The characters of this week’s releases are at the end of their ropes. That might even be literal for Robert Redford’s character in All Is Lost unless sailors have a different word for “rope.” And they probably do.
Some of the film figures of the week are covered in blood, some have been kidnapped into slavery, some have been falsely imprisoned, some are fighting the system, and some are losing the battle against it.
Desperation seems like a common theme. Of course, it’s October, so “ghosts” are another big one. And who’s more desperate than they are?
There’s also a lot more going on in a week with a massive amount of movies. Here’s your trailer-ized guide to what’s coming out:
The Major Names
12 Years A Slave
And our interview with Sarah Paulson
Carrie
Escape Plan
The Fifth Estate
All Is Lost
Kill Your Darlings
Opens Wednesday
And listen to our interview with Daniel Radcliffe
The Specialty Stuff
2 Jacks
Adventures in the Sin Bin
American Promise
Beyond the Farthest Star
Big Ass Spider!
Birth of the Living Dead
Boss
Opens Wednesday
Boyband
Bridegroom
Chinese Zodiac (CZ12)
Fighting For Freedom
Haunter
Hellbenders
The Human Scale
I’m In Love With a Church Girl
Paradise
The Snitch Cartel
Torn
And if you’re worried about going outside, Rob has you covered on DVD and Blu-ray.
