The new film from acclaimed comedy genius Ben Stiller is set to hit theaters on Christmas Eve, this time reimagining James Thurber’s short story "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"—a masterpiece that captures the irresistible power of fantasy and is hailed as one of the most influential fantasy stories of all time. Stiller took that classic 1939 two-and-a-half-page story and transformed it into a comedic epic set in the 21st century, following a man who discovers that the vivid daydreams in his mind are starting to come true in real life.
Ben Stiller, known for his sharp and endearing comedic style, returns with "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." (Image provided by 20th Century Fox)
This film faithfully echoes the timeless fable by American humorist James Thurber, which tells the story of a mild-mannered man forced to transform the disappointments of his real life into astonishing flights of fantasy. However, Stiller’s version of Walter is a true modern-day man. Like many of us, he struggles to adapt to an increasingly disconnected and fast-changing digital world, feeling out of place in his own life. His only escape is through a series of grandiose daydreams where he is a fearless hero fighting for a better, fairer world. But this has always been his private world, never shared with anyone... until one day, while trying to recover a lost negative from a renowned photographer (played by Sean Penn), he unexpectedly opens a portal to another realm.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Release Date: 2013-12-24
Runtime: 1 hour 55 minutes
Director: Ben Stiller
Cast: Ben Stiller ("Night at the Museum"), Sean Penn ("Milk"), Kristen Wiig ("Bridesmaids")
People in Paris
Adieu Paris
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Frozen
FROZEN
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Release Date: 2013-12-24
Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes
Director: Not provided
Cast: Jessica Schwarz ("Perfume"), Hanns Zischler ("The Monster of Lake Lochness"), Gérard Jugnot ("The Chorus"), Jean-Yves Berteloot ("The Da Vinci Code"), Sandrine Bonnaire ("The Light-house Keeper's Wife")
Unexpected encounters are life’s most serendipitous moments
Two parallel lives soaring through the skies suddenly intersect in the most profound way
A successful German novelist falls in love with a Parisian architect. While on the phone, she suddenly learns that her boyfriend has been in a serious car accident. She rushes to the airport only to realize she forgot her credit card and can’t pay for her flight to Paris. After begging without success, she vents her frustration at the check-in counter. A German businessman named Frank, standing behind her in line and worried about missing a crucial merger deal, offers to pay for her ticket. The two end up on the same flight to Paris.
Frank, an investment banker handling international mergers, goes about his business upon arrival, but both soon find themselves facing unexpected twists. The novelist reaches the hospital only to find a French woman claiming to be her boyfriend’s wife, Françoise, who reluctantly allows her to see him. Meanwhile, Frank’s merger deal with a Swiss investment group hits a snag, threatening to cause a banking crisis, and he leaves Paris in dismay.
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Release Date: 2013-12-27
Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes
Directors: Jennifer Lee ("Wreck-It Ralph"), Chris Buck ("Tarzan")
Cast: (Voice) Kristen Bell ("Burlesque"), Idina Menzel ("Enchanted")
The kingdom of Arendelle is home to two very different princesses—Elsa and Anna. Elsa is cool and reserved, graceful and proper, while Anna is spirited, impulsive, and loves adventure. But Elsa, despite her icy demeanor, possesses magical powers that can turn things—and people—into ice, so she has always kept her distance from others, especially Anna, fearing she might hurt her beloved sister. One day, Elsa must take on the responsibility of ruling the kingdom, but a fight between the sisters causes Elsa’s emotions to erupt. She flees, but her unleashed magic turns the entire kingdom into a frozen wasteland. To reverse the spell, Anna must brave the stormy weather to find her sister. Along the way, she meets adventurous mountain man Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and the charming snowman Olaf. Together, they embark on a great journey to face the treacherous mountains and countless dangers to save their kingdom from eternal winter...
"Frozen" is Disney’s latest adventure-comedy 3D animated feature following "Tangled" and "Wreck-It Ralph," directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, the creative team behind "Wreck-It Ralph" and "Tarzan." It perfectly blends classic storytelling with innovative animation. "Frozen" once again breaks tradition, delivering a fun, adventurous, and humorous animated comedy.
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Secretary General Forever
VIVA LA LIBERTA
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The Big Heist
American Hustle
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Release Date: 2013-12-27
Duration: 1 hour 36 minutes
Director: Roberto Andò (Mysterious Journey)
Cast: Toni Servillo, Valerio Mastandrea, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
★ Nominated for 7 awards including Best Director at the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
★ Nominated for Best Director and Best Screenplay at the Italian Golden Globe Awards
★ Selected as a competition film at the 2013 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
The higher-ups decide to take a risk and send the Secretary-General’s twin brother in his place...
