Theatrical Releases for December 18th, 2009

Avatar (PG-13), Action, Sci-Fi – Pandora is also the home to the Na’vi, a humanoid race that lives at what we consider to be a primate level, but they are actually much more evolved than humans. Ten feet tall and blue skinned, the Na’vi live harmoniously within their unspoiled world. But as humans encroach on Pandora in search of valuable minerals, the Na’vi’s very existence is threatened – and a reluctant hero embarks on a journey of redemption, discovery and unexpected love – as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization. Stars Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver and Wes Studi.

Nine (PG-13), Drama, Musical – Film director Guido Contini prepares his latest picture and balances the numerous women in his life. Contini’s wife “Luisa Contini,” his sultry mistress “Carla,” his film star muse “Claudia Graham,” his confidant and costume designer, his mother or “Mamma” and “Stephanie” the young American fashion journalist. Starring Daniel-Day Lewis, Nicole Kidman, and Marion Cottilard.

The New Daughter (NR), Drama, Thriller – A single father moves to a farm with his two kids after a painful divorce. Soon, his daughter starts behaving ominously, and Dad begins to suspect that the burial mound in a nearby field might have something to do with it. Stars Kevin Costner and Ivana Baquero.

The Young Victoria (PG), Drama, Period – Chronicles Queen Victoria’s ascension to the throne, focusing on the early turbulent years of her reign and her legendary romance and marriage to Prince Albert. Stars Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend and Paul Bettany.