The Choice
What happens when another Nicholas Sparks book is set to film? We’ll find out when this movie releases this Friday.
“The Choice” follows Gabby, a fiery and independent medical student who moves in next door to Travis, a suave ladies’ man who thinks being held down in a relationship would be a nuisance. However, Travis’ bachelor hopes are dashed when he inevitably falls in love with her.
This love story isn’t so simple however. Puppies, jealousy and a severe medical scare are thrown into the mix to make this a tear-jerking, “The Notebook”-esque love story.
Hail, Caesar!
In one of the most surprising movies of the year, George Clooney, Channing Tatum, Scarlett Johansson and Jonah Hill all combine forces in this star powered comedy releasing February 5.
The movie revolves around one of the world’s largest movie stars, Baird Whitlock (Clooney) getting kidnapped by a group known as “The Future,” who demand a ransom of $100,000 (granted, this is the 1950s.) Several other actors working for the same company as Baird (Johansson and Tatum) assist in heroically saving Mr. Whitlock.
This film, directed by the Coen Brothers, is the duo’s first since “Inside Llewyn Davis” (2013) and “True Grit” (2010).
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
In this contemporary retelling of a literary classic, the undead are taking over 19th-century England in this film debuting also on Friday.
Much like the original novel “Pride and Prejudice,” the film follows Elizabeth Bennet and her relationship with the arrogant Mr. Darcy. However, now Elizabeth is a martial arts expert with strong skills in weaponry who has been training her entire life. Mr. Darcy is equally adept at combat, allowing him and Elizabeth to take down whatever stands in their way.
Viewers should enjoy the image of strong females taking the spotlight, iconically wearing high fashion dresses while destroying zombies.
The Help
Kicking off Black History Month, this weekend the Memorial Union will be showing the movie “The Help.”
Set in the racist atmosphere of 1960s Mississippi, a young girl named Skeeter (Emma Stone) interviews the black women who have worked for rich white families their entire lives. During this process, Skeeter learns that the maids have a lot to say about their struggles and the world around them.
Praised for its outstanding acting and uplifting moments, those who see this movie should walk out of the Century Theater with no regrets.