Movies Opening In Theaters March 1, 2013

By Reggie's Take on February 27, 2013

These five movies will be coming to a movie screen near where you live this Friday. A new take on an old children’s story, a comedy from the writers of “The Hangover”, another submarine movie based on actual events, horror movie sequel and a drama / mystery about a family after a family members death.

Jack and The Giant Slayer

The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds.

PG-13 / 114 min / Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Director: Bryan Singer

Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor, Bill Nighy

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21 and Over

The night before his big medical school exam, a promising student celebrates his 21st birthday with his two best friends.

R / Comedy

Directors: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore

Stars: Miles Teller, Justin Chon, Jonathan Keltz, Sarah Wright

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Phantom

The haunted Captain of a Soviet submarine holds the fate of the world in his hands. Forced to leave his family behind, he is charged with leading a covert mission cloaked in mystery.

R / Thriller

Director: Todd Robinson

Stars: Ed Harris, Julian Adams, David Duchovny, William Fichtner

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The Last Exorcism Part II

As Nell Sweetzer tries to build a new life after the events of the first movie, the evil force that once possessed her returns with an even more horrific plan.

PG-13 / 88 min / Horror, Thriller

Director: Ed Gass-Donnelly

Stars: Ashley Bell, Julia Garner, Spencer Treat Clark, David Jensen

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Stoker

After India’s father dies, her Uncle Charlie, who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her unstable mother. She comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives and becomes increasingly infatuated with him.

R / 98 min / Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Director: Chan-wook Park

Stars: Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Dermot Mulroney