This weekend sees a variety of new releases, from star-studded Hollywood action and big-name comedy, to smaller, art-house fare and an animated classic now in 3-D. And that’s not even including next Tuesday’s Christmas openings, which, all combined, makes for a very busy—and very fun—holiday moviegoing experience.

‘Jack Reacher’

Following a shooting that leaves five dead, the suspect mentions one man: Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise). Reacher, a former Army investigator, comes to town to offer his help, but soon finds there's a lot more here than meets the eye.

Directed by Christopher McQuarrie

Starring Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins, Robert Duvall

'This Is 40'

This "sort-of-sequel" to 'Knocked Up' follows Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann) as they confront the realities of their marriage.

Directed by Judd Apatow

Starring Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Megan Fox, Jason Segel

'On the Road'

On a cross-country trip with new friends Dean Moriarty (Garrett Hedlund) and Marylou (Kristen Stewart), Sal Paradise (Sam Riley) does some soul-searching and discovers what it really means to live free from the constraints of everyday life.

Directed by Walter Salles

Starring Sam Riley, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart

'The Impossible'

While Maria (Naomi Watts) and Henry (Ewan McGregor) are on vacation with their three children at an idyllic resort in Thailand in 2004, the tsunami hits in this true-life tale of survival in the face of absolute disaster.

Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona

Starring Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts, Tom Holland

'Not Fade Away'

Three New Jersey friends start a rock band in this nostalgic look back at the 1960s from David Chase, creator of 'The Sopranos.'

Directed by David Chase

Starring John Magaro, Will Brill, Jack Huston, James Gandolfini

'Monsters, Inc. 3-D'

In this re-release of Pixar's hit 2001 comedy, Sully (John Goodman) and Mike (Billy Crystal) are monsters coping with the sudden appearance of a human child in their city of Monstropolis.

Directed by Pete Docter

Starring Billy Crystal, John Goodman

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