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Admit One 4/11/25

Here’s what’s new in theaters and on streaming this weekend, it’s Admit One.

The Amateur (Theaters)

Starring: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Laurence Fishburne

Directed by: James Hawes

Plot: Charlie Heller is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.

Rotten Tomatoes Freshness: 63%

Critic Consensus: “Jason Bourne goes geek, The Amateur proves that heart and a good cast can elevate a seen-before premise into an action-packed, thrilling ride”

Drop (Theaters)

Starring: Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, Reed Diamond, Jeffery Self

Directed by: Christopher Landon

Plot: A widowed mother’s first date in years takes a terrifying turn when she’s bombarded with anonymous threatening messages on her phone during their upscale dinner, leaving her questioning if her charming date is behind the harassment.

RT Freshness: 87%

Critic Consensus: “A Hitchcockian thriller that cleverly utilizes modern technology for its twists and turns, Drop delivers on its pulpy premise while providing a welcome showcase for leading lady Meghann Fahy”

The King of Kings (Theaters)

Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill, Pierce Brosnan, Roman Griffin Davis, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley, Oscar Isaac

Directed by: Seong-ho Jang

Plot: A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.

RT Freshness: 68%

Critic Consensus: N/A

Warfare (Theaters)

Starring: D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Joseph Quinn, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett, Taylor John Smith, Michael Gandolfini, Adain Bradley, Noah Centineo

Directed by: Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza

Plot: A platoon of Navy SEALs embark on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event.

RT Freshness: 93%

Critic Consensus: “Narratively cut to the bone and geared up with superb filmmaking craft, Warfare evokes the primal terror of combat with unnerving power”

Sacramento (Theaters)

Starring: Michael Angarano, Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart, Maya Erskine, AJ Mendez

Directed by: Michael Angarano

Plot: An energetic and free-spirited young man convinces his long-time friend, who’s settled into domestic life, to go on an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento.

RT Freshness: 93%

Critic Consensus: N/A

Zero (Theaters and Digital/VOD)

Starring: Hus Miller, Cam McHarg, Gary Dourdan, Roger Felmont Sallah, Moran Rosenblatt, Willem Dafoe

Directed by: Jean Luc Herbulot

Plot: Two seemingly innocent American men wake up in the streets of Dakar, Senegal, with bombs strapped to their chests. Following the orders of a mysterious voice in their cell phones, they will run a desperate race against time that will set a whole country on fire and, inadvertently, plunge them into a quest for a deeper meaning to their lives.

RT Freshness: N/A

Critic Consensus: N/A

The Uninvited (Theaters)

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Lois Smith, Elizabeth Reaser, Walton Goggins, Eva De Dominici, Rufus Sewell

Directed by: Nadia Conners

Plot: One night in the Hollywood Hills, Rose and Sammy’s party is interrupted by an unexpected stranger. As drinks flow and secrets spill, ambition and identity clash in a sharp, unhinged look at a world obsessed with youth and fame.

RT Freshness: 89%

Critic Consensus: N/A

Gunslingers (Theaters and VOD/Digital)

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Stephen Dorff, Heather Graham, Scarlet Rose Stallone, Randall Batinkoff, Tzi Ma, Costas Mandylor, Cooper Barnes, Bre Blair

Directed by: Brian Skiba

Plot: When the most wanted man in America surfaces in a small Kentucky town, his violent history — and a blood-thirsty mob seeking vengeance and a king’s ransom — soon follow. As brothers face off against one another and bullets tear the town to shreds, this lightning-fast gunslinger makes his enemies pay the ultimate price for their greed.

RT Freshness: N/A

Critic Consensus: N/A

Home Sweet Home: Rebirth (Theaters)

Starring: Michele Morrone, William Moseley, Urassaya Sperbund, Alexander Lee

Directed: Alexander Kiesl and Steffen Hacker

Plot: When a city is overrun with a demonically-possessed crowd, a cop must find the source of evil to save his family.

RT Freshness: N/A

Critic Consensus: N/A

Field of Screams (Theaters)

Starring: J. Jordan Parsons, Jared Chandler, Randy Rochford, Savanna Steinhoff, Calvin T. Shepherd

Directed by: Alix Moad and Evan Runkle

Plot: Having recently inherited his late grandfather’s farmhouse, Allen, his boyfriend Justin, and their friends Luke, Lisa, Britt, and Shane clean out the old man’s house and get it ready for sale. While packing and cleaning, the tensions begin to rise as Allen tries to deal with his grief and his boyfriend tries to play nice with the rest of the group. Meanwhile, a living scarecrow named Billy creeps in the shadows, killing anyone who speaks ill of his dead creator or plans to sell the farmland he calls home.

RT Freshness: N/A

Critic Consensus: N/A

G20 (Prime Video)

Starring: Viola Davis, Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, Antony Starr, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore, Clark Gregg

Directed by: Patricia Riggen

Plot: When the G20 summit comes under siege, U.S. President Danielle Sutton becomes the number one target. After evading capture by the attackers, she must outsmart the enemy to protect her family, defend her country and safeguard world leaders.

RT Freshness: 50%

Critic Consensus: N/A

 

 

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