New Movies The BFG Legend of Tarzan The Phenom
New Movies: 'The BFG,' 'Legend of Tarzan,' 'The Phenom' Movies for Grownups
If we ever need to see a shrink, let it be . Here the ever-masterful actor plays a sports psychologist trying to help an insecure young pitcher (Johnny Simmons) overcome anxieties rooted in his relationship with an abusive dad () — who makes the worst sports parent you’ve ever met resemble Mr. Rogers. The cast is uniformly perfect, especially Giamatti, whose soothing tones and reassuring demeanor nevertheless hint at closely held heartbreak.
No, it’s not about America’s current presidential campaign. It’s a horror movie. Oh, wait… New at Home * Designates a Movies for Grownups Editors’ Choice * Returning to his district on the picturesque Maine coast, a congressman (Treat Williams) who’s already doubting his value gets a rocky reception from his constituents. George Hamilton and Fritz Weaver pop up in fun supporting roles, and Elizabeth Marvel (House of Cards) is a delight as the politico’s refreshingly grownup love interest. headlines as a cable-news producer who abandons her cushy lifestyle to cover the war in Afghanistan. Her no-nonsense commanding officer: . stars as a British commander who must decide whether to take an innocent life in a drone strike on a terrorist meeting site. The universally excellent performances include that of the late Alan Rickman in his final film role. 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. 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. * 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.
It’s been 20 years since aliens tried to destroy our planet in — and now they’re baaaack. Veterans of that first battle, including Jeff Goldblum, Vivica A. Fox and Brent Spiner, are back to save us again. 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. 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. 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
This Week at the Movies A Sneak Peek at ' Bridget Jones s Baby'
Plus Celebrating the tail end of Shark Week
FIRST LOOK: Will Guys Go Gaga Over Bridget Jones’s Baby? Men, you know how to score relationship points with your significant other, right? Just take her (or him) to any film costarring and Patrick Dempsey — like, say, Bridget Jones's Baby, opening Sept. 16. Shark Week: Fin While Discovery Channel wraps up its annual , millions of Americans are heading to the shore for Fourth of July weekend. What better time to pull up a beach chair, slap on some sunscreen and recall our favorite shark movies? New in Theaters * Through layers of computer-generated makeup, Oscar winner Mark Rylance () brings a ton of heart to the titular character—a Big Friendly Giant. creates what is perhaps the best-ever screen adaptation of a Roald Dahl book. masterfully balancing his appetite for sentiment with author Dahl’s rascally sense of delightful danger. It’s been 98 years since a former Arkansas cop named Elmo Lincoln first played the original swinger on screen, only it’s a cinch his version didn’t cost $180 million. Alexander Skarsgård plays him this time, returning from his adopted home of London to set things right in his old jungle home. Christoph Waltz and Samuel L. Jackson costar. *If we ever need to see a shrink, let it be . Here the ever-masterful actor plays a sports psychologist trying to help an insecure young pitcher (Johnny Simmons) overcome anxieties rooted in his relationship with an abusive dad () — who makes the worst sports parent you’ve ever met resemble Mr. Rogers. The cast is uniformly perfect, especially Giamatti, whose soothing tones and reassuring demeanor nevertheless hint at closely held heartbreak.
No, it’s not about America’s current presidential campaign. It’s a horror movie. Oh, wait… New at Home * Designates a Movies for Grownups Editors’ Choice * Returning to his district on the picturesque Maine coast, a congressman (Treat Williams) who’s already doubting his value gets a rocky reception from his constituents. George Hamilton and Fritz Weaver pop up in fun supporting roles, and Elizabeth Marvel (House of Cards) is a delight as the politico’s refreshingly grownup love interest. headlines as a cable-news producer who abandons her cushy lifestyle to cover the war in Afghanistan. Her no-nonsense commanding officer: . stars as a British commander who must decide whether to take an innocent life in a drone strike on a terrorist meeting site. The universally excellent performances include that of the late Alan Rickman in his final film role. 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. 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. * 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.
It’s been 20 years since aliens tried to destroy our planet in — and now they’re baaaack. Veterans of that first battle, including Jeff Goldblum, Vivica A. Fox and Brent Spiner, are back to save us again. 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. 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. 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