What To Watch In Theaters: 'Long Shot,' 'UglyDolls' And More

This weekend, a number of new releases are headed to theaters in comedy, thriller and animation genres.

In the rom-com "Long Shot," Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen show that opposites attract as politics merge with romance. Meanwhile, in animation film "UglyDolls," Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Pitbull and Wanda Sykes voice imperfect toys, tackling themes of self-love and self-respect.

In the thriller genre, "The Intruder" also debuts this weekend, starring Meagan Good and Michael Ealy as a married couple who cross paths with a mysterious retiree (Dennis Quaid).

Here's what to see and skip this weekend:

“Long Shot” — Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen; directed by Jonathan Levine

Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen star as an unlikely pair in Jonathan Levine’s romantic comedy focused around ambitions, politics and self-discovery.

Theron plays Charlotte Field, a sophisticated and ambitious woman who is the youngest secretary of state in US history and planning to run for president in 2020. Meanwhile, Rogen portrays the newly unemployed, schlubby journalist Fred Flarsky who suddenly crosses paths with Field at a ritzy gathering.

Sparks fly between them, and their romance blossoms. However, it’s not going to be easy as they must keep it a secret. Will their love prevail against all odds?

See it. Although, you have to be a true believer of the “opposites attract” phenomenon for you to fully appreciate the movie.

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“UglyDolls” — Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Janelle Monae; directed by Kelly Asbury

The animation movie is set in a world full of odd-shaped plush toys, called UglyDolls, who long to find a human home where kids can appreciate them — even for their imperfections. One of them is Moxie (voiced by Kelly Clarkson), who sets out on a quest to find such a place for herself and her pack of Uglies.

Along the way, danger looms ahead as Moxie and her gang encounter Lou (voiced by Nick Jonas), the evil ruler of Institute of Perfection, a place where everyone is flawless. As it turns out, Lou wants to rid the world of all imperfect toys by tossing them into the washing machine. Can Moxie and her friends stop the nefarious dictator?

Skip it. While the film teaches us all a powerful lesson — to accept and love our flaws, and not to judge a book by its cover — it nevertheless lacks the oomph or gravitas to deliver these morals.

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“The Intruder” — Dennis Quaid, Meagan Good, Michael Ealy; directed by Deon Taylor

Deon Taylor’s thriller stars Michael Ealy as Scott Howard, a successful advertising executive who lives with his wife, Annie (Meagan Good), in San Francisco. The two have led a happy and perfect life together, but they’re now ready to start a family away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The couple decides to make an offer on an idyllic home in Napa Valley wine country. At first, the owner of the estate, Charlie Peck (Dennis Quaid), a widower and retiree, won’t accept their price. But he soon relents, and allows the couple to move in.

However, unbeknownst to Scott and Annie, Charlie has dark secrets from his past. Will the couple be able to get out of their new abode alive? Or will it be too late for both of them?

Skip it. The movie is just too predictable to win you over despite the leads’ convincing performances.

Watch the trailer:

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