New Movies in Theaters: 'Water for Elephants,' 'Madea's Big Happy Family,' 'African Cats'

Three new movies are opening locally this weekend. Water for Elephants, Madea's Big Happy Family and African Cats.

'Water for Elephants' is a film adaptation of a bestselling novel. The movie stars Robert Pattinson (in a non-vampire role) and Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon. 'Madea's Big Happy Family' is a Tyler Perry Madea sequel. 'African Cats' is a nature documentary following the daily life of two cat families.

Take a look at their trailers, Mr. Moviefone's Six Second Reviews and a list of movies still in theaters after the jump.

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'Water for Elephants'

Directed by: Francis Lawrence
What It's About: Based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, 'Water For Elephants' is set during the Great Depression and focuses on a former veterinary student (Robert Pattinson) who abandons his studies to join a traveling circus after his parents are killed in a car accident.

Six Second Review: 'Water for Elephants'

'Madea's Big Happy Family'

Directed by: Tyler Perry
What It's About: Madea is back! But this time, the family has some bad news about her niece, Shirley, and her health. All Shirley wants to do is get the family together to share the news as a group, but everyone else is too involved in their own lives to let it happen. That is, until Madea steps in and does what she does best.

Six Second Review: 'Madea's Big Happy Family'

'African Cats'

Directed by: Keith Scholey, Alastair Fothergill

What's It About: Cameras follow a family of lions on the African savanna focusing on two mothers and their struggles. There isn't too much to scare the kids but there are a couple of moments of death that may need to be explained. The film is narrated by Samuel L Jackson so don't let the "documentary" word deter you from watching this movie.

And just in case you need to play catchup, check out a list of movies still in theaters this weekend: