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Blockbuster Movies and Movies Not To Miss!

February 15, 2016

Check out this year's lineup and find your perfect movie or movies for you and your families.

January

Norm of the North - PG (animated comedy) Norm, a polar bear, and his three buddies are forced out into the world when their icy home begins to meld and break apart.  They land in New York and begin life anew.

The 5th Wave - PG-13 (sci-fi) Four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have left most of Earth decimated.  Cassie is on the run, trying to save her younger brother, and preparing for the inevitable and lethal 5th wave when she meets the man who may become her final hope. Based on the first book in the popular Rick Yancey trilogy.

Kung Fu Panda 3 - PG (animated comedy) The third movie in the popular DreamWorks animation series starring Jack Black is sure to bring more fun, adventure, and laughter.

The Finest Hours - PG-13 (drama/action) Based on the incredible true story of the coast guard's most daring small boat rescue.  See it in 3D or IMAX 3d for a truly immersive experience.

Hail, Caesar! PG-13 (comedy) The Coen Brothers' next movie stars just about every Hollywood star you can name, including Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, Frances McDorman, Channing Tatum, Scarlet Johansson, Jonah Hall, and many more.

Pride & Prejudice & Zombies - PG 13 (action/horror) The classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England is faced with a new challenge - an army of the undead. Based on the best-selling book by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith. 

Zoolander No.2 - TBD (comedy) It's been 10 years since Derek (Ben Stiller) and Hansel (Owen Wilson) stopped the assassination of the Prime Minister.  They are modeling again and they're competition wants to take them out of the business. Let’s hope it's as quirky and as hilarious as the original!

Deadpool - TBD (action/comedy) A new class of super hero looks sort of like Spider-man, only darker.  It's based upon Marvel Comics most unconventional anti-hero, played by Ryan Reynolds.

Race - PG-13 (sports drama) Based on the phenomenal true story of Olympic Legend Jesse Owens, audiences are sure to leave feeling awed and inspired.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny - PG-13 (adventure) The sequel to the 2000 surprise hit, another generation of warriors begins a life altering quest.

March

Zootopia - PG (animated comedy) We've watched the trailer for this one about a dozen times already.  If the rest of the movie is even half as funny, it will surely become a family favorite.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot - TBD (comedy) Tina Fey plays a journalist working in Pakistan and Afghanistan, covering all the action on the off the battlefield.

The Divergent Series: Allegiant - PG-13 (action/adventure) Tris and Four fight to end the Bureau of Genetic Welfare's authoritarian reign in the conclusion of the trilogy based on the best-selling books by Veronica Roth 

The Little Prince - TBD (animated adventure) The adaption of the iconic book is voiced by an amazing cast, including Rachel McAdams, Jeff Bridges, Benicio Del Toro, Paul Rudd, James Franco, and Paul Giamatti.

Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice - PG-13 (action/adventure) The world's greatest DC super heroes face off (based on Frank miller's 1985 comic book "The Dark Knight Returns"

My Big Fat Wedding 2 - TBD (romantic comedy) The highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time finally gets a sequel.  Nia Vardalos, John Corbett and many other favorites return for what is sure to be a bigger, fatter Greeker wedding.

April

The Boss - R (comedy) Melissa McCarthy stars as a powerful businesswoman who spends time in prison for insider trading.  After serving her time, she tries to rebrand herself as America's sweetheart but not everyone is so quick to forgive and forget.  The awesome cast also includes Peter Dinklage, Kathy Bates, and Cecily Strong.

The Jungle Book - TBD (fantasy adventures) As a child you probably loved Rudyard Kipling's book as well as the animated classic.  Now, the story of Mowgli becomes an epic life-action adventure, with well-done CGI creatures and the voices of Bill Murray as Baloo, Ben Kingsley as Bagheera, and Scarlett Johansson as Kaa.

The Huntsman: Winter's War - TBD (action/adventure) The story of Snow White continues in another live-action fairy tale, staring Chris Hemsworth as the Huntsman and Charlize Theron as Queen Ravenna.

Born In China - G (nature documentary) Every year Disney Nature releases an incredible nature film in celebration of Earth Day.  This year's adventure follows three animal families in China: The panda, the golden monkey and the snow leopard.

Keanu - TBD (comedy)  Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peel's first movie together is about retrieving a stolen cat.  If their show on Comedy Central is any indication, it should be hilarious.

