NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Starring: Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Don Cheadle
Why You Should See It: Because at the very least, Denzel Washington always delivers an entertaining movie.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because November is the time of the month when studios role out their Oscar contenders so this one may be long on rhetoric and short on action.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: A complete toss up.
Starring: Russell Crowe, Jamie Chung, Lucy Liu, RZA
Why You Should See It: Stylized over-the-top martial arts choreography and Jamie Chung.
Why You Should Avoid It: Lucy Liu, RZA, Dave Bautista, Rick Yune
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Definitely a no; not even as a rental.
Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jane Lynch, Jack McBrayer
Why You Should See It: Fun premise and the appearance of some classic video arcade characters.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because it was produced by Disney.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Despite my long standing dislike for Disney, I begrudgingly say yes.
Other theatrical releases: Vamps, A Late Quartet, Jack and Diane, TheDetails, This Must Be the Place
Starring: Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Javier Bardem, Judi Dench, Helen McCrory
Why You Should See It: Because Daniel Craig’s Bond is the best version of the character to make it on screen.
Why You Should Avoid It: None.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: An absolute yes to the most anticipated movie of Q4.
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones
Why You Should See It: An iconic historic figure, an extremely talented cast, and the beard (Steven Spielberg) at the helm.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter left a bad taste in your mouth when it comes to President #16.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Yes, but be warned that it will most likely feature that signature Spielberg slow pacing.
Other theatrical releases: A Royal Affair, In Their Skin, Nature Calls
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
Starring: Maggie Grace, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner
Why You Should See It: Because you’re a teen girl with too much time on your hands.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because you're anyone other than a teen girl with too much time on your hands.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because you're anyone other than a teen girl with too much time on your hands.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Avoid, avoid, avoid. Haven’t seen any of the other movies so why start now.
Why You Should See It: Because there is a lot of buzz surrounding this period piece based on a canonical novel.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because Keira Knightley and Jude Law have delivered more misses than hits these last few years.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Girlfriend Rules apply.
Other theatrical releases: Price Check
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
Why You Should See It: Based on Yann Martel’s acclaimed novel and directed by Academy Award winning director Ang Lee.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because you already saw the whole survival thing done back when it was called Castaway starring Tom Hanks.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Tough call. If you do see it, do so with tempered expectations as this film may not have thoe qualities that appeal to the masses.
Why You Should See It: Because Thor is taking on North Koreans alongside Adrianne Palicki.
Why You Should Avoid It: Josh Hutcherson.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Rental all the way.
Why You Should See It: Because there is lots of Oscar buzz around this film and Chris Tucker is doing something other than another Rush Hour movie.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because Bradley Cooper has missed in his last few dramatic roles.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Game time decision – but my guess here is that it’s a yes...or no...or maybe.
Other theatrical releases: Rise of the Guardians
NOVEMBER 23, 2012
Why You Should See It: Because Anthony Hopkins is taking on the role of the iconic director.
Why You Should Avoid It: When was the last time you saw a movie with Jessica Biel in it that was actually good?
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: If you love the theatrical arts then this is a yes.
Other theatrical releases: Rust and Bone, The Central Park Five
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
Why You Should See It: Because it has a good cast to match the gritty premise of the film.
Why You Should Avoid It: Have you not seen Brad Pitt’s Chanel No. 5 commercial?
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Yes, but mostly because the end of November offers slim pickings at the theater.
Other theatrical releases: Silent Night, The Collection, Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning
S-K-Y-F-A-L-L!
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