Couch Theater – December 19, 2024

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“It Ends with Us” (PG-13) – This romantic drama from Justin Baldoni (“Will & Harper”) is a film adaptation of the 2016 bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover. Blake Lively (“Deadpool & Wolverine”) stars as florist Lily Bloom, who recently lays her abusive dad to rest. With their complicated relationship at the forefront of her mind, Lily meets Ryle (Baldoni) and forms a relationship with him, even though Ryle is bad-tempered. As Ryle’s anger issues escalate into physical abuse, Lily is forced to either take a stand against him or submit to the same toxic cycle that enveloped her mother. The film, out now, received mixed reviews from critics, while the story’s powerful message against domestic violence was drowned out by the on-set drama between Baldoni and Lively. (Netflix)

Florence Pugh, left, and Andrew Garfield star in “We Live in Time.” (MovieStillsDB photo)

“We Live in Time” (R) – Here’s another romantic drama that’s sure to bring on the tears! Starring two young powerhouses, Andrew Garfield (“Spider-Man: No Way Home”) and Florence Pugh (“Dune: Part Two”), the film follows couple Tobias (Garfield) and Almut (Pugh) throughout 10 years of their relationship. Viewers watch along in a non-linear fashion as Tobias and Almut cross paths for the first time, fall in love, and start a family. So, what’s the tear-jerking catch? During their relationship, Almut receives a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, leaving their future hanging in the balance. Most critics gave the film positive reviews, commending Garfield and Pugh’s magnetic performances. Out now to rent. (Apple TV+)

“Red One” (PG-13) – This Christmas movie out now with Dwayne Johnson (“Moana 2”) and Chris Evans (“Pain Hustlers”) takes viewers on an exciting holiday adventure! As the head of Santa Claus’ security detail, Callum Drift (Johnson) finds himself at a loss when his jolly boss gets kidnapped by a black ops team on Christmas Eve. The North Pole team tracks down the person who compromised their position, a hacker named Jack O’Malley (Evans); Jack agrees to help Callum find Santa for double the payment. As clues lead them to a winter witch named Gryla (Kiernan Shipka), they’ll need all the Christmas magic and wonder they can to free Santa from her icy grip. J.K. Simmons (“Saturday Night”) makes a hilarious (and buff) Santa. (Amazon Prime Video)

“Juror No. 2” (PG-13) – Even pushing 95 years old, director Clint Eastwood (“Cry Macho”) still seems to have a few tricks up his sleeve! While this thriller didn’t impress at the box office, it did move many critics with its intriguingly twisted story. Nicholas Hoult (“The Menu”) leads the film as journalist Justin Kemp, who gets called for jury duty on a case involving a woman named Kendall Carter. Kendall was found dead under a bridge after a fight with her boyfriend, who is the main suspect. But when prosecutor Faith Killebrew (Toni Collette) begins to lay out the case, Justin is horror-struck to realize that he might be responsible for Kendall’s death, as he recalls hitting something with his car at the same bar on the same night she died. Will he speak the truth or watch an innocent man get convicted instead? Premieres Dec. 20. (Max)

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