Arthur and the Invisibles (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
After a greedy land developer threatens to take over the family farm, eleven-year-old Arthur (Freddie Highmore) attempts to save the day by looking for a lost treasure. Along the way he discovers a secret land full of people so tiny, they are almost invisible--and that's when the real adventure begins in this family friendly, live-action / computer-animation mix.
After a greedy land developer threatens to take over the family farm, eleven-year-old Arthur (Freddie Highmore) attempts to save the day by looking for a lost treasure. Along the way he discovers a secret land full of people so tiny, they are almost invisible--and that's when the real adventure begins in this family friendly, live-action / computer-animation mix.
Stomp the Yard (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
In this dance-by-number plot, an African American youth named DJ (Columbus Short) leaves his troubled life in LA behind after he is given the opportunity to attend an Atlanta university. As expected, new problems arise on campus when two rival fraternities learn of his street-style dance moves, which they both desperately want in order to win a national step show competition.
In this dance-by-number plot, an African American youth named DJ (Columbus Short) leaves his troubled life in LA behind after he is given the opportunity to attend an Atlanta university. As expected, new problems arise on campus when two rival fraternities learn of his street-style dance moves, which they both desperately want in order to win a national step show competition.
Happily N’Ever After (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
A spunky, brunette Cinderella (voice of Sarah Michelle Geller) is forced into action when her evil stepmother (Sigourney Weaver) decides to take over Fairy Tale Land and put a stop to all the happy endings. Although this computer animation blends together several well-known fairytale characters and voice talents (such as George Carlin and Freddie Prinze Jr.), it falls short of concocting an enchanting formula.
A spunky, brunette Cinderella (voice of Sarah Michelle Geller) is forced into action when her evil stepmother (Sigourney Weaver) decides to take over Fairy Tale Land and put a stop to all the happy endings. Although this computer animation blends together several well-known fairytale characters and voice talents (such as George Carlin and Freddie Prinze Jr.), it falls short of concocting an enchanting formula.
Freedom Writers (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2018)
Based on a true story, Freedom Writers follows the efforts of Erin Gruwell (Hilary Swank), an inexperienced high school teacher who is forced to change her lesson plan when faced with a classroom full of racial intolerance and gang violence.
Based on a true story, Freedom Writers follows the efforts of Erin Gruwell (Hilary Swank), an inexperienced high school teacher who is forced to change her lesson plan when faced with a classroom full of racial intolerance and gang violence.
Eragon (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
When young Eragon (Edward Speleers) stumbles upon a strange, blue stone, he has no idea the discovery will change his fate from humble farm boy to chosen liberator of his oppressed countrymen. This medieval tale of warriors and dragons is low on language and sexual content, but depicts a lot of violent action as the hero learns the skills and self-control necessary to battle the forces of sorcery and evil.
When young Eragon (Edward Speleers) stumbles upon a strange, blue stone, he has no idea the discovery will change his fate from humble farm boy to chosen liberator of his oppressed countrymen. This medieval tale of warriors and dragons is low on language and sexual content, but depicts a lot of violent action as the hero learns the skills and self-control necessary to battle the forces of sorcery and evil.
Rocky Balboa (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
After a lengthy absence from the ring, Sylvester Stallone steps back into the character of Rocky Balboa, as an actor, scriptwriter and director. This time the aging boxer attempts to take a swing at midlife challenges, a stand for self-respect and a knockout blow to self-pity. This is no small feat --but the comeback match and the movie champions them all.
After a lengthy absence from the ring, Sylvester Stallone steps back into the character of Rocky Balboa, as an actor, scriptwriter and director. This time the aging boxer attempts to take a swing at midlife challenges, a stand for self-respect and a knockout blow to self-pity. This is no small feat --but the comeback match and the movie champions them all.
Dreamgirls (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2018)
Fame flitters just beyond the grasp of Effie White (Jennifer Hudson), Deena Jones (Beyonce Knowles) and Lorrell Robinson (Anika Noni Rose) until Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie Foxx) offers to manage the talented girls from the Detroit housing projects. Based on the Broadway musical of the same name, Dreamgirls is a candid but sometimes content-heavy glimpse into the cost of chasing stardom.
