Movie Preview: ‘Woman in Black,’ ‘Chronicle’ and ‘Big Miracle’

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Another week is winding down, and three new movies look to break into theaters this week. What is there to watch this weekend? Between a boy wizard all grown up and on his own, super powered teens and three trapped gray whales, there should be something for everyone.

First up is "The Woman in Black." This horror movie is about a young lawyer who travels to a remote village where he discovers that the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe in his first role since finishing up as Harry Potter last summer. It will be interesting to find out if he can transition into other roles or be type-casted for life. Starring in a completely different type of film sure doesn't hurt his chances. There hasn't been a solid horror movie released yet this year, and there doesn't appear to be another one coming up anytime soon, so "Woman in Black" could stick around for a while.

The next release is the "found footage" film "Chronicle." Featuring a fairly unknown cast, the film is about three high school friends who gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Eventually, bonds are tested as动漫大道 they embrace their darker sides. The found footage genre made famous by films like "The Blair Witch Project," "Cloverfield," and "Paranormal Activity" certainly isn't original anymore. That being said the genre still has its fans, and "Chronicle" in particular is currently sitting at a perfect 100 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes albeit after a small sample size. Super hero movies tend to have a solid following, and add in what looks like an interesting story with some decent special effects, and it just might be worth checking out this weekend.

The final new release this weekend is "Big Miracle." The film is about a small town in Alaska, where a news reporter recruits his ex-girlfriend on a campaign to save a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. Based on a true story, the film easily boasts the most impressive cast of the three new openers. It stars Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski, Kristen Bell, John Michael Higgins and character actor Stephen Root among others. It is the true family friendly film of the weekend. Just like September's successful "Dolphin Tale," it may look cheesy and sentimental, but boasts a solid cast. If you are looking for something innocent and heartfelt, then "Big Miracle" should more than fit the bill.

Last week Liam Neeson's survival flick "The Grey" came in at number one with $19.7 million. The latest "Underworld" sequel came in at number two with 性感动漫$12.4 million. Katherine Heigl's new comedy "One for the Money" finished third with $11.5 million. "Red Tales" finished fourth with $10.4 million. Finally the new crime thriller "Man on a Ledge" rounded out the top five with $8 million.

All five of the holdovers look to compete with the 动漫世界three newcomers for that number-one slot. It should be a good weekend at the movies.