NOW SHOWING – THE HERO (Friday, July 21 – Thursday, July 27)

THE HERO:

Friday, July 21 – 7 pm,

Saturday, July 22 – 8 pm,

Sunday, July 23 – 4 & 8 pm,

Wednesday, July 26 – 7 pm,

and Thursday, July 27 – 7 pm.

Lee Hayden (Sam Elliott) is an aging Western icon with a golden voice, but his best performances are decades behind him. He spends his days reliving old glories and smoking too much weed with his former-co-star-turned-dealer, Jeremy (Nick Offerman), until a surprise cancer diagnosis brings his priorities into sharp focus. He soon strikes up an exciting, contentious relationship with stand-up comic Charlotte (Laura Prepon), and he attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Lucy (Krysten Ritter), all while searching for one final role to cement his legacy.

Insider’s tip: “This film belongs to its star” (Jeannette Catsoulis, The New York Times). Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic: “What the filmmakers are interested in is Elliott, and it’s easy to see why. He’s outstanding playing with the various aspects of his life and career, and he brings some at-times unexpected emotion to scenes that he elevates.” Stephanie Zacharek, Time: “Director Brett Haley, who co-wrote the script with Marc Basch, brings enough understated sympathy to Lee’s character to make the picture work–it throws off a gentle, sweet-spirited energy.”