With Avatar likely to post a solid second weekend, Anaconda seems like the most likely to act as a counterbalance in terms of genre, though any of these choices could surprise with a second-place finish.

OTHER RELEASES

We are only looking at films that have had trailers released on Rotten Tomatoes’ trailer YouTube Channels.

WIDE RELEASES
ANACONDA	MARTY SUPREME	SONG SUNG BLUE

Anaconda

Wesley Lovell: A comedy horror with Paul Rudd? Could be a fun diversion.

Pete Patrick: Movie about the remake of a bad movie from 28 years ago – no thanks.

Thomas La Tourrette: There were some laughs in the trailer, but I am not sure that there will be enough humor for the whole movie.

Marty Supreme

Wesley Lovell: Although it’s a prime Oscar contender, it doesn’t look that interesting to me.

Pete Patrick: Will have to see for myself what all the hype is about.

Thomas La Tourrette: This likely Oscar nominee has not totally sold me with the trailer, but I am curious to see it.

Song Sung Blue

Wesley Lovell: Apart from not wanting to give Hugh Jackman any attention, this looks like a Hallmark movie with a cast with Oscar nominees.

Pete Patrick: Might be sappy but at least I will be able to understand the lyrics to Neil Diamond’s songs.

Thomas La Tourrette: I am a fan of Hugh Jackman, though the middling reviews make it sound like Kate Hudson is the true star.

LIMITED RELEASES
THE CHORAL	FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER	NO OTHER CHOICE	THE PLAGUE	SHEEPDOG

THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE

The Limited Slate

Wesley Lovell: A lot of the last Oscar contenders are showing up and while No Other Choice looks like it might be fun, the others do not.

Pete Patrick: They all look interesting with No Other Choice and The Testament of Ann Lee exhibiting major awards buzz.

Thomas La Tourrette: No Other Choice and The Testament of Ann Lee sound the best, but that is mostly due to word of mouth rather than inspiring trailers. A couple others might be worth seeing but none look gripping.