The Kite Runner (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2020)
When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, a young boy and his father fled the country. Now an adult and an author, Amir (Khalid Abdullah) returns to his childhood home hoping to find and help old friends.
When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, a young boy and his father fled the country. Now an adult and an author, Amir (Khalid Abdullah) returns to his childhood home hoping to find and help old friends.
Grace Is Gone (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jun 2019)
When Stanley Phillips (John Cusack) learns that his wife (Dana Lynne Gilhooley) has been killed while serving her country in the Iraq war, he takes his daughters on a road trip while he searches for the words to tell them Grace is Gone.
When Stanley Phillips (John Cusack) learns that his wife (Dana Lynne Gilhooley) has been killed while serving her country in the Iraq war, he takes his daughters on a road trip while he searches for the words to tell them Grace is Gone.
I Am Legend (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2020)
Survival on the streets of New York City takes on frightening connotations in I Am Legend. Robert Neville (Will Smith) suspects he is the only living person not infected by a manmade virus that turns its hosts into animal-like beasts. While protecting himself from the deadly clutches of these mutant human beings, the former scientist attempts to find anyone not affected by the plague or a cure capable of reversing the symptoms.
Survival on the streets of New York City takes on frightening connotations in I Am Legend. Robert Neville (Will Smith) suspects he is the only living person not infected by a manmade virus that turns its hosts into animal-like beasts. While protecting himself from the deadly clutches of these mutant human beings, the former scientist attempts to find anyone not affected by the plague or a cure capable of reversing the symptoms.
Alvin and the Chipmunks (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
If you thought singing rodents becoming pop stars was something that could only happen in cartoons--think again. The Saturday morning classic, Alvin and the Chipmunks, has been translated into a live action film (although the crooners are computer generated), where the trio continues to be troublesome to their caregiver, songwriter David Seville (Jason Lee).
If you thought singing rodents becoming pop stars was something that could only happen in cartoons--think again. The Saturday morning classic, Alvin and the Chipmunks, has been translated into a live action film (although the crooners are computer generated), where the trio continues to be troublesome to their caregiver, songwriter David Seville (Jason Lee).
High School Musical 2 (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2019)
Zac is back, along with Vanessa and the rest of the cast to create the sequel for one of the most popular made-for-TV movies in history. High School Musical 2 premiered on television in the summer of 2007 and now this story of summer vacations, summer jobs and summer love is available on DVD.
Zac is back, along with Vanessa and the rest of the cast to create the sequel for one of the most popular made-for-TV movies in history. High School Musical 2 premiered on television in the summer of 2007 and now this story of summer vacations, summer jobs and summer love is available on DVD.
Darfur Now (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
If you have never heard of Darfur, then there is a good chance you don't know about the genocide happening there. This documentary tries to raise awareness and stop the killing by showing the efforts of a Darfurian woman, a UCLA graduate, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague and a U.N. relief worker. Celebrities, such as Don Cheadle, also lend their voice to the cause.
If you have never heard of Darfur, then there is a good chance you don't know about the genocide happening there. This documentary tries to raise awareness and stop the killing by showing the efforts of a Darfurian woman, a UCLA graduate, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague and a U.N. relief worker. Celebrities, such as Don Cheadle, also lend their voice to the cause.
Beowulf (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
English literature comes to digitally-enhanced life in this cinematic retelling of the classic legend. Beowulf (voice of Ray Winstone) defeats the demon Grendel (Crispin Glover) only to be forced to face the monster's mother (Angelina Jolie) who uses her seductive body as a weapon. (And viewers will have to ignore everything they know about genetics to believe this mother/son relationship.)
English literature comes to digitally-enhanced life in this cinematic retelling of the classic legend. Beowulf (voice of Ray Winstone) defeats the demon Grendel (Crispin Glover) only to be forced to face the monster's mother (Angelina Jolie) who uses her seductive body as a weapon. (And viewers will have to ignore everything they know about genetics to believe this mother/son relationship.)
Dan In Real Life (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
Life is a nightmare for struggling single father Dan Burns (Steve Carell), after he finally meets the woman of his dreams (Juliette Binoche) only to discover she's dating his brother Mitch (Dane Cook).
