![]() ![]() Accidentally crash-landing in 2022, he meets his younger self (Scobell), and together, the two embark on an impromptu time-hopping adventure to reconcile the past and save the future. The Adam Project Photo: Doane Gregory/NetflixĬast: Ryan Reynolds, Walker Scobell, Mark RuffaloĬertified studmuffin Ryan Reynolds (not to be confused with American heartthrob Ryan Gosling, which is something I definitely don’t do all the time) and Free Guy director Shawn Levy team up once again, this time for a Spielbergian sci-fi action comedy about a bad boy fighter pilot from the dystopian year 2050 who steals a time jet to jump back to 2018 to save his wife (Zoe Saldaña). Slumberland is available to watch on Netflix. The movie leans away from the slapstick, stunt voice acting, and sardonic pop culture references that mark modern family blockbusters and into an older mode, appealing from ages 1 to 92 by telling a simple story with a lot of creativity and heart. Hunger Games director Francis Lawrence builds this Netflix original around joyful performances from child actress Marlow Barkley ( Single Parents), Chris O’Dowd ( Bridesmaids), and Jason Momoa, who all but steals scenes as Flip, a hedonistic outlaw who adventures through humanity’s dreams. Slumberland is one of this year’s under-the-radar gems - an adaptation of the hugely inspiring, often jerkily adapted 1905 newspaper strip Little Nemo in Slumberland. Slumberland Image: NetflixĬast: Jason Momoa, Marlow Barkley, Kyle Chandler Morbius is available to watch on Netflix, or for digital rental or purchase via Amazon, Apple, and Google Play. Treasure Matt Smith’s dancing! Recoil at Jared Leto’s vampiric facial hair! Go “Hey, it’s that girl from Andor” when you see Adria Arjona! It’s fun* for the whole family. But it can be good or fun if you watch it together. Michael Morbius, a man who is a doctor and is also a vampire, is not good or fun in any way. With that in mind, can I interest you in some Morbius? It doesn’t matter much whether the thing you’re laughing at was intended for that purpose what matters is that you’re enjoying the experience together. There are few better holiday traditions than getting together with your loved ones and just having a great laugh. ![]() Morbius Image: Sony PicturesĬast: Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona Pete VolkĬonfess, Fletch is available to watch on Showtime, or for digital rental or purchase via Amazon, Apple, and Google Play. And when you’re done, you can have even more fun by repeating how Marcia Gay Harden pronounces “Fletch” in this movie to each other for the rest of this weekend. Confess, Fletch is a breezy comedy with mystery elements that plays off nostalgia (but not too much), with laughs for everyone to enjoy. And guess what: It’s really funny! Hamm is a pitch-perfect fit for the role, with his oft-underutilized comedic chops shining as Fletch. Suddenly, decades later, a reboot has arrived with Jon Hamm. ![]() The movies starred Chevy Chase and were a bit of a cult hit - there’s a decent chance someone at your gathering will remember them fondly. In the 1980s, Universal Pictures produced two movies based on Gregory Mcdonald’s mystery comedy novels about journalist I.M. Confess, Fletch Photo: Robert Clark/MiramaxĬast: Jon Hamm, Lorenza Izzo, Marcia Gay Harden Petrana RadulovicĬatherine Called Birdy is available to stream on Prime Video. The movie does a stellar job of fleshing out Catherine’s parents, particularly her father, Lord Rollo (Andrew Scott), turning him from a one-note obstacle into a character with depth. She’s rebellious, but not in a grating, too-modern way, and Ramsey’s performance is delightful. Teenage Catherine (Bella Ramsey) just wants to run around with the goat boys and play in the mud, but as the daughter of the village’s lord, she’s expected to marry into a wealthy family. Lena Dunham’s adaptation of the middle-grade medieval diary manages to capture the main heroine’s distinct, spunky voice, while translating the story appropriately for screen. And if you’re looking for some more new options, we’ve got them: We have a longer list of the best movies of 2022, or a selection of five movies on Netflix perfect for a chilly November night.Ĭatherine Called Birdy Image: Alex Bailey/Prime VideoĬast: Bella Ramsey, Andrew Scott, Billie Piper There’s great food and great company (hopefully), so why not great movies as well? With many families around the country gathering this weekend, the team at Polygon figured we’d pick out some fun new movies that everyone in the family can enjoy.įrom kids’ movies even parents can enjoy to dad movies even kids can enjoy (and a little something in between), here are some stellar new movies that you can safely put on for the whole crew this weekend. Holiday gatherings are a time for families to get together and celebrate (or bicker, depending on your preferred style of gathering). ![]()
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