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 Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly star in Holmes & Watson as the legendary detectives in a funny and surprising take on the team's pairing. Really, though, it's more about the chemistry between the actors, who previously starred together in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby and Step Brothers, as it is about any sort of mystery. (By the way, Reilly also appeared in a cameo role in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, which featured Ferrell in the starring role.)
Two upcoming comedies offer new different, surprising takes on material that has been previously told. The third is a sequel that may be the final installment in a long-running series and may offer a big surprise in its resolution. Here's what we know about three movies that we hope will amuse us...
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We are well into awards season, that special time of year when more high-quality dramas than usual take their place in movie theaters alongside action blockbusters, broad comedies and family adventures. Often set in the past, such awards contenders draw appreciative audiences who welcome a change in pace from typical fare on the big screen.
Recent releases include Roma (pictured above), inspired by filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron's own youth in Mexico; historical comedy-drama The Favourite, showcasing sterling performances by Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz; and Japanese drama Shoplifters, a surprisingly layered drama that questions the definition of "family."
What about upcoming major awards contenders? Here are three, all due for theatrical release during...
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