New Releases: 'The Iron Lady,' 'A Separation' and 'Pariah'

It's almost 2012, which -- according to your height appealing about Mayan civilization -- either means the start of the apocalypse or the start of a completely new year. (Fingers joined for your latter!) Regardless if you are planning for your finish days, you'll find still plenty of good movies to check out inside the theaters (don't get worried, you does not need to spend one further several hours watching 'Alvin as well as the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked'). From 'The Iron Lady' to 'The Girl While using Dragon Tattoo' to 'Hugo,' let's take a look as of this week's new releases, along with some films that are already round the silver screen. LIMITED RELEASES 'The Iron Lady' What's the story: With no new country wide releases now, we use former Uk Pm Margaret Thatcher. 'The Iron Lady,' that you have formerly discovered if you would like the 2010 Oscar race, features Meryl Streep as Britain's conservative icon. While Streep's portrayal of Thatcher has riled some within the Atlantic, many have famous her performance. Not to be completely surpassed, experts also provide recognized actor Jim Broadbent's role as Dennis Thatcher, Margaret's husband. The film focuses on the occasions just before England's participation inside the Falklands War. Box office projection: Since 'The Iron Lady' is simply in limited release now, we will probably wait to produce a box office projection until Jan. 12, when the film hits theaters country wide. [Showtimes & Tickets] 'A Separation' What's the story: This Iranian film notifies the story from the couple who finish off separating. Eventually, the husband is billed with attacking his father's senior citizens caretaker, and possibly resulting in her miscarriage. Iran's official candidate to find the best Language film at next year's Oscars, 'A Separation' has become critical acclaim from film festivals around the globe -- pretty for just about any movie getting a reported budget of just $500,000. [Showtimes & tickets] 'Pariah' What's the story: Another film critic favorite, 'Pariah' follows Alike, a 17-year-old African-American going to terms along with her identity just like a lesbian. Adepero Oduye, who plays Alike, remains nominated for top Female Lead within the Independent Spirit Honours. Taken, 'Pariah' won the Excellence in Cinematography award as of this year's Sundance Film Festival. [Showtimes & Tickets] IN THEATERS If the limited releases aren't inside your sweet zone (or aren't being proven within your hometown), don't worry: there are lots of movies already in theaters. Fresh off last week's $44 million opening is 'Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol,' the fourth film inside the Tom Cruise film franchise. This time around around around, the mission considered impossible features a jaw-losing sequence where Cruise dangles within the Burj Khalifa, the greatest building in the world. People trying to find something a little more severe may want to have a look at 'War Equine,' the Steven Spielberg-directed flick using the award-winning stage production, which follows the street from the equine through the First World War. Speaking about Spielberg, furthermore, you will find 'The Adventures of Tintin,' the animated film he directed and co-produced with 'Lord in the Rings' master Healing For Healing For Peter Jackson. Also for him or her, there is a choice of 'Hugo,' 'Arthur Christmas,' 'The Muppets' or (sigh) 'Alvin as well as the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked' (we'd go for 'Hugo,' our pick for top movie of year). The dark murder mystery of 'The Girl While using Dragon Tattoo' will attract adult audiences, while 'We Bought a Zoo' is great fare for the whole family. And, if you wish to visit full-scale and celebrate the 2012 apocalypse, more often than not there's 'New Year's Eve.' [Photo: TWC] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook