Movies coming out just in time for Christmas

Sam Vander Forest

Christmas morning is such a magical time. Waking up with fresh snow on the ground, the house is decorated perfectly and of course, there are the presents. After savagely ripping through wrapping paper and everything is opened, you’re left in a heaping pile of your own mess. By the time 2 p.m. rolls around everyone has either scattered to play with their new gifts, or is exhausted from the family chaos. So what do you do? Go to the movies of course! So in the preparation for your family’s desperation, here is a list of movies that are coming out just in time for Christmas.

1. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG)- The third film in the series, Secret of the Tomb” takes Ben Stiller’s character around the world to unite new characters with old classics like Teddy Roosevelt in order to save the magic that keeps them alive.

2. Annie (PG)- A remake of the 1982 original, this movie puts a modern spin on an old classic. Starring Jamie Foxx and Quvenzhane Wallis, “Annie” follows a foster child who is searching for a loving family.

3. The Interview (R)- James Franco and Seth Rogen are back at it, and this time as a famous TV personality and his producer hired to kill the leader of North Korea. Although Sony has received complaints and even been hacked because of their involvement with the movie, it looks like it’s still moving forward and will deliver some good laughs this holiday season.

4. Into the Woods (PG)- With its star-studded cast, “Into The Woods” is another modern twist on an old tale: the Brothers Grimm fairytales. Set as a musical, the film intertwines the paths of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel and more.

5. Unbroken (PG-13)- A visual telling of the life of Louis Zamperini, this film is Angelina Jolie’s directorial debut and is an inspiring true story. An Olympic runner, the Japanese took Zamperini prisoner during WWII, and this film shares the resilience of his life story.

6. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13)- The final chapter of Bilbo Baggins’ adventure with the Dwarves, “The Battle of the Five Armies” pins multiple forces against one another while keeping Smaug the dragon from destroying Middle Earth. Peter Jackson’s seemingly last film in the Tolkien universe, this film is set to be the defining chapter for not only him but for our beloved characters as well.