Fame flitters just beyond the grasp of Effie White (Jennifer Hudson), Deena Jones (Beyonce Knowles) and Lorrell Robinson (Anika Noni Rose) until Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie Foxx) offers to manage the talented girls from the Detroit housing projects. Based on the Broadway musical of the same name, Dreamgirls is a candid but sometimes content-heavy glimpse into the cost of chasing stardom.
We Are Marshall (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2020)
After a plane crash claims the lives of 75 people (consisting mostly of the Marshall University football team and coaching staff), the grief stricken townsfolk want to discontinue the school's athletic program. But the surviving team captain Nate Ruffin (Anthony Mackie) can't let the sport die, so he persuades the university president (David Strathairn) to hire a new coach (Matthew McConaughey), whose job description will include rebuilding the team and the broken community.
After a plane crash claims the lives of 75 people (consisting mostly of the Marshall University football team and coaching staff), the grief stricken townsfolk want to discontinue the school's athletic program. But the surviving team captain Nate Ruffin (Anthony Mackie) can't let the sport die, so he persuades the university president (David Strathairn) to hire a new coach (Matthew McConaughey), whose job description will include rebuilding the team and the broken community.
Charlotte’s Web (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
A perfectly ordinary farming community suddenly becomes perfectly extraordinary, thanks to a not quite ordinary friendship between a tiny pig called Wilbur (voice of Dominic Scott Kay) and a wise spider named Charlotte (voice of Julia Roberts). This live-action adaptation of E.B. White's classic children's novel (featuring some amazing computer generated effects) is equally extraordinary.
A perfectly ordinary farming community suddenly becomes perfectly extraordinary, thanks to a not quite ordinary friendship between a tiny pig called Wilbur (voice of Dominic Scott Kay) and a wise spider named Charlotte (voice of Julia Roberts). This live-action adaptation of E.B. White's classic children's novel (featuring some amazing computer generated effects) is equally extraordinary.
The Pursuit of Happyness (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jun 2019)
Based on a true story, Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is a salesman who is literally on his last dollar. After his wife (Thandie Newton) leaves him, he and his son (Jaden Smith -- Will's real-life boy) are left to live on the streets of San Francisco while he determines to get his life in order. Facing countless obstacles, this powerful story reaffirms the importance of hard work and the will to survive.
Based on a true story, Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is a salesman who is literally on his last dollar. After his wife (Thandie Newton) leaves him, he and his son (Jaden Smith -- Will's real-life boy) are left to live on the streets of San Francisco while he determines to get his life in order. Facing countless obstacles, this powerful story reaffirms the importance of hard work and the will to survive.
Night at the Museum (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jun 2019)
When Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) accepts a job as a security guard at the Museum, he has no idea how exciting the night shift can be until the lights go off and the statues, miniature models and a T-rex skeleton come to life. Now the man desperate for employment is desperately trying to survive on his wits, knowledge of history and scanty diplomacy skills.
When Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) accepts a job as a security guard at the Museum, he has no idea how exciting the night shift can be until the lights go off and the statues, miniature models and a T-rex skeleton come to life. Now the man desperate for employment is desperately trying to survive on his wits, knowledge of history and scanty diplomacy skills.
Unaccompanied Minors (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
When a snowstorm grounds the plane that was supposed to take them to visit their father for Christmas, siblings Spencer (Dyllan Christopher) and Katherine (Dominique Saldana) make friends with some of the other stranded "unaccompanied minors" and take full run of the airport. While amusing to youngsters, adults may not be feeling so "Ho, Ho, Ho" about the ensuing silly antics.
When a snowstorm grounds the plane that was supposed to take them to visit their father for Christmas, siblings Spencer (Dyllan Christopher) and Katherine (Dominique Saldana) make friends with some of the other stranded "unaccompanied minors" and take full run of the airport. While amusing to youngsters, adults may not be feeling so "Ho, Ho, Ho" about the ensuing silly antics.