This week at the Regent Theater: “Flatliners”

Schedule: Thursday and Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday – 2 and 7 p.m.

Also: Minions: Friday at 2 p.m.

Featured “Flatliners” film rating: PG-13

Time: 1 hour 48 minutes.

Movie Synopsis: In Flatliners, five medical students, hoping to gain insight into the mystery of what lies beyond the confines of life, embark on a daring and dangerous experiment. By stopping their hearts for short periods of time, each triggers a near-death experience. As the investigation becomes more and more perilous, they are forced to confront the sins of their pasts, as well as contend with the paranormal consequences of trespassing to the other side.

Critic’s consensus:   Flatlinersfalls flat as a horror movie and fails to improve upon its source material, rendering this reboot dead on arrival.Rotten Tomatoes rating (movie critics collective approval ratings): 5%. Audience review: 38% liked it.

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