May

Captain America: Civil War - PG-13 (action/adventure) When the government sets up a body to oversee The Avengers, the team becomes divided.  who would you choose to follow? Captain America or Iron Man?

Angry Birds Movie - TBD (animated comedy) It's a bird, it's a pig, its a full length animated movie based on an app.  Voiced by Mya Rudolph, Bill Hader, and Jason Sudeikis.

X-Men: Apocalypse - TBD (sci-fi action/adventure) The 9th installment in the series features Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) Professor X (James McAvoy) leading a team of young X-men to stop Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant, from destroying mankind.

Alice Through The Looking Glass - TBD ( adventure) Ready for a little madness? Yes Please! Has Johnny Depp returns as the Maddest of Hatters in this sequel to the 2010 movie.

June

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows - TBD  (action/adventure) Not your average turtles the gang continues to fight crime in the sequel to the 2014 movie. Cowabunga!

Now You See Me 2 - TBD (action/thriller) The Four Horsemen (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, and Lizzy Caplan) return for another mind-bending heist.

Warcraft - PG-13 (fantasy/adventure) An epic fantasy adventure based on the popular video game series.

Finding Dory - TBD (animated comedy) Marlin, Nemo, The Gang from the Tank return to find Dory.  I've been waiting since 2003 for this!

Independence Day: Resurgence - TBD (sci-fi adventure) Indepencence day redefined the epic event movie genre in 1996. The sequel 20 years later has Jeff Goldblum, Judd Hirsch, Bill Pullman but no Will Smith.

July

The BFG - TBD (fantasy/adventure) based on the enchanting Roald Dahl story and directed by the amazing Steven Spielberg.

The Legend of Tarzan - TBD (action/adventure) The action adventure based on the legendary character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Alexander Skarsgard Stars as Tarzan

The Secret Life of Pets -TBD (animated/comedy) What do your pets do at home while you are gone?

Ghostbusters - TBD (comedy) The reboot of the 1984 hit with an all female Ghostbusting Team! Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarty, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones.  Chris Hemsworth is their receptionist.

Star Trek Beyond - TBD (scifi Adventure) This is the third installment of the new Star Trek franchise.

Ice Age: Collision Course - TBD (animated comedy) In the 5th movie of the series Scrat sets off a series of cosmic events in his pursuit of the elusive acorn and Sid Manny, Diego, and the rest of the herd must leave their home and set off on a new quest in order to save themselves.

August

Pete's Dragon - TBD (fantasy) An orphaned boy named Pete forms a special bond with a dragon named Elliott.  In the 1977 version of this there were many tears at the end.

The Shack - TBD (drama) Based on the William Paul Young novel of the same name you'll want to bring an entire box of tissues on this one.

September

Bridget Jones' Baby - TBD (comedy) Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) now in her 40's is trying to have a baby before it's too late.  Colin Firth returns too.

The Magnificent Seven - TBD (western) This remake of the 1960's film (also a remake from the 1954 movie)
features Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt and Ethan Hawke.

Storks - TBD (animated comedy) Storks used to deliver babies, now they deliver packages.  Featuring voices of Andy Samberg, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele.

Masterminds - PG-13 (action/comedy) Based on true events David Ghantt is lured into an absurd heist plan by his flirty work crush Kelly Campbell and a band of half brained thieves.  Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, Jim Carrey.

October

The Girl on the Train - TBD (thriller) Based on the book by Paula Hawking this mystery stars Rebecca Ferguson.

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life - TBD (comedy) Based on the series by James Patterson, middle schoolers everywhere will relate to Rafe as he battles bullies, hormones, and a tyrannical principal.

November

Trolls - TBD (comedy) Frizzy-haired fad from the 80's gets its first feature film! Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick are featured as voices of Branch and Princess Poppy.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - TBD (fantasy/adventure) Prequel to Harry Potter follows the adventures of the magic zoologist Newt Scamander as he documents magical creatures.  First of a trilogy from J.K. Rowling's books

Moana - TBD (animated adventure) Disney's next Princess is a Polynesian teenager in search of a fabled island.  Kids will love her courage and spirit and parents will appreciate she is shaped more like a real teenager.

December

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - TBD (action/fantasy/adventure) This spin off is set between episodes III & IV.  About rebel fighters set out on a mission to steal the plans of the Death Star. 

Jumanji - TBD (fantasy/adventure) A re-imagining of the 1995 movie.