Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Professor Henry "Indiana" Jones (Harrison Ford) gets lured away from his day job when a wealthy businessman, Walter Donovan (Julian Glover), shows him a portion of a stone carving pointing to the whereabouts of the Holy Grail. His quest leads to action, adventure, a beautiful woman (Alison Doody, his missing father (Sean Connery) and the Nazis.
Professor Henry "Indiana" Jones (Harrison Ford) gets lured away from his day job when a wealthy businessman, Walter Donovan (Julian Glover), shows him a portion of a stone carving pointing to the whereabouts of the Holy Grail. His quest leads to action, adventure, a beautiful woman (Alison Doody, his missing father (Sean Connery) and the Nazis.
Baby Mama (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
Thirty-seven-year-old Kate (Tina Fey) knows her biological clock is ticking. Yet, despite her single status, the successful career woman is determined to have a baby. Unfortunately, the only way she finds to achieve her goal is hiring a surrogate mom -- and nine months with Angie (Amy Poehler) proves to be more labor than the worst old wives' tales of pregnancy and childbirth.
Thirty-seven-year-old Kate (Tina Fey) knows her biological clock is ticking. Yet, despite her single status, the successful career woman is determined to have a baby. Unfortunately, the only way she finds to achieve her goal is hiring a surrogate mom -- and nine months with Angie (Amy Poehler) proves to be more labor than the worst old wives' tales of pregnancy and childbirth.
The Visitor (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
Nothing of significance has happened for a long time in the life of Walter Vale (Richard Jenkins). However, that changes when the dusty economics professor makes a trip to New York City and enters an apartment he has kept for years, but seldom visited. Inside he finds two squatters, Tarek (Haaz Sleiman) and Zainab (Danai Gurira). His simple, charitable decision to let the couple to stay, rather than evicting them to the streets, proves to be a new beginning for the old man.
Nothing of significance has happened for a long time in the life of Walter Vale (Richard Jenkins). However, that changes when the dusty economics professor makes a trip to New York City and enters an apartment he has kept for years, but seldom visited. Inside he finds two squatters, Tarek (Haaz Sleiman) and Zainab (Danai Gurira). His simple, charitable decision to let the couple to stay, rather than evicting them to the streets, proves to be a new beginning for the old man.
The Forbidden Kingdom (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2020)
Martial Arts movie stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li both appear in Forbidden Kingdom. In this tale the two masters help an American teen (Michael Angarano), who has been transported back in time, to return an ancient artifact to its rightful owner. (Of course the transaction does not go smoothly, so there are plenty of opportunities for some high-kicking action.)
Martial Arts movie stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li both appear in Forbidden Kingdom. In this tale the two masters help an American teen (Michael Angarano), who has been transported back in time, to return an ancient artifact to its rightful owner. (Of course the transaction does not go smoothly, so there are plenty of opportunities for some high-kicking action.)
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
He wrote speeches for US Presidents. He hosted game shows. Now Ben Stein is taking on academia in this blistering documentary that seeks to understand why scientists and teachers who have discussed intelligent design (also known as the creation theory) are suddenly out of work.
He wrote speeches for US Presidents. He hosted game shows. Now Ben Stein is taking on academia in this blistering documentary that seeks to understand why scientists and teachers who have discussed intelligent design (also known as the creation theory) are suddenly out of work.
Young @ Heart (Young at Heart) (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Young @ Heart is a documentary that does its best to demonstrate that getting old doesn't mean giving up. It tells the back-stage story of a group of singers whose average age is 80 years old, yet they use every once of energy they possess to appear on stage and sing popular music ranging from James Brown through to U2 and Coldplay.
Young @ Heart is a documentary that does its best to demonstrate that getting old doesn't mean giving up. It tells the back-stage story of a group of singers whose average age is 80 years old, yet they use every once of energy they possess to appear on stage and sing popular music ranging from James Brown through to U2 and Coldplay.
Prom Night (Movie Reviews, Last Update Oct 2020)
For Donna (Brittany Snow), Prom Night is a big deal. She's got the dress, booked the room at the fancy hotel where the event is being hosted, and has set her heart on an unforgettable evening. And that is what she gets all right -- after a serial killer also checks in for the big party.
