Stop! That! Train!’ is the drag comedy we need right now
Several new entertainment titles arrive on June 11 and 12, including the comedy “Stop! That! Train!”, the martial arts film “The Furious,” and the stop-motion feature “I Am Frankelda.” According to critic Randy Myers, these releases span theatrical and streaming platforms including Netflix and Shudder.
What are the new movie and series releases for June 11 and 12?
Theatrical releases on June 12 include “Stop! That! Train!” and “The Furious.” The former is a comedy directed by Adam Shankman featuring Ginger Minj, Jujubee, and RuPaul, while the latter is a martial arts action film directed by Kenji Tanigaki starring Xie Miao and Joe Taslim.
Streaming options include “I Am Frankelda,” which arrives on Netflix on June 12, and the Thai thriller series “The Evil Lawyer,” which becomes available on Netflix on June 11. Additionally, the film “Find Your Friends,” directed by Izabel Pakzad, streams on Shudder starting June 12.
How do the new releases compare in critical reception?
Critical ratings for the June releases vary significantly. “I Am Frankelda” received the highest rating of the group with 3½ stars, followed by “Stop! That! Train!”, “The Furious,” and “The Evil Lawyer,” which each earned 3 stars.
The lowest rated title is “Find Your Friends,” which Randy Myers assigned 1½ stars. Myers described the film as repetitive and monotonous, contrasting it unfavorably with titles such as “Violation” and “Soft & Quiet.”
What can viewers expect from the upcoming animation and thriller titles?
“I Am Frankelda,” a prequel to the Cartoon Network show “Frankelda’s Book of Spooks,” features Lovecraftian creatures and operatic songs. Directors Arturo and Roy Ambriz created the film as a fantasy wonderland centered on a 19th-century storyteller.
The seven-part Thai series “The Evil Lawyer,” directed by Nottapon Boonprakob, focuses on Jittri, an unscrupulous defense lawyer played by Rhatha Phongam. The plot involves a lawyer named Mek who is framed for the murder of a police officer’s son.
What may happen next for these productions?
The performance of “I Am Frankelda” could influence future productions. According to the review, the film looks to be keeping the door open for another adventure that encourages reading.
For “Stop! That! Train!”, the inclusion of a large cameo list featuring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Joel McHale, and Nicole Richie may attract a broad pop-culture and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” audience during its theatrical run.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is “Stop! That! Train!” in theaters?
It is in theaters on June 12.
Where can “I Am Frankelda” be streamed?
It drops on Netflix on June 12.
Who choreographed the fight sequences in “The Furious”?
The sequences were choreographed by Kensuke Sonomura.
Which of these new releases are you most likely to watch this weekend?