According to: Cat
20 – Overlord (11/9)
Tag Line: Stop The Unstoppable
Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Bad Robot
Director: Julius Avery
Writers: Billy Ray, Mark L. Smith
Actors: Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Pilou Asbæk,
Mathilde Ollivier, John Magaro, Iain De Caestecker, Jacob Anderson, Dominic
Applewhite
Genre: Horror, Action, Mystery, Thriller
Rated: R
Length: 110 minutes
IMDb Blurb: On the
eve of D-Day, American paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines to carry out
a mission crucial to the invasion's success. But as they approach their target,
they begin to realize there is more going on in this Nazi-occupied village than
a simple military operation. They find themselves fighting against supernatural
forces, part of a Nazi experiment.
Who doesn’t love a good war story about punching Nazis? Okay… so
that isn’t the whole deal, and there’s definitely the supernatural aspect
involved. I’ll be honest, the trailers for this movie have left me scratching
my head a bit. I’m intrigued enough that I really want to see the movie, though
– if only to figure out what the heck is really going on.
19 – Nobody's
Fool (11/2)
Tag Line: She Shows Up. Everything Blows Up.
Production Companies: BET Films, Paramount Players, Tyler Perry
Studios
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
Actors: Tiffany Haddish, Tika Sumpter, Omari
Hardwick, Mehcad Brooks, Amber Riley, Whoopi Goldberg
Genre: Comedy
Rated: R
Length: 110 minutes
IMDb Blurb: A woman
is released from prison and reunites with her sister. She soon discovers that
her sister is in an online relationship with a man who may not be what he seems.
At first blush this looked like a zany mess. Don’t get me wrong,
those types of movies are typically really funny and enjoyable. The sibling dynamic
with the straight-laced one vs. the problem child is an often seen trope. What
I like about this is the modern twist involving the ‘good girl’ with a catfish problem.
With Halloween behind us and the busy holiday season ahead, this looks like a
fun movie for a good laugh before life gets hectic again.
18 – Pokemon
the Movie: The Power of Us (11/24)
Tag Line: None
Production Companies: Oriental Light and Magic (OLM), Pikachu
Project, TV Tokyo, The Pokemon Company, Wit Studio
Director: Tetsuo Yajima
Writers: Aya Takaha, Eiji Umehara
Actors: James Carter Cathcart, Megumi Hayashibara,
Laurie Hymes, Inuko Inuyama, Unshô Ishizuka, Michele Knotz, Eddy Lee, Rica
Matsumoto, Shin'ichirô Miki, Sarah Natochenny, Rodger Parsons, Ikue Ôtani,
Erica Schroeder
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family
Rated: Unrated
Length: 105 minutes
Rottentomatoes Blurb: A young athlete whose running days might be
behind her, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a
little girl with a big secret--the only thing they have in common is the annual
Wind Festival in Fula City. The festival celebrates the Legendary Pokémon
Lugia, who brings the wind that powers this seaside city. When a series of
threats endangers not just the festival, but all the people and Pokémon of Fula
City, it'll take more than just Ash and Pikachu to save the day! Can everyone
put aside their differences and work together--or will it all end in
destruction?
Pokémon has had a monumental resurgence in recent
years with the advent of the Pokémon Go game. People of all ages are getting in
on the fun. One of these franchise movies is generally a safe bet for a younger
audience, and great for families too. If you’re looking for something to
distract the kids with so you can do Christmas shopping, this might be just the
ticket. (Or you can watch, too, and take care of the shopping later!)
17 – Green
Book (11/21)
Tag Line: Inspired by a True Friendship
Production Companies: DreamWorks (as DreamWorks Pictures),
Participant Media, Amblin Partners, Innisfree Pictures, Wessler Entertainment
Director: Peter Farrelly
Writers: Nick Vallelonga, Brian Hayes Currie, Peter
Farrelly
Actors: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda
Cardellini, Sebastian Maniscalco, Dimiter D. Marinov, P.J. Byrne, Montrel
Miller
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Rated: PG-13
Length: 130 minutes
IMDb Blurb: A
working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an
African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s
American South.
