At the Movies - December 28, 2012

Here are some of the movies playing this week at Midway Mall Cinema 9. For complete information, log onto www.midwaycinema9.com.

Les Misérable

Drama/musical – Rated PG-13

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.

 Directed by: Tom Hooper

 Cast: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway

 This film is rated PG-13 for suggestive and sexual material, violence and thematic elements.

Parental Guidance

Comedy – Rated PG

Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Problems arise when the kids’ 21st-century behaviors collide with Artie and Diane’s old-school methods.

 Directed by: Andy Fickman

 Cast: Billy Crystal, Bette Midler and Marisa Tomei

 This film is rated PG for some rude humor.

Django Unchained

Drama – Rated R

With the help of his mentor, a slave-turned-bounty hunter sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.

 Directed by: Quentin Tarantino

 Cast: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz and Leonardo DiCaprio

 This film is rated R for strong graphic violence throughout, a vicious fight, language and some nudity.

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