Upcoming movies

Rebekah Gould
Staff Writer

From action-packed films in January to chick flicks in February, there is sure to be something here that will entertain you.

January 11

Zero Dark Thirty: Starring Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, and Chris Pratt

What’s the real story of Osama Bin Laden? Starting from the first whisper of his name, to the September 11 attacks, and ending with the raid that took his life. This film brings to light what happened behind the decade long manhunt. Rated R

Gangster Squad: Starring Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn

In the 1940-1950s, Los Angeles is peaceful with a great police force. When the East Coast Mafia threatens the peace, the LAPD attempts to stop them before everything gets out of hand. Rated R

$ellebrity: Starring Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, and Sarah Jessica Parker

This documentary takes you behind the scenes of the paparazzi and demonstrates how obsessive people can be over other people’s lives. It offers never before seen interviews with some of today’s most popular celebrities. Currently not rated


January 18

Broken City: Starring Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe, and Catherine Zeta-Jones

The Mayor of New York City (Crowe) hires Billy Taggart (Wahlberg), an ex-cop, to find out who his wife (Zeta-Jones) is having an affair with. Billy finds out too late that this isn’t the only scandal he’s a part of. Rated R

January 25

Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters: Starring Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, and Peter Stormare

Hansel (Renner) and Gretel (Arterton) aren't two children who got lost in the woods anymore. Now they’re witch hunters, killing witches like the one that almost killed them. When children go missing and Gretel is captured, it unleashes a secret no one thought possible. Rated PG-13

February 8

Identity Thief: Starring Melissa McCarthy, Jason Bateman, and John Cho

Sandy (Bateman) is a respected business man and Diana (McCarthy) is an identity thief. Their lives intertwine when Diana steals Sandy’s identity and Sandy endeavors to turn her into the authorities. Currently not rated

Side Effects: Starring Rooney Mara, Channing Tatum, and Jude Law

Emily (Mara) begins taking a drug for her anxiety prescribed by her psychiatrist (Law). Briefly, her life goes back to normal. After a while strange things happen due to the unknown and unpredictable side effects of the drug. One pill could change a life. Rated PG-13

February 13

Beautiful Creatures: Starring Alice Englert, Viola Davis, and Emma Thompson

In a small Southern town Lena (Englert) and her family of “Castors”, or witches, are the outcasts. When she turns 16, her true powers will come into effect and could destroy everything she loves. Rated PG-13.

February 14

Safe Haven: Starring Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, and Cobie Smulders

Katie (Hough) tries to run away from her past to the small town of Southport, N.C. While trying to maintain a low profile, she finds herself falling for Alex (Duhamel), a widower with two kids. Eventually her dark secret catches up with her putting everyone in danger. Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. Rated PG-13

A Good Day to Die Hard: Starring Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead

John McClane (Willis) heads to Russia to help his son, Jack (Courtney), get out of trouble. Jack is actually a CIA agent on a mission to stop a weapons heist. The father and son team up to try and get the job done. Currently not rated