"Movie 43," "Hansel & Gretel," "Parker" Open Nationwide - East Idaho News
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“Movie 43,” “Hansel & Gretel,” “Parker” Open Nationwide

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GETTY E 052211 FilmReelGold?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1359109324927Comstock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here’s a look at the new movies opening nationwide Friday:

Movie 43: The raunchy comedy features an incredible number of Hollywood A-listers.  As for the plot, the studio hasn’t revealed too much other than the film contains “jaw-dropping, sometimes shockingly disturbing” story lines.  It stars, among others, Gerard Butler, Hugh Jackman, Richard Gere, Halle Berry, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Kate Winslet, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Faris, Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel and Jason Sudeikis.  Rated R.

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters: Jeremy Renner and Quantum of Solace actress Gemma Arterton play the titular fairy-tale characters, who’ve evolved into bounty hunters 15 years after they defeated the evil witch.  However, something from their past is about to haunt them.  The film is screening in 3D.  Rated R.

Parker: Jason Statham is a thief seeking revenge on the crew that double-crossed him, when the group plots a heist in Palm Beach.  Jennifer Lopez, Michael Chiklis and Nick Nolte also star.  Rated R.

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