January is generally considered the dumping ground for bad movies. People are recovering from the holidays or catching up on the awards contenders. The past has shown that box office numbers slow down during this time of the year. However amidst all the bad, some great movies manage shine through. Here’s to hoping that 2013 doesn’t start off completely atrocious.
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Friday, January 4th
Texas Chainsaw 3D – Another one? Really?? (Wide)
Friday, January 11th
A Haunted House – If you liked the all of the Scary Movies, then this Marlon Wayans horror spoof should be right up your dark, creepy alley. (Wide)
Gangster Squad – Enter to win a Gangster Squad prize pack! – This movie was originally supposed to come out in September last year, but unfortunate circumstances (Colorado theater shooting) caused it to be pushed back to January to be re-edited. Since WB had original hopes to unleash this film during awards season, it may mean that it’s a good one. I mean, look at that cast! (Wide)
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Struck by Lightning – Read our review – Glee’s Chris Colfer shows that he’s one of Hollywood’s new rising stars with this indie. Colfer both wrote and stars in this dark comedy about an ambitious high-school student. It also has a notable cast that includes Rebel Wilson, Allison Janney, and Christina Hendricks. It’s been available on VOD for the past few weeks and is now finally hitting theaters. (Limited)
Friday, January 18th
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The Last Stand – Out of the political arena, Arnold Schwarzenegger is back to acting in this new action movie. The Last Stand looks like the classic January fare you expect from Hollywood. (Wide)
Mama – From Guillermo del Toro, Jessica Chastain and the guy who plays Jamie Lannister in Game of Thrones star in this creepy, scary movie. Of the horror films out this month, this one seems like your best bet. (Wide)
Broken City – Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe and Catherine Zeta-Jones star in this story about city corruption. I like the actors involved so I’m curious enough to check out this flick. (Wide)
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Friday, January 25th
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters – Another day, another fairy tale reimagining. Gemma Arterton and Jeremy Renner star as grown-up versions of the classic sibling duo who hunt witches. Sadly, this movie doesn’t look very good, but I hope it’s campy and entertaining. (Wide)
Parker – When it comes to Jason Statham movies, all you need to know is: It’s a Jason Statham movie. From there it’s easy to decide whether you’re interested or not. (Wide)
Movie 43 – The movie is comprised of several short and hilarious films, starring actors like Kate Winslet, Emma Stone, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Richard Gere, Justin Long and many, many more. The shorts are directed by Elizabeth Banks, Brett Ratner, and several other directors. I hope this is as funny as marketing is leading us to believe. (Wide)
Other January 2013 releases:
A Dark Truth
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John Dies At The End
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