Kidnappings, rogue operatives and adorable dogs are all in store for movie fans this month as “Split,” “xXx: Return of Xander Cage,” “A Dog’s Purpose” and more hit the screen.
‘Split’
Jan. 20
Imagine what it would be like to be abducted by a strange man in broad daylight. You, along with two of your friends, are held captive in a room with no windows. The captor is strange, and seems to be a completely different every time you see him: sometimes wearing glasses and being a neat-freak, sometimes acting like a nine-year-old child.
This is exactly what happens in “Split,” putting an interesting spin on an abduction story.
Three female captors must try to convince one of their abductor’s 23 personalities to let them go before the 24th personality, dubbed “The Beast” comes out to play. Starring James McAvoy, “Split” is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage’
Jan. 20
Vin Diesel is back again in third installment of the “xXx” franchise. Xander Cage (Diesel), former extreme athlete and current government operative, returns to recover an immensely powerful weapon, known as Pandora’s Box, which can control global military satellites and cause a lot of damage.
He recruits several to assist him, including the likes of a hacking expert (Nina Dobrev) and a precise sharpshooter (Ruby Rose). Action, explosions and several dramatic fights are sure to be seen, giving fans ample entertainment.
‘A Dog’s Purpose’
Jan. 27
Dog lovers: prepare to bawl your eyes out when this movie releases Jan. 27.
“A Dog’s Purpose” follows the reincarnation journey of a single soul as it keeps being reborn as different dogs throughout its life. Based on the successful book by W. Bruce Cameron, the main character lives several different lives, ranging from a boy’s best friend to a police officer’s partner.
Laughter, tears and plenty of adorable dogs are guaranteed when watching this movie — allowing frantic dog lovers and casual fans to enjoy themselves.
‘Resident Evil: The Final Chapter’
Jan. 27
“The Resident Evil” franchise is back for one last hurrah, with the main character, Alice (Milla Jovovich), recovering after being betrayed by someone she thought she could trust.
As the evil Umbrella Corporation gains forces to mount a massive attack on all remaining apocalypse survivors, Alice must also gather her own team to fight to survive.
This movie is advertised as being Alice’s most difficult challenge to face, really raising the stakes in this final movie. Of course, lots of action, guns, disgusting mutants and hand-to-hand combat will be prominent in this film, along with a kick-butt female lead.