Passchendaele (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2010)
Canada's military legacy is explored in Passchendale. Written, directed and starring Paul Gross, the movie follows the experiences of a World War I soldier named Michael Dunne. This character is based upon the filmmaker's grandfather, who was a veteran of the bloody battle.
Canada's military legacy is explored in Passchendale. Written, directed and starring Paul Gross, the movie follows the experiences of a World War I soldier named Michael Dunne. This character is based upon the filmmaker's grandfather, who was a veteran of the bloody battle.
The Haunting of Molly Hartley (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Molly Hartley (Haley Bennett) is dealing with some serious physiological damage incurred during her mother's psychotic breakdown. But a move to a new town and a new school doesn't give her the new start she'd hope for. Instead the seventeen-year-old finds herself facing all the usual challenges of trying to fit in, with the added trauma of haunting flashbacks and acute paranoia.
Molly Hartley (Haley Bennett) is dealing with some serious physiological damage incurred during her mother's psychotic breakdown. But a move to a new town and a new school doesn't give her the new start she'd hope for. Instead the seventeen-year-old finds herself facing all the usual challenges of trying to fit in, with the added trauma of haunting flashbacks and acute paranoia.
Passengers (Movie Reviews, Last Update Nov 2016)
What Claire Summers (Anne Hathaway) thought would be a straightforward case of grief counseling for a group of plane crash survivors turns into something more mysterious when some of her patients start disappearing, and another is suddenly endowed with super-human powers (played by Patrick Wilson).
What Claire Summers (Anne Hathaway) thought would be a straightforward case of grief counseling for a group of plane crash survivors turns into something more mysterious when some of her patients start disappearing, and another is suddenly endowed with super-human powers (played by Patrick Wilson).
W. (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Hitting theaters just as President George W. Bush prepares to leave the White House, the movie W. tells the story of the son of US President George H.W. Bush as he embarks upon his own political career. This dramatic film is not an authorized biography.
Hitting theaters just as President George W. Bush prepares to leave the White House, the movie W. tells the story of the son of US President George H.W. Bush as he embarks upon his own political career. This dramatic film is not an authorized biography.
The Secret Life of Bees (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
Runaway Lily Owens (Dakota Fanning) thinks she has found the sweet life when she and her friend Rosaleen Daise (Jennifer Hudson) take refuge with three sisters (Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Sophie Okonedo) who operate a honey business. But a white girl living with the black family in 1964 South Carolina soon draws attention and the fourteen-year-old finds herself facing the sting of racial prejudice, as well as revisiting the bitterness of her past.
Runaway Lily Owens (Dakota Fanning) thinks she has found the sweet life when she and her friend Rosaleen Daise (Jennifer Hudson) take refuge with three sisters (Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Sophie Okonedo) who operate a honey business. But a white girl living with the black family in 1964 South Carolina soon draws attention and the fourteen-year-old finds herself facing the sting of racial prejudice, as well as revisiting the bitterness of her past.
Max Payne (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Based on the video game of the same name, Max Payne (Mark Wahlberg) is a cop determined to seek revenge for the slaying of his loved ones. Sparing no ammunition, the weapon-wielding vigilante soon discovers his foe is more formidable than imagined.
Based on the video game of the same name, Max Payne (Mark Wahlberg) is a cop determined to seek revenge for the slaying of his loved ones. Sparing no ammunition, the weapon-wielding vigilante soon discovers his foe is more formidable than imagined.
The Express (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
The color of football changed forever after Ernie Davis (played by Rob Brown) began playing for Syracuse University. Based on a true story, The Express follows the challenges faced by the skilled athlete and his coach (Dennis Quaid) that eventually led to him becoming the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy.
The color of football changed forever after Ernie Davis (played by Rob Brown) began playing for Syracuse University. Based on a true story, The Express follows the challenges faced by the skilled athlete and his coach (Dennis Quaid) that eventually led to him becoming the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy.
City of Ember (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2019)
The lights are beginning to go out in the underground City of Ember. Although they are only teenagers, Lina (Saoirse Ronan) and her friend Doon (Harry Treadaway) think they have uncovered a clue that may allow their fellow citizens to escape before the metropolis is plunged into darkness. But can they convince the others and find the way before time runs out?
The lights are beginning to go out in the underground City of Ember. Although they are only teenagers, Lina (Saoirse Ronan) and her friend Doon (Harry Treadaway) think they have uncovered a clue that may allow their fellow citizens to escape before the metropolis is plunged into darkness. But can they convince the others and find the way before time runs out?
