Looking to take in dinner and a movie in Marple Newtown this weekend? Here is a rundown of what movies are opening for the week of Feb. 17, what critics are saying and where to see them.
Romance
The Movie: This Means War, a romantic comedey starring Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy and Chris Pine, hit theaters on Valentine's Day. Critics are down on the film, but those who have seen it seem to have kinder things to say.
"Lots of action scenes for men and love/romance for women ... lots of laughs, especially from Chelsea Handler ... a great date night movie." - says carolyn563 on Rotten Tomatoes
Friday Saturday Sunday AMC Marple 10 5 p.m., 7:55 p.m., 10:30 p.m. 11:15 a.m, 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:55 p.m., 10:30 p.m. 11:15 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:55 p.m., 10:25 p.m. Regal Edgmont 10 4:50 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m.
2 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. 2 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m.
The Dinner: If you plan to check out this movie, you might want to get dinner at Newtown Grill before or after. Check out its restaurant review for more information.
Action
The Movie: Comic book movie sequel Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengence has not yet been screened for critics, but some viewers are enthusiastic about Nic Cage's second turn as a firey superhero.
"Nicolas Cage was the best thing about the original, so I'm willing to give it a try." - says Marcus W on Rotten Tomatoes
Friday Saturday Sunday AMC Marple 10 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 11:15 p.m. 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 11:15 p.m. 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 11 p.m.
Regal Edgmont 10 5:15 p.m., 8 p.m., 10:45 p.m. 2:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 8 p.m., 10:45 p.m. 2:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 8 p.m., 10:45 p.m.
The Dinner: If you plan to check out this movie, you might want to grab some late-night bites at Country Squire Diner after. Check out its restaurant review for more information.
Family
The Movie: Family-friendly film The Secret World of Arrietty, which retells the story of The Borrowers, is being looked forward to by critics and moviegoers alike.
"This was stunning. I saw it just days after going to the Ghibli Museum in Japan, and it was breathtaking." - says Luke B on Rotten Tomatoes
Friday Saturday Sunday AMC Marple 10 5:45 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 10:45 p.m. 10:20 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 10:45 p.m. 10:20 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 10:45 p.m. Regal Edgmont 10 4:25 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:40 p.m.
1:45 p.m., 4:25 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:40 p.m. 1:45 p.m., 4:25 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:40 p.m.
The Dinner: If you plan to check out this movie, you might want to bring the family and get dinner at Mrs. Marty's Deli before or after. Check out its restaurant review for more information.
