The first couple months of the year are generally considered to be Movie Siberia, where films not fun enough for the Summer and not nearly good enough for a Fall/Winter Oscar run are sent to either die or hopefully make a few bucks. But here and there we get some gems, along with some late 2022 films going into a wider release. Here are the notable big-screen releases for January:
M3GAN: Horror factory Blumhouse Productions delivers this clever thriller about an android doll who gets too smart for its own good. Allison Williams (GET OUT) stars. Read Reel Speak’s review HERE.
HOUSE PARTY – In this remake of the 1990 comedy, two morons (Jacob Latimore, Tosin Cole), decide to throw a party at LeBron James’ house while he is away.
PLANE – Crappy action-film actor Gerard Butler stars in this thriller as a pilot of a commercial plane who crash-lands on a hostile island.
ALICE, DARLING – Anna Kendrick returns to the big screen in this thriller about a woman trying to get out from under the abuse of her boyfriend.
THE SON – This drama, which counts as a late-releasing 2022 film, serves as a prequel to the 2020 Oscar-winner THE FATHER, and stars Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Vanessa Kirby, and Anthony Hopkins. Florian Zeller returns to direct.
WOMEN TALKING – This drama also counts as a 2022 film and hits a wide-release this month. It deals with an isolated community of women who has their faith shaken when they discover the crimes of their own. It stars Frances McDormand, Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, and Ben Wishaw.
INFINITY POOL – In this sci-fi/horror film, a couple arrives at an island resort to discover all sorts of horrors. It stars Alexander Skarsgard (THE NORTHMAN), and Mia Goth. It is directed by Brandon Cronenberg (son of David).
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Next month, Reel Speak previews the month of February.
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