New Movies: ‘Turbo,’ ‘The Conjuring,’ ‘R.I.P.D.,’ ‘Red 2′
Four major new releases hit theaters this weekend, spanning multiple genres and targeting very different audiences. Hooray for variety!
'Turbo'
This animated tale tells the story of a snail who dreams of going faster—much faster. His wish comes true when he gains the power of super-speed and sets out to win the Indianapolis 500.
Directed by David Soren
Starring Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Michael Peña, Samuel L. Jackson
'The Conjuring'
This haunted-house story, allegedly based on actual events, shows how a pair of ghost hunters investigate a creepy old farmhouse that may be possessed by demons.
Directed by James Wan
Starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Taylor, Ron Livingston, Lili Taylor
'R.I.P.D.'
A mixture of buddy-cop comedy and afterlife adventure, this comic-book-inspired story details the Rest In Peace Department's efforts to corral evil spirits hiding among the living.
Directed by Robert Schwentke
Starring Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Mary-Louise Parker, Kevin Bacon
'Red 2'
The oddball team of retired CIA operatives returns, this time chasing after a missing nuclear device that's fallen into the wrong hands.
Directed by Dean Parisot
Starring Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker