Jim Carrey Returns for Sonic 3, plus Mufasa Roars — New in Theaters Guide: December 19 2024
New in Theaters Guide: December 19 2024 from Films Gone Wild. This week in theaters there’s family fun, sequels, action, and award season fodder.
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Mufasa: The Lion King
Starring: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr. , Beyoncé , Directed by: Barry Jenkins
Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.
What the critics say:
“Ultimately, a more or less adequate Disney prequel is a waste of the gifts of a director who has poetry in his heart and other, more important stories to tell.” – Wendy Ide, Observer
“Mufasa doesn’t offer the iconic character a story worthy of his eminence.” — Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly
“‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ is an unnecessary prequel, but the music and ambitious production should please devoted fans.” — Jeff Mitchell, Phoenix Film Festival
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Family Fun — New in Theaters Guide
Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Starring: Jim Carrey , Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba. Directed by: Jeff Fowler
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance.
What the critics say:
“All these films demonstrate a defined, charming sensibility as they throw a million gags at the wall to see what sticks; it’s mostly a victory, even if just a few do.” — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture
“Sonic 3 has great action sequences and polished visual effects that will keep audiences entertained. The comedy is definitely kid-focused, and the sophomoric humor can get tedious but fun performances from Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves keep you engaged.” — Sheraz Farooqi, Cinema Debate
“Sonic the Hedgehog 3 comes dangerously close to being overstuffed with characters and subplots. However, this live-action/animated sequel effectively ramps up the manic comedy and has a few welcome surprises.” — Carla Hay, Culture Mix
The Brutalist
Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones , Guy Pearce. Directed by: Brady Corbet
When visionary architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern America, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious, wealthy client.
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Homestead
Starring: Neal McDonough, Directed by: Ben Smallbone
Amid chaos, ex-Green Beret joins prepper compound; love grows, truths arise, and a community unites.
The Count of Monte Christo
Starring: Pierre Niney, Directed by: Alexandre de La Patellière , Matthieu Delaporte
After escaping from an island prison where he spent 14 years for being wrongly accused of state treason, Edmond Dantès returns as the Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on the men who betrayed him.
Award Season Performances — New in Theaters Guide
The Room Next Door
Starring: Julianne Moore , Tilda Swinton , Directed by: Pedro Almodóvar
Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
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