When it comes to streaming releases, there is never a dull moment, and new movie releases this week are no exception. So if you’re in search of a surprise blockbuster hit with plenty of witty remarks, a thrilling portrayal of a group of activists fighting against the climate crisis, or the opportunity to see Nicolas Cage in action as a vampire, then you won’t want to miss the fantastic lineup we’ve gathered for you.
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65
One of the best cinematic experiences of 2023 should be one in which Adam Driver battles dinosaurs from the top list of new movies this week. Unfortunately, despite his best efforts and attempts to improve the experience, 65 sometimes meets expectations. For those who don’t know, the movie primarily centers on Driver as an alien who must accompany one of the only children who survived a collision that left them both stuck on Earth 65 million years ago. Unfortunately, this one is weirdly a bit of a plod and runs out of steam long before it arrives at its more thrilling climax. A simple notion never gels into something interesting.
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A Man Called Otto
A Man Called Ove a tale that showcases Tom Hanks at his most irritable Otto observes the title character as he goes about his daily activities. He visits the store, shouts at his new neighbours for the wrong parking, and then gets ready to commit suicide. That last one is unusual for Otto. However, all of that alters when he starts to open up to others around him, showing them a softer side to his tough exterior and realizing there is still something worthwhile to do to stick around. If it wasn’t already obvious, this movie is incredibly clumsy and sentimental, yet it should still be entertaining enough to be seen. That said, the superior telling of this tale will be its original version, A man called Ove.
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Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is considerably more fun than it had from start to finish from all the new movie releases this week. The funny attitude ties it together, although telling the story of a group of criminals who must save the world sounds like its more conventional cliches might burden it. It demonstrates, in particular, that Chris Pine is the best leading man in Hollywood who shares his name.
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How to blow up a pipeline
We now get at one of the best movies you can see this week—or, honestly, the entire year. How to Blow Up a Pipeline has established itself as one of the thrillers and uncompromising films in recent memory since its Toronto Film Festival debut. As flawless as any movie you’ll see this year, it is this one. It takes the fundamental concepts and gives them narrative structure and form. It is based on the manifesto of the same name by Andreas Malm, which is worth reading in and of itself because it is a beast all its own. This seems like it will not work, but it does so spectacularly nonetheless.
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Reinfield
There is so much that sounds like it would be outstanding with Renfield. After all, how many films can say they feature the irreplaceable Nicolas Cage as Count Dracula himself? Only a few, that’s what. Still, there are more than a few flaws to a one-joke movie. This joke is a good one by any means, but it can be more than a bit repetitive once you hear it told so repeatedly. It is a story where the trailer gives an entire experience, but it is an interesting enough diversion. Though it won’t go down in history as one of Cage’s best works by a long shot, there is still plenty of ridiculous gore to make up for it.
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The Pope’s Exorcist
Last but not least, this is the movie that only if you experience you will believe. Described as an unholy disaster, The Pope’s Exorcist is Russell Crowe at his most ridiculous as he plays a man who dances with demons. It’s not everyone’s piece of cake, but it does provide an opportunity to hear some of the most strained accent work in a film since House of Gucci. This sounds harsh, but there is genuinely no other way to explain what is in store for you with this one. However, because there is already a sequel coming soon, there is no better time to hop aboard Crowe’s scooter into whatever absurdity lies ahead.
Overall, this week’s movie releases offer something for everyone, from kids to adults, whether you’re in the mood for a fun adventure, a thought-provoking drama, or a wild and crazy ride.