I like a good story about an unlikely or unexpected friendship.
This seems like it might be a bit like Remember
the Titans (2000) with a pair that starts out grudgingly put together, and then
results in a deep bond amidst a time at the height of the civil rights movement.
These are important stories to tell in this day and age. We still have so much
to learn about acceptance and equality. Of course, the fact that this is based
on real people and the cast includes some of the real family members makes this
that much more poignant.
16 – The Ballad of
Buster Scruggs (11/16)
Tag Line: How the West Was Won (more or less)
Production Companies: Mike Zoss Productions, Netflix, Annapurna
Pictures
Directors: Joel
Coen, Ethan Coen
Writers: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Actors: Tim Blake Nelson, Willie Watson, David
Krumholtz, James Franco, Stephen Root, Ralph Ineson, Liam Neeson, Harry
Melling, Zoe Kazan, Brendan Gleeson, Clancy Brown, Tyne Daly
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Western, Anthology
Rated: R
Length: 132 minutes
IMDb Blurb: Follows
the story of two trail bosses on the Oregon Trail and a woman on the wagon
train who needs the help of one of them and who might be a marriage prospect
for the other.
You know, the blurb for this one is rather confusing. The
trailer paints a much better picture. That’s almost literally – I’m pretty sure
one of the backgrounds of this western was one of those old fashioned painted
ones, rather than CGI.
This is listed as an anthology, though the trailer seems to
suggest that the various tales that comprise it are well connected. I’ve always
had a soft spot for westerns. These period pieces give us a window to a simpler
time when decisions were more about practicality and survival set against the
magnificent backdrop of yet untamed nature.
At the same time, this one appears to blend a hefty dose of
comedy for a refreshing take on the genre. I’m excited that it will be
available on Netflix.
15 – The Clovehitch
Killer (11/16)
Tag Line: None
Production Companies: End Cue, IFC Midnight
Director: Duncan Skiles
Writer: Christopher Ford
Actors: Dylan McDermott, Charlie Plummer, Samantha
Mathis, Madisen Beaty, Brenna Sherman, Lance Chantiles-Wertz
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Rated: Unrated
Length: 110 minutes
IMDb Blurb: A
picture-perfect family is shattered when the work of a serial killer hits too
close to home. Dylan McDermott stars in this chilling portrait of all-American
evil.
The trailer for this one actually made my skin crawl. I wanted
to reach into my laptop screen and yank that kid to safety. The idea of a
serial killer potentially living right under your nose – even actually being
one of your family members is a sickening one. Teachers, scout leaders, and
clergy are all positions of authority within our lives that make such an impact
on our children. They’re supposed to be callings that are sacrosanct and pure.
Yet every day we hear more and more about those that abuse their position to
take advantage of children. It’s terrifying that it is that kind of world that
we live in – and it makes the premise of this film all that more plausible. I’ll
be watching this one with bated breath and pounding heart.
14 – A Private War (11/16)
Tag Line: The Most Powerful Weapon is the Truth
Production Companies: Acacia Filmed Entertainment, Denver and
Delilah Productions, Thunder Road Pictures, Kamala Films, Savvy Media Holdings
Director: Matthew Heineman
Writers: Marie Brenner, Arash Amel
Actors: Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan, Tom Hollander,
Stanley Tucci, Jérémie Laheurte, Hilton McRae, Fady Elsayed, Raad Rawi
Genre: Drama, Biography, War
Rated: R
Length: 106 minutes
IMDb Blurb: One of
the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly
fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontline of conflicts across the
globe to give voice to the voiceless.
Watching the trailer, the first word that came to mind was ‘intense.’
I can’t imagine the harrowing circumstances that war correspondents put
themselves in. Anderson Cooper (Chappie,
The 33, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice) comes to mind whenever I
think of situations and stories like these. It’s not because he’s the
silver-haired-fox news anchor that can often be seen broadcasting from disaster
zones and the like. It’s because watching him report from the Middle East
during the Channel One News
(1990-2008), that preceded my homeroom classes throughout high school, burned
into my consciousness the sort of danger these journalists willingly put
themselves in for the sake of shedding light on events in person.
