Pages on Cinema: Opening This Week

Wide Releases:

Annabelle: Creation

Directed by: David F. Sandberg
Runtime: 1hr, 49mins
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
R
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Starring: Miranda Otto, Stephanie Sigman, Lulu Wilson

As the title suggests, Creation is a prequel to 2014's Annabelle, and the fourth film in The Conjuring series. All of the films in the series have done well at the box office, and other than the first Annabelle film, they've all been fairly well received by critics - including Creation. However, as someone not very fond of horror films, I take one look at that creepy doll and I'm out. Perhaps that's a sign that it's doing something right.

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The Glass Castle

Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton

Runtime: 2hrs, 7mins

Biography, Drama
PG-13
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Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts

Director Destin Daniel Cretton pairs with Brie Larson again for the follow up to his excellent 2013 indie film, Short Term 12. It's based on the memoir of the same name by Jeannette Walls, recounting her poverty-stricken upbringing and her relationship with her unconventional and rather dysfunctional family. Cretton could very well be finding a consistent theme for his work. However, unlike Short Term 12, which was universally praised, The Glass Castle has received some mixed early reviews. The jury is still out for now, but there's reason to be concerned.

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The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature

Directed by: Cal Brunker

Runtime: 1hr, 31mins

Animation, Adventure, Comedy
PG
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Starring: Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, Maya Rudolph, Jackie Chan, Peter Stormare, Bobby Cannavale

The first Nut Job (2014) movie wasn't a huge box office success, but it did pull in a nice profit for the newly formed Gulfstream Pictures. Despite the poor reviews of that first film, they've seen fit to produce a follow up with just as deep a cast. There haven't been any early reviews so far, but I'd keep expectations low. However, as far as the box office goes, it wouldn't surprise me to see it do fairly well. The Emoji Movie has disappointed and Despicable Me 3 has been out for over a month now. The Nut Job 2 could benefit from kids wanting one more trip to the theater before school starts.

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