Movies Out This Weekend: 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3D,' 'Leap!' And 'Beach Rats'

Elle Fanning and Maddie Ziegler star as rival ballerinas along with Carly Rae Jepsen in the animated film "Leap!"

For those looking for a more grounded movie this weekend, "Beach Rats" — a coming-of-age tale about a teenager's complex life — also hits theaters.

Meanwhile, Arnold Schwarzenegger returns in a digitally remastered 3-D version of his 1991 classic, "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." Find out which of these are must-sees and which you'd be better off skipping.

Opening This Weekend

“Leap!” — Elle Fanning, Nat Wolff, Dane DeHaan, directed by Eric Summer

“Leap!” is a tale of an 11-year-old girl who’s very determined to become a ballerina in 1880s Paris. The setup? Félicie Milliner (voiced by Elle Fanning) and her best friend Victor (voiced by Nat Wolff) successfully escape their rural orphanage in hopes of finding a dance school in Paris. Félicie finds success as she impersonates rival ballerina Camille Le Haut (voiced by Maddie Ziegler) with the help of a mysterious mentor, Odette (voiced by Carly Rae Jepsen). The predictable French period animation lacks consistency in details and dialogue (Did you know that people could already say “It’s Hammer time!” in the 1880s— in Paris?) but is nevertheless enjoyable for the whole family.

See it. Suspend your beliefs and just enjoy a movie that is full of heart and soul.

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“Beach Rats” — Harris Dickinson, Madeline Weinstein, directed by Eliza Hittman

The sophomore feature from award-winning writer-director Eliza Hittman, “Beach Rats” is a coming-of-age drama about a young man’s complicated double life. In his raw and uninhibited screen debut, Harris Dickinson portrays Frankie, a 19-year-old teenager who's grappling to escape his chaotic world — including his closeted sexuality, a dying father, a potential girlfriend and discreet trysts with older men. The film is buoyed by evocative direction, textural cinematography and Dickinson’s magnificent performance.

See it. Despite lacking character development, the Sundance winner feels naturalistic and sensual.

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3D — Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, directed by James Cameron

One of the greatest sci-fi action movies of all time, James Cameron’s 1991 “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” has been restored to a spectacular 3-D version. Moviegoers can now better appreciate the beautifully crafted storytelling of Schwarzenegger’s cyborg transformation from villain to hero.

See it. This high-end digital version elevates the movie experience to larger-than-life thrills and excitement. If you thought Schwarzenegger was kidding when he said, “I’ll be back” in 1991, think again.

Check out the trailers:

In addition to the three movies above, past weeks' favorites — Robert Pattinson's "Good Time" and Aubrey Plaza's "Ingrid Goes West" — will be released nationwide this weekend after previously being shown in limited theaters.

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Top photo: Actress/dancer Maddie Ziegler (L) and actress/singer Carly Rae Jepsen attend the Weinstein Company's "LEAP!" at The Grove on Aug. 19 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for TWC)