Movies playing this week: ‘Alexander,’ ‘The Trial’ and more

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Movies playing this week: ‘Alexander,’ ‘The Trial’ and more
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MANILA, Philippines  – A kid’s very bad day and a swelling family drama – Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible. No Good, Very Bad Day and The Trial lead this week’s list of films in cinemas.  

Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible No Good, Very Bad Day

 

 

Alexander Cooper, an 11 year-old boy, feels left out by his family. A day before his 12th birthday, he continues to experience misfortunes and when his family does not listen to him. He wishes they would experience what he goes through, and wakes up to see his family in chaos.

The Trial

 

 

Directed by Chito Roño, The Trial tells the story of a family that’s tested when a mentally disabled student is accused of raping his teacher.

Are You Here

 

 

Two childhood best friends go back to their hometown when one of them inherits a fortune from his estranged deceased father.

Awakened

 

 

Samantha believes her mother was killed by her father. In her search for the truth, she gets help from beyond the grave. 

Whiplash

 

 

A young drummer enters a music conservatory where he meets an instructor who will teach his student everything he knows to fulfill his dream.

 Kill The Messenger

 

 

Based on a true story, a reporter uncovers the role of the CIA’s past in importing cocaine in the US. Despite the pressure, he chooses to continue pursuing the story and becomes the target of a smear campaign.

 

Dracula Untold

 

 

Vlad the Impaler seeks the help of a vampire after the Turks demand the services of 1,000 boys from his territory, including his son.

 

Dark Horse

 

 

Nick, along with his best friend Ryan and girlfriend Eve, goes on a journey to find his father.  Their journey leads them to an abandoned mansion, which only exists in Nick’s childhood memory – or so he thought.

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