Thanksgiving Movie Premieres: 'The Good Dinosaur,' 'Creed,' 'Victor Frankenstein' and More

By Beau Behan, Film Critic

Are you planning on going to the movies this weekend? Here are this week’s new releases.

“Carol”

“Brooklyn”

“Creed”

“Legend”

“The Danish Girl”

“The Good Dinosaur”

“Trumbo”

“Victor Frankenstein”

“Carol” (Limited, Nov. 27)

WATCH the above movie review to learn more why “Carol” is about love in silence. Both Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara deserve Oscar nominations for their roles.

R, 118 min, Drama, Romance

Director: Todd Haynes

Writers: Phyllis Nagy (screenplay), Patricia Highsmith (novel)

Stars: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Kyle Chandler

A film adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s “The Price of Salt,” “Carol” is a depiction of two lost souls whose love affair is complicated by their own realities.

Directed by Todd Haynes (“Far from Heaven”), “Carol” stars Cate Blanchett in the title role and Rooney Mara as the young Therese – both searching for love that is devoid of silence.

“Brooklyn” (Nationwide, Nov. 27)

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PG-13, 111 min, Drama, Romance

Director: John Crowley

Writer: Nick Hornby

Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Matt Glyn, Brid Brennan

“Brooklyn” tells the profoundly moving story of Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan), a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love. But soon, her new vivacity is disrupted by her past, and Eilis must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within. – Fox Searchlight

“Creed” (Nationwide, Nov. 25)

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PG - 13, 132 min, Drama, Sport

Director: Ryan Coogler

Writers: Ryan Coogler, Aaron Covington

Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson

Adonis Johnson (Jordan) never knew his famous father, world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there’s no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed’s legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa.

Once in the City of Brotherly Love, Adonis tracks Rocky (Stallone) down and asks him to be his trainer. Despite his insistence that he is out of the fight game for good, Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in Apollo—the fierce rival who became his closest friend. Agreeing to take him on, Rocky trains the young fighter, even as the former champ is battling an opponent more deadly than any he faced in the ring. – Warner Bros.

“Legend” (Limited, Nov. 27)

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R, 131 min, Biography, Crime, Thriller

Director: Brian Helgeland

Writer: Brian Helgeland

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Stars: Tom Hardy, Emily Browning, Taron Egerton

Based on the true story of the rise and fall of London’s most notorious gangsters, Reggie and Ron Kray, both portrayed by Tom Hardy in an incredible performance. “Legend” is a classic crime thriller taking us into the secret history of the 1960s and the extraordinary events that secured the infamy of the Kray Twins. – Universal Pictures

“The Danish Girl” (Limited, Nov. 27)

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R, 120 min, Biography, Drama

Director: Tom Hooper

Writers: David Ebershoff (novel), Lucinda Coxon (screenplay)

Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Amber Heard

The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. – Focus Features

“The Good Dinosaur” (Nationwide, Nov. 25)

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PG, 100 min, Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Director: Peter Sohn

Writers: Peter Sohn, Erik Benson

Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand

“The Good Dinosaur” asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? It is an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo (voice of Raymond Ochoa) makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of. – Pixar Animation Studios

“Trumbo” (Nationwide, Nov. 27)

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R, 124 min, Biography, Drama

Director: Jay Roach

Writers: John McNamara (screenplay), Bruce Cook (book)

Stars: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren, John Goodman, Elle Fanning

In 1947, Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) was Hollywood’s top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. “Trumbo” (directed by Jay Roach) recounts how Dalton used words and wit to win two Academy Awards and expose the absurdity and injustice under the blacklist, which entangled everyone from gossip columnist Hedda Hopper (Helen Mirren) to John Wayne, Kirk Douglas and Otto Preminger. The film also stars Diane Lane, John Goodman, Louis C.K., Elle Fanning, and Michael Stuhlbarg. – Bleecker Street

“Victor Frankenstein” (Nationwide, Nov. 25)

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PG - 13, 109 min, Biography, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

Director: Paul McGuigan

Writers: Max Landis (screenplay), Bruce Cook (book)

Stars: Danielle Radcliffe, James McAvoy

James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe star in a dynamic and thrilling twist on a legendary tale. Radical scientist Victor Frankenstein (McAvoy) and his equally brilliant protege Igor Strausman (Radcliffe) share a noble vision of aiding humanity through their groundbreaking research into immortality. But Victor’s experiments go too far, and his obsession has horrifying consequences. Only Igor can bring his friend back from the brink of madness and save him from his monstrous creation. – Fox

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