New in theaters: 'Transporter Refueled,' 'Walk in the Woods'

The Transporter Refueled

The Transporter franchise speeds forward without Jason Statham, and the result leaves a lot to be desired. Ed Skrein takes the lead as driver-for-hire Frank Martin in the reboot. It’s not a step in the right direction: Skrein may share Statham’s Cockney accent, but that’s about it. (*½ out of four)

Trailer: 'The Transporter Refueled'

A reboot of the story of transporter Frank Martin.

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A Walk in the Woods

The adaptation of Bill Bryson's hiking journey, filled with retirement qualms and revived friendship, ascends to the screen, starring Robert Redford and Nick Nolte.

Trailer: 'A Walk in the Woods'

Robert Redford portrays travel writer Bill Bryson, who hikes the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail with his old friend (Nick Nolte), in 'A Walk in the Woods.'

Before We Go

An aspiring trumpet player meets a woman after she misses the last train back to Boston from New York City’s Grand Central Station, kicking off a memorable and revealing night around town for the two strangers.

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