Weekly Movie Releases

Movies can be a great way to unwind from a long stressful week at work. Or they can be a fun way to spend time with family and friends. For those interested in attending a good flick this weekend we have provided a list of Friday’s upcoming movies. Tickets can be purchased online through Fandango.

The Nut Job

A beloved and comedic tale about a squirrel’s plan to rob nuts. In this animated film, Surly (Will Arnett), a former park squirrel is banished from his community and forced to live on the city streets. With winter approaching and no time to store nuts for it Surly’s life begins to look dismal.

But then Surly discovers Maury’s Nut Store and plans a heist of epic proportions. However, the outcome of the event leads to unexpected results. Stars involved in the voice-acting of the film include Liam Neeson, Brendan Fraser, Stephen Ling, Katherine Heigl, Maya Rudolph and more.

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

To the public eye, Jack Ryan (Chris Pines) is just a regular company executive living with his beautiful fiancée, Cathy (Kiera Knightly). In secret though, Jack works for the CIA as an analyst to configure data for them.

Jack’s life quickly turns upside down though when he discovers a hidden plot to crash the U.S. economy. Jack is the only operative equipped with the skills needed to save the economy from destruction. He soon finds himself chased by Russian terrorists who seek to stop him from ruining their plans.

To make matters more complicated, his fiancée springs a surprise visit upon him and now he has to protect her, follow his boss’s orders, and outwit a Russian terrorist leader. Should be easy right?

Ride Along

Ben Barber (Kevin Hart), a hyperactive and humorous security guard, hopes to someday cinch the knot with his fiancée, Angela Payton (Tika Sumpter).

However, Angela’s brother, James (Ice Cube), a tough patrol cop in Atlanta, doesn’t approve of the match and feels Ben isn’t worthy enough.

To prove himself, Ben volunteers to go out on a 24-hour patrol with James. The patrol quickly turns into a hilarious series of events that both sides did not expect.

The Devil’s Due

A creepy horror film that centers on the story of a young couple, Zach and Samantha McCall, who are forced to return home from their honeymoon due to an early and unexpected pregnancy.

Initially excited for the birth of their child, Zach (Zach Gilford) begins a series of recordings of the pregnancy’s progress. However, things begin to take a turn for the worse when strange and unexpected things begin happening to Samantha (Allison Miller).

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