January Movie Preview

Kick off the New Year at the movies with Kevin Hart.

Ride Along: January 17 - In this Tim-Story directed buddy comedy, Ice Cube plays James, a hot-tempered cop paired with his sister’s fast talking boyfriend Ben (Kevin Hart). The movie mixes in a bit of Training Day’s plotline when James takes Ben on a 24-hour wild night patrolling the mean streets of Atlanta — but only to see if Ben is worthy of marrying James’ sister (Tika Sumpter). (Photo: Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

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Ride Along: January 17 - In this Tim-Story directed buddy comedy, Ice Cube plays James, a hot-tempered cop paired with his sister’s fast talking boyfriend Ben (Kevin Hart). The movie mixes in a bit of Training Day’s plotline when James takes Ben on a 24-hour wild night patrolling the mean streets of Atlanta — but only to see if Ben is worthy of marrying James’ sister (Tika Sumpter). (Photo: Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones: January 3 - Horror, thy name is Paranormal Activity the spinoff. In this installment, all the eerie and unexplained happenings are back and scarier than ever. But this time the chills and unsettling thrills haunt a Latino community. When Jesse (Andrew Jacobs) is spooked by a “presence,” his family and friends rally around to save him. (Photo: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

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Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones: January 3 - Horror, thy name is Paranormal Activity the spinoff. In this installment, all the eerie and unexplained happenings are back and scarier than ever. But this time the chills and unsettling thrills haunt a Latino community. When Jesse (Andrew Jacobs) is spooked by a “presence,” his family and friends rally around to save him. (Photo: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

Jamesy Boy: January 3 - A reckless teenager graduates from suburban street gangs to a maximum-security prison and befriends a convicted murderer who becomes his mentor (Ving Rhames). In this familiar tale, the teen finds hope, light and a new future thanks to his hardcore surroundings. (Photo: Courtesy of Star Tower Entertainment)

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Jamesy Boy: January 3 - A reckless teenager graduates from suburban street gangs to a maximum-security prison and befriends a convicted murderer who becomes his mentor (Ving Rhames). In this familiar tale, the teen finds hope, light and a new future thanks to his hardcore surroundings. (Photo: Courtesy of Star Tower Entertainment)

Raze: January 10 - This action horror film pits woman against woman in a fight for survival. Jamie (Rachel Nichols) awakens after being abducted and discovers she is in a modern-day coliseum where she and 48 other young women must kill each other to protect their loved ones. The film also stars Tracie Thoms. (Photo: Courtesy of Cinipix)

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Raze: January 10 - This action horror film pits woman against woman in a fight for survival. Jamie (Rachel Nichols) awakens after being abducted and discovers she is in a modern-day coliseum where she and 48 other young women must kill each other to protect their loved ones. The film also stars Tracie Thoms. (Photo: Courtesy of Cinipix)

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The Legend of Hercules: January 10 - The mythical Greek hero and son of Zeus is back. The half-god, half-man is betrayed by his stepfather King and sold into slavery. But the classic superhero must endure battles and death matches to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom. Yet another movie in contention for big box office receipts. (Photo: Courtesy of Summit Entertainment)

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The Legend of Hercules: January 10 - The mythical Greek hero and son of Zeus is back. The half-god, half-man is betrayed by his stepfather King and sold into slavery. But the classic superhero must endure battles and death matches to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom. Yet another movie in contention for big box office receipts. (Photo: Courtesy of Summit Entertainment)

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The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box: January 10 - This grand sweeping fantasy film is just the type fare that should thrive in today's current movie climate. A 17-year old boy goes on an epic adventure when his parents disappear and his brother is kidnapped. Mix in ancient mysteries, evil presences, monsters and artifacts and you have a fanboy crowd pleaser. (Photo: Courtesy of Image Entertainment)

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The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box: January 10 - This grand sweeping fantasy film is just the type fare that should thrive in today's current movie climate. A 17-year old boy goes on an epic adventure when his parents disappear and his brother is kidnapped. Mix in ancient mysteries, evil presences, monsters and artifacts and you have a fanboy crowd pleaser. (Photo: Courtesy of Image Entertainment)

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit: January 17 - The highly successful Jack Ryan franchise, based on the bestselling James Clancy novels, has been dusted off and rebooted for this outing. In this contemporary action adventure thriller, Ryan (Chris Pine) uncovers a financial terrorist plot.(Photo: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

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Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit: January 17 - The highly successful Jack Ryan franchise, based on the bestselling James Clancy novels, has been dusted off and rebooted for this outing. In this contemporary action adventure thriller, Ryan (Chris Pine) uncovers a financial terrorist plot.(Photo: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

Back in the Day: January 17 - This Old School-inspired comedy follows a man who makes a surprise visit to his high school reunion. He recruits his now married friends to cruise the strip, get revenge on their old principal and, of course, break up a wedding.(Photo: Courtesy of Screen Media)

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Back in the Day: January 17 - This Old School-inspired comedy follows a man who makes a surprise visit to his high school reunion. He recruits his now married friends to cruise the strip, get revenge on their old principal and, of course, break up a wedding.(Photo: Courtesy of Screen Media)

Devil's Due: January 17  - This modern take on Rosemary’s Baby meets The Omen follows a newlywed couple after a mysterious lost night on their honeymoon. As they record all the happenings that follow an unexpected pregnancy, the husband realizes that his wife’s weird behavior and bodily changes point to an evil origin. (Photo: Courtesy of 20th Century Fox)

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Devil's Due: January 17  - This modern take on Rosemary’s Baby meets The Omen follows a newlywed couple after a mysterious lost night on their honeymoon. As they record all the happenings that follow an unexpected pregnancy, the husband realizes that his wife’s weird behavior and bodily changes point to an evil origin. (Photo: Courtesy of 20th Century Fox)

I, Frankenstein: January 24 - Based on the graphic novel, Victor Frankenstein’s creation Adam (Aaron Eckhart) is caught in the middle as both the doctor and monster race to discover the secret to his mortality. This story is filled with gargoyles and demons who battle for the ultimate power. (Photo: Courtesy of Lionsgate)

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I, Frankenstein: January 24 - Based on the graphic novel, Victor Frankenstein’s creation Adam (Aaron Eckhart) is caught in the middle as both the doctor and monster race to discover the secret to his mortality. This story is filled with gargoyles and demons who battle for the ultimate power. (Photo: Courtesy of Lionsgate)

That Awkward Moment: January 31 - Michael B. Jordan stars as one of a trio of young men who are all pressured by their significant others to take their relationships to the next level. This romantic dramedy hilariously plays out the age-old question, “So…where is this going?” But its refreshing take is told uniquely from a male's perspective. (Photo: Courtesy of Focus Features)

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That Awkward Moment: January 31 - Michael B. Jordan stars as one of a trio of young men who are all pressured by their significant others to take their relationships to the next level. This romantic dramedy hilariously plays out the age-old question, “So…where is this going?” But its refreshing take is told uniquely from a male's perspective. (Photo: Courtesy of Focus Features)