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This week, we feature a real-life story about the dream of an eccentric motorcyclist and a rousing drama about a boxer making a comeback.
New Release
‘Warhorse One’
Navy SEAL Master Chief Richard Mirko (Johnny Strong) is conducting a rescue operation in Afghanistan when his helicopter is shot down by insurgents. Mirko is the only survivor, and his mission becomes saving a young girl he finds, Zoe (Athena Durner), from teams of rebels out to get them.
This film marks the directorial debut of actor-composer Johnny Strong, and although it’s a war movie with plenty of high-octane action sequences, it’s also a tale of selflessness and doing the right thing despite seemingly overwhelming odds.
Action | Drama | War
Release Date: July 4, 2023
Director: William Kaufman, Johnny Strong
Starring: Johnny Strong, Athena Durner, Raj Kala
Running Time: 2 hours
MPAA Rating: R
Where to Watch: Theaters
Rated: 3.5 stars out of 5
Indie Pick
‘The World’s Fastest Indian’
Set during the 1960s, the film follows eccentric New Zealander Burt Munro (Anthony Hopkins), who has spent many years modifying his classic 1920 Indian motorcycle to become faster and faster and has become a local legend. He decides to attempt to set a new speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah and faces many challenges on his journey.
This endearing underdog tale features a standout performance by Hopkins as an older man who stubbornly holds on to his dream. It’s an inspiring real-life story about being true to oneself.
Biography | Drama | Sport
Release Date: March 24, 2006
Director: Roger Donaldson
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Diane Ladd, Iain Rea
Running Time: 2 hours, 7 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Where to Watch: Hoopla, Vudu, Amazon
Rated: 4 stars out of 5
A Folk Hero, Family, and Fortitude
‘Cinderella Man’
Against the backdrop of gritty, Depression-era New Jersey, this drama tells the real-life story of Jim Braddock (Russell Crowe), considered a washed-up boxer. Braddock puts everything on the line for one last shot at a comeback, driven by a deep desire to save his beloved family from poverty.
An incredibly spirited drama, this is much more than a sports film. It’s about a family relying on each other to make it through very tough times. Renée Zellweger also shines as Braddock’s supportive wife, Mae.
Biography | Drama | Romance
Release Date: June 3, 2005
Director: Ron Howard
Starring: Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, Craig Bierko
Running Time: 2 hours, 24 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Where to Watch: Starz, Apple TV, Vudu
Rated: 4.5 stars out of 5
A 1950s Classic Musical
‘Singin’ in the Rain’
The lives of Hollywood tabloid couple Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) and Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) are upended when the film industry transitions from silent pictures to talkies during the late 1920s.
The film sports some incredible dances, zany comic scenes, and a wonderful screenplay, but beneath everything, this sensational classic contains a tender-hearted tale of romance.
Comedy | Musical | Romance
Release Date: April 10, 1952
Director: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
Starring: Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds
Running Time: 1 hour, 43 minutes
MPAA Rating: G
Where to Watch: Apple TV, Redbox, Vudu
Rated: 5 stars out of 5
