Jessica Chastain in “Miss Sloane”; Kerry Hayes/© 2016 EuropaCorp – France 2 Cinema(NEW YORK) — Here’s a look at the new movies opening nationwide Friday:
* Office Christmas Party — When uptight CEO Jennifer Aniston tries to shut down a branch of the company run by her hard-partying brother, played by Silicon Valley‘s T.J. Miller, his chief technical officer, Jason Bateman, throws an epic office party in order to woo a big client and nail a big account that can save the branch. Kate McKinnon and Courtney B. Vance also star in the holiday-themed comedy. Rated R.
* The Bounce Back — In this romantic romp, a relationship guru and best-selling author, played by Criminal Minds‘ Shemar Moore, falls for a therapist — Major Crimes‘ Nadine Velazquez — who’s skeptical about his methods. The Bounce Back opens in limited release only. Rated PG-13.
* Miss Sloane — Jessica Chastain is a powerful lobbyist who will stop at nothing to beat an equally powerful opponent. Also starring John Lithgow and Sam Waterston. The film expands this weekend to wide release. Rated R.
* La La Land — Ryan Gosling stars as a jazz pianist who falls in love with an aspiring actress, played by Emma Stone, in this retro musical from Whiplash writer/director Damien Chazelle that also features J.K. Simmons and John Legend. La La Land, which is generating serious Oscar buzz, opens in limited release only. Rated PG-13.
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