Weekend Release

Fun Size
Chasing Mavericks
The Last Fall
Weekend Release
Hailey Hurowitz
10/26/12
1A

Movie: Fun Size
Summary
      The movie Fun Size is a teen comedy that is about a sarcastic high school senior, Wren (Victoria Justice), who is excited to go away from her weird family by going off to college.  Before she goes off to do that, her mother, Joy, insists that she watch her little brother Albert on Halloween night, so Joy can go to a party with her much younger boyfriend.  When Wren gets distracted by an invitation to the party of the year, Albert disappears into the Halloween, trick or treating night.  Wren, nervous about finding him before her mother finds out, gets help from her sassy best friend, April, and her friend Peng who is a ladies man and co-captin of the debate team, and Peng's best friend, Roosevelt, who is a sweet nerd who has a crush on Wren.  These teens, who are very different from each other set out all Halloween night on high-stakes to find Albert.
Reviews
The movie seems like a good movie for any age.  Here are some reviews from rottentomatoes.com.  One person said, "There's little fun to be had in this foolish Halloween comedy that generates many more eye rolls than laughs."  Another person said on that website, "Though it doesn't always hit the hilarity target, this tween-targeted romp strikes a sweet-but-not-sappy balance."
Grosses
The gross of this movie for the movie's opening weekend is $9.0 million.

Movie: Chasing Mavericks
Summary

     The movie Chasing Mavericks is an inspirational true story of a real life surfing phenom of Jay Moriarity (played by Jonny Weston).  When 15-year-old Jay discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, is not only real, but exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he starts to get help from the local legend Frosty Hesson (played by Gerard Butler) to train him to survive it.  As Jay and Frosty start on their journey to accomplish the impossible, they form a unique friendship that transforms both their lives, and their journey to control Mavericks becomes about far more than surfing.  Chasing Mavericks was made with the help of some of the biggest names in the surfing world, and shows some of the most mind-blowing real wave footage ever captured on film.
Reviews
This movie seems really inspiring to me, and I love Gerard Butler!  Here are some reviews from rottentomatoes.com.  One person said, "The heart-pounding surfing scenes are epic but the script can barely keep its head above the waves in the dramatized biopic Chasing Mavericks."  Another person said on that website, "They should have just called it Karate Kid: Surf's Up!"
Grosses
The gross of this movie for the movie's opening weekend is $5.0 million.

Movie: The Last Fall
Summary
     The Last Fall tells the story of Kyle Bishop (played by Lance Gross) who is a 25-year-old NFL star who suddenly finds himself out of work, penniless, with no idea what to do next.  Like many unemployed, ex-pros, Bishop returns home where he reconnects with his family and tries to rekindle with old flames with his high school girlfriend, Faith Davies (played by Nicole Beharie).  After a bad start, Bishop finally finds his way back into Faith's life and heart.  Bishop also decides to permanently end his ties with football and start a new life with Faith and her son, Von.  Unfortunately, just when he settles into a new job, and a loving life with Faith, he receives a great offer from a NFL team.  Also, the father of Faith's son, Rell appears and tries to get back with Faith.  Once again, Bishop is torn, and doesn't know what to do.
Reviews
This movie seems like a great movie that I think I would enjoy.  Here are some reviews from rottentomatoes.com.  One person said, "The Last Fall is an honest, heartfelt and authentic film that is filled with a good script, good production values, and fantastic performances."  Another person said on that website, "This is an involving, sympathetic film unafraid to wear its sizable heart on its sleeve."
Grosses
The gross of this movie for the movie's opening weekend is $7.0 million.

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1. Paranormal Activity 4
2. Argo
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