Contraband

Joyful Noise the highlight of a weekend with three big new movie releases

Arts, Culture & Media

Joyful Noise, Contraband, Beauty and the Beast 3D all debut this weekend. Critics are touting Joyful Noise as one of the year’s best films, while Contraband and Beauty and the Beast 3D each have their strengths.

The First Big Movies of 2012

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