Life is a nightmare for struggling single father Dan Burns (Steve Carell), after he finally meets the woman of his dreams (Juliette Binoche) only to discover she's dating his brother Mitch (Dane Cook).
Bee Movie (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
In this CG animation, Barry B. Benson (voiced by Jerry Seinfeld), a lowly member of the bee community, is really bugged when he discovers human beings have been stealing and eating their honey. Unable to get this bee out of his bonnet, he decides to sue mankind for these crimes.
In this CG animation, Barry B. Benson (voiced by Jerry Seinfeld), a lowly member of the bee community, is really bugged when he discovers human beings have been stealing and eating their honey. Unable to get this bee out of his bonnet, he decides to sue mankind for these crimes.
Fred Claus (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
It isn't easy being the brother of a big legend, so Fred Claus (Vince Vaughn) doesn't even try. But when his life of crime lands him in jail, it is his sibling Santa (Paul Giamatti) who arranges to have him do his community service time at the North Pole. Still ungrateful, the black sheep plays in the workshop and leads the elves astray.
It isn't easy being the brother of a big legend, so Fred Claus (Vince Vaughn) doesn't even try. But when his life of crime lands him in jail, it is his sibling Santa (Paul Giamatti) who arranges to have him do his community service time at the North Pole. Still ungrateful, the black sheep plays in the workshop and leads the elves astray.
Things We Lost in the Fire (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
When Audrey Burke (Halle Berry) losses her husband (David Duchovny) during a random act of violence, she tries to hang onto his memory by befriending his childhood chum Jerry (Benicio Del Toro). However, her decision to bring the struggling heroin addict into her family circle creates more challenges but also provides hope for both people.
When Audrey Burke (Halle Berry) losses her husband (David Duchovny) during a random act of violence, she tries to hang onto his memory by befriending his childhood chum Jerry (Benicio Del Toro). However, her decision to bring the struggling heroin addict into her family circle creates more challenges but also provides hope for both people.
August Rush (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
August Rush (Freddie Highmore) is a gifted musician and an orphan. Believing his parents (Keri Russell and Jonathan Rhys Meyers) are still alive, the young boy leaves the orphanage and sets off to find them. Along the way he acquires performing skills and the help of a mysterious stranger (Robin Williams).
August Rush (Freddie Highmore) is a gifted musician and an orphan. Believing his parents (Keri Russell and Jonathan Rhys Meyers) are still alive, the young boy leaves the orphanage and sets off to find them. Along the way he acquires performing skills and the help of a mysterious stranger (Robin Williams).
This Christmas (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
This Christmas all the Whitfields are planning to come home to share the holiday. But the celebration begins to unravel when some of the kin unwrap deep secrets, forcing the clan to determine whether or not family ties are strong enough to keep them bound together.
This Christmas all the Whitfields are planning to come home to share the holiday. But the celebration begins to unravel when some of the kin unwrap deep secrets, forcing the clan to determine whether or not family ties are strong enough to keep them bound together.
In the Shadow of the Moon (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
This documentary encapsulates the ambitions of the American space program and its nine missions to the moon. Along with archival footage there are interviews with the astronauts who had the singular privilege of being the only humans to leave footprints on another world.
This documentary encapsulates the ambitions of the American space program and its nine missions to the moon. Along with archival footage there are interviews with the astronauts who had the singular privilege of being the only humans to leave footprints on another world.
In the Valley of Elah (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
When Mike Deerfield (Jonathan Tucker) mysteriously goes missing after returning from a tour of duty in Iraq, his career officer father Hank (Tommy Lee Jones) and devoted mother (Susan Sarandon), become convinced something is seriously wrong. In order to find their son and uncover the truth, the worried parents enlist the help of local police detective Emily Sanders (Charlize Theron).
When Mike Deerfield (Jonathan Tucker) mysteriously goes missing after returning from a tour of duty in Iraq, his career officer father Hank (Tommy Lee Jones) and devoted mother (Susan Sarandon), become convinced something is seriously wrong. In order to find their son and uncover the truth, the worried parents enlist the help of local police detective Emily Sanders (Charlize Theron).