A holiday treat suitable for all but the tiniest, The Star (Sony) is an animated version of the Christmas story told from the perspective of animals in the manger. By John Mulderig. The Record Magazine has 10 tickets to The Star to give away. Simply tell us why Christmas is special for you and your family. Please include your name, postal address and a contact number. Winners announced Monday 18 December.
When it comes to repetitiously threatening the world with annihilation, Hollywood is almost as persistent as North Korean state media. So the global danger looming over Justice League (Warner Bros.) feels all-too-familiar. Set to bring on the apocalypse this time is Steppenwolf (Ciaran Hinds), a giant alien who wants to reassemble a trio of energy-generating boxes collectively known as the Unity. By John Mulderig.
A holiday treat suitable for all but the tiniest, The Star (Sony) is a delightful animated version of the Christmas story told from the perspective of some of the animals present in the manger. Director Timothy Reckart and screenwriter Carlos Kotkin skilfully balance religious themes such as the importance of prayer and the value of forgiveness with a more secular message about pursuing your dreams. By John Mulderig.