The opposition party’s Secretary-General Eric is facing a crisis: the election is near, but the polls are not looking good. One day, after an intense internal debate, Eric disappears without a word. To avoid damaging the campaign, the leadership decides to suppress the news and scramble for a solution. That’s when the Secretary-General’s wife suddenly remembers — Eric has a twin brother who looks exactly like him...
Eric’s brother Giovanni is a philosopher with literary talent, but he has just completed treatment for bipolar disorder. Unlike Eric, he is optimistic, cheerful, and witty. The leadership decides to take a gamble and have him impersonate the Secretary-General for the party...
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Release Date: 2013-12-31
Duration: Not provided
Director: David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook)
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook), Bradley Cooper (Silver Linings Playbook), Christian Bale (The Dark Knight), Jeremy Renner (The Avengers), Amy Adams (Man of Steel)
★ A glittering all-star cast vying for 2014 Oscars
★ New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress
★ Selected as one of TIME Magazine’s Top 10 Films of the Year
★ From acclaimed director David O. Russell, following his award-winning films Silver Linings Playbook and The Fighter
★ Produced by Charles Roven (The Dark Knight Trilogy) and Megan Ellison (Zero Dark Thirty)
★ Nominated for seven Golden Globe Awards including Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, and all four acting categories
American Hustle is set in an enticing world inspired by the controversial FBI sting operations of the 1970s. It tells the story of brilliant con artist Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and his mistress Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams), who are coerced by rogue FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper) into working with the authorities to gather evidence of political corruption. DiMaso pushes them to infiltrate the inner circle of New Jersey Mayor Carmine Polito (Jeremy Renner) in hopes of exposing a web of bribery. But Irving’s unpredictable wife Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence) proves to be a wildcard — a potential time bomb that could blow the entire operation sky-high. Like director David O. Russell’s previous films The Fighter and Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle breaks genre boundaries to tell a story about love, redemption, and survival.
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Nebraska
Nebraska
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100 Times to Cry
Crying 100 Times
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Release Date: 2014-01-03
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes
Director: Alexander Payne (The Descendants)
Cast: Bruce Dern (Django Unchained), Will Forte (Rock of Ages), June Squibb (Nebraska), Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad), Stacy Keach (Taken 4)
★ Bruce Dern wins Best Actor at this year’s Cannes Film Festival
★ Heartfelt road-trip drama from two-time Oscar-winning director Alexander Payne (About Schmidt, The Descendants)
★ Rave reviews at Cannes premiere: Variety: “Alexander Payne sings an intelligent ode to Midwest small-town life and a stubborn old man’s Don Quixote-like dream!”; Hollywood Reporter: “A bittersweet road journey where father-son bonding revives a long-parched hometown in both emotion and economy.”
A cross-country trek for a million-dollar prize turns into an unexpected emotional odyssey between father and son
Woody Grant (played by Bruce Dern), a 70-year-old man, receives a notification that he has won a million-dollar lottery jackpot. With his days numbered and drowning in alcoholism, he heads out onto the highway, attempting to walk the 1,500 kilometers from Montana to Nebraska to claim his prize. After being found by the police and brought back, this man who has achieved nothing in life is looked down upon by his wife, Kate (played by June Squibb), while his son David (played by Will Forte) plays along with Woody’s delusion and informs relatives and townsfolk of their family’s new “millionaire” status. But things quickly spiral out of control, and David has no choice but to accompany his father on a heartfelt journey of rediscovery and reconciliation.
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Release Date: 2014-01-03
Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes
Director: Ryuichi Hiroki (*Goodbye Darling*)
Cast: Tadayoshi Okura (*Kanjani Eight’s Eight Ranger*), Mirei Kiritani (*Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney*)
★ Adapted from the bestselling love novel that topped annual charts, with 850,000 copies sold
★ A love story even more moving than *Crying Out Love, In the Center of the World*
He has lost his memory. She is his past lover.
A fated reunion. A promise of eternal love.
Through endless tears, what world will they see?
Four years ago, Fujii (played by Tadayoshi Okura) suffered from retrograde amnesia due to a car accident, losing the memories of the year leading up to the crash—including his relationship with his then-girlfriend, Kammy (played by Mirei Kiritani). One day, the two reunite at a mutual friend’s wedding. To Fujii, Kammy feels like a stranger, yet he’s drawn to her and begins pursuing her again. Over the past four years, Kammy waited faithfully for Fujii but never revealed their past romance. She starts dating him anew. Before long, they decide to live together for a year as a trial before marriage, embarking on an ordinary yet happy life. Just when they believe their happiness will last forever, a cruel truth comes knocking on their door...
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