Trailer Weekly: 'Woman in Gold,' 'McFarland, USA' and 'The Boy Next Door'

This week’s column is all about drama, raw sentiments, thrills and chills. Woman in Gold is a drama detailing the true tale of a courageous woman who fights the Austrian government to reclaim an iconic painting of her aunt that was taken by the Nazis. McFarland, USA illustrates the true story of a Latino high school cross country team and the coach who leads them to victory. Finally, The Boy Next Door depicts a divorced woman who falls for the young man who moves in next door, but finds out he has a dark secret. All three films are chock full of emotion, some sorrowful, some tender and sensitive. In addition, two of the three films are based on true events, making them that much more meaningful for audiences to watch. Plus, all three motion pictures have a throng of high end celebrities in their casts, which will no doubt bring heaps of moviegoers to their opening days.

The Woman in Gold is a drama starring Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Katie Holmes, Frances Fisher, Jonathan Pryce, Charles Dance and Elizabeth McGovern. The movie is based on the true story of the late Maria Altmann, a brave woman, who along with her young lawyer, takes on the Austrian government in order to reclaim a painting of her aunt by Gustav Klimt, that was taken from her home by the Nazis. The film’s trailer shows Altmann’s (Mirren) and her lawyer, Randol Schoenberg’s (Reynolds) tireless battle to reclaim the iconic work of art and restore it to its rightful owner. It opens in theaters on Friday, April 3.

McFarland, USA is a drama starring Kevin Costner and Maria Bello. The film is based on the 1987 true account of coach Jim White (Costner) in the small California town of McFarland as he finds a job at a predominately Latino high school. Though at first, he struggles to find commonality with his students, he learns they have extraordinary running capability so he creates an inexperienced team of runners with the goal of winning a championship and thus forming a legacy. The movie’s trailer demonstrates the hard working farming life of the town’s Latino residents and how White inspires his Latino students to strive for something better. It opens in theaters on Friday, February 20.

The Boy Next Door is a thriller starring Jennifer Lopez, Kristen Chenoweth, Ryan Guzman and John Corbett. Lopez plays the recently divorced Claire Peterson, who falls for Noah Sanborn (Guzman,) the nice young man who moves in across the street from her. Yet, as their relationship deepens, Claire learns that Noah might not be as sweet as he appears. The motion picture’s trailer shows Claire and Noah bonding as they get to know each other as neighbors. When things turn romantic, Claire realizes her mistake of getting involved with the young man and tries to sever ties. Yet, Noah’s once pleasing disposition turns into an obsession as he threatens Claire’s job, her son and her life. It opens in theaters on Friday, January 23.