ALADDIN (Musical Fantasy)
WHAT'S IT ABOUT? A kindhearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
WHO'S IN IT? Will Smith,Naomi Scott,Mena Massoud
TRIVIA:
- A live-action adaptation of Disney's 1992 animated classic.
- Directed by Guy Ritchie(Madonna's ex-husband).
- The 1992 flick earned $504.1 million on a $28 million budget.
- Patrick Stewart pursued the role of Jafar after turning it down for the 1992 version
BRIGHTBURN(Science Fiction)
WHAT'S IT ABOUT? A child from another world crash-lands on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proves to be something far more sinister.
WHO'S IN IT? Elizabeth Banks,David Denman,Matt Jones,Jennifer Holland,Becky Wahlstrom,Jackson A. Dunn
TRIVIA:
- A horror take on the Superman story.
- The movie was a family affair. It was produced byJames Gunn(Guardians of the Galaxy) and written by his brother Brian Gunn and cousin Mark Gunn.
- The budget was $6 million.
BOOKSMART(Comedy) *Warning-Language may be sensitive to some viewers*
WHAT'S IT ABOUT? On the eve of their high school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night.
WHO'S IN IT?Beanie Feldstein,Kaitlyn Dever,Will Forte,Lisa Kudrow,Jason Sudeikis
TRIVIA:
- Olivia Wilde makes her directorial debut with the movie.
- Beanie Feldstein is the sister of Jonah Hill.
- Will Forte and Jason Sudeikis were castmates onSNL.
- Jason Sudeikis is married to directorOlivia Wilde.