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Admit One 11/23

Creed II

Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Dolph Lundgren, Phylicia Rashad, Florian Munteanu

Directed by: Steven Caple Jr

Plot: Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family

Rotten Tomatoes Freshness: 83%

Critic Consensus: “Creed II‘s adherence to franchise formula adds up to a sequel with few true surprises, but its time-tested generational themes still pack a solid punch”

Ralph Breaks the Internet

Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Taraji P. Henson

Directed by: Phil Johnston and Rich Moore

Plot: In order to prevent Vanellope’s “Sugar Rush” cabinet from being removed from the arcade after being damaged, Ralph and Vanellope head into the depths of the Internet to try and find a place that has a replacement.

RT Freshness: 86%

Critic Consensus: “Ralph Breaks the Internet levels up on its predecessor with a funny, heartwarming sequel that expands its colorful universe while focusing on core characters and relationships”

Robin Hood

Starring: Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Eve Hewson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jamie Dornan, Paul Anderson

Directed by: Otto Bathurst

Plot: Robin of Loxley, a war-hardened Crusader, and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.

RT Freshness: 13%

Critic Consensus: “Robin Hood robs from rich source material, but is ultimately just another poor attempt to needlessly gussy up a classic tale with amped-up action and modern special effects”

Green Book

Starring: Mahershala Ali, Viggo Mortensen, Linda Cardellini, Sebastian Maniscalco, Dimiter D. Marinov, Don Stark

Directed by: Peter Farrelly

Plot: When Tony Lip, a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley, a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on “The Green Book” to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans.

RT Freshness: 82%

Critic Consensus: “Green Book takes audiences on a surprisingly smooth ride through potentially bumpy subject matter, fueled by Peter Farrelly’s deft touch and a pair of well-matched leads”

 

 

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