13 – The Favourite (11/23)
Tag Line: None
Production Companies: Film4, Element Pictures, Scarlet Films,
Waypoint Entertainment
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Writers: Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara
Actors: Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone,
Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, James Smith, Mark Gatiss, Jenny Rainsford
Genre: Historical Drama
Rated: R
Length: 120 minutes
IMDb Blurb: In
early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne (Colman) occupies the throne and
her close friend Lady Sarah (Weisz) governs the country in her stead. When a
new servant Abigail (Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah.
I have mentioned before how I enjoy a period piece now and
again, yes? Between the stunning cast and the comedic filter through which we’re
enjoying this slice of history; I’d have to say that this movie looks immensely
enjoyable.
12 – Creed II (11/21)
Tag Line: Your Legacy is More Than a Name
Production Companies: Winkler Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios,
New Line Cinema, Warner Bros.
Director: Steven Caple Jr.
Writers: Cheo Hodari Coker, Ryan Coogler, Sascha
Penn, Sylvester Stallone, Juel Taylor
Actors: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph
Lundgren, Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, Russell Hornsby, Florian Munteanu, Andre
Ward, Phylicia Rashad
Genre: Drama, Sports
Rated: PG-13
Length: Unknown
IMDb Blurb: Under
the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, newly crowned light heavyweight champion Adonis
Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago.
I’m not the biggest fan of boxing, but these movies hold a
special place in my heart. Rocky IV
(1985) was the first Rated R movie I watched in a theater. Part of that thrill
comes from the fact that my friend’s brother and I snuck in to see it. I was
supposed to be watching a PG movie at the time. Ah, the sweet taste of
forbidden fruit! (He wasn’t the best influence to hang out with – he got me
lost at the zoo once during his sister’s birthday party. It was the same year!
I was 8. True story. I digress.)
Aside from that, I actually remember a bit of the plot. Right
there in the middle of the Cold War, we have the menacing Russian juggernaut of
a boxer, Drago; facing off against the beloved Rocky Balboa. Dolph Lundgren (War Pigs, Expendables 3, Sharknado 5: Global
Swarming) really sold that part and made quite the impression on young me.
Fast forward to the future, and we have Drago out for a grudge
match vicariously through his son – to fight the son of the man he killed in
the ring all those years ago. This one is sure to tug the heartstrings. I’ll be
honest that I didn’t watch the last Creed
(2015) movie; however, I wouldn’t mind giving this one a go to see how things
work out!
11 – Widows (11/16)
Tag Line: Left with nothing. Capable of anything.
Production Companies: Regency Enterprises, See-Saw Films, Film4,
New Regency Pictures, 20th Century Fox
Director: Steve McQueen
Writers: Gillian Flynn, Steve McQueen, Lynda La
Plante
Actors: Viola Davis, Colin Farrell, Michelle
Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya,
Jacki Weaver, Liam Neeson, Jon Bernthal, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Robert Duvall, Elizabeth
Debicki, Molly Kunz, Carrie Coon
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Rated: R
Length: 128 minutes
IMDb Blurb: Set in
contemporary Chicago, amidst a time of turmoil, four women with nothing in
common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities,
take fate into their own hands, and conspire to forge a future on their own
terms.
The husbands are all kick-ass. The wives are all kick-ass. I really think that this will be a kick-ass movie. That's ass-kickery to the third power. Do I really need more justification than that?
This was actually a really rough month for ordering my top movie picks. There were just so many that I got excited about for various reasons. All that aside, this looks to be a solid action-thriller with a hefty heaping serving of girl-power. It's definitely worth a shot!
10 – Anna and the
Apocalypse (11/30)
Tag Line: Oh the weather outside is frightful...
