There are three new films opening this Superbowl weekend. Chronicle is a found footage film about a group of teenagers who get super powers. Drew Barrymoore stars in “Big Miracle” about the true story of a small town in Alaska. Danielle Radcliffe returns to the screen in his first Harry Potter role in “The Woman in Black” as a lawyer who sees ghosts.
“Chronicle”
Chronicle – Trailer
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Michael Kelly, Alex Russell
Directed by: Josh Trank
Rated PG-13
Plot: A low budget found footage film about a few teenagers who begin to realize they have super powers after they enter a mysterious cave.
Who Will Want To See It: Teens or fans of the found footage movies like the Paranormal Activity franchise which is dominating the boxoffice. The cast is comprised of unknowns who have the potential to become stars overnight.
“Big Miracle”
Starring: Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski, Kristen Bell
Directed by: Ken Kwapis
Rated PG for language.
Plot: This movie is based on the real-life story of a journalist (Krasinski) who stumbles onto an incredible story of a family of whales endangered by quickly-forming ice in Alaska. An environmentalist who is also his ex-girlfriend (Barrymore) attempts to rally various political leaders and members of the community to help save the whales.
Who Will Want To See It: Anyone who enjoys Drew Barrymoore, whales and stories about the enviornment with positive themes.
“The Woman in Black”
The Woman In Black Trailer Official (HD)
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Janet McTeer, Ciarán Hinds
Directed by: James Watkins
Rated PG-13
Plot: Daniel Radcliffe plays a lawyer who finds himself in a village where ghost of the “woman in black” strikes fear into all the locals.
Who Will Want To See It: Anyone who is curious to see Daniel Radcliffe play a character who is not Harry Potter. The psychological drama will have you on the edge of your seat.
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