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5 Movies to See Over the Holidays
Blockbuster movie season has begun, with many movies being released this week. Here are some thoughts about which ones are worth your money.
Check your local theaters for showtimes for these new holiday releases.
1. The Adventures of Tintin (PG)
Master director Steven Spielberg brings an amazing adventure to life with this animated story, based on a TV series. Tintin and his dog, Snowy, are kidnapped and taken to Morocco by a sinister Mr. Sakharine (voiced by Daniel Craig), who wants the model ship that Tintin purchased at a flea market. Released Wednesday.
2. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (R)
Author Stieg Larsson starts his trilogy with this exciting and graphic story of a journalist, played by Daniel Craig, who is hired to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy man's niece some 40 years ago. Enter computer hacker and punk chick, played perfectly by Rooney Mara, as his partner in solving the crime. This movie has an amazing cast and is directed by the genius David Fincher. Released Tuesday.
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3. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG-13)
Tom Cruise has still got what it takes to play agent Ethan Hunt. Expect big explosions and insane stunts when Hunt and his team go rogue. Directed by Brad Bird, who directed Disney/Pixar's The Incredibles and Ratatouille. Let's see how he takes his directions from animation to action. Released Wednesday.
4. We Bought a Zoo (PG)
This family-friendly movie, directed by film veteran Cameron Crowe, is the story of a dad moving his children to a house that also contains a small zoo. Matt Damon and Thomas Haden Church play brothers, and their on-screen banter is the stuff good direction is made of. Scarlett Johansson plays a young zookeeper and does a subtle performance. Children will love the interaction between all of the animals and the humans. Released Friday.
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5. War Horse (PG-13)
A young soldier enlists in the Army during World War I after his horse is sold to the cavalry. He follows that horse in the war all over Europe in hopes of getting him back. Director Steven Spielberg uses beautiful landscapes and images to tell this tale. Children may get nervous with the war aspect and scenes. To be released Christmas Day.
