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“We the Animals” (R) – Raul Castillo and Sheila Vand play Ma and Paps to three wild, unbroken brothers in upstate New York. The young, inexperienced parents unleash their passions and insecurities on the family, and the boys muddle through the haze of Ma’s despair and the uncertainty of Paps’ abandonment and subsequent return, while running unrestrained through the woods and back alleys of their town. It’s all seen through the eyes of the youngest brother, Jonah (Evan Rosado) – on the cusp of 10, with a sensitivity and creativity that both bind him to his family and set him apart. Gorgeously filmed and lovingly cast.
Henry Golding, Constance Wu in “Crazy Rich Asians” (Warner Bros. Pictures photo)
“Crazy Rich Asians” (PG-13) – Based on the novel by Kevin Kwan, “Crazy Rich Asians” is an all-out fantasy rom-com about a regular gal, Rachel Chu (Constance Wu), whose seemingly normal longtime boyfriend takes her East to his best friend’s wedding – and to meet his family. Henry Goulding plays Nick Young, the boyfriend in question – considerate, elegant, with a six-pack that won’t stop. What Rachel doesn’t know is that Nick’s family is, well, crazy rich, and the couple is greeted with nonstop elaborate displays of ostentatiousness as soon as they hit Singapore. Fierce backstabbing females and handsome playboys flank a disapproving mother, Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh), all on a path to break up the lovebirds. Comedy relief comes from Rachel’s college friend Peik Lin, played by a hilarious Awkwafina. An absolute must-see!
“Kin” (PG-13) – As near as I can tell, “Kin,” by twin directors Jonathon and Josh Baker, is two movies unceremoniously jammed into one. Whatever bits didn’t make it into the box were the bits that would have made the combination seamless. Alas, it’s a miss. Myles Truitt plays Eli, a boy who finds a souped-up ray gun in an abandoned warehouse. His is a sci-fi adventure film where he learns to use the weapon and is chased down by some spaceman-type bad guys who aim to retrieve it. The other story is about his adopted brother Jimmy (Jack Reznor), fresh out of jail and trying to do the right thing by his little brother, but getting caught up in a beef with drug lord Taylor (James Franco). The brothers go on the lam together, chased by everyone.
“Dog Days” (PG) – If you are looking for a cute ensemble romantic comedy with dogs, dogs, dogs, look no further. Set in and around Los Angeles, director Ken Marino follows couples, families and competing personalities – and that’s just the players without fur. It’s a heartwarming study of how man’s best friend shapes us, brings us together and holds our hearts. Stars Vanessa Hudgens, Jon Bass, Rob Corddry, Eva Longoria, Nina Dobrev, Tone Bell, Finn Wolfhard, Tig Notaro, Adam Pally and more.
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