Music and Lyrics (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
In this romantic comedy, Hugh Grant stars as a has-been singer who has a chance to boost his sagging career by writing a hit song for a teen pop sensation. To overcome his writer's block, he enlists the help of a young woman played by Drew Barrymore.
In this romantic comedy, Hugh Grant stars as a has-been singer who has a chance to boost his sagging career by writing a hit song for a teen pop sensation. To overcome his writer's block, he enlists the help of a young woman played by Drew Barrymore.
The Messengers (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Life on a North Dakota sunflower farm turns out to be anything but serene and peaceful for the Solomon family when teenaged Jess (Kristen Stewart) and her little brother (Evan and Theodore Turner) begin seeing ominous apparitions--that appear to be invisible to adults.
Life on a North Dakota sunflower farm turns out to be anything but serene and peaceful for the Solomon family when teenaged Jess (Kristen Stewart) and her little brother (Evan and Theodore Turner) begin seeing ominous apparitions--that appear to be invisible to adults.
Bridge to Terabithia (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
An unusual friendship forms between loner Jesse Aaron (Josh Hutcherson) and new girl Leslie Burke (AnnaSophia Robb) when they combine his artistic skills with her incredible imagination. Creating a land of make-believe, the two have many adventures in Terabithia, which in turn affects their real world too.
An unusual friendship forms between loner Jesse Aaron (Josh Hutcherson) and new girl Leslie Burke (AnnaSophia Robb) when they combine his artistic skills with her incredible imagination. Creating a land of make-believe, the two have many adventures in Terabithia, which in turn affects their real world too.
Breach (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Based on a true story, Breach recounts the FBI's clandestine operations to catch a notorious mole hiding in their ranks. Ryan Phillippe plays Eric O'Neill , an agent-in-training who is assigned to spy on the suspect, Robert Hanssen (Chris Cooper), a grumpy, mistrustful counterintelligence officer.
Based on a true story, Breach recounts the FBI's clandestine operations to catch a notorious mole hiding in their ranks. Ryan Phillippe plays Eric O'Neill , an agent-in-training who is assigned to spy on the suspect, Robert Hanssen (Chris Cooper), a grumpy, mistrustful counterintelligence officer.
Ghost Rider (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
In Ghost Rider, another Marvel Comics' character races onto the big screen. Johnny Blaze (played by Nicholas Cage) is a motorcycle stuntman by day-- but at night he transforms into a fiery, super-powered demon that chases bad guys with a "spirit of vengeance."
In Ghost Rider, another Marvel Comics' character races onto the big screen. Johnny Blaze (played by Nicholas Cage) is a motorcycle stuntman by day-- but at night he transforms into a fiery, super-powered demon that chases bad guys with a "spirit of vengeance."
Norbit (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
No one would really like to live with him or her self, or so the movie Norbit appears to prove. Staring as both a husband and overbearing wife, Eddie Murphy tries to wiggle out of the marriage once he meets dreamy Kate (Thandie Newton) and discovers his wife in bed with another man. Likewise, the filmmakers may also have a difficult time wiggling out of the potential criticism for the many mean-spirited ethnic and religious portrayals in this film.
No one would really like to live with him or her self, or so the movie Norbit appears to prove. Staring as both a husband and overbearing wife, Eddie Murphy tries to wiggle out of the marriage once he meets dreamy Kate (Thandie Newton) and discovers his wife in bed with another man. Likewise, the filmmakers may also have a difficult time wiggling out of the potential criticism for the many mean-spirited ethnic and religious portrayals in this film.
Cinderella III: A Twist in Time (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Magical mischief ensues when the Fairy Godmother's wand falls into the wrong hands. Although more simplistic in story and style than the Disney classic that it is a sequel to, this direct-to-DVD production does offer light entertainment and a slight plot twist on the evilness of the wicked stepsisters.
Magical mischief ensues when the Fairy Godmother's wand falls into the wrong hands. Although more simplistic in story and style than the Disney classic that it is a sequel to, this direct-to-DVD production does offer light entertainment and a slight plot twist on the evilness of the wicked stepsisters.
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Blood and Chocolate (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Vivian (Agnes Bruckner) works in her aunt's chocolate shop by day, but at night (like the rest of her family members) she transforms into a werewolf. When a romantic interest (Hugh Dancy) makes her lose her taste for blood, she raises the hackles of the whole pack of her relatives. Cheesy special effects and ample violence may cause viewers to lose their appetite for this one.
Vivian (Agnes Bruckner) works in her aunt's chocolate shop by day, but at night (like the rest of her family members) she transforms into a werewolf. When a romantic interest (Hugh Dancy) makes her lose her taste for blood, she raises the hackles of the whole pack of her relatives. Cheesy special effects and ample violence may cause viewers to lose their appetite for this one.
One Night With The King (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
Is the course of a person's life governed by chance or destiny? That is the question poised in this embellished recounting of the Biblical story of Esther. Despite ample artistic license, some mild sensuality and moderate violence, One Night With The King still conveys much of the faith and courage for which this historic heroine is remembered.
Is the course of a person's life governed by chance or destiny? That is the question poised in this embellished recounting of the Biblical story of Esther. Despite ample artistic license, some mild sensuality and moderate violence, One Night With The King still conveys much of the faith and courage for which this historic heroine is remembered.
Epic Movie (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
Epic Movie is a spoof that sets out to lampoon various Hollywood hits from the past few years. In the name of comedy, the script excuses such ploys as: bathroom humor, profanities, violent acts, vulgar jokes, sexual imagery, racial slurs, and demeaning portrayals.
Epic Movie is a spoof that sets out to lampoon various Hollywood hits from the past few years. In the name of comedy, the script excuses such ploys as: bathroom humor, profanities, violent acts, vulgar jokes, sexual imagery, racial slurs, and demeaning portrayals.
Catch and Release (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Instead of getting married, Grey Wheeler (Jennifer Garner) finds herself holding a funeral. But the untimely passing of her sportsman fianc? proves less tragic than the secrets revealed about him as she tries to put his affairs in order and rebuild her life. Billed as a romantic comedy --despite the death, this fish story just gets lost in a tangle of sexual situations.
Instead of getting married, Grey Wheeler (Jennifer Garner) finds herself holding a funeral. But the untimely passing of her sportsman fianc? proves less tragic than the secrets revealed about him as she tries to put his affairs in order and rebuild her life. Billed as a romantic comedy --despite the death, this fish story just gets lost in a tangle of sexual situations.
Miss Potter (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
The Tale of Peter Rabbit may be a familiar storybook now, but getting it printed was no easy feat. Miss Potter follows the challenges and heartaches faced by Beatrix Potter (Ren?e Zellweger ) as she tries to get her manuscript published in the male-dominated business world of Victorian England. Animation of her whimsical drawings and a budding romance make this dramatized biography almost as picture perfect as the work this author/artist is famous for.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit may be a familiar storybook now, but getting it printed was no easy feat. Miss Potter follows the challenges and heartaches faced by Beatrix Potter (Ren?e Zellweger ) as she tries to get her manuscript published in the male-dominated business world of Victorian England. Animation of her whimsical drawings and a budding romance make this dramatized biography almost as picture perfect as the work this author/artist is famous for.