February isn’t often regarded as the season of cinematic brilliance, but this year doesn’t look so bad. While there are a few long shots, Cronenberg’s Maps in Our Stars and the highly-anticipated Fifty Shades of Grey film offset the dreary stuff. So whether you choose to checkout that indie movie you’ve heard so much about, or the latest big studio release, don’t forget to click on the movie title below to view the trailer. We want to make sure you know what you are getting into before you head to the theatre.
-Lottie Abrahams
February 20th
Jane Got a Gun
Stars: Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton, Ewan McGregor
Director: Gavin O’Connor
Synopsis: In this half-Western, Natalie Portman stars as Jane, a woman who fled her life within a gang. She finds herself back in in their midst once again when they kill her innocent husband who simply got caught in the crossfire.
Two Cents: Natalie Portman and a whopping budget get me in a theatre faster than you can say “Black Swan”.
The Duff
Stars: Mae Whitman, Robbie Amell, Bella Thorne
Director: Ari Sandel
Synopsis: An outraged high schooler embarks on an investigation of new social order when she get labelled as the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) of her group. The high school jock takes her under his win in a bold attempt to un-duff her.
Two Cents: This is bad. This is so so bad.