2 weeks Ago By Daily Republic Staff
FAIRFIELD — Two limited release films open today. "Pride & Prejudice" features Keira Knightley, Rosamund Pike, Judi Dench and Matthew Macfadyen as the glorious world of Jane Austen is brought back to the big screen in all its romance, wit and emotional force to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The film is faithful to the setting and period of the beloved novel and filmed entirely on location in the U.
K. The film is rated PG. "Raising The Bar" is set in 1908 when an eighth-grader quits school.
A chance encounter with a Michigan State professor sets him back on the road to education, which in turn leads him to more than he's ever dreamed of, including a trip to the Stockholm Olympics. The film is rated PG. On Friday, "Star Wars" fans can rejoice.
"Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" returns to the theaters for its 25th anniversary. Anakin Skywalker, the young Jedi Knight with an allegiance to Chancellor Palpatine, struggles to keep his marriage to Padmé Amidala a secret amid turmoil. Seduced by promises of power and temptations of the dark side, he pledges himself to the evil Darth Sidious and becomes Darth Vader.
The film is rated PG-13. Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal return for "The Accountant 2." When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to “find the accountant,” Christian Wolff is compelled to solve the case.
He recruits estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax. In partnership with the U.S.
Treasury deputy director they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried. The film is rated R. All four seasons are covered in "Winter Spring Summer or Fall, " a romance drama about a young woman who who has her future figured out.
Harvard in the fall, making her parents proud, and following the path she’s always expected to take. Then she meets a young man who lives for the moment and makes her question everything. The film is rated R.
"Until Dawn " is based on the game. It's set a year after sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared. Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers.
Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one ...
only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening. The film is rated R. Opening in limited release on Friday are: "California King," the story of a mattress store manager, who hatches a wild plan to impress the girl of his dreams.
His efforts go off the rails when his fake kidnapping of her brother gets more complicated than he expected. The film is not rated. "Cheech and Chong's Last Movie," which offers up a wildly imaginative take on genre convention: a true-life tale told through a heady mix of animation and archival madness, all underscored by a classic cinematic road trip.
The film is rated R. "Another Day," which takes place in a high-stakes corporate world where generational and cultural clashes ignite explosive tensions as employees and bosses navigate conflicting values, taboo relationships, and career-threatening scandals. The film is not rated.
"Neighborhood Watch," which features Jack Quaid as a man who thinks he witnesses an abduction and the police refuse to believe him. He reluctantly turns to his next-door neighbor, played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, a bitter, retired security guard. The film is not rated.
"On Swift Horses," a drama about a couple beginning a new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. Their stability is upended by the arrival of his charismatic brother, a wayward gambler with a secret past. A dangerous love triangle quickly forms.
The film is rated R. "April," which centers on an obstetrician accused of malpractice when a baby dies during delivery. The ensuing investigation threatens to expose her illegal sideline: offering abortions to local women.
The film is not rated. "Magic Farm," which tells the tale of a media crew who mistakenly end up in the wrong country while trying to profile a musician. As they collaborate with locals to create a viral trend, relationships form amid an unfolding health crisis.
The film is not rated. "The Trouble with Jessica," a comedy about a married couple in financial trouble. They find a buyer for their stylish London home and invite best friends for dinner.
An uninvited old friend, Jessica, tags along then disappears. She has the temerity to hang herself in the garden, totally oblivious to the adverse consequences for the real estate sale. The film is not rated.
For information on Edwards Cinemas in Fairfield, visit www.regmovies.com/theatres/regal-edwards-fairfield-imax .
For Vacaville showtimes, visit www.brendentheatres.com .
For Vallejo showtimes, check www.cinemark.com/theatres/ca-vallejo .
More information about upcoming films is available at www.movieinsider.com .
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