Admit One 1/25
The Kid Who Would Be King
Starring: Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Patrick Stewart, Rebecca Ferguson, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris
Directed by: Joe Cornish
Plot: Alex thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin, take on the wicked enchantress Morgana. With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.
Rotten Tomatoes Freshness: 84%
Critic Consensus: “The Kid Who Would Be King recalls classic all-ages adventures — and repurposes a timeless legend — for a thoroughly enjoyable new addition to the family movie canon”
Serenity
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jason Clarke, Djimon Hounsou, Diane Lane
Directed by: Steven Knight
Plot: Baker Dill is a fishing boat captain leading tours off a tranquil, tropical enclave called Plymouth Island. His quiet life is shattered, however, when his ex-wife Karen tracks him down with a desperate plea for help. She begs Dill to save her – and their young son – from her new, violent husband by taking him out to sea on a fishing excursion, only to throw him to the sharks and leave him for dead.
RT Freshness: 22%
Critic Consensus: “A high-concept mystery with a twist, Serenity isn’t what it appears to be at first — unfortunately, it’s also not anywhere near as clever or entertaining as it thinks”
Stan & Ollie
Starring: Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly, Nina Arianda, Shirley Henderson, Danny Huston, Rufus Jones
Directed by: Jon S. Baird
Plot: Laurel & Hardy, one of the world’s great comedy teams, set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future. As the charm and beauty of their performances shines through, they re-connect with their adoring fans.
RT Freshness: 92%
Critic Consensus: “Stan & Ollie pays tribute to a pair of beloved entertainers with an affectionate look behind the scenes — and a moving look at the burdens and blessings of a creative bond”