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Robert Downey Jr. and Rachel McAdams in "Sherlock Holmes"

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Robert Downey Jr. and Rachel McAdams in "Sherlock Holmes"

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel: Pop sensations Alvin (the voice of Justin Long), Simon (Matthew Gray Gubler) and Theodore (Jesse McCartney) end up in the care of Dave Seville's (Jason Lee) 20-something nephew Toby (Zachary Levi). The boys must put aside music superstardom to return to school, where they try to save the music program by winning the $25,000 prize in a battle of the bands. But they unexpectedly meet their match in three other singing chipmunks: The Chipettes - Brittany (Christina Applegate), Eleanor (Amy Poehler) and Jeanette (Anna Faris). Rated PG.

AVATAR: Wounded in combat on Earth and paralyzed from the waist down, Former U.S. Marine Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) is selected to participate in an Avatar program which will enable him to walk again. Sully travels to Pandora, a lush jungle-covered extraterrestrial moon filled with incredible life forms, some beautiful, many terrifying. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. More than 10 years in the making, "Avatar" marks director James Cameron's first feature film since 1997's "Titanic." Also stars Sigourney Weaver. Rated PG-13.

BAD LIEUTENANT: PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS: In Werner Herzog's new film, Nicolas Cage plays a rogue detective who is as devoted to his job as he is to scoring drugs - while playing fast and loose with the law. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, he reigns over the ruins of New Orleans with authority and abandon. Complicating his tumultuous life is the prostitute he loves (Eva Mendes). Rated R.

DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS?: Paul and Meryl Morgan (Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker), a New York City couple whose marriage is in danger, witness a murder and are relocated to small-town Wyoming as part of a witness-protection program. While hiding from the killers, their marriage shows signs of recovery. Also stars Sam Elliott, Mary Steenburgen and Elisabeth Moss. Rated PG-13.

INVICTUS:As the new president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) found the nation racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he could bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon), as it made its historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match. Directed by Clint Eastwood. Rated PG-13.

IT'S COMPLICATED: During her son's college graduation, Jane (Meryl Streep) hooks up with her ex-husband, Jake (Alec Baldwin), who's married to a younger woman. As if being your ex's mistress isn't tough enough, Jane also finds herself drawn to Adam (Steve Martin), a smitten architect. Also stars John Krasinski, Mary Kay Place and Rita Wilson. Rated R.

ME AND ORSON WELLES: Richard Linklater's new coming-of-age movie, set in 1937, stars Zac Efron as Richard Samuels, an aspiring actor who lands a job with Orson Welles (Christian McKay) and his legendary Mercury Theatre Company. The whirlwind experience of playing Lucius in Welles' soon-to-be ground-breaking production of "Julius Caesar," coupled with a romance with an older woman (Claire Danes), sets Samuels' life on a new course. Rated PG-13.

the messenger: Ben Foster stars as U.S. Army war hero Will Montgomery, who is assigned to the Army's casualty notification service after his return home from a tour in Iraq. Partnered with fellow officer Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson), the two deliver the bad news to the loved ones of fallen soldiers. When Montgomery finds himself drawn to Olivia (Samantha Morton), to whom he has just delivered the news of her husband's death, his emotional detachment begins to dissolve. Rated R.

NINE: In director Rob Marshall's ("Chicago") newest Broadway-musical adaptation, this one based on Federico Fellini's "8½," arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis) finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left until shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife (Marion Cotillard), his mistress (Penélope Cruz), his muse (Nicole Kidman) and his mother (Sophia Loren). Also stars Judi Dench and Kate Hudson. Rated PG-13.

PRECIOUS: Sixteen-year-old Claireece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) is pregnant for the second time by her absent father; must wait hand and foot on her abusive mother (Mo'Nique); and is on the verge of being expelled from school. Offered the chance to transfer to an alternative school, she attends a literacy workshop that sets her on a journey that will lead her from darkness, pain and powerlessness to light, love and self-determination. Also stars Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz. Rated R.

THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG:Walt Disney Animation Studios' newest animated musical comedy is a modern twist on the classic tale, set in the city of New Orleans. In it, a beautiful girl, Tiana (the voice of Anika Noni Rose), and a frog prince (the voice of Bruno Campos) who desperately wants to be human again share a fateful kiss that leads them on an adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. The film marks the return to hand-drawn animation from the team of John Musker and Ron Clements, creators of "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin," with music by Oscar-winner Randy Newman. Also stars the voices of Oprah Winfrey, John Goodman and Terrence Howard. Rated G.

SHERLOCK HOLMES: After finally catching serial killer and occult "sorcerer" Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong), legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his assistant, Dr. Watson (Jude Law), can close yet another successful case. But when Blackwood mysteriously returns from the grave and resumes his killing spree, Holmes must take up the hunt once again, unraveling clues that will lead him into a twisted web of murder, deceit and black magic - and the deadly embrace of temptress Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams). Rated PG-13.

tHE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON: The second installment of Stephenie Meyer's phenomenally successful "Twilight" series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of, only to find herself in greater peril than ever before. Also stars Robert Pattinson. Rated PG-13.

THE BLIND SIDE: Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), an oversized and undereducated homeless black teenager, is taken in by Leigh Ann Touhy (Sandra Bullock) and her well-to-do white family. They help Oher fulfill his potential: He's recruited by a college football program that turns him into an NFL prospect. The film is based on a true story; in the latest chapter, Oher was a first round pick in the 2009 NFL draft. Also stars Kathy Bates. Rated PG-13.

AN EDUCATION: Jenny (Carey Mulligan), a bright nearly 17-year-old who is toiling to get into Oxford University, finds herself in a whirlwind romance with David (Peter Sarsgaard), a much older man. When she sees the lifestyle David can provide, thoughts of Oxford are forgotten. But as Jenny transforms from a bright-eyed school girl to a sophisticated young lady, she begins to question who she really is and what she really wants. Directed by Lone Scherfig from a script from Lynn Barber and British author Nick Hornby. Rated PG-13.

Fantastic Mr. Fox: In this animated tale, Mr. Fox (the voice of George Clooney) is a hen-heckling, turkey-taking and cider-sipping wild guy who has promised to put his "adventurous" days behind him. But first, he wants to do "just one more raid" on three nasty farmers. Direction and screenplay by Wes Anderson, based on a story by Roald Dahl. Also stars the voices of Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson and Bill Murray. Rated PG.

brothers: Capt. Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire) is presumed dead after his Black Hawk helicopter is shot down in the remote Pamir Mountains in Afghanistan. Back home, his black-sheep younger brother Tommy (Jake Gyllenhaal) begins to care for Sam's wife, Grace (Natalie Portman), and their two young daughters (Bailee Madison, Taylor Grace Geare) - with consequences that eventually shake the family's foundation. Rated R.

THE ROAD: In post-apocalyptic America, a father (Viggo Mortensen) and son (Kodi Smit-McPhee) struggle to survive a world in ruins. As they walk south in an attempt to escape an increasingly cold, endless winter, they are in constant danger from the elements as well as from other refugees, some of whom have resorted to cannibalism. Based on a novel by Cormac McCarthy. Also stars Robert Duvall and Charlize Theron. Rated R.