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Movies In Theaters This Week: January 16 to January 20

List of movies opening in theaters this week:

Underworld: Awakening, starring Kate Beckinsale, Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, Michael Ealy and India Eisley, opens in theaters Friday, January 20. The fantasy action film follows a vampire warrior named Selene as she fights to stop humans from completely destroying Vampire and Lycan clans. Runtime: 1 hr 28 min Rated: R

Red Tails, starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrance Howard, Bryan Cranston, Daniela Ruah and Michael B. Jordan, opens in theaters Friday, January 20. The drama, set during World War II, is inspired by the true story of the Tuskegee Airman – America’s first aerial combat unit comprised of all African Americans.  Racial prejudice kept the crew on the ground for most of the war, but the men are eventually given a chance to prove their worth when they are called to combat. Runtime: 2 hr 5 min Rated: PG 13

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, starring Sandra Bullock, Tom Hanks, James Gandolfini, John Goodman and Viola Davis, opens in theaters nationwide Friday, January 20. The drama follows a 9-year-old boy who is convinced his father, who died in the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center, left him a final message in the form of a mysterious key. He searches New York City for the lock that fits the key. Runtime: 2 hr 9 min Rated: PG 13

Haywire, starring Gina Carano, Channing Tatum, Ewan McGregor, Michael Fassbender, Michael Douglas and Antonio Banderas, opens in theaters Friday, January 20. The action film follows a black ops soldier as she seeks revenge on the person who betrayed her and left her for dead on a previous mission. Runtime: 1 hr 33 min Rated: R

The Front Line, starring Ha kyun Shin, Soo Go, Seung su Ryu, Chang Seok Ko and Je hoon Lee, opens in theaters Friday, January 20. The war drama focuses on the final battle of the Korean War. The battle determines the new border that will separate North and South Korea. Runtime: 2 hr 13 min Not Rated

16-Love, starring Lindsey Shaw, Chandler Massey, Keith Coulouris, Susie Abromeit and Lindsey Black, opens in theaters Friday, January 20. The romantic comedy tells the story of a 16-year-old tennis champ named Ally whose injury on court leads to her falling in love with a handsome rookie. Runtime: 1 hr 28 min Rated: PG

Miss Bala, starring Stephanie Sigman, Irene Azuela, Miguel Couturier, Gabriel Heads and Noe Hernandez, opens in theaters Friday, January 20. The drama tells the story of a young woman whose dream of becoming a beauty queen in Mexico are overshadowed when she is forced to become a participant in the country’s violent drug war. Runtime: 1 hr 53 min Rated: R

Carol Channing: Larger Than Life, starring Loni Anderson, Mary Jo Catlett, Marge Champion, Carol Channing and Tyne Daly, opens in theaters Friday, January 20. The documentary explores the extraordinary life and talent of legendary Broadway performer, actress, and comedienne Carol Channing.  Runtime: 1 hr 23 min Not Rated

Ultrasuede: In Search Of Halston, starring Patricia Altschul, Phillip Bloch, Thom Browne, Stephen Burrows and Pat Cleveland, opens in theaters Friday, January 20. The documentary takes a look at the glamorous life and work of legendary fashion designer Halston. Runtime: 1 hr 29 min Not Rated

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