People will want to take plenty of breaks from their holiday preparations this year to enjoy some great movies. Hollywood is once again offering many films that are sure to entertain and excite.

  Several holiday films tell the stories of famous classic novels. Anna Karenina, based on Leo Tolstoy's epic novel, stars Keira Knightley. When Anna (Knightley) questions her happiness, change comes to her family, friends and community with tragic results.

  Millions of people around the world enjoyed the musical stage play Les Miserables. The film version of the musical hits the big screen this month. Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, the film tells the story of Prisoner 24601. He is newly released from prison but struggles to survive. The kind action of a bishop saves him from a return to prison. He then resolves to show kindness to others. The all-star cast includes Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe.