The final month of the year is coming down the chimney, and it is tightly decorated with thrillers, family flicks, and Oscar hopefuls. Here now is a preview for the notable big-screen releases for December.
GODZILLA MINUS ONE – This Japanese produced monster film arrives to U.S. shores as the 37th film in the GODZILLA franchise. It is produced by Toho Studios, who created the franchise way back in 1954.
POOR THINGS – Acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos (THE FAVOURITE), returns with this horror-comedy about a young woman (Emma Stone), who is brought back to life by her guardian. The cast includes Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe.
SILENT NIGHT – Legendary action director John Woo (FACE/OFF, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2), returns with this thriller about a family man (Joel Kinnaman), who goes into the underground to avenge his son’s death. It features almost no dialogue.
THE ABYSS 4K – James Cameron’s 1989 sci-fi thriller gets a one-night big-screen release to mark the long-awaited 4K home release.
THE CELLO – Darren Lynn Bousman (SAW), directs this horror film about a cellist who owns a cello which creates havoc. It stars Jeremy Irons and Tobin Bell.
FAST CHARLIE – Pierce Brosnan stars as a hit-man in this thriller, which is also the final screen appearance of the late great James Caan. Morena Baccarin co-stars.
WONKA – Timothee Chalamet stars as Willie Wonka in this origin tale about the famed, fantastical chocolate maker. It is directed by Paul King (PADDINGTON).
AMERICAN FICTION – Jeffery Wright stars as a writer dealing with death, murder, and growing old.
AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM – The final film for DC Comics before the big reboot in the near future. Jason Momoa returns as the king of the undersea.
MIGRATION – This animated adventure follows a flock of mallards taking a vacation of a lifetime. It is produced by Illumination Studios (DESPICABLE ME), and stars the voice talents of Elizabeth Banks, Awkwafina, Carol Kane, and Danny Devito.
THE BOYS IN THE BOAT – George Clooney directs this drama about the U.S. rowing crew at the 1938 Olympics in Berlin. Joe Edgerton (WARRIOR), stars.
THE COLOR PURPLE – Steven Spielberg produces this remake of his own 1985 film, which this time returns to its musical roots. It stars Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Corey Hawkins, and Halle Bailey (this year’s LITTLE MERMAID).
FERRARI – Famed director Michael Mann (HEAT, THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS), directs this biopic about the personal and professional struggles of the founder of the equally-famed Ferrari brand. It stars Adam Driver, Penelope Cruz, and Shailene Woodley.
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Next month, Reel Speak previews the first month of 2024.
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