Chasing Mavericks

What to Rent

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

Breaking Dawn Part 2 Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson)'s saga comes to an end in this lackluster conclusion to the Twilight films.

Breaking Dawn Part 2

Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson)'s saga comes to an end in this lackluster conclusion to the Twilight films. After giving birth to their half-human/half-vampire child, Renesmee, Bella makes a fast recovery and adjusts to her new vampire prowess. Soon enough, the entire Cullen clan must face up to the Volturi, who suspect Renesmee was illegally made into a vampire child. The battle scene is a thrilling climax, but unless you're a Twilight devotee, there's not much else to see here. The DVD comes with several featurettes, a music video, and director commentary.

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The Master

Joaquin Phoenix stars as a troubled war veteran who has difficulty adjusting to everyday life after returning from the war — until he finds a charismatic man (Philip Seymour Hoffman) who promises to restore him to sanity. Though the man and his family have questionable methods and philosophies, the two forge a unique bond. Amy Adams also stars in this intense, puzzling drama from Paul Thomas Anderson. DVD extras include footage not used in the film.

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Check out one more new release after the jump.

Box Office

Argo Rules a Modest Box Office

After settling for second for the past two weekends, Argo took in $12.4 million this time around, earning the box office's No.

After settling for second for the past two weekends, Argo took in $12.4 million this time around, earning the box office's No. 1 spot. Hotel Transylvania climbed to second with $9.5 million while new release Cloud Atlas opened at $9.4 million. Last week's top earner, Paranormal Activity 4, came in fourth place with an $8.7 million haul while Taken 2 and Silent Hill: Revelation 3D tied for fifth place, each with $8 million. The week's other new releases, Fun Size and Chasing Mavericks, took in $4.6 million and $2.2 million, respectively.

Movies

Movie Sneak Peek: Fun Size, Chasing Mavericks, and Cloud Atlas

Planning on heading to the theater this weekend but not sure what to see?

Planning on heading to the theater this weekend but not sure what to see? Make an educated decision by checking out all the pictures of this weekend's big new releases. Victoria Justice stars in Halloween-themed teen comedy Fun Size, Gerard Butler plays a surfing guru to a young kid in Chasing Mavericks, and Tom Hanks leads an extensive cast in the big-screen adaptation of bestseller Cloud Atlas. Sift through all the pictures and let us know which film you're most excited about!

Movie Trailers

Chasing Mavericks Trailer: Gerard Butler Is the Mr. Miyagi of Surfing

Jay Moriarty was a famous surfer who was sadly killed in an accident when he was just 22 years old.

Jay Moriarty was a famous surfer who was sadly killed in an accident when he was just 22 years old. You'd never get wind of that tragedy in the trailer for Chasing Mavericks, which is based on his life as a teenager and his rise to surfing stardom. Determined to ride a gargantuan wave at Mavericks (off the coast of Northern California), Jay (Jonny Weston) is taken under the tutelage of veteran surfer Frosty Hesson (Gerard Butler). Though Frosty is initially reluctant to take a kid under his wing, he's soon got Jay practicing holding his breath and diving into treacherous waters.

Gerard Butler doesn't typically take on softer films, and I was pleasantly surprised to watch his onscreen relationship with Weston evolve into a father/son bond. Seeing Jay train to overcome bullies, sharks, and the like all feels a bit familiar, but aren't we all suckers for inspirational sports movies? The movie hits theaters on Oct. 26, and you can watch the trailer after the jump.