Movies Out This Weekend: 'Fifty Shades Freed' And More

Fans of the "Fifty Shades" franchise, rejoice! The final installment of the trilogy, "Fifty Shades Freed," hits theaters this weekend, meaning you can finally find out what lies ahead for Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in married life.

Those looking for a more family-friendly movie option can check out the star-studded film adaptation of "Peter Rabbit," in which Margot Robbie, Daisy Ridley and James Corden lend their voice talents.

Meanwhile Clint Eastwood's latest film “The 15:17 To Paris” tells the true story of three brave men who stop an act of terrorism while aboard a train to -- you guessed it -- Paris.

Here's what to see and to skip this weekend:

Opening This Weekend

“Fifty Shades Freed” — Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, directed by James Foley

Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson reprise their roles as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in “Fifty Shades Freed,” the climactic conclusion of the erotic “Fifty Shades” trilogy. This time around, the power couple are faced with a looming threat as they begin to embrace their idyllic existence as newlyweds.

Skip it. The movie’s cinematography is enticingly gorgeous. Its narrative, on the other hand, is convoluted with meandering subplots. Despite the leads’ convincing performances, the final chapter simply loses its sex appeal by the end.

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“Peter Rabbit” — James Corden, Domnhall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, directed by Will Gluck

Beatrix Potter’s tale about a bullheaded bunny comes to life on the big screen thanks to James Corden, who performs the voice role of Peter Rabbit. In the movie version, Peter’s battle for control of the vegetable garden escalates as Old Mr. McGregor’s great-nephew Thomas (Domnhall Gleeson) inherits the place. Aiding Peter in his efforts are his triplet sisters: Flopsy (voiced by Margot Robbie), Mopsy (voiced by Elizabeth Debicki) and Cottontail (voiced by Daisy Ridley).

See it. Aside from a few clichés, the movie is a hybrid of live action and animation that is smart, charming and funny. However, if you are a stickler for Potter’s “Tale of Peter Rabbit,” be forewarned: this movie version strays from the original.

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“The 15:17 To Paris” — Alex Skarlatos, Anthony Sadler, Spencer Stone, directed by Clint Eastwood

From Clint Eastwood comes a thriller-drama about the struggles of childhood and unwavering friendship. The real-life story depicts three heroic men whose brave acts thwart a terrorist attack on a high-speed train bound for Paris in 2015. The real-life heroes, Alex Skarlatos, Anthony Sadler and Spencer Stone, actually portray themselves in the film.

Skip it. Undoubtedly, Eastwood has once again delivered a stirring tribute to everyday heroes. However, his latest film lacks the searing emotional tone and powerful sparks of his two previous outings: “American Sniper” and “Sully.”

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  Top Photo: Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson attend 'Fifty Shades Freed - 50 Nuances Plus Claires' Premiere at Salle Pleyel on February 6, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images/Universal Pictures)