Production Companies: Orion Pictures, Forward Films, Black Camel
Pictures, Blazing Griffin, Constellation Creatives, Parkhouse Pictures
Director: John McPhail
Writers: Alan McDonald, Ryan McHenry
Actors: Ella Hunt, Sarah Swire, Christopher Leveaux,
Ben Wiggins, Mark Benton, Paul Kaye, Calum Cormack
Genre: Horror, Musical Comedy
Rated: R
Length: 92 minutes
IMDb Blurb: A
zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven - at Christmas -
forcing Anna and her friends to fight, slash and sing their way to survival,
facing the undead in a desperate race to reach their loved ones. But they soon
discover that no one is safe in this new world, and with civilization falling
apart around them, the only people they can truly rely on are each other.
Now we’re starting to get down to the real nitty gritty.
9 – Dead in a Week: Or
Your Money Back (11/16)
Tag Line: Even assassins have to hit their targets.
Production Companies: Guild of Assassins, Rather Good Films
Director: Tom Edmunds
Writer: Tom Edmunds
Actors: Christopher Eccleston, Aneurin Barnard, Tom
Wilkinson, Freya Mavor, Gethin Anthony, Nigel Lindsay, Marion Bailey, Emma
Campbell-Jones, Velibor Topic, Marcia Warren
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Rated: Unrated
Length: 90 minutes
IMDb Blurb: After
his ninth unsuccessful attempt on his own life, a young man outsources his
suicide to an ageing assassin. "If you're serious about ending it, you
need professional help"
I get all giddy inside with the prospect of a British comedy.
Combine that with my respect for the ability of Tom Wilkinson (Selma, The Catcher Was a Spy, The Titan),
and we have a winner here.
8 – Jonathan (11/16)
Tag Line: None
Production Companies: Before The Door Pictures, Oxwich Media,
Great Point Media, Manis Film, Raised by Wolves
Director: Billy Oliver
Writers: Gregory Davis, Peter Nickowitz, Bill Oliver
Actors: Ansel Elgort, Suki Waterhouse, Patricia
Clarkson, Joe Egender, Matt Bomer, Douglas Hodge, Souléymane Sy Savané, Ian
Unterman, Jeff Kim
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Rated: Unrated
Length: 105 minutes
IMDb Blurb: Jonathan
leaves the office everyday at noon. When he gets home, he goes to sleep. Every
morning he wakes up and there is a breakfast prepared for him along with a
video telling him about the second part of his day.
This new spin on a multiple-personalities or dual consciousness
story is interesting to me. I have always wondered how someone with this
particular condition would handle a relationship. I also have a significant
amount of curiosity as to what the sci-fi element to this tale is.
One thing I
do know is that the cast here is amazing. Patricia Clarkson (Easy A, The Maze Runner, The Bookshop)
as the doctor has me wondering if there’s more to her character than the
trailer suggests. Though Ansel Elgort (The
Fault in Our Stars, Baby Driver, November Criminals) sells it for me. I
have been increasingly impressed with the roles that I have seen him in. I can’t
wait to see how he maneuvers through this challenging character pair.
7 – The Grinch (11/9)
Tag Line: Resting Grinch Face
Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Illumination
Entertainment
Directors: Scott Mosier, Yarrow Cheney
Writers: Michael LeSieur, Dr. Seuss, Tommy Swerdlow
Actors: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan
Thompson, Cameron Seely, Angela Lansbury, Pharrell, Kenan Thompson,
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Rated: PG
Length: 90 minutes
IMDb Blurb: A
grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville.
Dr. Seuss’s holiday tale is timeless, and the original animation
is a classic. I don’t necessarily think that this is an attempt to replace it –
at least, I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt there. It’s a fun
story with a good message. Aside from that, Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor
Strange, Sherlock, The Current War) and Angela Lansbury (Nanny McPhee, Mr Popper's Penguins, Little Women) make this
automatically watchable. I’ve seen where this is also mentioned as a musical. I’m
curious to see if there are any new songs!
6 – Robin Hood (11/21)
Tag Line: The legend you know. The story you don't.
