Mario’s Weekend Movie Roundup [VIDEO]

You can expect four new movies in theaters this weekend. There will be a mixed bag of choices to choose from, including a true-to-life drama, a comedy parody, a western, and a kid's movie. My pick for this weekend is the fact-based movie The Finest Hours. So grab the popcorn and I'll see you at the movies.

The Finest Hours (PG-13) Buy Tickets

Story: On Feb. 18, 1952, a massive storm splits the SS Pendleton in two, trapping more than 30 sailors inside the tanker's sinking stern. Engineer Ray Sybert bravely takes charge to organize a strategy for his fellow survivors. As word of the disaster reaches the Coast Guard in Chatham, Mass., Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Cluff orders a daring rescue mission. Despite the ferocious weather, coxswain Bernie Webber takes three men on a lifeboat to try and save the crew against seemingly impossible odds.

Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) Buy Tickets

Story: After reuniting with his long-lost father (Bryan Cranston), Po (Jack Black) must train a village of clumsy pandas to help him defeat the villainous Kai (J.K. Simmons).

Jane Got A Gun (R) Buy Tickets

Story: With help from her ex-fiancé (Joel Edgerton), a woman (Natalie Portman) must defend her family from a vengeful outlaw (Ewan McGregor) and his gang of killers in the Old West.

Fifty Shades of Black (R) Buy Tickets

Story: Entrepreneur Christian Black (Marlon Wayans) pursues a young woman (Kali Hawk) in a spoof of "Fifty Shades of Grey."