by Harleen Kaur
It’s the end of the year again, and that means Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and of course, before all of that: break. That time us kids at East especially need to relax and just take a break. Many people are going away for break, but not all of us. But, don’t worry because there’s always the movies! So many new movies are coming out during break and here are our top 5 picks:
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (December 19th)
The final installment in The Hobbit trilogy leaves off following the lives of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, and the Company of Dwarves. They have been able to reclaim their homeland, but at the price of unleashing Dragon and Smaug upon the innocent citizens of Lake-town. While Thorin sets off in search of the legendary Arkenstone, Bilbo must continue on his dangerous journey filled with the unknown. As the fate of the Middle-earth is put at stake the races of Dwarves, Elves, and Men must decide whether to unite or be destroyed.
- Into the Woods (December 25th)
This musical sets a modern twist on several classic fairy tales including Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel, combining them into one thrilling plot. After the witch places a curse onto a childless baker’s family, she tells them that the only way to reverse the curse it to obtain magical items from these various fairy tales and give them to her.
- Unbroken (December 25th)
Based on the book, an unbelievable true story, this movie follows a World War II survivor, and former Olympic track star, Louis “Louie” Zamperini. Considered a hero, Louie survives a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean, after which he spends 47 days drifting on a raft in the ocean, and then trudges through more than two and a half years living in several Japanese prisoner of war camps.
- Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (December 19th)
This third installment in The Night at the Museum series, Larry Daley must travel across the globe in order to save the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah once it begins to die out. Uniting old and new characters Larry must save the magic before it is too late.
- Annie (December 19th)
Annie, the fourth adaptation of the 1982 theatrical film, follows a foster child, who still believes her real parents will come back for her, living with her mean foster mom is able to change her life after Will Stacks, business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate, takes her in. A girl tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York may just be able to turn Stacks’ into the bright person she is.
