007's Skyfall And Other New Releases Available for Rental

Oscar Nominee Skyfall, is among new releases found in Redbox kiosks.

If you are looking for a new rental to break up your week, here is some of what you will find in kiosks:

Skyfall --- When James Bond’s latest assignment goes gravely wrong, and several undercover agents around the world are exposed, MI6 is attacked, forcing M to relocate the agency. These events cause her authority and position to be challenged by Mallory, the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee. With MI6 now compromised from both inside and out, M is left with one ally she can trust: Bond. 007 takes to the shadows – aided only by field agent, Eve – following a trail to the mysterious Silva, whose lethal, hidden motives have yet to reveal themselves.

Rise of the Guardians --- What if there were more to the histories of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and the Sandman than anyone ever believed? What if the benevolent givers of gifts, eggs, money and dreams were much more than they seemed? They are! Immortal, strong and swift, these childhood legends have been tasked with protecting the innocence and imagination of kids of all ages to the fullest extent of their powers. Read More.

Man With The Iron Fists --- n this epic tale, warriors, assassins and a lone outsider hero all descend on one fabled village in China for a winner-takes-all battle for a fortune in gold, blending astonishing martial arts sequences from some of the masters of this world. Read More.

The Sessions --- Based on the autobiographical writings of California-based journalist and poet Mark O'Brien, a man confined to an iron lung decides - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Read More.

Smashed --- Kate and Charlie are a young married couple whose bond is built on a mutual love of music, laughter and drinking...especially the drinking. When Kate's drinking leads her to dangerous places and her job as a school teacher is put into jeopardy, she decides to join Alcoholics Anonymous and get sober. Read More.

Check out the other top rentals and new releases near you.

1. Playing For Keeps - Gerard Butler is a charming, down-on-his luck former soccer star returns home to put his life back together. Looking for a way to rebuild his relationship with his son, he gets roped into coaching the boy's soccer team. Trailer.

Redbox Review: 4 Stars Rating: PG-13 Stars: Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Noah Lomax, Dennis Quaid, Uma Thurman

2. Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II- Bella awakens transformed - she is now a mother and, finally, a vampire. While her husband, Edward, delights in her beauty, speed and uncommon self-control, Bella has never felt more alive, and the destiny of her best friend, Jacob Black, has become entwined with that of their exceptional daughter Renesmee. Trailer.

Redbox Review: 4 Stars Rating: PG-13 Stars: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser

Have you seen any of these movies? Give your neighbors a recommendation in the comments section below.

3. Taken 2 - An amicable family holiday in Istanbul for former government operative Bryan Mills, his ex-wife and daughter, takes a nasty turn when Mills is targeted by a vengeful Albanian clan chief. Trailer.

Redbox Review: 3.5 Stars Rating: PG-13 Stars: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Leland Orser, Jon Gries

4. Wreck-It Ralph- Wreck-It Ralph is an obsolete video game character who longs to be as beloved as his game's perfect Good Guy, Fix-It Felix. Trailer.

Redbox Review: 4.5 Stars Rating: PG Stars: John C Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk

5. Flight - Whip Whitaker is a seasoned airline pilot who miraculously crash lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board.  Trailer.

Redbox Review: 3.5 Stars Rating: R Stars: Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Kelly Reilly, John Goodman, Bruce Greenwood

You can find Redbox vending machines at:

Kum & Go, 111 Duff Ave. 
Ames, IA 50010

McDonald's, 129 S Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010

Walgreens, 2719 Grand Ave. 
Ames, IA 50010

Hy-Vee, 640 Lincoln Way 
Ames, IA 50010

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