With Christmas less than a week away and the weekend right around the corner, chances are you'll have enough extra time to check out a new movie. Here's a look at the best rental options that will be available to you, so listen closely.
The Dark Knight Rises - 3.5 stars out of 4 (Read my review here)
Is there anyone who still hasn't seen the epic conclusion to Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy? If so (or if you just need to see it again), The Dark Knight Rises is an action-packed thrill ride that wraps up Batman's story in appropriate fashion. Watch as Bruce Wayne returns to superhero form after the destructive villain Bane creates absolute chaos throughout Gotham. Wayne must be tested mentally and physically in order to match the power and brains of his evil nemesis and restore order to Gotham. Although there's plenty of noticeable flaws in the film, they become easy to overlook and ignore as you quickly realize that you're witnessing something great. Therefore, spend your holiday sitting back and enjoying a top-ten finalist on my 2012 list of the year's best movies.
Ted - 3 stars out of 4 (read my review here)
Writer, creator and director Seth MacFarlane attempts to bring his line-crossing brand of humor to the big screen with Ted. When John Bennett (played by Mark Wahlberg) makes a childhood wish that his best friend and teddy bear would come to life, the entire world is turned upside down when the wish actually comes true. As the years pass and John gets older, his relationship with the love of his life Lori (played by Mila Kunis) becomes tested by John's inability to move on from his lifelong friend Ted. Hysterical beyond belief, there's no joke too shallow or too politically incorrect for MacFarlane. If raunchy and vulgar humor tops your wish list, then look no further than Ted.
Arbitrage - 3 stars out of 4 (read my shortened review here)
Perhaps a foul-mouthed talking bear and a superhero action movie don't appeal to your interests. If you're looking for a well-paced thriller, then Nicholas Jarecki's Arbitrage should top your list. Receiving a Golden Globe Nomination for his role, Richard Gere stars as a hedge fund magnate and family man named Robert Miller who gets caught up in a scandalous ordeal. When Miller becomes involved in a terrible car accident with the potential to unravel a shocking discovery of infidelity, the businessman makes some questionable decisions and turns to an unlikely person for help. In a race against time, Richard Gere gives a knockout performance and helps elevate Arbitrage to one of 2012's best thrillers. Arbitrage will be available for rental on Friday December 21st.
Honorable Mention: Another politically incorrect comedy starring Jennifer Garner and Ty Burrell called Butter, a creepy and skin-crawling drama starring Orlando Bloom called The Good Doctor and a potential Oscar Nominee called Beasts of the Southern Wild.
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