For most college students, Thanksgiving break is an opportunity to unwind and relieve some of that post-midterm stress by eating ungodly amounts of delicious food and lounging in sweatpants all day. It’s also a time to go hit the theaters after a year when seeing movies wasn’t even a possibility. Here’s a few movies to look out for this Thanksgiving break:
Encanto
Disney’s new animated film comes in the form of a heartwarming family musical. With songs by Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda, the plot focuses on Mirabela, a girl who lives with her magically talented family in the mountains of Colombia.
The title of the film refers to where the family resides, a place called Encanto. Mirabela faces challenges when she realizes she’s the only member of her family without magical powers. When her family’s magic becomes endangered, it’s up to Mirabela to save them all. The question is: Will she be able to? Encanto premieres Nov. 24 in theaters everywhere.
Link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaimKeDcudo
House of Gucci
Starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver, along with a star-studded cast, this much anticipated drama is about the infamous murder of fashion mogul Maurizio Gucci.
Set in 1995, the plot follows the events leading up to and eventually following Gucci’s assassination. The movie highlights how Gucci’s death affected not only his family but also the fashion world. Told from his wife Patrizia’s perspective, the film’s tone is seductive and slightly evil, which will leave fans on the edge of their seats. Watch out for this movie’s release date on Nov. 24.
Link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGi3Bgn7U5U
The Humans
A new A24 film is finally here! Based on Stephen Karam’s Tony-award winning play, The Humans acts as a relatable, family-centered drama. Ironically, the film is set during Thanksgiving as well. It starts with a family known as The Blakes, who are gathering at Brigid Blake (Beanie Feldstein) and her boyfriend’s, Richard (Stephen Yeun), rundown New York City apartment.
Somehow, the holiday dinner evolves into a slow and subtle unraveling of the conflicts and issues that various family members have repressed over the years. This movie’s trailer looks filled with emotions and is likely to make fans beg for tissues by the end of it. Make sure to catch this tear-jerker in theaters on Nov. 24.
Link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp3Whb77eXc
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
If you’re a scary movie junkie, this is the perfect movie to go see over Thanksgiving break. The latest Resident Evil movie hits theaters with a peculiar title. In a dying town once known to host a shady pharmaceutical company, evil is ever-present and is waiting to lunge at its next victim.
When it finally breaks the surface and transforms the residents into strange creatures, a small group of survivors comes together to find out the truth and hopefully make it out of the town alive. Fans of Resident Evil will have to discover the ending of this horrific and mind-altering spectacle this holiday break on their own this Nov. 24.
Link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HIEND2U-qM
Licorice Pizza
This coming-of-age film stars two newcomers to the big screen, Alana Haim of musical trio HAIM and Cooper Hoffman. Set to be released on Nov. 26, Licorice Pizza follows two teenagers, Alana and Gary, in California during 1973.
Throughout its 2 hour and 13 minutes of screen time, the duo discover the thrills and pains of first loves and adolescence. Special appearances are also made by Bradley Cooper and Sean Penn. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, this MGM film has already been a highly anticipated release for 2021 movies. If you’re looking for a teen-angst drama, this may be the movie for you to see this Thanksgiving.
Link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofnXPwUPENo
A Boy Called Christmas
Based on the novel of the same name by Matt Haig, this Christmas movie follows a seemingly ordinary boy by the name of Nikolas who sets out in search for his father, who is on a quest of his own to discover a rumored legendary village of elves.
Accompanied by the well-known reindeer Blitzen and a mouse, Nikolas encounters his true destiny and learns what true magic is. This movie looks family-friendly and its trailer sends a positive message to all audiences to believe in whatever one puts their mind to. This reimagining of the Father Christmas story comes to Netflix on Nov. 26 and is guaranteed put you in the holiday spirit.
Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFI_aiidke0
