Reviewed by Rama Gaind.
8 December
Spellbound (Paramount)
Synopsis: Spellbound computer-animated musical fantasy. It tells the story of Elian, a teenager who comes of age using her magical powers to defend her family when the opposing forces of light and darkness threaten to divide her kingdom.
Genre: Animation, adventure, comedy
Voice cast: Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Javir Bardem
Director: Vicky Jenson
Stars at Noon (Rialto Distribution)
Synopsis: A young American journalist stranded in present-day Nicaragua (Margaret Qualley) falls for an enigmatic Englishman (Joe Alwyn) who seems like her best chance of escape. She soon realizes, though, that he may be in even greater danger than she is.
Genre: drama, mystery and thriller, romance
Cast: Margaret Qualley, Joe Alwyn, Nick Romano
Director: Claire Denis