What new movies are coming out this week? There’s something for everyone this week with a classic family tale, horror flick and action thriller. There’s also a romantic comedy and even an award-winning foreign film!
We have a story of Pinocchio with Tom Hanks as Geppetto. Then a horror movie in Barbaric it’s all the buzz. Queen Latifah’s latest movie, End of the road, where she is on the run from a killer. And Emma Roberts in a new romantic comedy.
Here’s the recap of the new movies hitting theaters this week, as well as those hitting major streaming platforms.
New movies to be released this week from September 5 to 11, 2022
Pinocchio (2022)
Evaluation:PG
Release date: Premieres on the Disney+ platform on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Summary: Pinocchio is the beloved story of the wooden puppet who goes on an adventure to become a real boy.
To monitor: The film mixes live action and CGI.
word on the street: The cast includes Tom Hanks as Geppetto, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the voice of Jiminy Cricket, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as the voice of Pinocchio, Lorraine Bracco as the voice of Sofia and Keegan-Michael Key as the voice of Honest John .
my catch: The film is from Oscar-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis (Forest Gump).
Barbarian (2022)
Evaluation:R
Release date: In theaters nationwide Friday, September 9, 2022.
Summary: Barbaric is about a woman (Georgian Campbell) who rents an Airbnb only to find someone else already lives there. Afterwards, she reluctantly stays for the night, only to discover that the house has hidden secrets that could cost her more than the rent.
To monitor: Filmmaker Zach Cregger is best known for co-creating and directing the TV show The whitest kids you know.
word on the street: After Zac Efron turned down the role of AJ, director/writer Zach Cregger rearranged the role and gave it to Justin Long.
My take: One of my favorite actors who plays a big bad guy is Bill Skarsgård, and I can’t wait to see his role in this movie.
End of the Road (2022)
Evaluation:R
Release date: Premieres on the Netflix platform on Friday, September 9, 2022.
Summary: End of the road is about Brenda (Queen Latifah), her brother Reggie (Ludacris) and Brenda’s two children, who are traveling across the country. In an isolated motel, they witness a murder. Afterwards, they become the target of the killer, and Brenda will have to fight to keep her family alive.
To monitor: Queen Latifah is just stepping out of her role as The equalizer on CBS.
word on the street: This is the directorial debut of Millicent Shelton, who directed Queen Latifah on The equalizer and was nominated for an Emmy for directing the hit television series 30 Rock.
my catch: The trailer looks like it could be a good thriller.
About Fate (2022)
Evaluation: R
Release date: In select theaters Friday, September 9, 2022.
Summary: About fate is the story of two people (Emma Roberts and Thomas Mann) who have always believed in love but who have never been able to find its true meaning. A chance meeting brings them together and the two set off on an adventure that will change their lives. Finally, they just might find out what love really is.
To monitor: The film is based on the play ‘Happy Steam-Bathing! Once, on New Year’s Eve…’.
word on the street: The supporting cast includes Lewis Tan, Madelaine Petsch, Britt Robertson, Cheryl Hines and Wendie Malick.
my catch: I’m always in the mood for a romantic comedy.
Private Desert (2021)
Evaluation: N / A
Release date: In select theaters Friday, September 9, 2022.
Summary: private desert is about Daniel (Antonio Saboia), a police officer suspended after a violent incident, and his world crumbles around him. Daniel clings to the only good thing in his life, his online girlfriend, Sara. When Sara goes missing, Daniel travels 2,000 miles to find a woman he’s never met.
To monitor: The film won the Best Film award at the 2021 Venice Film Festival.
word on the street: The film is Brazil’s official selection in the Best International Film category at the 2022 Oscars.
my catch: I’ve read fantastic reviews about this movie and can’t wait to see it.
What new upcoming movies are you planning to watch?
With a big selection this week, are you in the mood for something family-friendly, or maybe a horror movie is what you’ve been waiting for? How about a romantic comedy or an award-winning foreign film?
What new movies are you looking forward to seeing this week? Sound off in our comments section below and let us know what you’ll be watching!
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