Production Companies: Lionsgate, Les Films Séville, Appian Way,
Entertainment One, Thunder Road Pictures, Safehouse Pictures
Director: Otto Bathurst
Writers: Ben Chandler, David James Kelly
Actors: Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn,
Eve Hewson, Tim Minchin, Jamie Dornan, Paul Anderson
Genre: Action, Adventure
Rated: PG-13
Length: 115 minutes
IMDb Blurb: A
war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt
against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling action-adventure packed with
gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless
romance.
What can I say? I'm a sucker for a good Robin Hood story. It's one of my favorites. That being said, I'll probably watch any movie giving a spin on the tale. While I'm not sure how a new iteration will stand up to my favorite, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), these movies are generally highly entertaining.
5 – The Girl in the
Spider's Web (11/9)
Tag Line: The Past Never Forgets
Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, New Regency Pictures,
Pascal Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions, Sony Pictures Entertainment, The
Cantillon Company, Yellow Bird
Director: Fede Alvarez
Writers: Jay Basu, Fede Alvarez, Steven Knight, David
Lagercrantz, Stieg Larsson
Actors: Claire Foy, Sverrir Gudnason, Lakeith
Stanfield, Sylvia Hoeks, Stephen Merchant, Claes Bang, Christopher Convery,
Vicky Krieps
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Rated: Unrated
Length: 117 minutes
IMDb Blurb: Young
computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find
themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government
officials.
The Dragon Tattoo stories seem to give a peek into a dark, almost cyber-punk world. I was fascinated with the first movie, and my reaction to this new one was no less. I like that there seems to be a bit more action in this one, as well. The heroine might be a bit unorthodox, but the edgy character is still a strong badass.
4 – Bohemian Rhapsody (11/2)
Tag Line: The only thing more extraordinary than their music is his story
Production Companies:
20th Century Fox, GK Films, New Regency Pictures, Queen Films Ltd., Regency
Enterprises, Tribeca Productions
Director: Bryan Singer
Writers: Anthony McCarten, Peter Morgan
Actors: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben
Hardy, Joseph Mazzello, Aidan Gillen, Tom Hollander, Allen Leech, Aaron
McCusker, Max Bennett, Ace Bhatti, Michelle Duncan, Meneka Das, Priya
Blackburn, Philip Andrew
Genre: Historical Drama, Biography, Music
Rated: PG-13
Length: 135 minutes
IMDb Blurb: A
chronicle of the years leading up to Queen's legendary appearance at the Live
Aid (1985) concert.
I have been agonizing over where I wanted to place this movie on
my list this month. I am both super excited about it and on the fence at the
same time. I am a big fan of the band Queen, and firmly believe that Freddie
Mercury (1946-1991) had one of the best voices of all time. His range was
amazing and he could go from a rock song to singing opera with seemingly
effortless finesse. His voice graces some of my favorite songs of all time –
surprise surprise,, they’re from the Highlander
(1986) franchise soundtracks– both the movies and series. His music is
uplifting, fun, and sometimes ironic and tragic when you consider how short his
life was and songs like ‘Who Wants to Live Forever?’
I digress.
One has to ask who could possibly fill such shoes to accurately
pull off this role. Mercury was such a complex individual. More than that –
would you possibly have someone else actually singing his parts in the movie
(and likely paling in comparison to the magnificence of his vocal talent) or do
they play actual Queen tracks?
The answer this film is providing is that they have mixed
Freddie’s voice with another singer to create the movie vocals – though, it isn’t
the voice of Rami Malek (Need for Speed,
Papillon, Mr. Robot), whom was cast in the Mercury role.
I think they made a brilliant decision with Malek. Watching him
in the trailers and promotional images and the like has been outright eerie. I
have faith that he will do the part justice. As a Queen fan, himself, I believe
he will have approached this from a respectful position.
It’s quite the story to tell, really, and I think it’s going to
have made a wonderful movie – albeit sad, since we did lose Mercury in 1991. My
husband has a VHS of the Live Aid concert this movie focuses on. The unity of
the audience participation is stunning. So many people lifting their voices and
moving in time with the music under the direction of the phenomenal Freddie
Mercury. Those that love Freddie might
just want to bring along some tissues – that might just be me… but I’m just
saying.
