Two new films will try to steal audience away from the 'Iron Man 3' juggernaut that just got the summer-movie season off to an explosive start. The first is an adaptation of one of the most popular novels of all time; the second is the latest Tyler Perry-produced comedy.

'The Great Gatsby'

Director Baz ('Moulin Rouge') Luhrmann turns his wild and hyperkinetic camera on the story of Nick, Daisy and Jay Gatsby living the decadent life of the very rich in 1920s Long Island.

Directed by Baz Luhrmann

Starring Leonardo Dicaprio, Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire, Isla Fisher


'Peeples'

When Wade decides it's finally time to pop the big question to longtime girlfriend Grace, he crashes one of her family's get-togethers but finds himself in way over his head with her father.

Directed by Tina Gordon Chism

Starring Craig Robinson, Kerry Washington, David Alan Grier, S. Epatha Merkerson

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