My Dog Skip (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Based on the real-life memoirs of a former editor of Harpers, Willie Morris (played by Frankie Muniz) is a lonely child whose small size and liking for books seems to attract school bullies. But life changes forever after he receives a birthday present with a wagging tail.
Based on the real-life memoirs of a former editor of Harpers, Willie Morris (played by Frankie Muniz) is a lonely child whose small size and liking for books seems to attract school bullies. But life changes forever after he receives a birthday present with a wagging tail.
The Great Debaters (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
The Great Debaters is based on a true story of Mel Tolson (Denzel Washington), a Texas professor who encourages his African-American students to believe they can take on the world. In 1935, he puts together and coaches a debate team, hoping they can compete against Harvard University in an upcoming championship.
The Great Debaters is based on a true story of Mel Tolson (Denzel Washington), a Texas professor who encourages his African-American students to believe they can take on the world. In 1935, he puts together and coaches a debate team, hoping they can compete against Harvard University in an upcoming championship.
Ever After (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
In this re-envisioning of the Cinderella tale, Drew Barrymore plays a whole new cinder girl. No longer the little victim we know from the past, this gal saves the family farm, rights the injustices of the kingdom and wins the prince's heart!
In this re-envisioning of the Cinderella tale, Drew Barrymore plays a whole new cinder girl. No longer the little victim we know from the past, this gal saves the family farm, rights the injustices of the kingdom and wins the prince's heart!
Piranha 3-D (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
An earthquake tremor does more than just shake up the bottom of Lake Victoria. It also releases a pack of prehistoric piranha intent on making up for their long famine. The local authorities (played by Elisabeth Shue and Ving Rhames) become aware of the hungry man-eaters about the same time as crowds of scantily-clad partiers hit the beaches to celebrate Spring Break.
An earthquake tremor does more than just shake up the bottom of Lake Victoria. It also releases a pack of prehistoric piranha intent on making up for their long famine. The local authorities (played by Elisabeth Shue and Ving Rhames) become aware of the hungry man-eaters about the same time as crowds of scantily-clad partiers hit the beaches to celebrate Spring Break.
The Social Network (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) wants to leave his mark on the world, so the Harvard undergrad rounds up some friends and begins to create an Internet social network. However, as the project builds his personal relationships crumble, especially with the site's co-founder Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield). This drama is based on the true story of the inventors of Facebook.
Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) wants to leave his mark on the world, so the Harvard undergrad rounds up some friends and begins to create an Internet social network. However, as the project builds his personal relationships crumble, especially with the site's co-founder Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield). This drama is based on the true story of the inventors of Facebook.
Alpha and Omega (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
Even though they are from the same pack, Humphrey (voice of Justin Long) has no hope of winning the affections of Kate (voice of Hayden Panettiere) because she is an alpha wolf, while he is at the bottom of the social order. But his prospects improve when the two of them are caught by wildlife officers and relocated to Idaho as part of their breeding program. Kate however is more concerned about retuning home to Canada.
Even though they are from the same pack, Humphrey (voice of Justin Long) has no hope of winning the affections of Kate (voice of Hayden Panettiere) because she is an alpha wolf, while he is at the bottom of the social order. But his prospects improve when the two of them are caught by wildlife officers and relocated to Idaho as part of their breeding program. Kate however is more concerned about retuning home to Canada.
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Case 39 (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
Emily Jenkins (Renee Zellweger) is a social worker with a heart. That is why she not only removes Lilith Sullivan (Jodelle Ferland) from her physically abusive parents, but also brings the young girl into her own house until a foster family can be arranged. However, the case is even more serious than Emily realizes, and her emotional response is about to bring the real danger home.
Emily Jenkins (Renee Zellweger) is a social worker with a heart. That is why she not only removes Lilith Sullivan (Jodelle Ferland) from her physically abusive parents, but also brings the young girl into her own house until a foster family can be arranged. However, the case is even more serious than Emily realizes, and her emotional response is about to bring the real danger home.
Machete (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
Machete (Danny Trejo) is a Federale hired to assassinate a senator. But when the Mexican law enforcement officer is betrayed, he uses his skills to exact revenge on his former employers.
Machete (Danny Trejo) is a Federale hired to assassinate a senator. But when the Mexican law enforcement officer is betrayed, he uses his skills to exact revenge on his former employers.
The Last Exorcism (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Although Cotton Marcus (Patrick Fabian) has exorcised demons before, he has decided that the case of Nell Sweetzer (Ashley Bell) will be his last. And he arranges to have a film crew document the procedure. But what they capture with the camera looks more like a horror movie than a religious act.
Although Cotton Marcus (Patrick Fabian) has exorcised demons before, he has decided that the case of Nell Sweetzer (Ashley Bell) will be his last. And he arranges to have a film crew document the procedure. But what they capture with the camera looks more like a horror movie than a religious act.
Dinner For Schmucks (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
What would you do to get a promotion? For Tim (Paul Rudd) the answer has already been provided. He must invite the most eccentric person he can find to his boss's "dinner for idiots." While debating the ethics of participating in an event designed to create amusement by laughing at someone else, Tim meets Barry (Steve Carell) -- the perfect candidate for the party.
What would you do to get a promotion? For Tim (Paul Rudd) the answer has already been provided. He must invite the most eccentric person he can find to his boss's "dinner for idiots." While debating the ethics of participating in an event designed to create amusement by laughing at someone else, Tim meets Barry (Steve Carell) -- the perfect candidate for the party.
Resident Evil: Afterlife (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Based on a video game, this fourth installment of the Resident Evil franchise again has Alice (Milla Jovovich) setting off to find survivors of a terrifying virus and to kill those infected by it (although you'd think she'd be running out of the "Undead" by now). This time she has help from some friends and is headed for the supposedly safe haven of Los Angeles.
Based on a video game, this fourth installment of the Resident Evil franchise again has Alice (Milla Jovovich) setting off to find survivors of a terrifying virus and to kill those infected by it (although you'd think she'd be running out of the "Undead" by now). This time she has help from some friends and is headed for the supposedly safe haven of Los Angeles.
The American (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
George Clooney plays Jack, an American on a working vacation in Italy. While in the foreign village, the loner is befriended by a priest (Paolo Bonacelli) and a beautiful woman (Violante Placido). But Jack has a secret he is unwilling to share: He is an assassin about to pull the trigger on his last job.
George Clooney plays Jack, an American on a working vacation in Italy. While in the foreign village, the loner is befriended by a priest (Paolo Bonacelli) and a beautiful woman (Violante Placido). But Jack has a secret he is unwilling to share: He is an assassin about to pull the trigger on his last job.
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Director Oliver Stone picks up the story he began in his 1987 film Wall Street. In this sequel, Gordon Gekko (played by Michael Douglas again) has just been released from prison. And it is not long before the disreputable stockbroker is back in the money game. Only this time he's bringing along his starry-eyed, future son-in-law (Shia LaBeouf), despite the objections of his estranged daughter (Carey Mulligan).
Director Oliver Stone picks up the story he began in his 1987 film Wall Street. In this sequel, Gordon Gekko (played by Michael Douglas again) has just been released from prison. And it is not long before the disreputable stockbroker is back in the money game. Only this time he's bringing along his starry-eyed, future son-in-law (Shia LaBeouf), despite the objections of his estranged daughter (Carey Mulligan).