Emily Blunt and John Krasinski are in another movie together, so I guess working with your significant other can go smoothly?
In Popdust’s column, Box Office Breakdown, we aim to inform you of the top flicks to check out every weekend depending on what you’re in the mood to enjoy. Looking to laugh? What about having your pants scared off? Maybe you just need a little love? Whatever the case may be, we have you covered. Take a peek at our top picks for this week…
Adventures in Public School
They always make fun of home-schooled kids, but this film looks to shine a spotlight on them…and how awkward it is to transition to actual school. When a sixteen-year-old boy finds out that his mother’s teachings have only led to his inability to pass his exams, he must enter the real world and see what it’s like to be in the hell we all know as high school. He’ll fall in love. He’ll try to fit in. Plus, he will discover everything that is a part of traditional teenage rebellion. Get ready to relive all that fun!
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PG-13 | Running Time 1hr 26m | Gravitas Ventures | Director: Kyle Rideout
Starring:Judy Greer, Daniel Doheny, Siobhan Williams, and more!
Avengers: Infinity War
Do super heroes ever get to hang out without having to save the world together or nah? In this latest installment in the franchise, the gang is all back (Black Panther now included) to battle the most powerful enemy yet: evil Thanos. He is hoping collect all six infinity stones and then wreak total havoc on the whole world. Sounds like a nice guy. The Avengers will have to use everything they know and try and save the planet. Given the fact there are far more of them compared to this guy’s singular existence, I feel like this should be obvious, but you’ll have to go see for yourself.
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PG-13 | Running Time 2hr 40m | Marvel Studios | Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Starring:Karen Gillan, Elizabeth Olsen, Josh Brolin, and more!
Animal Crackers
If your job is boring, maybe the answer is you should try joining the circus. Okay, that sounded crazy before I ever finished typing, but that is the answer for one animated couple in this very cute film. Their lifelong dream has been to get involved in this wild world, and with the help of some new friends, they discover the secret to how so many tricks come to pass during shows is all thanks so a box of special snacks. Dive into the fun and see how you can become a horse, a fish, or just about anything else that you want. But of course, there’s definitely a catch…
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PG | Running Time 1hr 34m | Beijing Wen Hua Dong Run Investment Co. | Directors: Tony Bancroft, Scott Christian Sava, Jaime Maestro
Starring:Emily Blunt, Danny DeVito, John Krasinski, and more!
Traffik
All they were looking for was a romantic weekend together, but they sure got a lot more than that on this trip. A happy couple is looking to make a deeper connection with one another and head out on a trip to an isolated mountain town. First, their friends break up the fun, but that they can handle. A biker gang they meet in a gas station who is probably part of a sex trafficking ring is less of a pleasant surprise. They not only find themselves having to fight off the bad guys, they also have to help the women they are using. They’ll need a lot of champagne to get through this.
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R | Running Time 1hr 36m | Hidden Empire Film Group | Director: Deon Taylor
Starring:Paula Patton, Dawn Olivieri, Missi Pyle, and more!
And our ⭐️ TOP PICK ⭐️ …
Disobedience
There is nothing better than a forbidden love story. When a woman comes back to a town that shunned her for trying to enter into a relationship with her friend, things are initially quite calm. She is there to mourn the death of her father and the peace will be kept. However, the childhood friend she once found herself in love with is just as tempting as ever, and the two find themselves drawn to each other again. The problem is they’re both women, and this is frowned upon in their repressive religious society. What will be made of these women seeking their freedom?
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R | Running Time 1hr 54m | Braven Films | Director: Sebastián Lelio
Starring:Rachel McAdams, Rachel Weisz, Alessandro Nivola, and more!
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Rachel A.G. Gilman is a writer, a radio producer, and probably the girl wearing the Kinks shirt. Visit her website for more.
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