The Tale of Despereaux (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
Despereaux (voice of Matthew Broderick) may have been born a mouse, but that doesn't stop him from wanting to explore, read and make friends with a human princess (voice of Emma Watson). However, his unconventional behavior gets him banished to a dungeon where he meets Roscuro the Rat (voice of Dustin Hoffman).
Despereaux (voice of Matthew Broderick) may have been born a mouse, but that doesn't stop him from wanting to explore, read and make friends with a human princess (voice of Emma Watson). However, his unconventional behavior gets him banished to a dungeon where he meets Roscuro the Rat (voice of Dustin Hoffman).
Frost / Nixon (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Three years after the Watergate Scandal, Richard Nixon agreed to talk with the press. David Frost was the BBC journalist given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interview the former US president, but would this newsman have enough strength to the break through Nixon's fortress-like facade? This dramatization looks at the whispers taking place behind the scenes of this very publicly staged conversation.
Three years after the Watergate Scandal, Richard Nixon agreed to talk with the press. David Frost was the BBC journalist given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interview the former US president, but would this newsman have enough strength to the break through Nixon's fortress-like facade? This dramatization looks at the whispers taking place behind the scenes of this very publicly staged conversation.
Milk (Movie Reviews, Last Update Aug 2017)
Harvey Milk became San Francisco's first openly homosexual city supervisor in 1977. This dramatized biography, starring Sean Penn, follows the life and career of the political figure.
Harvey Milk became San Francisco's first openly homosexual city supervisor in 1977. This dramatized biography, starring Sean Penn, follows the life and career of the political figure.
Goldfinger (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Released in 1964, Goldfinger soon became one of the most iconic films from the action/spy genre. Starring Sean Connery as James Bond, the suave and sophisticated British operative is given the charge to save the world from Auric Goldfinger (Gert Frobe), a madman determined to horde the world's most precious metal -- including the holdings of Fort Knox.
Released in 1964, Goldfinger soon became one of the most iconic films from the action/spy genre. Starring Sean Connery as James Bond, the suave and sophisticated British operative is given the charge to save the world from Auric Goldfinger (Gert Frobe), a madman determined to horde the world's most precious metal -- including the holdings of Fort Knox.
Flow (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jan 2025)
Concern for the world's water supply, and the right of all people to access this life sustaining resource are the topics behind the documentary Flow. Pulling in facts and opinions from around the globe, including India, the United States, Bolivia, director Irena Salina sets out to raise awareness of these critical issues.
Concern for the world's water supply, and the right of all people to access this life sustaining resource are the topics behind the documentary Flow. Pulling in facts and opinions from around the globe, including India, the United States, Bolivia, director Irena Salina sets out to raise awareness of these critical issues.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941) (Movie Reviews, Last Update Aug 2009)
To wed or not to wed? That is the question posed in this screwball comedy. When Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Robert Montgomery and Carole Lombard) discover their three-year-long marriage was never legally solemnized, they have a second chance to decide if they've made the right choice the first time.
To wed or not to wed? That is the question posed in this screwball comedy. When Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Robert Montgomery and Carole Lombard) discover their three-year-long marriage was never legally solemnized, they have a second chance to decide if they've made the right choice the first time.
Australia (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
When Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) leaves England to check on the affairs of her husband's Australian cattle station, she ends up inheriting more problems than she ever dreamed of, including the welfare an aboriginal child. Although she gets some reluctant help from a working-class local (Hugh Jackman), there is nowhere to turn to when Japanese bombers attack and the country faces the dangers of World War II.
When Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) leaves England to check on the affairs of her husband's Australian cattle station, she ends up inheriting more problems than she ever dreamed of, including the welfare an aboriginal child. Although she gets some reluctant help from a working-class local (Hugh Jackman), there is nowhere to turn to when Japanese bombers attack and the country faces the dangers of World War II.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2021)
Eight-year-old Bruno (Asa Butterfield) befriends an unusual kid about his age (Jack Scanlon) living on the other side of a fence behind his home. But what the innocent child doesn't realize is that The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is actually a Jewish youngster being held in a concentration camp overseen by Bruno's father, a Nazi Commandant (David Thewlis).
