December 2013 Movie Guide

These are my picks (complete with the reason for my choice) for the movies coming to theaters in December, but feel free to check out all of December's releases by visiting the Internet Movie Database's Coming Soon page.

Friday, December 6th

I can't honestly say that I'm excited about any of the selections for this weekend even though they include a movie starring Christian Bale and a Coen brothers film.

Friday, December 13th

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Director: Peter Jackson

Stars: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch

o    Why? Lord of the Rings, man.

Friday, December 20th

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Director: Adam McKay

Stars: Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell

o    Why? Should be hilarious.

American Hustle

Director: David O. Russell

Stars: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence

o    Why? Solid cast and the same director that gave us The Fighter and Silver Linings Playbook.

Her

Director: Spike Jonze

Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson, Rooney Mara

o    Why? This looks very intriguing, and it has a good director. Plus, I have a crush on all 3 of these actresses.

Friday, December 27th

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Director: Ben Stiller

Stars: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott, Patton Oswalt

o    Why? I think I could watch Ben Stiller and Kristen Wiig all day.

47 Ronin

Director: Carl Rinsch

Stars: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Kô Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano

o    Why? Sign me up for anything starring Keanu, especially a samurai movie.

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