Must-see movies

By McKenna Watt, Writer/Reporter

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*Rated R* Released on August 18th, “Straight Outta Compton’ tells the true story of a group of L.A. rappers’ struggle. Based in the mid 1980’s, the story follows Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, Eazy E, & MC Ren as they navigate their way through making history and influencing hip-hop forever. Fandango rates this exceptional film 5/5 stars!

Critics are excited to say ” ‘Straight Outta Compton’ is a biopic that’s built to last, thanks to F. Gary Gray’s confident direction and engaging performances from a solid cast!”

 

 

 

Paper Towns

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*Rated PG-13* Released on July 24th & adapted from the young adult novel by John Green, Fox’s “Paper Towns” tells the story of childhood friends Margo (Cara Delevingne) and ‘Q’ (Nat Wolff), who drift apart as teenagers until one night Margo jumps into Q’s window requesting his assistance in getting revenge on those who have wronged her. After Q wakes up from one of the most adventurous nights of his tedious life, he finds that Margo has disappeared, but left him clues to track her down. Fandango rates this film 4/5 stars!

Critics are saying ” ‘Paper Towns’ is one to have an adventure with!”

 

 

Southpaw

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*Rated R* Released on July 24th, famous Boxer Billy Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal) is convinced by his wife, Maureen, to retire in order to spend more time with his family. The night the boxer announces his retirement, a rival boxer starts an argument with Billy causing a fight to break out, killing Maureen. Hope becomes angry and his behavior worsens, eventually leading to his daughter being taken away by child services. In order to get his life and daughter back he must return to boxing with the teaching of new trainer Titus Willis. Fandango gladly rates this film 5/5 Stars!

Critics are thinking “Southpaw” is “Quite Possibly My Favorite Boxing Movie of All Time!”

 

 

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Ant Man

*Rated PG-13* Released on July 17th, master thief Scott Lang’s (Paul Rudd) life changes when his Mentor asks him to help protect a superpowered suit, which shrinks a person down to miniature size. Lang becomes ‘Ant-man’, trained and armed with the suit, the hero must protect the suit from getting into the hands of evil. Fandango rates ‘Ant Man’ 5/5 Stars!

Critics say “One of Marvel’s best movies yet!”