[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

Mother!
(US)
Opened Oct. 19
Psychological horror. Directed by Darren Aronofsky

A couple lives inside an idyllic country mansion surrounded by fields. The wife (Jennifer Lawrence) is a homemaker intent on fixing up the rustic house, content on living in isolation amid nature. The husband (Javier Bardem) is a once-famous poet with writer’s block, struggling to find inspiration for the next story. A visitor, a doctor and fan of the poet’s work (Ed Harris) visits the couple’s home one day. The poet welcomes the attention, and one by one, more people begin flocking to the once-secluded home. 

The Fortress
(Korea)
Opened Oct. 3
Historical drama. Directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk

In 1636, the Chinese have invaded Joseon. King Injo (Park Hae-il) has taken refuge in Namhansanseong, a mountain fortress located some 25 kilometers southeast of Seoul. His chief advisers are Choi Myung-gil (Lee Byung-hun) and Kim Sang-hun (Kim Yoon-seok). Choi defends life and survival over lofty ideals and believes Joseon should surrender. Kim staunchly asserts that the only meaningful life is one with honor and dignity, and urges Joseon to fight even with slim chances of winning. 

The Outlaws
(Korea)
Opened Oct. 3
Action. Directed by Kang Yoon-sung

The setting is 2004. Jang Chen (Yoon Kye-sang) has risen as the boss of a dangerously emerging gang in Seoul, threatening and wiping out existing gangs. Ma Seok-do (Ma Dong-seok) is a tough police investigator who has dedicated his life and fist to keeping the city streets peaceful. He and his squad hatch a thrilling plan to capture the criminals in one sweep. 

Kingsman: The Golden Circle
(UK)
Opened Sept. 27
Action, adventure. Directed by Matthew Vaughn

The headquarters of Kingsman, hidden inside a tailors shop, has been destroyed and the fate of the planet is at risk once more. Eggsy (Taron Egerton), now a full agent with a year of experience under his belt, and Merlin (Mark Strong) follow the Doomsday protocol and seek the help of Kingsman’s American counterpart Statesman, located in a Bourbon whiskey distillery in Kentucky. The elite agents from both sides of the pond team up to battle another eccentric, ruthless enemy threatening to destroy the world.