Eight-year-old Bruno (Asa Butterfield) befriends an unusual kid about his age (Jack Scanlon) living on the other side of a fence behind his home. But what the innocent child doesn't realize is that The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is actually a Jewish youngster being held in a concentration camp overseen by Bruno's father, a Nazi Commandant (David Thewlis).
Transporter 3 (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
Jason Statham is back as Frank Martin, a man who transports dangerous goods --provided the price is right. In this third film of the franchises, the deliveryman finds himself in trouble when he decides not to take a job. Forced into a do or die situation, Frank must wield weapons and do some fancy driving if he hopes to survive.
Jason Statham is back as Frank Martin, a man who transports dangerous goods --provided the price is right. In this third film of the franchises, the deliveryman finds himself in trouble when he decides not to take a job. Forced into a do or die situation, Frank must wield weapons and do some fancy driving if he hopes to survive.
Tinker Bell (Movie Reviews, Last Update Oct 2009)
Have you ever wondered about the origins of Peter Pan's sidekick Tinker Bell? Well, the creative team at Walt Disney Studio obviously has, and their answer is this beautifully animated direct-to-DVD movie.
Have you ever wondered about the origins of Peter Pan's sidekick Tinker Bell? Well, the creative team at Walt Disney Studio obviously has, and their answer is this beautifully animated direct-to-DVD movie.
Twilight (Movie Reviews, Last Update Oct 2020)
Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) can't seem to help being curious and attracted to her classmate Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson). But as she begins to unravel his secrets, she finds herself drawn into a mysterious and dangerous world full of vampires and bloodthirsty assassins.
Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) can't seem to help being curious and attracted to her classmate Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson). But as she begins to unravel his secrets, she finds herself drawn into a mysterious and dangerous world full of vampires and bloodthirsty assassins.
Quantum of Solace (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
In Quantum of Solace, James Bond (Daniel Craig) seeks some answers to, and perhaps a little vengeance for, the betrayal of Vesper Lynd (which happened in the proceeding film Casino Royale). When his investigation leads to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), the secret agent begins working with a woman named Camille (Olga Kurylenko) in the hopes of uncovering the dangerous man's diabolical plot. But as the case unfolds, 007 finds himself wondering if the beautiful stranger is really a friend or a foe.
In Quantum of Solace, James Bond (Daniel Craig) seeks some answers to, and perhaps a little vengeance for, the betrayal of Vesper Lynd (which happened in the proceeding film Casino Royale). When his investigation leads to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), the secret agent begins working with a woman named Camille (Olga Kurylenko) in the hopes of uncovering the dangerous man's diabolical plot. But as the case unfolds, 007 finds himself wondering if the beautiful stranger is really a friend or a foe.
Madagascar Escape 2 Africa (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
New York City Zoo castaways, Alex the Lion (voiced by Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer), and Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith), have an opportunity to leave Madagascar and head home. But their travel plans, arranged by the enterprising penguins, take an unexpected detour (like in the first film), landing the domesticated beasts in the wilds of Africa.
New York City Zoo castaways, Alex the Lion (voiced by Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer), and Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith), have an opportunity to leave Madagascar and head home. But their travel plans, arranged by the enterprising penguins, take an unexpected detour (like in the first film), landing the domesticated beasts in the wilds of Africa.
Changeling (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
The mother (Angelina Jolie) of a missing boy who has recently been found ought to be overjoyed. Instead, the woman insists the child is not her son. Frustrated with her complaints and afraid of her probing questions, the Los Angeles Police Department has Mrs. Collins committed to an insane asylum. This movie is based on a real incident that occurred during in the 1920's.
The mother (Angelina Jolie) of a missing boy who has recently been found ought to be overjoyed. Instead, the woman insists the child is not her son. Frustrated with her complaints and afraid of her probing questions, the Los Angeles Police Department has Mrs. Collins committed to an insane asylum. This movie is based on a real incident that occurred during in the 1920's.