Here’s what’s new in theaters and on streaming this weekend, it’s Admit One.
A Working Man (Theaters)
Starring: Jason Statham, Jason Flemyng, Merab Nimidze, Michael Péna, Arianna Rivas, David Harbour, Noemi Gonzalez
Directed by: David Ayer
Plot: Levon Cade left behind a decorated military career in the black ops to live a simple life working construction. But when his boss’s daughter, who is like family to him, is taken by human traffickers, his search to bring her home uncovers a world of corruption far greater than he ever could have imagined.
Rotten Tomatoes Freshness: 54%
Critic Consensus: N/A
Death of a Unicorn (Theaters)
Starring: Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, Richard E. Grant, Anthony Carrigan
Directed by: Alex Scharfman
Plot: Father-Daughter duo Elliott and Ridley hit a unicorn with their car and bring it to the wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO.
RT Freshness: 55%
Critic Consensus: “Receiving some sparkle from Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega’s father-daughter rapport, Death of a Unicorn‘s broad satire is a bit too on the horn but makes for an entertainingly splattery creature feature”
The Woman in the Yard (Theaters)
Starring: Danielle Deadwyler, Okwui Okpokwasili, Russell Hornsby, Peyton Jackson, Estella Kahiha
Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra
Plot: A mysterious woman repeatedly appears in a family’s front yard, often delivering chilling warnings and unsettling messages, leaving them to question her identity, motives and the potential danger she might pose.
RT Freshness: 40%
Critic Consensus: N/A
The Ballad of Wallis Island (Theaters)
Starring: Tim Key, Tom Basden, Carey Mulligan, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen
Directed by: James Griffiths
Plot: Charles is an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer back together. His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
RT Freshness: 96%
Critic Consensus: “The Ballad of Wallis Island hums along a sweet melody without lapsing into outright sentimentality, mining a great deal of warmth from its humble premise”
The Penguin Lessons (Theaters)
Starring: Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Vivian El Jaber, Björn Gustafsson, Alfonsina Carrocio, David Herrero
Directed by: Peter Cattaneo
Plot: Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.
RT Freshness: 80%
Critic Consensus: “The Penguin Lessons is appealing even if it curiously elides some disturbing geopolitical history, and is elevated by a winning performance from Steve Coogan with a little help from a lovable pint-sized companion”
Day of Reckoning (Theaters)
Starring: Billy Zane, Zach Roerig, Cara Jade Myers, Scott Adkins, Trace Adkins, YelaWolf, Gus Langley
Directed by: Shaun Silva
Plot: A struggling sheriff teams up with a tough U.S. Marshal to detain a cunning female outlaw. As tensions rise within their posse, they must face an approaching gang led by the prisoner’s violent husband.
RT Freshness: N/A
Critic Consensus: N/A
Sikandar (Theaters)
Starring: Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Babbar
Directed by: A. R. Murugadoss
Plot: Sikandar follows the journey of a man who overcomes all hurdles that life throws his way just so that he can alleviate the plight of the less fortunate and those in need of his help. His transition from a nonchalant man to a selfless man, inspired by his wife, makes him emerge as a beacon of hope for those ensnared in darkness
RT Freshness: N/A
Critic Consensus: N/A
Holland (Prime Video)
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Matthew Macfadyen, Gael García Bernal, Rachel Sennott, Lennon Parham
Directed by: Mimi Cave
Plot: A woman’s picture-perfect life in quaint Holland, Michigan crumbles, when she and a friend uncover a twisted secret in their midst.
RT Freshness: 31%
Critic Consensus: N/A
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip (Disney+)
Starring: Eva Longoria, Jesse Garcia, Paulina Chávez, Rose Portillo, Thom Nemer, Cheech Marin
Directed by: Marvin Lemus
Plot: Alexander Garcia has always believed he has the worst luck in the world, so when his mom Val devises a plan to bring her seemingly disconnected family on a fancy vacation to Mexico City aboard a luxury RV as part of her travel writing job, he is sure it will end in disaster.
RT Freshness: N/A
Critic Consensus: N/A
The Life List (Netflix)
Starring: Sofia Carson, Kyle Allen, Connie Britton, Sebastian de Souza, José Zúñiga, Jordi Mollà
Directed by: Adam Brooks
Plot: A woman revisits her childhood aspirations, endeavoring to achieve her old goals, only to discover that pursuing these lifelong dreams takes her on an unforeseen and surprising journey.
RT Freshness: N/A
Critic Consensus: N/A
The Friend (Theaters)
Starring: Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Sarah Pidgeon, Carla Gugino, Constance Wu, Ann Dowd
Directed by: Scott McGehee and David Siegel
Plot: Follows a story of love, friendship, grief and healing, about a writer who adopts a Great Dane that belonged to a late friend and mentor.
RT Freshness: 89%
Critic Consensus: “Leavening its parable of grief with some adorable human-canine bonding, The Friend is a winsome dramedy that’ll resonate with pet owners and just about anyone who’s experienced loss”
