by Marcelo Garcia

Staff Writer

There are only a few days before the holidays, and the shopping fever at its height. It is also an important time for the movie industry, which releases several highly-anticipated films this winter.

One such film is Avatar, which came to theaters Dec. 18. Directed by Titanic’s James Cameron, Avatar is a 3-D movie with high expectations, as it claims to have the great graphic effects. The plot centers around former Marine Jake Sully, who is handicapped and believes that he has no opportunity to fight again, until he is requested for an expedition to land called Pandora, where Sully faces numerous altercations and epic fights that determine the fate of earth.

Another highly-anticipated film is Sherlock Holmes, which debuts Dec. 25 and stars Robert Downey Jr. The movie tells the tales of famous inspector Sherlock Holmes and his partner Dr. Watson, based on the stories of Sherlock Holmes by SurArthur Conan Doyle.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel is the sequel to the previous film and promises more laughter and many surprises. One of the biggest changes in the story is the introduction of the Chipettes, the female version of the Chipmunks, who are sure to bring double the fun to the movie.

“The Chipmunks are really cute and cuddly,” senior Arthur Powell said.

These holidays are packed with great titles that will amuse anyone’s taste. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, which came out Dec. 14, is the perfect film to go watch together as a family for a good laugh.

Sherlock Holmes will intrigue anyone who has read or heard about Sherlock Holmes, and with Robert Downey Jr. in the main role, it is hard to expect a disappointing movie. Sherlock Holmes might be the adventure you are looking for during the holidays.

James Cameron’s Avatar is set to be a great action film that will blow the audience’s mind with the special effects that will add to all the action in the film.