The Reel Buzz: Movies to watch this including 'Tom & Jerry,'

By Lizzy Buczak, RADIO.COM

February 25, 2021 02/25/2021 11:20 pm

It’s time to wrap up the month of February on a high note.

If you’re planning a family movie night, classic frenemies “Tom & Jerry” just rolled into theaters with a brand new adventure.

Kids will also enjoy the escapades of “Sonic The Hedgehog” or “The Croods.”

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For those looking for something that will leave you on the edge of your seat, thrillers “Safer at Home” and “Willy’s Wonderland” surely won't let you down.

There’s even a few tearjerkers on the list that offer an unfiltered look at the realities of living with dementia in “The Father” and “Supernova.”

Check out the list of recommendations below:

Tom & Jerry

A game of cat-and-mouse is hitting the big screen. In this live-action flick, Tom and Jerry’s infamous rivalry threatens a high-profile wedding in a luxe New York City hotel. The cast includes Colin Jost, Chloe Grace Moretz, and Ken Jeong.

Get your tickets at Fandango now.

Night Of The Kings

A young man arrives at an Ivory Coast prison in the middle of a forest that’s ruled by prisoners. He must rely on his storytelling skills in order to ensure his survival.

Get tickets at Fandango.

The Father

Anthony Hopkins stars as a retired engineer and aging father who is losing his grip on reality and feeling all of the heavy emotions that come with dementia. His daughter, Anne, played by “The Crown’s” Olivia Colman, remains by his side through it all even as he refuses to accept her help and assistance.

Buy tickets on Fandango now.

Safer at Home

A film shot during the pandemic about a raging online party that takes place two years into COVID-19. Per the synopsis, after taking a party drug, a group of friends find that the “safety of their home becomes more terrifying than the raging chaos outside” in this suspense/thriller.

Get your tickets on Fandango now.

Willy's Wonderland

A drifter, played by Nicolas Cage, takes up a job as a janitor at an abandoned family carnival in this horror flick. The gig quickly turns into survival of the fittest as the “caged” demonic animatronics come to life and have one goal in mind: to kill.

Rent it on Amazon now.

Supernova

Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth star as a gay couple, a musician and a novelist, one of whom was diagnosed with dementia two years ago. They travel across England in an RV to spend time together and visit places from the past while they still have time.

Rent it on Amazon now.

Wonder Woman 1984

The sequel to 2017’s “Wonder Woman” finds Diana Prince with access to her full-range of powers in the 1980s, which she uses secretly for sporadic heroic acts. But when she and her co-worker, Barbara, make wishes on a rare antique, she’s forced to take on villains Maxwell Lord and the Cheetah.

Rent it on Amazon now.

Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar

What happens when best friends Barb and Star leave their small Midwestern town for the very first time to go on a vacation to Florida? They get caught up in a villain’s murderous plot! The star-studded cast featuring Kristen Wiig, Jamie Dornan, Vanessa Bayer, and Damon Wayans Jr. will have you laughing until you cry!

Rent it on Amazon now.

Sonic The Hedgehog

The action-adventure comedy film, based on the video game franchise published by Sega, finds Sonic at the helm of the story. When he accidentally knocks out a power grid, he triggers evil genius Dr. Robotnik who wants to use the hedgehog’s powers for world domination.

Rent it on Amazon now.