Upcoming Movies: February 2017

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Autumn Hoff, Junior Website Editor

Love is in the air!  Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to take your significant other out for dinner and a movie, so keep reading to find out a little more on your options this month!

February 3rd- The Space Between Us (PG-13)

Gardner Elliot is the first human boy to be born on planet Mars. Unfortunately, his mother died during birth and he was left without relatives, destined to be raised as the planet’s first true “martian”.  In his sixteen years of unconventional living on the planet, he has only encountered fourteen people. He is highly intelligent and naturally curious.  He surfs the internet for information on the planet of his people, which he has never seen for himself and his unknown father. Through his searches, he becomes internet friends with a girl by the name of Tulsa. She lives on Earth and has street smarts that he’d never heard of. Once his chance to visit Earth comes up, he becomes very excited to experience all the things he’s only ever read about.  Sadly, upon his arrival scientists soon discover that Gardner’s organs cannot handle Earth’s atmosphere, since he was born and raised on Mars, where the atmosphere is much different. The story follows Gardner and Tulsa’s rush of adventures, before their time is up.

Directed By: Peter Chelsom

Screenwriter: Allan Loeb

Starring: Gary Oldman, Asa Butterfield, Carla Gugino

Genre: Adventure/ Drama/ Romance/ Sci-Fi

 

February 10th- Fifty Shades Darker (R)

“Fifty Shades Darker” is the film adaptation of the second novel in the Fifty Shades series. The adaptation of the first novel, “Fifty Shades of Grey” was released in 2015 around Valentine’s Day and became very popular, especially amongst women who read the novels. The series is about a man by the name of Christian Grey, who lures women into his life to use them for his own personal needs. One of such women, who appeared in the first film, Ana Steele, entices him continuously, keeping him wanting her and her, alone. The two become a couple of sorts.  Just when trust is finally becoming strongly founded between the two, dark figures from Christian’s past start to cause trouble for the couple, endangering their hopes for a future together.

Directed By: James Foley

Screenwriter: Niall Leonard, Based on Novel written by: E.L. James

Starring: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Tyler Hoechlin

Genre: Drama/ Romance

 

February 24th- Rock Dog (PG)

On Sheep Mountain, sheep live in a place of peace and harmony and dogs are bred to guard them. For generations, these dogs have done their duty in keeping the flock safe. All of that changes when Bodi, the next dog in line to become guard, decides his interests lie in rock n’ roll music, rather than sheep guarding. This is highly looked down upon by his father, who wants him to follow in his footsteps as a guard. He’s inspired heavily by a radio that falls from the sky in a package by mistake.  He decides to leave to mountain to follow his dreams and is even encouraged by his father, who initially was against the idea. Once Bodi has left the mountain and gone into the urban life, he meets Angus Scattergood, a famous rock musician, who he hopes can help him to follow his true calling. Unfortunately, his absence causes trouble at home once the wolves find out about a guard in training has left the mountain, which conflicts Bodi and his rock career.  

Directed By: Ash Brannon

Screenwriter: Ash Brannon and Kurt Voelker

Starring: Luke Wilson, Eddie Izzard, J.K. Simmons

Genre: Animation/ Comedy/ Family

 

Also To Be Released:

Don’t miss out on Rings, the story of a man who worries his girlfriend by watching some tapes, which are said to kill whoever watches them within seven days of viewing.

Rings (PG-13) – February 3rd

John Wick: Chapter 2 (R) – February 10th

The LEGO Batman Movie (PG) – February 10th

The Great Wall (PG-13) – February 17th

Fist Fight (R) – February 17th

A Cure For Wellness (R) – February 17th

Collide (PG-13) – February 24th

Get Out (R) – February 24th