In Local Theaters

"Big Miracle" — Amid the Cold War, a smalltown reporter and his environmentalist ex-girlfriend lead an unlikely international coalition to save a family of gray whales trapped in the Arctic circle. With Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski, Kristen Bell and Dermot Mulroney. Directed by Ken Kwapis. PG.

"Chronicle" — After making a surprising discovery, three high school students develop uncanny powers and begin to lose control. With Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell and Michael B. Jordan. Directed by Joshua Trank. PG-13.

"The Woman in Black" — When a widowed lawyer is sent to a remote village to settle the affairs of a deceased eccentric, he discovers the place holds a deadly secret. With Daniel Radcliffe, Ciaran Hinds, Janet McTeer and Liz White. Directed by James Watkins. PG-13.

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"The Grey" — When their plane crashes in the remote Alaskan wilderness, a group of roughneck oil rig workers struggle to survive injuries, the elements and a vicious pack of wolves. With Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, Frank Grillo and Dallas Roberts. Directed by Carnahan. R.

"Man on a Ledge" — As a police negotiator tries to talk a fugitive former cop off a ledge, she discovers he may have a plan to prove his innocence and reveal an NYPD conspiracy. With Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell and Anthony Mackie. Directed by Asger Leth. PG-13.

"The Descendants" — An indifferent father of two girls is forced to re-examine his life when his wife suffers a boating accident and he's confronted with a big decision. With George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Beau Bridges and Robert Forster. Directed by Alexander Payne. R.

"One for the Money" — A newly divorced, recently laid-off woman lands a job with a shady bail-bond business and gets swept up in a world of murder and deception. With Katherine Heigl, Jason O'Mara and Daniel Sunjata. Directed by Julie Ann Robinson. PG-13.

"Red Tails" — This World War II historical drama tells the story of the black fighter pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen. With Nate Parker, David Oyelowo, Ne-Yo and Terrence Howard. Directed by Anthony Hemingway. PG-13.

"Underworld Awakening" — After 12 years in captivity, the vampire warrior Selene escapes and enters a new world in which humans are waging war on her kind and werewolves. With Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy and Theo James. Directed by Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein. In 3-D. R.

"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" — After finding a mysterious key that belonged to his father, who died in the Sept. 11 attacks, a young boy goes on a journey across the five boroughs of New York City. With Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Thomas Horn and James Gandolfini. Directed by Stephen Daldry. PG-13.

"Joyful Noise" — The two leading ladies of a small-town Georgia choir butt heads while trying to win a national singing competition. With Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Keke Palmer and Courtney B. Vance. Directed by Todd Graff. PG-13.