Margot Robbie and Alexander Skarsgård in “The Legend of Tarzan”; Jonathan Olley/Warner Bros.(NEW YORK) — Here’s a look at the new movies opening nationwide Friday:
* The Legend of Tarzan — Alexander Skarsgård is Tarzan, now living a normal life with Jane, played by Margot Robbie. He’s invited back to the Congo as an unknowing part of an evil plot. Samuel L. Jackson, Djimon Hounsou, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent and Christoph Waltz also star. Rated PG-13.
* The BFG — Steven Spielberg directed the adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic. A young girl is introduced to Giant Country and the BFG — Big Friendly Giant. Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall and Bill Hader star. Rated PG.
* The Purge: Election Year — Leo Barnes, as head of security for a senator/presidential candidate, tries to protect her in Washington, D.C., during Purge Night. Frank Grillo and Elizabeth Mitchell star in the third film in the horror franchise. Rated R.
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