Published November 08, 2012, 10:17 AM

At the Movies

These movies are playing at Mitchell's Luxury 5 Cinemas: Skyfall, Silent Hill: Revelation, Sinister, Wreck-it Ralph, Pitch Perfect, Brave.

SKYFALL

Daniel Craig is back as James Bond 007 in “Skyfall,” the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time.

Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Berenice Marlohe and Albert Finney also star in the action drama.

“Skyfall” opens nationally on Friday, including at the Luxury 5 Cinema. 143 minutes. It is rated PG-13 for intense violent sequences throughout, some sexuality, language and smoking.

SILENT HILL: REVELATION

This horror film is based on the groundbreaking video game franchise and has spawned a comic book series, graphic novels and soundtracks from rock bands.

Heather and her father are on the run, always one step ahead of dangerous forces she doesn’t totally understand. On the eve of her 18th birthday, plagued by horrific nightmares and the disappearance of her father, Heather discovers she’s not who she thinks she is. The revelation leads her deeper into a demonic world that threatens to trap her forever.

“Silent Hill: Revelation” starts Friday and is scheduled to play through Nov. 14. 95 minutes. It is presented in 3D and 2D at alternating showtimes. It is rated R for violence and disturbing images, some language and brief nudity.

SINISTER

Ethan Hawke plays a true crime novelist who discovers a box of disturbing home movies which plunge his family into a nightmarish experience of supernatural horror.

This is the latest film from the producer of the “Paranormal Activity” movies and the writer-director of “The Exorcism of Emily Rose.”

“Sinister” starts Friday and is scheduled for one week through Nov. 15. 98 minutes. It is rated R for disturbing violent images and some terror.

WRECK-IT RALPH

Walt Disney Animation Studios takes moviegoers on a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping journey in this animated family comedy.

Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) is tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer, “30 Rock”), the “good guy” star of their game who always gets to save the day. But after decades doing the same thing and seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he’s tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a game-hopping journey across the arcade through every generation of video games to prove he’s got what it takes to be a hero.

“Wreck–It Ralph” is held over. 108 minutes. It is presented in 3D and 2D at alternating showtimes. It is rated PG for some rude humor and mild action/violence.

PITCH PERFECT

This new comedy/drama centers on the hilarious, challenging exploits of a college’s a cappella girls’ singing group.

Anna Kendrick plays a girl at college who finds that she isn’t right for any group of friends until she finds herself muscled into one group she thought she would never want.

This group of mean girls, sweet girls and weird girls share one thing in common — how good they sound when they sing together. She takes this acoustic singing group out of its world of traditional arrangements and perfect harmonies into all new mash ups. They compete in the cutthroat world of college a cappella.

“Pitch Perfect” is held over. 112 minutes. It is rated PG-13 for sexual material, language and drug references.

BRAVE

Walt Disney and Pixar bring this hilarious new adventure of a feisty princess who can outshoot and out-ride any of the nearby princes her mother wants her to marry.

Princess Merida is courageous, impetuous and a skilled archer. She is determined to carve her own path in life and defies an age-old customs in wanting to pick her own husband. Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Witch for help, she is granted an illfated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.

The film features the voices of Craig Ferguson and Robbie Coltrane.

“Brave” is showing Saturday and Sunday afternoons as this week’s movie on the AAUW Children’s Matinee Series. 101 minutes. It is rated PG for some scary violence and humor.

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