January Movie Preview

Movies from Kevin Hart, Jennifer Lopez and more.

The Weddng Ringer: January 16 - The new year has officially kicked off with a list of movies set to dominate theaters everywhere. From the Kevin Hart-led The Wedding Ringer to The Boy Next Door starring J. Lo, January is sure to be an exciting time for movie-goers.The Wedding Ringer, a romantic comedy starring comedian Kevin Hart, kicks off our list. Much like Hart's previous works, it's sure to be hilarious and even features a slew of experienced comedic actors including The Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting and Josh Gad.— By Moriba Cummings(Photo: Screen Gems)

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The Weddng Ringer: January 16 - The new year has officially kicked off with a list of movies set to dominate theaters everywhere. From the Kevin Hart-led The Wedding Ringer to The Boy Next Door starring J. Lo, January is sure to be an exciting time for movie-goers.The Wedding Ringer, a romantic comedy starring comedian Kevin Hart, kicks off our list. Much like Hart's previous works, it's sure to be hilarious and even features a slew of experienced comedic actors including The Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting and Josh Gad.— By Moriba Cummings(Photo: Screen Gems)

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The Gambler - Remakes often turn out to be hit or miss, but with Mark Wahlberg leading this selection, we have a feeling this will be a hit. The Gambler is based on a 1974 film of the same name. In the film, Wahlberg stars as a literature professor who lives a double life as a high stakes gambler. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)

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The Gambler - Remakes often turn out to be hit or miss, but with Mark Wahlberg leading this selection, we have a feeling this will be a hit. The Gambler is based on a 1974 film of the same name. In the film, Wahlberg stars as a literature professor who lives a double life as a high stakes gambler. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)

American Sniper - Usually, whatever film director Clint Eastwood touches instantly turns to gold, and his direction of American Sniper seems to be no different. The biographical action film is based on the autobiography of Chris Kyle who is spending his tour of duty in Iraq while struggling to be a supportive father and husband all while being deployed. Stars like Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller help bring the story to life.(Photo: Warner Bros.)

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American Sniper - Usually, whatever film director Clint Eastwood touches instantly turns to gold, and his direction of American Sniper seems to be no different. The biographical action film is based on the autobiography of Chris Kyle who is spending his tour of duty in Iraq while struggling to be a supportive father and husband all while being deployed. Stars like Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller help bring the story to life.(Photo: Warner Bros.)

A Most Violent Year - If you're into crime dramas, this film is right up your alley. Starring Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain, A Most Violent Year is a dark story set in New York City back in 1981, a period which is known as one of the most violent in the city's history. Centering around the life of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business, this film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.(Photo: Before The Door Pictures)

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A Most Violent Year - If you're into crime dramas, this film is right up your alley. Starring Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain, A Most Violent Year is a dark story set in New York City back in 1981, a period which is known as one of the most violent in the city's history. Centering around the life of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business, this film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.(Photo: Before The Door Pictures)

The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death: January 2 - We're sure you've seen the previews, so can we agree that "scary" doesn't do this film justice? The British horror movie is the sequel to the 2012 film The Woman in Black. It is based on a group of school children who awaken a terrifying dark force who can only be defeated if Eve, a young teacher, confronts her own demons, ultimately surviving the "woman in black." The film opens on January 2.(Photo: Relativity Media)

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The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death: January 2 - We're sure you've seen the previews, so can we agree that "scary" doesn't do this film justice? The British horror movie is the sequel to the 2012 film The Woman in Black. It is based on a group of school children who awaken a terrifying dark force who can only be defeated if Eve, a young teacher, confronts her own demons, ultimately surviving the "woman in black." The film opens on January 2.(Photo: Relativity Media)

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Taken 3: January 9 - The Taken franchise is coming to an end with the third installment aready released in theaters. Starring the likes of Forest Whitaker, Maggie Grace and Liam Neeson, Taken 3 is about the dilemma of an ex-government operative who is accused of a murder that he never committed or even seen. The film follows the quest to find the true killer.(Photo: 20th Century FOX)

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Taken 3: January 9 - The Taken franchise is coming to an end with the third installment aready released in theaters. Starring the likes of Forest Whitaker, Maggie Grace and Liam Neeson, Taken 3 is about the dilemma of an ex-government operative who is accused of a murder that he never committed or even seen. The film follows the quest to find the true killer.(Photo: 20th Century FOX)

Paddington: January 16 - Adding a little lightness to our list is the comedy film Paddington. Based on the famous children's character Paddington Bear, the animatronics-produced film is set in the jungles of Peru where a family of semi-intelligent bears are discovered and can — surprisingly — learn English pretty well. Want to know more? Go see it on January 16.(Photo: StudioCanal)

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Paddington: January 16 - Adding a little lightness to our list is the comedy film Paddington. Based on the famous children's character Paddington Bear, the animatronics-produced film is set in the jungles of Peru where a family of semi-intelligent bears are discovered and can — surprisingly — learn English pretty well. Want to know more? Go see it on January 16.(Photo: StudioCanal)

Blackhat: January 16 - When action and mystery collide, movie greatness is usually produced. Blackhat fits this description perfectly. The plot focuses on a man who is released from prison to help American and Chinese authorities hunt a mysterious cyber criminal. With a plot this juicy and a cast featuring Hollywood's biggest names from Viola Davis to Chris Hemsworth, this film is sure to pack theaters nationwide.(Photo: Universal Pictures) 

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Blackhat: January 16 - When action and mystery collide, movie greatness is usually produced. Blackhat fits this description perfectly. The plot focuses on a man who is released from prison to help American and Chinese authorities hunt a mysterious cyber criminal. With a plot this juicy and a cast featuring Hollywood's biggest names from Viola Davis to Chris Hemsworth, this film is sure to pack theaters nationwide.(Photo: Universal Pictures) 

Spare Parts: January 16 - Ready to kick off the year with some inspiration? Well, here's your chance. Spare Parts, starring George Lopez, David Alpert and Rick Jacobs, follows the journey of four Hispanic high school kids who form their own grassroots robotics club to compete with the country's reigning champs, MIT. Will they win? You'll have to find out on January 16 when the movie hits theaters.(Photo: Lionsgate)

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Spare Parts: January 16 - Ready to kick off the year with some inspiration? Well, here's your chance. Spare Parts, starring George Lopez, David Alpert and Rick Jacobs, follows the journey of four Hispanic high school kids who form their own grassroots robotics club to compete with the country's reigning champs, MIT. Will they win? You'll have to find out on January 16 when the movie hits theaters.(Photo: Lionsgate)

The Boy Next Door: January 23 - It's been a while since we've seen Jennifer Lopez in anything but a romantic comedy, so her presence in this psychological thriller is pretty refreshing. The Boy Next Door sees J. Lo play a high school teacher who has a one night stand with her young neighbor. Their relationship develops into a sick and dangerous obsession which forces the pop star to fight for her life. The movie will be officially released on January 23.(Photo: Universal Pictures)

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The Boy Next Door: January 23 - It's been a while since we've seen Jennifer Lopez in anything but a romantic comedy, so her presence in this psychological thriller is pretty refreshing. The Boy Next Door sees J. Lo play a high school teacher who has a one night stand with her young neighbor. Their relationship develops into a sick and dangerous obsession which forces the pop star to fight for her life. The movie will be officially released on January 23.(Photo: Universal Pictures)