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8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
In space, no one can hear you groan.
Rain (Cailee Spaeny), left, and Andy (David Jonsson) in “Alien: Romulus,” which tells a familiar story of perseverance, quick thinking and a fight for survival.Credit…Murray Close/20th Century Studios
‘Alien: Romulus’
The newest entry in this sci-fi horror franchise, this one directed by Fede Álvarez, follows a mistreated contract worker (Cailee Spaeny) and her glitchy android friend (David Jonsson) as they face off against the eponymous extraterrestrials.
From our review:
In theaters. Read the full review.
‘The Purge’ meets the Powerball.
‘Jackpot!’
A near-future Los Angeles holds a Grand Lottery: the winner then must fight off losers who can legally kill them to get the cash. An unsuspecting transplant (Awkwafina) gets the golden ticket and must turn to a bodyguard (John Cena) for protection.
From our review:
Watch on Amazon Prime Video. Read the full review.
Bowdlerized but still bold.
‘Caligula: The Ultimate Cut’
Thomas Negovan re-edited this (ahem) colorful cult classic originally released in 1980. It follows the rise and fall of the Roman emperor and stars Malcolm McDowell and Helen Mirren.
From our review:
In theaters. Read the full review.
Through a child’s eyes, darkly.
