3 films to see on the week of June 16-23, 2017
The Monster
A DIVORCED mother and her daughter must make an emergency late-night road trip to see the girl’s father. As they drive through the deserted road on a stormy night, they suddenly have a collision leaving them shaken. Their car, however, is dead and as they try to get help, they realize they are not alone. Director: Bryan Bertino. Writer: Bryan Bertino. Stars: Zoe Kazan, Ella Ballentine, Aaron Douglas
MTRCB Rating: R-16
Despicable Me 3
ILLUMINATION, who brought audiences Despicable Me and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, Despicable Me 2and Minions, continues the adventures of Gru, Lucy, their daughters — Margo, Edith and Agnes — and the Minions in Despicable Me 3. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, co-directed by Eric Guillon and written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, it features the voices of Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Nev Scharrel, Steve Coogan, Jenny Slate, and Julie Andrews.
MTRCB Rating: PG
Once Upon A Time in Venice
STEVE FORD is a private detective in Venice Beach, California, who’s good with the ladies, bad with the punches and wild about his dog Buddy. When local thugs steal Buddy, Ford turns to Spyder, their devious leader, and forges an unlikely alliance. With help from his best friend, Steve pulls out the big guns to retrieve Spyder’s stolen cash and cocaine and save Buddy. Directed by Mark Cullen. Written by Mark Cullen and Robb Cullen. Starring Jason Momoa, Bruce Willis, and Elisabeth Röhm.
MTRCB Rating: R-16
