Christopher Lawrence

The sequel, which catches up with a group of British seniors living in India, is devoid of pretty much everything that made the original feel so, well, original.

With their kids back in school, grown-ups can come out and play with new releases starring Matthew McConaughey, Brad Pitt, Robert Downey Jr., Ben Affleck and Bill Murray.

Here’s a quick peek at the new movies hitting theaters this week.

“Out of the Furnace’s” plot is almost stunningly straightforward. No twists, no turns. There’s literally nothing fancy about it. Director Scott Cooper just trusts his talented cast to burrow deep into their roles.