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“Ambulance” (R) – Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II star in this movie directed by Michael Bay (the “Transformers” films and “Armageddon”). Gyllenhaal and Abdul-Mateen play two adoptive brothers, Danny and Will, who agree to execute a $32 million bank heist together. The heist doesn’t go exactly as planned, when LAPD officers swarm the bank to stop the brothers. Will and Danny make a narrow escape on an ambulance, unbeknownst to an EMT (Eiza Gonzalez) onboard treating a police officer. With four people now stuck in an ambulance on the run, it’s hard to tell who will make it out alive. Premiering Sept. 30, “Ambulance” is pure Michael Bay, with big-budget action scenes every step of the way. Premieres Sept. 30. (Prime Video)
Adrien Brody and Ana de Armas star in “Blonde.” (Courtesy of Netflix)
“Blonde” (NC-17) – In this new biopic based on the novel of the same name, audiences get to see a different side of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe. Ana de Armas (“Knives Out”) portrays the woman first known as Norma Jeane, as she evolves into the iconic actress we’ve come to recognize. Bobby Cannavale (“Boardwalk Empire”) stars as Joe DiMaggio, Monroe’s second husband, and Adrien Brody (“The Pianist”) stars as Arthur Miller, her third husband. While the talented de Armas has received praise for her performance, the film itself has received criticism for its excessive nudity. But, with biopics like these, it’s far too tricky to please everyone. Check it out for yourself when “Blonde” premiered Sept. 28. (Netflix)
“Hocus Pocus 2” (PG) – The sequel to the 1993 Halloween favorite “Hocus Pocus” premieres on Sept. 30, right on time for the Halloween season. The Sanderson sisters are back causing mayhem in Salem, as Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker all reprise their roles from the first film. The sisters are conjured by high school students Becca and Izzy, who unite with others in the town in an attempt to stop the deranged trio of witches. The direct-to-streaming movie doesn’t fully excel at bringing back the magical feel of the first film, even with its musical numbers and returning characters, but Disney just can’t help themselves when it comes to remakes and sequels. (Disney+)
“Reasonable Doubt” (NR) – Defense attorney Jax Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) loves to work with criminals; she welcomes the challenges that come with these clients. Jax tries to balance her career with being a mother and a wife but difficulties with her husband lead to a trial separation. While figuring out how to sail these murky waters, Jax deals with the recent rekindling of a friendship with Damon (Michael Ealy), a client she once defended, as well as a new, perplexing murder case on her hands. The style of this series is quite like “Scandal” and “Little Fires Everywhere,” which makes sense with Kerry Washington serving as executive producer. Premiered Sept. 27. (Hulu)
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