By Chance Cerbone —
The holidays are coming up just as fast as finals are, and if you’re like me there are very few things you’re looking less forward to. Luckily, you can always hit up the theatre and for at least a couple hours you can enjoy something that isn’t a final.
Released on November 11, everyone is already talking about “The Immortals.” It’s about Theseus, a mortal man, chosen by Zeus to wage war against the ruthless King Hyperion. This movie is a combination of ‘Troy’ and ‘Alexander’ mixed with the special effects of ‘Clash of the Titans’ and the gory fight scenes of ‘300’. If you’re looking for another old world fable of how humans overcame the odds to stop evil demi-god kings from enslaving all of humanity, you need to find a cozy seat watching this flick.
When you look at the time and you see 11:11 some people make a wish while others take it further than that. It is believed that 11:11 is both a sign of luck, and a warning sign. “11-11-11” directed by Darren Lynn Bousman who made ‘Saw II, III, & IV’, is based on the fear that on 11:11 on the 11th month and the 11th day an entity will emerge from the 11th realm of heaven into earth.
As December rolls in, some of us will need to find a sitter to take care of our children. Before you do, make sure you see “The Sitter.” This comedy features Jonah Hill as what can only be described as the last person I would actually let near children. The premise is that he wants to go to a party with a female friend of his, but has already committed to taking care of three children for the night. It is a modern twist on the classic: How to be two places at the same time type of movie.
On December 16th the sleuth Sherlock Holmes makes his second appearance on the big screen in: “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.” This time, Holmes is onto the biggest case of his career and has once again enlisted the help of his favorite partner Dr. Watson to take down the criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty.
Wrapping up the last and probably the most unique movie of the bunch is “The Darkest Hour” coming out in late December. This movie is about invisible invaders that come to our planet and absorb all the energy in the world. The story arc follows a small group of friends who bring together their courage and wits to fight against an unknown enemy and figure out how to survive.
