| December's Movies By: Rebekah Maple This December’s big screen titles are sure to entertain many audiences when it is too cold and dreary to be outside. The movies range from the lighthearted Alvin and the Chipmunks to a more serious but fascinating, The Young Victoria. Each week offers something new to keep your spirits up during a wonderful holiday season. On December 4, you might want to get the family together to laugh and relate to the upcoming holiday comedy Everybody’s Fine. It puts expectations into perspective and shows the importance of family. When holiday plans change and widower Frank’s (De Niro) children can’t come home for the holidays, he decides to embark on an impromptu road trip to surprise them. What Frank wants is a picture perfect holiday, but his destination helps him discover that everyone’s lives are far from perfect. The films A-list stars include Robert De Niro, Kate Beckinsale and Drew Barrymore. This film is sure to have the family laughing and bonding throughout. (PG-13) The December 11 movie, The Lovely Bones, is based on the critically acclaimed best-selling novel by Alice Sebold. It’s about Susie Salmon, a 14- year-old girl who has been murdered, who watches over her family – and her killer – from heaven. Because the killer hasn’t been caught, Susie’s father and sister become suspicious of a neighbor and begin to investigate him. They manage to get themselves into dangerous situations but are willing to take the risk to find justice for Susie. Oscar® nominee Mark Wahlberg and Oscar® winners Rachel Weisz and Susan Sarandon star in this drama. If the film is like the book, it will tug at your heartstrings and keep you enthralled the entire time. (PG-13) Taking place in 1837, The Young Victoria shows the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule, and her enduring romance with Prince Albert. Although the film portrays historical events, the movie’s relatable plot is not like a history lesson. On December 18, you will get the change to relate to a teenager who doesn’t get along with her mother, has fallen in love for the first time and is in a job that’s way over her head. Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend play Young Victoria and Prince Albert. (PG) On Christmas Day, if the plot doesn’t get you interested in this film, the stars will. Johnny Depp, Heath Ledger, Jude Law and Colin Farrell dominate the screen in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. This fantastical morality tale tells the story of Dr. Parnassus who has been blessed with the gift of guiding the imaginations of others. His 'Imaginarium' is a traveling show where members of the audience get an irresistible opportunity to choose between light and joy or darkness and gloom. The film looks like an extremely entertaining tale that surely doesn’t lack good-looking actors along the way. (PG-13) For a more carefree movie going experience on Christmas, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel is a fun one to consider. Alvin, Simon and Theodore take a break from their busy musical lives and return to school, where they look to win a $25,000 prize in a battle of the bands contest in order to save their school's music program. But the Chipmunks unexpectedly meet their match in three singing chipmunks known as The Chipettes -- Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette. The Chipmunk’s humor and wit are sure to entertain the whole family and give everyone a break from busy holiday planning. (PG) Whether it is date night or family night, theater’s everywhere are sure to have everyone’s interest in mind. You’ll definitely want to take time to see at least some of these interesting works of art, even if you only go to star gaze. Information obtained from imdb.com |
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