5 Movies To See In November

November is here, fall is in full swing, and most importantly, studios are rolling out their hottest sequels and more award contenders. November is almost always a great time for movies, and this year doesn’t look like it’ll be any different, meaning you'll probably want to spend every second possible watching as many movies as you can. With that said, it probably isn’t realistic for you to spend every day at your local theater watching every single release in hopes of finding the best ones. You likely have a job, and other life commitments besides movies, so you’re faced with the daunting task of deciding which films are worth your time and money this month. In order to help you make up your mind, I’ve put together this list of 5 must-see films releasing over the course of November. There are certainly some other quality films hitting theaters, but these are the 5 that you need to make sure that you don’t miss. So without any further ado, read on for our list of 5 movies to see in November. Ender's Game It has taken a long, long time for Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game to finally make it to the big screen, but it was definitely worth the wait. With the progression of visual effects and CGI, Gavin Hood's adaptation gives the novel the feature film sci-fi treatment it deserves. For those who aren't familiar Ender's Game, the story follows the titular Ender, a brilliant boy who has the fate of all humankind resting on his shoulders. Most of the movie focuses on his training, with the ultimate goal of leading Earth's forces against an alien invasion. Our own Sam Woolf is a pretty big fan of the film, giving it 4 stars out of 5 in his review. Check out an except below: Ender’s Game has brains and an interest in ideas that’s been sorely missing from the rest of this year’s big budget sci-fi herd. The combined strength of Butterfield’s lead performance and Hood’s direction turn Ender’s Game into an actual movie instead of just another “for the fans” YA novel adaptation, and it’s a pretty good one at that. With some pretty good sci-fi flicks coming out this year, I was a bit hesitant about this one, especially since last time we saw a big-budget sci-fi film with a child lead it turned out to be pretty terrible (After Earth). Thankfully, Ender's Game doesn't make the same mistakes. Thor: The Dark World It's safe to assume that anything turned out by Marvel Studios is going to be on most people's must-see lists, at least until a sharp decrease in quality is seen. Considering that the Marvel films we've seen so far have all been excellent, and Thor is one of the better ones from the studio, there's no way you can miss Thor: The Dark World this month. The film is already out in the UK, and our own Sam Woolf gave it a decent review, though he wasn't completely thrilled by it. Check out an excerpt from his review below: Thor was always going to be the toughest franchise nut for Marvel to crack, but rather than treating the task delicately, The Dark World attacks it with the brute force of Mjolnir, leaving viewers with a fitfully enjoyable, but mostly flavorless mush to tide themselves over with until next year’s offerings. Personally, Thor is my favorite of the Phase one Marvel films. I think Chris Hemsworth is just about perfect as the titular hero, and Tom Hiddleston is no less impressive as Loki. Plus, I'm never opposed to adding Natalie Portman to a film, and it looks like she'll play an even bigger role in The Dark World than she did in the first time around. The Dark World is a definite must-see for not only Marvel fans, but for anyone who loves an epic action blockbuster. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire The second huge young adult adaptation releasing in November, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, has been highly anticipated since the first film in the franchise hit the big screen in 2012. Since then, not only has Jennifer Lawrence won an Oscar, but she's solidified herself in an iconic way as the down-to-earth actress in Hollywood. As a result, Catching Fire should soar at the box office. While most are in agreement that the second book isn't quite as good as the first, many times the second film in a series is when the actors are able to really thrive in the role. They've had time to get comfortable with things and reflect on their performance from the previous movie. The trailers we've seen for the film are pretty great too, including the most recent one, so if you've somehow missed it, head on over and check it out. Even if you aren't a huge fan of the first film, the previews should get you pretty excited to head to theaters on November 22nd to check out the second entry in this mega franchise. Oldboy Spike Lee’s upcoming remake of the Park Chan-wook cult classic Oldboy has a lot of people really excited, and rightfully so. The original film is some pretty badass entertainment, and with Josh Brolin in the lead of the remake, there's no reason why the English version can't be more of the same. Granted, the new film supposedly isn't going to be a dead-on remake, but rather more of a re-imagining. Still, it's building off some really strong source material and unless someone really messes something up, it should channel at least a bit of that success. We've seen a fair bit of promotion for this film, and the first trailer is definitely worth watching. It sets up a very exciting story and shows off Josh Brolin wielding that hammer, which is exciting in itself. There have also been some quality clips and posters released too, so there's no reason why you shouldn't know about this film by now. In addition to Brolin, Oldboy also stars Sharlto Copley, Elizabeth Olsen and Samuel L. Jackson. Those names make for a pretty formidable foursome at the front of this movie, and if all goes well, Oldboy should give you one more thing to be thankful for this November. Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom A few years ago we got to see Invictus, which, while it wasn't necessarily about Nelson Mandela, featured Morgan Freeman in quite an enjoyable performance as the famous South African leader. So initially, it seemed a bit odd, at least to me, that such a different actor was being cast as Mandela for Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom. Idris Elba is definitely not the sort of actor I'd pick to take on the same sort of roles as Freeman, but early reports say Elba is absolutely spot-on in his portrayal. In fact, many have him pegged as an Oscar favorite due to how great his performance is. The film should be worth seeing purely because Elba is going to receive Oscar consideration for it, but it looks like he may not be the only bright spot. Our own David Baldwin says in his review that Naomie Harris is nearly as strong. Check out an excerpt below: The story problems are easily overshadowed by an excellent performance from Harris and an absolutely brilliant one from Elba as Mandela. It is not an easy film to watch, but you will be happy you did. Personally, I'm excited to see a movie fully focused on such an influential man. In the last few years we've seen more and more great biopics and I'm confident that this film will fall in line with the quality that such a storied figure deserves. Those are our picks for movies to see in November. Which ones will you be checking out? Let us know in the comments section below.