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Thanksgiving is over, and now it’s time to catch up on the four new movies that opened in theatres on Wednesday. Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn team up in a holiday-themed comedy as a modern couple trying to escape the kookiness of the season in “Four Christmases.” Also, there’s “Australia,” from “Moulin Rouge” director Baz Lurhman, a sweeping epic filmed on location Down Under that stars Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. If you’re an action fan and you already saw the Bond film “Quantum of Solace” earlier this month, you may still have the appetite for “Transporter 3” starring Jason Statham. And if you didn’t see the first two “Transporters,” don’t worry; we think you’ll catch on pretty quick. Coming to select theaters is Sean Penn’s new film, “Milk” where he plays activist Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in America. It’s never too early to start considering the favorites at next year’s Oscars and Penn just might earn himself another Best Actor nod with his portrayal.

Four Christmases - Two of America’s favorites, Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn, star in this  comedy about a couple who prefers to ditch than deal with the always tumultuous family gatherings at Christmastime — especially when there are four wacky sets of parents. When their holiday escape plans are foiled by rotten weather, they are forced to remember what the holidays are really all about. “When in doubt, bring on the projectile baby vomit,” proclaims Moira MacDonald of The Seattle Times, and Roger Moore of Orlando Sentinel says, “This comedy about a happy couple made miserable by having to visit four divorced parents begins with a bang but settles into sentiment so maudlin that even this cast can’t save it.” Truth is, if you like Reese and you like Vince, you’ll find the fun in this film. If you’re looking for a strong family film, well, remember Disney has a movie out.

Australia -  In his first film catered to a mass audience, director Baz Luhrman enlists Hugh Jackman and his “Moulin Rouge” star Nicole Kidman to lead the cast of this cinematic epic. To bring authenticity to the film, Luhrman shot the sweeping adventure/romance on location and hired the finest available Aussie actors (though his first choice Russell Crowe dropped out). However, when it comes to the actual storytelling, “‘Australia’ is an unbroken string of clichés,” says Lawrence Toppman of The Charlotte Observer. “Director Luhrmann does the obvious at every turn, making each character an archetype and every action a crowd-pleasing, grandiosely predictable moment.” Todd McCarthy of Variety is kinder: “Embracing grand old-school melodrama while critiquing racist old-fashioned politics, Baz Luhrmann’s grandiose ‘Australia’ provides a luxurious bumpy ride; like a Rolls-Royce on a rocky country road.” So if you’re in more of a mood for high drama with big movie stars than turkey this holiday weekend, throw some shrimp on the barbie and then see what it was like Down Under on the brink of WWII.

Transporter 3 -  Jason Statham is back as ex-Special Forces operative and unstoppable courier Frank Martin. With every installment of this franchise, the actual story becomes less and less important, but as for the action scenes, “‘Transporter 3′ falls a couple of sequences short of the standard,” comments Scott Tobias of The Onion AV Club, “but it does show off Statham’s considerable dirt-biking skills. For that, at least, it’s kinda rad.” For Michael Rechtshaffen of The Hollywood Reporter, “The third time’s the bomb — and not in a good way.” Unless you are really starved for action, perhaps it’s best to wait until “Quantum of Solace” isn’t sold out at your favorite theater.

Milk - In limited release, this film features a stellar cast lead by Sean Penn who is already garnering much praise for his take as Harvey Milk. Mincing no words, David Denby of The New Yorker exlclaims, “Giving himself utterly to the role, Penn takes an actor’s craft and dedication to soulful heights, making a demand for dignity that becomes universal.” Bill Goodykoontz of The Arizona Republic adds, “Penn is astounding. Milk was no saint, and Penn doesn’t try to make him so. But he was courageous and inspiring, and both Penn and director Gus Van Sant get that across. Although Milk tells an ultimately tragic story, it is — another surprise — also entertaining for a ’statement’ film.” Though the early kudos for Penn’s turn seem unanimous, Dan Callahan of The House Next Door isn’t as convinced, stating that the film is “a paint-by numbers biopic of the tireless activist that wastes the efforts of some fine actors.” Despite some detractors, look for Sean Penn to once again walk the red carpet as a nominee at next year’s Academy Awards.