The four new movies opening in theaters this weekend include everything from action to heartwarming family fare to Whitney Houston’s last big-screen appearance.
December 21, 2011
‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ was number one again this week, joining ‘Thor’ and ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ as one of only three films this summer to hold the top spot for two weekends in a row.
The film adaptation of the best-selling novel, ‘The Help,’ came in second, with horror flick ‘Final Destination 5,’ previous weekend box-office champ ‘The Smurfs,’ and the low-budget action comedy ’30 Minutes or Less’ rounding out the top five.
‘Cars 2,’ the newest blockbuster from Pixar, premiered over the weekend and with it, a teaser trailer for the animation studio’s next flick, ‘Brave.’ The film, set in the Scotland Highlands, follows the story of Merida, “a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor” who makes a regrettable wish. ‘Brave’ boasts a killer international cast of voices, including Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson and Billy Connolly.
We could tell you more about the latest from the beloved geniuses at Pixar, but as one YouTube commenter said, “YES OH MY GOD YES JUST TAKE MY MONEY YOU DONT NEED TO ASK.”
Still not warm enough for you? How about a couple of Hot movies to take the chill away?
JOYfm's Movie profiler Melinda Petrow is on assignment in Belgium, but Harry Medved from Fandango is filling-in. Harry's movies for the weekend are Disney's "African Cats", "Water for Elephants", and "Madea's Big Happy Family"
ADVISORY: MAY BE DISTURBING, NOT FOR CHILDREN
Everyone seems to be talking about the new movie "Human Centipede".
Which will it be this weekend? "The Lincoln Lawyer", "Paul", or "Limitless"?
It's Friday! And that means new movies opening at your favorite theatre. Time to preview them!
At the movies this weekend Rango, The Adjustment Bureau, Beastly and Take Me Home Tonight. JOYfm/Fandango Movie Profiler Melinda Petrow...liked Rango and The Adjustment Bureau best!
Rick (Owen Wilson) and Fred (Jason Sudeikis) are friends who have been married to their spouses for years. When restlessness begins to reign at home, their wives (Jenna Fischer, Christina Applegate) take a bold approach to adding a spark back into their their marriages
Executive producer James Cameron's "Sanctum," is a relatively low-budget production. But the movie, does use Cameron's 3-D cinematography techniques that highlights spectacle over screenwriting.
