The Brooke Ellison Story (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2016)
Based on a true story, this movie chronicles ten years in the life of Brooke Ellison (Vanessa Marano/ Lacey Chabert), who suffered a spinal cord injury as a child that left her paralyzed from the neck down. Rising above her disability, she pursues her dreams of a university education. This made-for-TV movie was the last project undertaken by actor/ director Christopher Reeve (who was also left in a quadriplegic state after a devastating accident).
Based on a true story, this movie chronicles ten years in the life of Brooke Ellison (Vanessa Marano/ Lacey Chabert), who suffered a spinal cord injury as a child that left her paralyzed from the neck down. Rising above her disability, she pursues her dreams of a university education. This made-for-TV movie was the last project undertaken by actor/ director Christopher Reeve (who was also left in a quadriplegic state after a devastating accident).
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jun 2019)
Four friends (Alexis Bledel, Blake Lively, America Ferrera, and Amber Tamblyn) are saddened by the prospect of being separated for the first time in their 17 years of life. In order to feel connected despite the physical distance between them, the teens buy a secondhand pair of pants that each plans to wear for one week before shipping them off to the next girl.
Four friends (Alexis Bledel, Blake Lively, America Ferrera, and Amber Tamblyn) are saddened by the prospect of being separated for the first time in their 17 years of life. In order to feel connected despite the physical distance between them, the teens buy a secondhand pair of pants that each plans to wear for one week before shipping them off to the next girl.
Cinderella Man (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Based on a true story, Russell Crowe plays James J. Braddock, a1930s boxing legend who fought his way from the breadlines to the pinnacle of his sport. Along the way, he also inspired a generation of struggling Americans who felt sucker punched by the great stock market crash.
Based on a true story, Russell Crowe plays James J. Braddock, a1930s boxing legend who fought his way from the breadlines to the pinnacle of his sport. Along the way, he also inspired a generation of struggling Americans who felt sucker punched by the great stock market crash.
Monster-In-Law (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
Charlotte (Jennifer Lopez) thinks she has found the man of her dreams. Kevin Fields (Michael Vartan) is perfectly perfect--except for his battleaxe of a mother (Jane Fonda). Too bad she comes with the marriage proposal.
Charlotte (Jennifer Lopez) thinks she has found the man of her dreams. Kevin Fields (Michael Vartan) is perfectly perfect--except for his battleaxe of a mother (Jane Fonda). Too bad she comes with the marriage proposal.
The Longest Yard (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
After a disgraced NFL quarterback (Adam Sandler) is incarcerated, he finds himself on the institution's football field playing against a team of prison guards. It's a grudge match where the object of the game is more about settling the score than getting on the scoreboard.
After a disgraced NFL quarterback (Adam Sandler) is incarcerated, he finds himself on the institution's football field playing against a team of prison guards. It's a grudge match where the object of the game is more about settling the score than getting on the scoreboard.
Kicking & Screaming (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
When Phil Weston (Will Ferrell) takes charge of his son SamÕs (Dylan McLaughlin) losing soccer team, the mild manner father morphs into a coaching maniac with an insatiable addiction for success.
When Phil Weston (Will Ferrell) takes charge of his son SamÕs (Dylan McLaughlin) losing soccer team, the mild manner father morphs into a coaching maniac with an insatiable addiction for success.
Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
In this third (dare we say final?) episode of the mother of all movie franchises, George Lucas is faced with a daunting task of tying up all the lose story threads. The big question everyone wants answered is: How does Anakin (Hayden Christensen) end up in that villainous black suit?
In this third (dare we say final?) episode of the mother of all movie franchises, George Lucas is faced with a daunting task of tying up all the lose story threads. The big question everyone wants answered is: How does Anakin (Hayden Christensen) end up in that villainous black suit?
The Best of Everything (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Caroline Bender (Hope Lange) is thrilled when she lands a job at the prestigious publishing company and joins their large force of female office workers. But despite appearances, the career opportunity does not prove to be The Best of Everything.
Caroline Bender (Hope Lange) is thrilled when she lands a job at the prestigious publishing company and joins their large force of female office workers. But despite appearances, the career opportunity does not prove to be The Best of Everything.
The Sandlot II (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
This sequel to the movie The Sandlot takes place 12 years after the first. Featuring more baseball, boys and scary dogs -- this second effort from Writer/DIrector David Mickey Evans feels more like a remake than a new tale.
This sequel to the movie The Sandlot takes place 12 years after the first. Featuring more baseball, boys and scary dogs -- this second effort from Writer/DIrector David Mickey Evans feels more like a remake than a new tale.
xXx: State of the Union (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
In this sequel, the National Security Agency is again looking for a bad guy to save the good citizens of America. Their prison pick this time around is Darius Stone (Ice Cube), who uses his street smarts and former partners in crime to ignite a heavy arsenal of bombs and bullets with the hope of saving the President of the United States.
In this sequel, the National Security Agency is again looking for a bad guy to save the good citizens of America. Their prison pick this time around is Darius Stone (Ice Cube), who uses his street smarts and former partners in crime to ignite a heavy arsenal of bombs and bullets with the hope of saving the President of the United States.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
Douglas Adams' quirky, creative and cheeky novels have been amusing sci-fi fans for years. Now Buena Vista Home Entertainment puts all of his out-of-this-world silliness onto DVD, so you can curse the whole universe without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
Douglas Adams' quirky, creative and cheeky novels have been amusing sci-fi fans for years. Now Buena Vista Home Entertainment puts all of his out-of-this-world silliness onto DVD, so you can curse the whole universe without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
The Year of the Yao (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
The Year of The Yao is a documentary following the transformation rookie basketball player Yao Ming from Chinese sports hero to American superstar.
The Year of The Yao is a documentary following the transformation rookie basketball player Yao Ming from Chinese sports hero to American superstar.
Bells Are Ringing (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Privy to the private details of their clientele's lives, a telephone answering service employee (Judy Holiday) keeps passing little tidbits she has gleaned from one patron to another when she feels they may benefit from the information.
Privy to the private details of their clientele's lives, a telephone answering service employee (Judy Holiday) keeps passing little tidbits she has gleaned from one patron to another when she feels they may benefit from the information.