December is not just about the Christmas season but also a huge month for new movies to catch. If you plan to visit the theaters on Christmas day, then here are top 8 movies you cannot afford to miss to help light up your holidays.
"Lone Survivor" succeeds in honoring its source material and the soldiers that made the ultimate sacrifice to serve their country. While the film is ultimately uneven in its execution, it is bound to leave viewers emotionally drained and with a stronger appreciation of the men and women that risk their lives for the safety of their nation.
"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" is a massive improvement over its predecessor but it is still apparent that Jackson and company (or should we just say Warner Bros) has imposed more material than their original source could handle. The tonal instability that permeated the first film is less apparent in this installment and has allowed for a more visceral overall experience. The quick pace should make this an overall entertaining experience, but those expecting a return to the form of the original trilogy may be somewhat disappointed.
Ultimately, "Dallas Buyers Club" is McConaughey's film and he proves to any lingering doubters that he is a top-flight actor that is only starting to showcase his potential. His multi-faceted performance here only creates greater anticipation for what may come next.
To make your search easier and faster, here is quick guide that you can refer to for the movies you can gather for your future Halloween movie marathon.
Oscar-winning actor and director Ben Affleck takes his acting roles very seriously, so when it comes to character development, he doesn't let a language barrier get in the way of his craft.
Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock, who stars in the renown Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón's "Gravity," is anything but stranded in space -- you could say that her career is on top of the world.
