Coming to Theaters Near You: 'Dirty Grandpa,' 'The 5th Wave,' 'The Boy,' and More

By Beau Behan, Film Critic:

Are you planning on going to the movies this weekend? Here are this week’s new releases:

“45 Years”

“Anomalisa”

“Dirty Grandpa”

“Exposed”

“Ip Man 3”

“Mojave”

“Synchronicity”

“The 5th Wave”

“The Boy”

“Youth”

And here’s what they’re all about.

“45 Years” (Limited, Jan. 22)

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R, 95 min, Drama, Romance

Director: Andrew Haigh

Writers: David Constantine, Andrew Haigh

Stars: Charlotte Rampling, Tom Courtenay, Dolly Wells

There is just one week until Kate Mercer’s (Charlotte Rampling) 45th wedding anniversary and the planning for the party is going well. But then a letter arrives for her husband (Tom Courtenay). The body of his first love has been discovered, frozen and preserved in the icy glaciers of the Swiss Alps. By the time the party is upon them, five days later, there may not be a marriage left to celebrate. – Sundance Selects

“Anomalisa” (Limited, Jan. 22)

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R, 90 min, Animation, Comedy, Drama

Directors: Duke Johnson, Charlie Kaufman

Writer: Charlie Kaufman

Stars: David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan

A beautifully tender and absurdly humorous dreamscape, from the brilliant minds of Charlie Kaufman (“Synecdoche,” “New York”) and Duke Johnson (“Community” episode, “Abed’s Uncontrollable Christmas”), “Anomalisa” features the vocal cast of Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan and David Thewlis and a stirring strings-based score by Carter Burwell. This stop-motion animation wonder is the darkly comedic and surreal stop-motion journey of a man’s long night of the soul. – Paramount Pictures

“Dirty Grandpa” (Nationwide, Jan. 22)

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R, 102 min, Comedy

Director: Dan Mazer

Writer: John Phillips

Stars: Robert De Niro, Zac Efron, Zoey Deutch

Jason Kelly (Zac Efron) is one week away from marrying his boss’s uber-controlling daughter, putting him on the fast track for a partnership at the law firm. However, when the straight-laced Jason is tricked into driving his foul-mouthed grandfather, Dick (Robert De Niro) to Daytona for spring break, his pending nuptials are suddenly in jeopardy. Between riotous frat parties, bar fights, and an epic night of karaoke, Dick is on a quest to live his life to the fullest and bring Jason along for the ride. Ultimately, on the wildest journey of their lives, “dirty” Grandpa and his uptight grandson discover they can learn from one another and form the bond they never had. – Lionsgate Films

“Exposed” (Limited, Jan. 22)

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R, 102 min, Drama

Director: Declan Dale

Writers: Gee Malik Linton, Declan Dale

Stars: Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves

A police detective investigates the truth behind his partner’s death. The mysterious case reveals disturbing police corruption and a dangerous secret involving an unlikely young woman. – Lionsgate Premiere

“Ip Man 3” (Limited, Jan. 22)

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PG - 13, 105 min, Action, Biography, Drama

Director: Wilson Yip

Writers: Lai-yin Leung, Chan Tai-Li,

Stars: Donnie Yen, Mike Tyson, Lynn Hung, Jin Zhang

Master Ip (Donnie Yen) is called upon again to protect his city from ruthless gangster bent on taking control of the metropolis. Mike Tyson co-stars in this action drama. – Super Hero Films

“Mojave” (Limited, Jan. 22)

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R, 93 min, Thriller

Director: William Monahan

Writer: William Monahan

Stars: Oscar Isaac, Garett Hedlund

In this intense classical thriller, from an original screenplay by Oscar-winning writer William Monahan (“The Departed”), a violent artist, Thomas, (Garrett Hedlund) has an ominous encounter in the desert with a homicidal, chameleon-like drifter, Jack (Oscar Isaac). Jack follows Thomas back to his privileged L.A. home life, holding a dark secret over his head as he attempts to infiltrate and destroy his seemingly-perfect life. Thomas must come to terms with his own insecurities and self-doubt to protect himself and his family, and go head-to-head with his nemesis in a riveting two-man clash that plays out in exciting and unexpected ways. – Atlas Independent

“Synchronicity” (Limited, Jan. 22)

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R, 101 min, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Director: Jacob Gentry

Writer: Jacob Gentry

Stars: Chad McKnight, Brianne Davis, AJ Bowen

A physicist who invents a time machine must travel back to the past to uncover the truth about his creation and the woman who is trying to steal it. – POP Films

“The 5th Wave” (Nationwide, Jan. 22)

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PG - 13, 112 min, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Director: J Blakeson

Writers: Susannah Grant, Akiva Goldsman and Jeff Pinkner (screenplay), Rick Yancey (novel)

Stars: Chloe Grace Moretz, Ron Livingston, Live Schreiber

In the new film The 5th Wave, four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have left most of Earth decimated. Against a backdrop of fear and distrust, Cassie (Chloe Grace Moretz) is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. As she prepares for the inevitable and lethal 5th wave, Cassie teams up with a young man who may become her final hope - if she can only trust him. – Sony Pictures

“The Boy” (Nationwide, Jan. 22)

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PG - 13, 97 min, Horror, Thriller

Director: William Brent Bell

Writer: Stacey Menear

Stars: Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, James Russell

The Boy is a frightening thrill ride directed by William Brent Bell (The Devil Inside) starring Lauren Cohan (“The Walking Dead”). Greta (Cohan) is a young American woman who takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, only to discover that the family’s 8-year-old is a life-sized doll that the parents care for just like a real boy, as a way to cope with the death of their actual son 20 years prior. After violating a list of strict rules, a series of disturbing and inexplicable events bring Greta’s worst nightmare to life, leading her to believe that the doll is actually alive. – STX Entertainment

“Youth” (Limited, Jan. 22)

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R, 118 min, Drama

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writers: Paolo Sorrentino

Stars: Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz

“Youth” is about two longtime friends vacationing in the Swiss Alps. Oscar winning actor Michael Caine plays Fred, an acclaimed composer and conductor, brings along his daughter (Rachel Weisz) and best friend Mick (Harvey Keitel), a renowned filmmaker. While Mick scrambles to finish the screenplay for what he imagines will be his last important film, Fred has no intention of resuming his musical career. The two men reflect on their past, each finding that some of the most important experiences can come later in life. – Fox Searchlight

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