Late November and December is my favorite time of year. It isn't just the holidays, though, that get me excited, despite warm family gatherings and the surge in local events. It is also Oscar season and seasoned directors and producers are strategically waiting to put in their vie for 'Best Picture' as closet to the end of the year as they can.
This year has in for itself a great line-up of holiday movie releases. A few weeks ago the book adaptation about a boy stranded at sea, "Life of Pi," opened in theaters around the country bringing with it great reviews.
Another critically acclaimed, yet unexpected contender, "Silver Lining Playbook," was released shortly after. This movie almost slipped under my radar until Peter Travers from Rolling Stone pointed out it's strong lead actors breathtaking performances.
Other movies I'm looking forward to still to come out this year are "The Hobbit" directed by Peter Jackson and "Django Unchained" by Quentin Tarantino; both sure to be blockbusters.
I don't think there is another move, though, that is getting quite as much attention as "Les Miserables." With a strong leading cast including Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, and Russell Crowe, this movie is expected to break the block Christmas day as well as the oscar nomination ballot.
Originally a book by Victor Hugo about an uprising in France in the early 1800's, it has been hailed one of the most important novels ever written. This may be the reason why this particular movie edition is receiving so much buzz despite the fact it has ben made into several movies as well as a broadway musical.
This season has surely given us the gift of some great movie choices. The members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be hard pressed to try and pick a favorite as will I. Until then, we can always follow the predictions.
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