10 Films to See in February
The shortest month of the year is typically an uninspiring one at the cineplex. But this February is not without its intriguing releases, including a well-reviewed new horror film from Key & Peele's Jordan Peele, one of the best documentaries in recent memory, the year's only Polish vampire musical (so far), an Oscar-nominated animated tale, and sequels to recent successes like John Wick and The LEGO Movie.
John Wick was a surprise hit in 2014, grossing two times its budget domestically. In this second chapter (a third is in development), Keanu Reeves returns as the title character, a retired assassin who can’t retire. He heads to Rome when a former associate plots to seize control of the international assassins’ guild. Chad Stahelski, co-director on the first film, flies solo this time, and Lance Reddick, Ian McShane, and Bridget Moynahan all return in supporting roles. New players include Reeves’ Matrix mentor Laurence Fishburne, Common, Riccardo Scamario, Ruby Rose, Franco Nero, and John Leguizamo. Word is the dog survives this time.