This week whales, Harry Potter in a horror film, and some good movies on DVD.

These are the movies that will be released on Friday, February 3rd, 2011
Big Miracle – Rated PG

Based on a true story, Grey Whales are trapped in Alaska and it will take several governments to save the.  The cast is lead by John Krasinski, Drew Barrymore, Kristin Bell, Ted Danson, and Dermot Mulroney.  To me this appears as any other heart-warming drama about animals in danger.  Nothing jumps out to me saying this movie is different then dozens before it.

Verdict – Perhaps on some rainy day but not now.

Chronicle – Rated PG-13

Shot in a documentary format, three rowdy teens gain superpowers and then start abusing them.  Then one of them turns evil. This is a superhero movie that isn’t based on any comic.  While it looks entertaining, if the characters are given a deep look Chronicle could be great.

Verdict – Looks entertaining but I wont run anywhere to see it.

Woman In Black – PG-13

Daniel Radcliffe stars as a man who faces off against an evil spirit that wants to kill children.  Made by the same studio that did Let Me In, I remain skeptical of how good this horror film is.  Stunt casting done on a horror film released in winter usually raises red flags.  However Daniel Radcliffe is more then a more then capable actor and the trailer makes me think this will be scary.  But a more things jumping at you scary.

Verdict - This may be a diamond in the rough.  I think it will be good but how good is yet to be seen.

Box Office Top 5 Movies In The Country
1. The Grey – Rated R
2. Underworld: Awakening – Rated R
3. One For The Money – Rated PG-13
4. Red Tails – Rated PG-13
5. Man On A Ledge – Rated PG-13

Liam Neeson fighting wolves wins though it did not do as well as Taken or Unknown.  Man On A Ledge is under performing which probably means its confusing.

Still In Theatres
Albert Nobbs – Rated R, Alvin and The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked - Rated G, The Artist – Rated PG-13, Beauty And The Beast 3D – Rated G, Contraband – Rated R, A Dangerous Method - Rated R, The Descendants – Rated R, Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close – Rated PG-13, Haywire – Rated R, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo – Rated R, The Iron Lady – Rated PG-13, Joyful Noise – Rated PG-13, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol Rated PG-13, Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows Rated PG-13, War Horse – Rated PG-13, We Bought A Zoo –Rated PG,

These are the movies released on DVD Tuesday January, 31th 2012
Drive – Rated R

Ryan Gosling stars as a stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver.  He runs a fowl of the east coast mob and must pay some money back.  Was this the best movie of 2011? No but it was damn near close.  This hearkens back to the 1970’s style of action films and Albert Brooks is amazing.

The Thing – Rated R

This prequel to the 1982 horror classic tells the story of the Norwegian scientific study that finds THE THING!  I don’t think it will live up to the original but hopefully it doesn’t far too far away.

In Time – PG-13

Justin Timberlake lives a future where time is the currency and if you run out of time you die.  It looks good and will give Justin Timberlake a  boost if he can pull off the cool looking action star.  I wonder if this will make you think like Gattaca or something that is just passable.

Next week The Rock goes on a trip, Denzel Washington is a bad ass, and a sad grab for money.

Agree? Disagree?  Leave a comment.
Credit – IMDB.com, Boxofficemojo.com, &Yahoo!Movies.com