Upcoming Theatrical Movies

By Reggie's Take on November 28, 2012

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Bilbo Baggins is swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield.

Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers.

Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever … Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s “precious” ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities … A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.

In Theaters: December 14, 2012

Director: Peter Jackson

Staring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis

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Jack Reacher

Jack Reacher

In an innocent heartland city, five are shot dead by an expert sniper. The police quickly identify and arrest the culprit, and build a slam-dunk case. But the accused man claims he’s innocent and says “Get Jack Reacher.” Reacher himself sees the news report and turns up in the city. The defense is immensely relieved, but Reacher has come to bury the guy. Shocked at the accused’s request, Reacher sets out to confirm for himself the absolute certainty of the man’s guilt, but comes up with more than he bargained for.

In Theaters: December 21, 2012

Director: Christopher McQuarrie

Staring: Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins, Robert Duvall

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Les Misérables

Les Misérables

Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, ‘Les Miserables’ travels with prisoner-on-parole, 24601, Jean Valjeun, as he runs from the ruthless Inspector Javert on a journey beyond the barricades, at the center of the June Rebellion. Meanwhile, the life of a working class girl with a child is at turning point as she turns to prostitution to pay money to the evil innkeeper and his wife who look after her child, Cosette.

Valjean promise to take care of the child, eventually leads to a love triangle between Cosette, Marius who is a student of the rebellion, and Eponine, a girl of the streets. The people sing of their anger and Enjolras leads the students to fight upon the barricades.

In Theaters: December 25, 2012

Director: Tom Hooper

Staring: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter

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Zero Dark Thirty

Zero Dark Thirty

A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the 9/11 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy SEAL Team 6 in May, 2011.

Note:
The movie was originally about the unsuccessful decade long manhunt for Osama Bin Laden. When Osama was killed however, that script was thrown out and the whole idea behind the movie was changed.

In Theaters: January 11, 2013

Director: Kathryn Bigelow

Staring: Chris Pratt, Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton