Elizabeth The Golden Age (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2010)
In this epic movie, Cate Blanchett plays Queen Elizabeth I during the golden age of her reign when the young ruler is challenged by threats of war from King Philip II of Spain (Jordi Molla), questionable council from her advisor Sir Francis Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush), an assassination attempt by her cousin Mary Stuart (Samantha Morton), and the yearnings of her heart for Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen).
In this epic movie, Cate Blanchett plays Queen Elizabeth I during the golden age of her reign when the young ruler is challenged by threats of war from King Philip II of Spain (Jordi Molla), questionable council from her advisor Sir Francis Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush), an assassination attempt by her cousin Mary Stuart (Samantha Morton), and the yearnings of her heart for Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen).
The Golden Compass (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
After Lyra Belaqua (Dakota Blue Richards) overhears a secret conversation about a special dust believed to have extraordinary powers, she finds herself thrown into the middle of a battle over the control of the magical material. The young girl discovers new allies and unexpected foes as she tries to navigate through dangerous, parallel universes with the help of a truth-revealing Golden Compass.
After Lyra Belaqua (Dakota Blue Richards) overhears a secret conversation about a special dust believed to have extraordinary powers, she finds herself thrown into the middle of a battle over the control of the magical material. The young girl discovers new allies and unexpected foes as she tries to navigate through dangerous, parallel universes with the help of a truth-revealing Golden Compass.
The Comebacks (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Lambeau Fields (David Koechner) is as dysfunctional as the college football team he has been asked to coach. Nevertheless, as he and his players strive for the championships with unaccustomed determination, they learn a thing or two about themselves--and spoof some of the best inspirational sports movies ever made.
Lambeau Fields (David Koechner) is as dysfunctional as the college football team he has been asked to coach. Nevertheless, as he and his players strive for the championships with unaccustomed determination, they learn a thing or two about themselves--and spoof some of the best inspirational sports movies ever made.
The Seeker The Dark is Rising (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
Will Stanton (Alexander Ludwig) thought he was just an ordinary kid, until he meets a group of mysterious warriors who claim he is one of them. Enlisting his help to fight the forces of evil, the young boy finds himself traveling through time, seeking clues to stop "The Dark" from rising.
Will Stanton (Alexander Ludwig) thought he was just an ordinary kid, until he meets a group of mysterious warriors who claim he is one of them. Enlisting his help to fight the forces of evil, the young boy finds himself traveling through time, seeking clues to stop "The Dark" from rising.
The Hunting Party (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
After a fall from grace, news reporter Simon (Richard Gere) attempts to salvage his reputation by tracking down a war criminal in Bosnia. Reluctantly a naive journalist (Jesse Eisenberg) and experienced cameraman (Howard) join his crew, but their press credential prove little protection on their unauthorized Hunting Party.
After a fall from grace, news reporter Simon (Richard Gere) attempts to salvage his reputation by tracking down a war criminal in Bosnia. Reluctantly a naive journalist (Jesse Eisenberg) and experienced cameraman (Howard) join his crew, but their press credential prove little protection on their unauthorized Hunting Party.
Reservation Road (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Ethan Learner (Joaquin Phoenix) is driving is son Josh (Sean Curley) home from a music recital. Dwight Arno (Mark Ruffalo) has his son Lucas (Eddie Alderson) in tow after attending a baseball game. When these two parents collide on Reservation Road, a tragedy occurs that will change their lives forever.
Ethan Learner (Joaquin Phoenix) is driving is son Josh (Sean Curley) home from a music recital. Dwight Arno (Mark Ruffalo) has his son Lucas (Eddie Alderson) in tow after attending a baseball game. When these two parents collide on Reservation Road, a tragedy occurs that will change their lives forever.
Lars and the Real Girl (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2018)
Gus (Paul Schneider) and his wife Karin (Emily Mortimer) are thrilled to hear Gus's brother Lars (Ryan Gosling) has finally found a girlfriend. But their enthusiasm fades when they discover the new woman in his life is actually a life-sized, plastic dummy. Concerned about his mental health, the couple decides to follow the advice of Lars' psychologist (Patricia Clarkson) and play along with his delusion.
Gus (Paul Schneider) and his wife Karin (Emily Mortimer) are thrilled to hear Gus's brother Lars (Ryan Gosling) has finally found a girlfriend. But their enthusiasm fades when they discover the new woman in his life is actually a life-sized, plastic dummy. Concerned about his mental health, the couple decides to follow the advice of Lars' psychologist (Patricia Clarkson) and play along with his delusion.
Lions For Lambs (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2020)
Who ever said, "Words can never hurt you," hadn't seen Lions For Lambs. Here, their power and influence eventually draws together the fates of various people, including a lecturing university professor (Robert Redford), two of his students (Derek Luke and Michael Pena) who follow his council to change the world by enlisting in the war in Afghanistan, and an ambitious senator (Tom Cruise) who baits a journalist (Meryl Streep) into using her pen as a sword in his political fight.
Who ever said, "Words can never hurt you," hadn't seen Lions For Lambs. Here, their power and influence eventually draws together the fates of various people, including a lecturing university professor (Robert Redford), two of his students (Derek Luke and Michael Pena) who follow his council to change the world by enlisting in the war in Afghanistan, and an ambitious senator (Tom Cruise) who baits a journalist (Meryl Streep) into using her pen as a sword in his political fight.
Enchanted (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jun 2020)
Happily ever after seems like only a fairytale for Princess Giselle (Amy Adams) when an evil queen (Susan Sarandon) banishes her from a perfect animated world and casts her into the live-action reality of New York City. Ill-prepared to cope in this un-Enchanted land, Giselle finds a friend in a divorce lawyer (Patrick Dempsey) while she waits for a handsome prince (James Marrsden) to come to her rescue.
Happily ever after seems like only a fairytale for Princess Giselle (Amy Adams) when an evil queen (Susan Sarandon) banishes her from a perfect animated world and casts her into the live-action reality of New York City. Ill-prepared to cope in this un-Enchanted land, Giselle finds a friend in a divorce lawyer (Patrick Dempsey) while she waits for a handsome prince (James Marrsden) to come to her rescue.
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2020)
Mr. Magorium (Dustin Hoffman) decides to retire and leave his Wonder Emporium to his shop assistant Molly (Natalie Portman), so he hires an accountant (Jason Bateman) to settle his affairs. Unfortunately, the man of numbers doesn't have enough imagination to see how magical the toy store truly is.
Mr. Magorium (Dustin Hoffman) decides to retire and leave his Wonder Emporium to his shop assistant Molly (Natalie Portman), so he hires an accountant (Jason Bateman) to settle his affairs. Unfortunately, the man of numbers doesn't have enough imagination to see how magical the toy store truly is.
The Jane Austen Book Club (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2018)
Does art reflect life, or vice-versa? That is a question pondered by a group of Jane Austen fans (Kathy Baker, Maria Bello, Emily Blunt, Maggie Grace) that form a book club, and begin to notice their own experiences are playing out like a plot from one of their favorite author's books in this adult-oriented drama.
Does art reflect life, or vice-versa? That is a question pondered by a group of Jane Austen fans (Kathy Baker, Maria Bello, Emily Blunt, Maggie Grace) that form a book club, and begin to notice their own experiences are playing out like a plot from one of their favorite author's books in this adult-oriented drama.
Martian Child (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Recently widowed, a sci-fi author named David (John Cusack) adopts a young boy (Bobby Coleman) who claims he comes from Mars. Whether truth or fiction, as the two lonely souls spend more time together, their relationship opens up a whole new world.
Recently widowed, a sci-fi author named David (John Cusack) adopts a young boy (Bobby Coleman) who claims he comes from Mars. Whether truth or fiction, as the two lonely souls spend more time together, their relationship opens up a whole new world.
A Perfect Day (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
When a man (Rob Lowe) loses his job, his wife (Paget Brewster) suggests he try writing a book. The novel's unexpected success soon has the author entertaining ideas of fame and fortune -- at the expense of his family. As the Christmas season approaches, the predictions of a mysterious stranger (Christopher Lloyd) cause the writer to re-examine what he really values.
When a man (Rob Lowe) loses his job, his wife (Paget Brewster) suggests he try writing a book. The novel's unexpected success soon has the author entertaining ideas of fame and fortune -- at the expense of his family. As the Christmas season approaches, the predictions of a mysterious stranger (Christopher Lloyd) cause the writer to re-examine what he really values.