3 – Ralph Breaks the
Internet (11/21)
Tag Line: None
Production Company: Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney
Pictures
Directors: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore
Writers: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore, Jim Reardon,
Pamela Ribon
Actors: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot,
Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Taraji P. Henson, Kristen Bell, Auli'i Cravalho
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rated: PG
Length: Unknown
IMDb Blurb: Six
years after the events of "Wreck-It Ralph", Ralph and Vanellope, now
friends, discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new
adventure.
“The bunny gets the pancakes!”
When the trailer for this movie first came out, I was lost somewhere
between astonished shock and peals of laughter. I swear I adore the writers
behind these movies. I love all the nostalgic nods to video games and their
characters… but I have a suspicion that they’re also Monty Python fans. The
part of the movie I quoted, showcased in one of the trailers, is highly
reminiscent of The Autumn Years segment of The
Meaning of Life (1983). Beware the ‘wafer thin’ mints!
I’m excited for this movie, which should be a great choice for
family holiday outings. It doesn’t seem to have any less humor and heart than
the first one, and I’m dying to find out how Ralph fares in the vastness of the
net.
2 – Fantastic Beasts:
The Crimes of Grindelwald
(11/16)
Tag Line: The fate of one will change the future of
all.
Production Companies: Heyday Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, Wigram
Productions
Director: David Yates
Writer: J.K. Rowling
Actors: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan
Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Jude Law, Johnny Depp, Zoë Kravitz,
Katherine Waterston, Carmen Ejogo, Callum Turner, Claudia Kim, Kevin Guthrie,
Jamie Campbell Bower, Toby Regbo,
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Rated: PG-13
Length: 134 minutes
IMDb Blurb: The
second installment of the "Fantastic Beasts" series set in J.K.
Rowling's Wizarding World featuring the adventures of magizoologist Newt
Scamander.
Do I REALLY need to explain why this one is near the very top of
my list? I’m apparently a Ravenclaw, so explaining seems to be in my wheelhouse
– but honestly, it’s a movie in the Potterverse. Just go see it. It’ll be
awesome.
1 – The Nutcracker and
the Four Realms (11/2)
Tag Line: Let the mystery unfold.
Production Companies: The Mark Gordon Company, Walt Disney Pictures
Directors: Lasse Hallström , Joe Johnston
Writers: Ashleigh Powell, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Marius
Petipa
Actors: Keira Knightley, Mackenzie Foy, Eugenio
Derbez, Matthew McFadyen, Richard E. Grant, Misty Copeland, Dame Helen Mirren,
Morgan Freeman
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Rated: PG
Length: 99 minutes
IMDb Blurb: A young
girl is transported into a magical world of gingerbread soldiers and an army of
mice.
I couldn’t help but list this movie at the very tip-top. The
Nutcracker is one of my favorite holiday stories. I absolutely adore the ballet
and the music, as well. It has everything – magic and mystery, romance and
action. There are elements of the fantastical around every corner – sugar plum
fairies and nutcracker princes.
Aside from the fairytale behind the story of the movie, the film
absolutely looks gorgeous. If the trailers are any indication of the movie on
the whole, the magical quality has been captured well. The cast looks
magnificent, and there seems to be a few twists thrown in to make everything
fresh.
This should be well worth the ticket price, and a wonderful
holiday experience for the family.
Movies to Look out For
According to: Selina
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs - 20
The Favourite - 19
Bodied - 18
Instant Family - 17
Pokemon the Movie: The Power of Us - 16
Shoplifters - 15
Overlord - 14
Creed II - 13
Boy Erased - 12
Anna and the Apocalypse - 11
Robin Hood - 10
Green Book - 9
Jonathan - 8
Widows - 7
Dead in a Week: Or Your Money Back - 6
Ralph Breaks the Internet - 5
The Girl in the Spider's Web - 4
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms - 3
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - 2
Bohemian Rhapsody - 1
