Movies Released August 22, 2014 - Movie Insider (original) (raw)
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Friday, August 22
If I Stay PG-13
Mia Hall (Chloë Grace Moretz) thought the hardest decision she would ever face would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at Juilliard or follow a different path to be with the love of her life, Adam (Jamie Blackley). But what should have been a carefree family drive changes everything in an instant, and now her own life hangs in the balance. Caught between life and death for one revealing day, Mia has only one decision left, which will not only decide her future but her ultimate fate.
Chloë Grace Moretz, Erik Feig, Liana Liberato, Lauren Lee Smith, Mireille Enos, Jamie Blackley, Heitor Dhalia, Joshua Leonard
Drama Thriller Supernatural
Where to Watch:
In Theaters
User Rated:
4 / 5
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
In Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, Dwight (Josh Brolin) is hunted down by the only woman he ever loved, Ava Lord, and then watches his life go straight to hell. Chronologically, this story takes place prior to “The Big Fat Kill” (featured in the film Frank Miller's Sin City) and explains how Dwight came to have a dramatically different face.
Jessica Alba, Bruce Willis, Robert Rodriguez, Josh Brolin, William Monahan, Mickey Rourke, Jamie Chung, Michael Madsen
Action Adventure Sequel
Where to Watch:
In Theaters
User Rated:
3 / 5
When the Game Stands Tall PG
Tells the journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur (Jim Caviezel), who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport.
Jim Caviezel, Michael Chiklis, Alexander Ludwig, Cathy Schulman, David Zelon, Laura Dern, Scott Marshall Smith, Thomas Carter
Drama Sports True Story
Where to Watch:
In Theaters
User Rated:
4 / 5
91 mins
The One I Love
On the brink of separation, Ethan (Duplass) and Sophie (Moss) escape to a beautiful vacation house for a weekend getaway in an attempt to save their marriage. What begins as a romantic and fun retreat soon becomes surreal, when an unexpected discovery forces the two to examine themselves, their relationship, and their future.
Mark Duplass, Elisabeth Moss, Charlie McDowell, Justin Lader, Ted Danson
Drama Comedy
Where to Watch:
Limited Theaters
86 mins
Two Night Stand R
After an extremely regrettable one night stand, two strangers (Miles Teller and Analeigh Tipton) wake up to find themselves snowed in after sleeping through a blizzard that put all of Manhattan on ice. They're now trapped together in a tiny apartment, forced to get to know each other way more than any one night stand should.
Miles Teller, Jessica Szohr, Analeigh Tipton, Leven Rambin, Max Nichols, Mark Hammer
Comedy Romance
Where to Watch:
Limited Theaters
116 mins
14 Blades
Trained in clandestine combat from childhood, the Jinyiwei were masters of the 14 Blades. Above the law and with a license to kill, they devoted their lives and lethal prowess to the service of the Emperor alone.
When the Imperial Court is taken over by evil eunuch JIA, the best of the Jinyiwei, QINGLONG is assigned to steal a list identifying those still loyal to the Emperor. Unbeknownst to Qinglong, the Jinyiwei have fallen under the control of Jia, and during the mission he’s betrayed and barely escapes with his life.
Now the most wanted man in the land Qinglong must seek out and rally the loyalists to rise against Jia and restore the Emperor to power.
In his way are the deadliest assassins in the land, his former brethren, the Jinyiwei.
Where to Watch:
Limited Theaters
Are You Here
When his off-the-grid best buddy Ben Baker (Zach Galifianakis) inherits his estranged father’s fortune, womanizing local weatherman Steve Dallas (Owen Wilson) joins forces with him to battle the legal challenge brought by Ben’s formidable sister (Amy Poehler).
Owen Wilson, Matthew Weiner, Gary Gilbert, Amy Poehler, Alana Garza, Jordan Horowitz, Scott Hornbacher, Laura Ramsey
Comedy
Where to Watch:
Limited Theaters
User Rated:
3 / 5
Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar G
Captured with IMAX 3D cameras, Island of Lemurs: Madagascar takes audiences on a spectacular journey to the remote and wondrous world of Madagascar. Lemurs arrived in Madagascar as castaways millions of years ago and evolved into hundreds of diverse species but are now highly endangered.
Morgan Freeman, David Douglas, Benjamin Eicher
Documentary Nature 3D
Where to Watch:
Limited Theaters
User Rated:
3 / 5
103 mins
The Prince R
Jason Patric, Bruce Willis and John Cusack face off in this action-packed thriller. A retired assassin is drawn back into the life he gave up when his daughter is kidnapped. To rescue her, he must confront his former rival.
Bruce Willis, Randall Emmett, George Furla, Jason Patric, John Cusack, 50 Cent, Jeremy Passmore, Andre Fabrizio
Action Thriller Horror
Where to Watch:
Limited Theaters
94 mins
To Be Takei
Over seven decades, actor and activist George Takei journeyed from a World War II internment camp to the helm of the Starship Enterprise, and then to the daily news feeds of five million Facebook fans. Here, we follow George and his husband, Brad, on a profound quest for life, liberty, and love.
Jennifer M. Kroot, Brad Takei, Gerry Kim, Mayuran Tiruchelvam, George Takei, Walter Koenig, William Shatner
Documentary
86 mins
Another Me PG-13
Follows a woman haunted by a secret past.
Ivana Baquero, Claire Forlani, Sophie Turner, Rhys Ifans, Isabel Coixet, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Gregg Sulkin, Leonor Watling
Psychological
Where to Watch:
Limited Theaters
The Possession of Michael King
Tells of a documentary filmmaker who does not believe in God or the Devil. When his wife dies, he sets out to make his next movie on religion and spirituality, hoping to prove those things are just myth. But in allowing demonologists, necromancers and various practitioners of the occult to try the deepest, darkest spells and rituals on him, he unleashes a horrifying force.
Ella Anderson, David Jung, Shane Johnson, Tomas Arana, Julie McNiven, Cara Pifko, Dale Dickey
Horror Supernatural
Where to Watch:
Limited Theaters
User Rated:
3 / 5
Cam2Cam
The story concerns a young tourist who travels to Thailand in an effort to solve her sister’s murder. She befriends a group of young ex-pats led by a seductive young woman who knows more than she lets on.
Joel Soisson, Raimund Huber, Tammin Sursok
Thriller
Where to Watch:
Limited Theaters
Love is Strange R
Ben and George take advantage of New York's new marriage laws and tie the knot after being together for 39 years. Unfortunately, the Catholic school where George teaches does not approve, and they reluctantly fire him, forcing the couple to split up and stay with friends while they sell their apartment and look for cheaper housing. George crashes with two gay police officers, while Ben, who's a painter, bunks with his nephew's family in Brooklyn—a temporary situation that weighs heavily on all involved.
Alfred Molina, John Lithgow, Ira Sachs, Marisa Tomei, Darren E. Burrows
Drama
Where to Watch:
Limited Theaters
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