Weekend Movies: 'Real Steel' vs. 'Ides of March'

October 07, 2011 Movies

Here's a preview of what's opening in theaters this weekend, including the Disney family action flick "Real Steel," starring Hugh Jackman, and the political drama "The Ides of March," starring George Clooney and Ryan Gosling.

In Theaters Now (October)

'The Ides of March' (Oct. 7)

Who: George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei; directed by George Clooney What: An idealistic campaign manager (Gosling) learns a lesson or two in political games while working for a left-wing governor (Clooney) running for president.

'Real Steel' (Oct. 7)

Who: Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo; directed by Shawn Levy What: Set in the near future, robot boxing is a top sport. A struggling promoter and former boxer (Jackman) and his estranged 11-year-old son think they may have found a champion in a discarded robot and go up against the big guys.

Filed Under: Movie Trailers, Movies, Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Ryan Gosling, George Clooney
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