opening wednesday

Black Nativity (PG) A streetwise teen spends Christmas with his estranged relatives. With Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett and Jennifer Hudson.

Frozen (PG) Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, in this animated tale.

Homefront (R) A former DEA agent (Jason Statham) moves his family to a quiet town, where he tangles with a local meth lord.

Nebraska (R) An aging, booze-addled man (Bruce Dern) makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son (Will Forte) in order to claim a million-dollar prize.

Oldboy (R) Obsessed with vengeance, a man (Josh Brolin) sets out to find out why he was kidnapped and locked into solitary confinement for 20 years. Directed by Spike Lee.

Philomena (PG-13) With the help of a jaded journalist (Steve Coogan), a woman (Judi Dench) searches for the son who was taken from her years ago.

opening friday

The Great Beauty (not rated) Upon his 65th birthday, an Italian man takes stock of his lavish lifestyle.