For Donna (Brittany Snow), Prom Night is a big deal. She's got the dress, booked the room at the fancy hotel where the event is being hosted, and has set her heart on an unforgettable evening. And that is what she gets all right -- after a serial killer also checks in for the big party.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) is having a hard time Forgetting Sarah Marshall, his former, TV star girlfriend (Kristen Bell). But distracting himself by taking a trip to Hawaii turns out to have the opposite effect intended when he discovers his ex and her new boyfriend (Russell Brand) are also vacationing at the same resort.
Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) is having a hard time Forgetting Sarah Marshall, his former, TV star girlfriend (Kristen Bell). But distracting himself by taking a trip to Hawaii turns out to have the opposite effect intended when he discovers his ex and her new boyfriend (Russell Brand) are also vacationing at the same resort.
Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
After Harold and Kumar 's vacation at White Castle (the first movie), actors John Cho and Kal Penn reprise their characters. This time, the drug-impaired, sex-obsessed duo find themselves being mistaken for terrorist and having to Escape From Guantanamo Bay.
After Harold and Kumar 's vacation at White Castle (the first movie), actors John Cho and Kal Penn reprise their characters. This time, the drug-impaired, sex-obsessed duo find themselves being mistaken for terrorist and having to Escape From Guantanamo Bay.
Shine A Light (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Rolling Stones fans get a backstage pass to the rock band's 2006 performance at New York City's Beacon Theater thanks to this concert documentary directed by Martin Scorsese. Along with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood and drummer Charlie Watts, there are also guest performances by Jack White, Christina Aguilera and Buddy Guy.
Rolling Stones fans get a backstage pass to the rock band's 2006 performance at New York City's Beacon Theater thanks to this concert documentary directed by Martin Scorsese. Along with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood and drummer Charlie Watts, there are also guest performances by Jack White, Christina Aguilera and Buddy Guy.
Leatherheads (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
The fanfare over football may be fizzling, but a 1925 star player named Dodge Connolly (George Clooney) isn't about to let the flame go out. To rekindle interest in the sport he recruits Carter Rutherford (John Krasinski), a WWI hero. But when a curious and beautiful journalist (Renee Zellweger) starts asking searing questions about Rutherford's past, Connolly is forced to run interference -and then the real game begins.
The fanfare over football may be fizzling, but a 1925 star player named Dodge Connolly (George Clooney) isn't about to let the flame go out. To rekindle interest in the sport he recruits Carter Rutherford (John Krasinski), a WWI hero. But when a curious and beautiful journalist (Renee Zellweger) starts asking searing questions about Rutherford's past, Connolly is forced to run interference -and then the real game begins.
Nim’s Island (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
Nim (Abigail Breslin) has two passions: her amazing life on a wild tropical island and reading Alex Rover adventure stories. So when her father (Gerard Butler) suddenly goes missing, the young girl turns to a place she is sure she'll find help -- the author (Jodie Foster) of her favorite novels.
Nim (Abigail Breslin) has two passions: her amazing life on a wild tropical island and reading Alex Rover adventure stories. So when her father (Gerard Butler) suddenly goes missing, the young girl turns to a place she is sure she'll find help -- the author (Jodie Foster) of her favorite novels.
Superhero Movie (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
From the makers of the Scary Movie Franchise comes another spoof. This time the butt of their jokes is the Superhero Movie genre -- but you can expect the same kind of humor that was dished up last time.
From the makers of the Scary Movie Franchise comes another spoof. This time the butt of their jokes is the Superhero Movie genre -- but you can expect the same kind of humor that was dished up last time.
Run, Fat Boy, Run (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Dennis (Simon Pegg) has been labeled a quitter ever since he jilted his pregnant fiancee (Thandie Newton) at the altar. Now, the only hope he has of shaking this title (and possibly getting his girlfriend back), is to prove he can follow through by do something really difficult --like running a marathon.
Dennis (Simon Pegg) has been labeled a quitter ever since he jilted his pregnant fiancee (Thandie Newton) at the altar. Now, the only hope he has of shaking this title (and possibly getting his girlfriend back), is to prove he can follow through by do something really difficult --like running a marathon.
21 (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2018)
University can be a bit expensive, so when Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess), an academically bright student, is offered a shady opportunity to make some big bucks, he takes the gamble. The money making scheme involves employing his math skills at the Las Vegas blackjack tables -- but his winning streak soon captures the attention of some poor losers.
University can be a bit expensive, so when Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess), an academically bright student, is offered a shady opportunity to make some big bucks, he takes the gamble. The money making scheme involves employing his math skills at the Las Vegas blackjack tables -- but his winning streak soon captures the attention of some poor losers.