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The Circle

Starring: Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Karen Gillan, Patton Oswalt, Ellar Coltrane

Directed by: James Ponsoldt

Plot: A woman lands a dream job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, only to uncover a nefarious agenda that will affect the lives of her friends, family and that of humanity.

Rotten Tomatoes Freshness: 19%

Critic Consensus: “The Circle assembles an impressive cast, but this digitally driven thriller spins aimlessly in its half-hearted exploration of timely themes”

How to be a Latin Lover

Starring: Eugenio Derbez, Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe, Kristen Bell, Raquel Welch, Rob Corddry, Rob Riggle

Directed by: Ken Marino

Plot: Finding himself dumped after 25 years of marriage, a man who made a career of seducing rich older women must move in with his estranged sister, where he begins to learn the value of family.

RT Freshness: 43%

Critic Consensus: N/A

Sleight

Starring: Jacob Latimore, Seychelle Gabriel, Dule Hill, Storm Reid, Sasheer Zamata, Cameron Esposito

Directed by: JD Dillard

Plot: A young street magician is left to care for his little sister after their parents passing, and turns to illegal activities to keep a roof over their heads. When he gets in too deep, his sister is kidnapped, and he is forced to use his magic and brilliant mind to save her.

RT Freshness: 69%

Critic Consensus: “Sleight subverts genre norms, delivering a smart and well-acted — if ultimately somewhat frustrating — magical mystery”

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