We Bought A Zoo – Set in Southern California, a father (Matt Damon) moves his young family to the countryside to renovate and re-open a struggling zoo. Based on a true story. Also starring Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Elle Fanning and J.B. Smoove. Directed and co-written by Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous).
War Horse – Young Albert (Jeremy Irvine) enlists to service in World War I after his beloved horse, Joey, is sold to the cavalry. Albert’s hopeful journey takes him out of England and across Europe as the war rages on. Also starring Emily Watson, David Thewlis and Tom Hiddleston. Directed by Steven Spielberg (The Adventures of Tintin).
The Darkest Hour – In Moscow, five young people (Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman) lead the charge against an alien race who have attacked Earth via our power supply.
In limited release is the Stephen Daldry (The Reader) directed Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close starring Tom Hanks as a father who dies in the 9-11 attacks leading his son to solve a puzzle he left behind. Also starring Sandra Bullock, John Goodman, Viola Davis and others. Also the Edward Burns directed Newlyweds which he also stars in as the husband of a newlywed couple that has his life disrupted when his sister moves in after her own marriage problems. And finally In the Land of Blood and Honey directed by Angelina Jolie and dealing with a Serbian soldier during the Bosnian war who guards a prison where his Bosnian friend is captive.
(via IMDB)