This week’s new releases look to provide a variety of choices for moviegoers. In theaters this week we have a film about a prank war that starts to turn deadly when one man tries to reconnect with a childhood friend, a live-action big-screen adaptation of a popular children’s animated series, a thriller about a group of ex-mercenaries who reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own when an enemy resurfaces after 16 years, and much more!
Bau: Artist at War (PG-13)
The inspiring love story of Joseph Bau, artist, forger, holocaust survivor. Using his artistic skills, humor and hope in the camps, Joseph stays alive and helps hundreds to escape. Miraculously, he finds love in the midst of despair.
Directed by Sean McNamara
Starring: Emile Hirsch, Inbar Lavi, Yan Tual, Adam Tsekhman, Edward Foy
Release date: September 26
BFFs
Jerry trying to reconnect with childhood friend Henry. As their practical jokes escalate, it threatens Henry’s current life with potentially fatal consequences.
Directed by Constantine Paraskevopoulos
Starring: Jennifer Morrison, Amaury Nolasco, Nick Stahl, Terrence Howard, Taye Diggs
Release date: September 26
Eleanor the Great (PG-13)
After a devastating loss, witty and proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, 94, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own.
Directed by Scarlett Johansson
Starring: June Squibb, Erin Kellyman, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jessica Hecht, Rita Zohar
Release date: September 26
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (G)
Gabby and Grandma Gigi’s road trip takes an unexpected turn when Gabby’s prized dollhouse ends up with eccentric cat lady Vera. Gabby embarks on a adventure to reunite the Gabby Cats and retrieve her beloved dollhouse before it’s too late.
Directed by Ryan Crego
Starring: Laila Lockhart Kraner, Kristen Wiig, Carla Tassara, Tara Strong, Donovan Patton
Release date: September 26
One Battle After Another (R)
When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own’s daughter.
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor
Release date: September 26
The Strangers: Chapter 2 (R)
On the final day of their cross country road trip, a couple’s vehicle breaks down, forcing them to take refuge in a remote Airbnb. As night falls, three masked strangers terrorize them until dawn.
Directed by Renny Harlin
Starring: Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, Ema Horvath, Olivia Kreutzova, Matus Lajcak
Release date: September 26
