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There have been many films that had wide releases in 2013. Each week, I take a look at these films in my column This Weekend, Watch This and calculate which film is the best film to watch each weekend. One of the categories I rank is the best plot. I watch the trailer and turn the plot into a haiku.

Conveniently, I now have an encyclopedia of the films widely released in 2013. Listed alphabetically, the haiku plot of each film will appear below the title. Enjoy and have a Happy New Year!

12 Years a Slave
Black man is free man
Kidnapped, made a southern slave
Won’t lose will to live

2 Guns
Two guys rob a bank
Both undercover agents
Now they’re being chased

21 and Over
Guy turns 21
Has craziest night ever
Super, super drunk

42
Jackie Robinson
Was the first black ball player
This is his story

47 Ronin
Man takes his revenge
On an entire army
But Watch for Dragons

About Time
Guy can time travel
Uses it to win girl’s heart
So what could go wrong?

Admission
Man has a student
Girl works college admissions
Girl is student’s mom?

After Earth
Father/Son in space
Return to abandoned Earth
Fight against nature

American Hustle
Five people do crimes
They do it for a reason
Confusing trailer

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Fired anchormen
Start over, become the best
oh and, “I love lamp.”

Baggage Claim
Girl wants a husband
Meets up with all her Exes
Works for the airlines

Battle of the Year
A basketball coach
Gives discipline to dance troupe
World Championships

Beautiful Creatures
Girl will turn 16
She likes boy. She is a witch
Is she good or bad?

Before Midnight
A married couple
Had children and still in love
Last part trilogy

Believe
Documentary
The life of Justin Bieber
Singing to Troubles

The Best Man Holiday
Friends meet for Christmas
Sex, fun, and secrets happen
Wacky holiday

The Big Wedding
Wedding is coming
Wacky in-laws and guests come
Comedy ensues

Black Nativity
Girl has teenage son
Sends him to his grandparents
There’s lots of singing

The Bling Ring
Bunch of teenagers
Rob famous people's houses
Based on true story

Blue Jasmine
Rich girl loses dough
Comes home to live with sister
Her life is shattered

The Book Thief
Nazi, Germany
Family hiding a man
Hopes not to get caught

Broken City
Mayor hires man
To do secret work and stuff
But he’s a bad guy?

Bullet to the Head
Tough guy has daughter
She’s kidnapped. He gets revenge
With guns and action.

The Call
Kidnapped girl calls cops
Operator takes action
Finds bad guy herself

Captain Phillips
On a US ship
Real life pirates take over
Based on true story

Carrie
Girl is an outcast
She discovers her powers
But prom night goes wrong

Closed Circuit
Bomb blown in Britain
Who did it? Who are good guys?
You should watch your back

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