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X-Men Origins: Wolverine Poster
94%

Ratings

  • 4.1 / 5

out of 5 stars

Hugh Jackman reprises the role that made him a superstar – as the fierce fighting machine who possesses amazing healing powers, retractable claws and a primal fury. Leading up to the events of "X-Men," "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" tells the story of Wolverine’s epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe whose appearances in the film series have long been anticipated.

Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Avi Arad, Lauren Shuler Donner, David Benioff, Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins

PG-13 Action 1 hr, 47 mins
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Ghosts of Girlfriends Past Poster
89%

Ratings

  • 3.1 / 5

out of 5 stars

Celebrity photographer Connor Mead loves freedom, fun and women...in that order. A committed bachelor who thinks nothing of breaking up with multiple women on a conference call, Connor's mockery of romance proves a real buzz-kill for his kid brother, Paul, and a houseful of well wishers on the eve of Paul's wedding. Just when it looks like Connor may single-handedly ruin the wedding, he is visited by the ghosts of his former jilted girlfriends, who take him on a revealing and hilarious odyssey through his failed relationships--past, present and future. Together they attempt to find out what turned Connor into such an insensitive jerk and whether there is still hope for him to find true love...or if he really is the lost cause everyone thinks he is.

Matthew McConaughey, Emma Stone, Jennifer Garner, Michael Douglas, Mark Waters, Jeff Nathanson, John Lucas, Noureen Dewulf

PG-13 Comedy Romance
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Battle for Terra Poster
83%

Ratings

  • 3.4 / 5

out of 5 stars

The story tells of a conflict between the inhabitants of a peaceful world and the human warriors who want to colonize it.

Chris Evans, Danny Trejo, Dennis Quaid, Luke Wilson, Evan Spiliotopoulos, Justin Long, Brian Cox, David Cross

PG Comedy Fantasy
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The Limits of Control Poster
38%

Ratings

  • 4 / 5

out of 5 stars

The story of a mysterious loner, a stranger (Isaach De Bankolé), whose activities remain meticulously outside the law. He is in the process of completing a job, yet he trusts no one, and his objectives are not initially divulged. The new picture from independent filmmaker Jim Jarmusch is set in the striking and varied landscapes of contemporary Spain (both urban and otherwise).

Youki Kudoh, Tilda Swinton, Gael García Bernal, Jim Jarmusch, Isaach De Bankolé, Hiam Abbass, Alex Descas, John Hurt

R Drama 1 hr, 56 mins
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  • 1 / 5

out of 5 stars

Life for a family in a rural town is is upended when a major highway is constructed nearby.

Denis Delcampe, Thierry Spicher, Isabelle Huppert, Ursula Meier, Denis Freyd, Elena Tatti, Olivier Gourmet

Drama
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The Skeptic Poster
77%

Ratings

  • 3.2 / 5

out of 5 stars

After the mysterious death of his Aunt, Bryan Becket dismisses reports that the Aunt's house is haunted and moves in.

Zoe Saldana, Aimee Schoof, Tim Daly, Tennyson Bardwell, Isen Robbins, Mary-Beth Taylor, Tom Arnold, Edward Herrmann

Thriller Horror
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The Merry Gentleman Poster
46%

Ratings

  • 2 / 5

out of 5 stars

An assassin meets a young receptionist and strikes up an unlikely relationship.

Michael Keaton, William Dick, Bobby Cannavale, Steven Jones, Ron Lazzeretti, Kelly MacDonald, Tom Bastounes

R Drama 1 hr, 49 mins
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Jerichow Poster
86%

Ratings

  • 5 / 5

out of 5 stars

A remake of The Postman always Rings Twice.

Christian Petzold

Drama
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Revanche Poster
57%

Ex-con Alex plans to flee to the South with his girl after a robbery. But something terrible happens and revenge seems inevitable.

Götz Spielmann

Drama 2 hrs, 1 min
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A Wink and a Smile Poster
38%

Ratings

  • 1.5 / 5

out of 5 stars

Ten ordinary women learn the art of the striptease when they dive into the glamorous world of burlesque.

Deirdre Allen Timmons

NR Documentary
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43%

Ratings

  • 2.6 / 5

out of 5 stars

A stop-motion animated story about people living in a Syndey apartment complex looking for meaning in their lives.

Tatia Rosenthal, Amir Harel, Emile Sherman, Etgar Keret

R Animation 1 hr, 18 mins
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Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

changed release date from TBA 2027 to March 17, 2028

Lifeline

changed release date from TBA to February 21, 2025

Invasion

changed release date from TBA to February 21, 2025

Jazzy

changed release date from TBA to February 7, 2025

Werwulf

changed release date from TBA to December 25, 2026

Mercy

changed release date from August 15, 2025 to January 23, 2026
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