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Nick (Michael Cera) has been dumped by his girlfriend. Nora (Kat Dennings) is without a date again. Meeting at a club, the two teens agree to pretend they are together, hoping to impress the ex and fool the friends. But when they seal the secret pact with a kiss, romantic feelings are ignited and the night explodes into crazy, reckless behavior.
Nick (Michael Cera) has been dumped by his girlfriend. Nora (Kat Dennings) is without a date again. Meeting at a club, the two teens agree to pretend they are together, hoping to impress the ex and fool the friends. But when they seal the secret pact with a kiss, romantic feelings are ignited and the night explodes into crazy, reckless behavior.
Flash of Genius (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2009)
Based on a true story, Flash of Genius recounts the experiences of Robert Kearns (played by Greg Kinnear), a college professor who invents an intermittent windshield wiper. Although he is unsuccessful at selling his patented technology, he soon discovers his work has been incorporated into new models of cars. Convinced he has been robbed of the credit and financial rewards of his work, he launches a lawsuit against the U.S. automotive industry.
Based on a true story, Flash of Genius recounts the experiences of Robert Kearns (played by Greg Kinnear), a college professor who invents an intermittent windshield wiper. Although he is unsuccessful at selling his patented technology, he soon discovers his work has been incorporated into new models of cars. Convinced he has been robbed of the credit and financial rewards of his work, he launches a lawsuit against the U.S. automotive industry.
High School Musical 3 - Senior Year (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
After singing and dancing their way into the hearts of millions of TV viewers in two Disney Channel original movies, the cast of High School Musical reassembles for this theatrical outing. This time the gang from East High is ready to graduate. Realizing the future will likely lead them in separate directions, Troy (Zac Efron), Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens), Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale) and Ryan (Lucas Grabeel) prepare to stage their last performance.
After singing and dancing their way into the hearts of millions of TV viewers in two Disney Channel original movies, the cast of High School Musical reassembles for this theatrical outing. This time the gang from East High is ready to graduate. Realizing the future will likely lead them in separate directions, Troy (Zac Efron), Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens), Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale) and Ryan (Lucas Grabeel) prepare to stage their last performance.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
Chloe (voice of Drew Barrymore) is a Chihuahua that lives in the lap of luxury. But when the Beverly Hills resident finds herself lost in Mexico, the pampered pup soon learns how ill-equipped she is to survive on the streets. Thankfully, a pocket-sized pooch named Papi (voice of George Lopez) comes to her rescue.
Chloe (voice of Drew Barrymore) is a Chihuahua that lives in the lap of luxury. But when the Beverly Hills resident finds herself lost in Mexico, the pampered pup soon learns how ill-equipped she is to survive on the streets. Thankfully, a pocket-sized pooch named Papi (voice of George Lopez) comes to her rescue.
Eagle Eye (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
Jerry (Shia LaBeouf) has been framed. The FBI think he is part of a terrorist cell. With no way to prove his innocence, he is forced to follow the directions of a woman on the phone who is demanding he take part in her evil plot -- or be killed. When Jerry discovers the same omnipotent voice is blackmailing another innocent bystander named Rachel (Michelle Monaghan), the two of them begin working together in the hopes of survival.
Jerry (Shia LaBeouf) has been framed. The FBI think he is part of a terrorist cell. With no way to prove his innocence, he is forced to follow the directions of a woman on the phone who is demanding he take part in her evil plot -- or be killed. When Jerry discovers the same omnipotent voice is blackmailing another innocent bystander named Rachel (Michelle Monaghan), the two of them begin working together in the hopes of survival.
Nights in Rodanthe (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
When Adrienne Willis (Diane Lane) agrees to take care of her friend's remote country inn for a few days, she is imagining an opportunity to get way from her problems at home with an unfaithful husband and a rebellious teen. What she doesn't expect is to take a romantic interest in the establishment's only guest, Dr. Paul Flanner (Richard Gere). Coincidentally, he has also come to Rodanthe, North Carolina to try and reconcile some domestic troubles.
When Adrienne Willis (Diane Lane) agrees to take care of her friend's remote country inn for a few days, she is imagining an opportunity to get way from her problems at home with an unfaithful husband and a rebellious teen. What she doesn't expect is to take a romantic interest in the establishment's only guest, Dr. Paul Flanner (Richard Gere). Coincidentally, he has also come to Rodanthe, North Carolina to try and reconcile some domestic troubles.