From the Coen brothers’ True Grit remake to Colin Firth’s best shot

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Colin Firth as stammering George VI in The King's Speech.
Colin Firth as stammering George VI in The King's Speech.

From the Coen brothers’ True Grit remake to Colin Firth’s best shot at an Oscar, here’s some images – and informative captions – from holiday movies you may want to catch.Published on December 20, 2010

Gulliver's Travels, starring Jack Black, wasn't screened in advance for critics.

Gulliver’s Travels, starring Jack Black, wasn’t screened in advance for critics.

Johnny Depp looks different in The Tourist, and not in a good way.

Johnny Depp looks different in The Tourist, and not in a good way.

Jeff Bridges is considerably meaner and less hammy than John Wayne was in the 1969 True Grit.

Jeff Bridges is considerably meaner and less hammy than John Wayne was in the 1969 True Grit.

Reese Witherspoon looks great, one of the few good things you can say about How Do You Know.

Reese Witherspoon looks great, one of the few good things you can say about How Do You Know.

Mark Wahlberg's The Fighter has earned solid reviews.

Mark Wahlberg’s The Fighter has earned solid reviews.

I Love You Phillip Morris, with Jim Carrey (left) and Ewan McGregor, continues at the Egyptian.

I Love You Phillip Morris, with Jim Carrey (left) and Ewan McGregor, continues at the Egyptian.

Jeff Bridges' second big holiday movie, Tron: Legacy.

Jeff Bridges’ second big holiday movie, Tron: Legacy.

Natalie Portman is expected to earn an Oscar nom for Black Swan, but don't overlook Vincent Cassel's sly performance.

Natalie Portman is expected to earn an Oscar nom for Black Swan, but don’t overlook Vincent Cassel’s sly performance.

Kidman wallows in chic grief in Rabbit Hole.

Kidman wallows in chic grief in Rabbit Hole.

Lena Dunham is feeling low in Tiny Furniture, while her mother watches.

Lena Dunham is feeling low in Tiny Furniture, while her mother watches.