzy Caplan are back as the Four Horsemen, a renegade stage magic team coerced into doing some backstage moonlighting for a goofy tech mogul (Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe). Andy Samberg expands on his old music formats with a feature-length mockumentary about a clueless rock star. He appears alongside a galaxy of his old TV buddies including Bill Hader, Maya Rudolph, Will Forte, Tim Meadows and Jimmy Fallon. and Edgar Garcia are fun as a pair of NYPD cops dispatched to the City of Light to nab some fashion pirates. It would have been more fun if the guys had brought along their costars, and Rosario Dawson, who are wasted as their better halves back home in Noo Yawk. More than 20 years after the release of the , the movie version of the Orcs vs. humans epic slashes its way onto the screen. If you love the game, you’ll probably spend an agreeable two hours. If you don’t know your Orcs from your , stay far, far away. Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures