Hoosiers (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jun 2012)
When Norman Dale (Gene Hackman) is offered a position coaching an undisciplined group of basketball players in a small Indiana high school, he can't say no. Considering his spotty past, he'd be a fool to turn down the opportunity.
When Norman Dale (Gene Hackman) is offered a position coaching an undisciplined group of basketball players in a small Indiana high school, he can't say no. Considering his spotty past, he'd be a fool to turn down the opportunity.
Act of Valor (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
This fictional movie about an elite military squad attempting to rescue a CIA agent and take down terrorists was made using real US Navy Seals. The script is based on pervious covert missions and actual experiences.
This fictional movie about an elite military squad attempting to rescue a CIA agent and take down terrorists was made using real US Navy Seals. The script is based on pervious covert missions and actual experiences.
Safe House (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) wants to get more experience as an agent in order to climb the CIA ladder. He gets that and more when the safe house he is babysitting is asked to watch Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington), a rogue operative with enemies on both sides of the law.
Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) wants to get more experience as an agent in order to climb the CIA ladder. He gets that and more when the safe house he is babysitting is asked to watch Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington), a rogue operative with enemies on both sides of the law.
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
When Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson) receives a message from his long lost grandfather (Michael Caine), he sets off to find the intrepid explorer with the help of his stepfather (Dwayne Johnson) and the owners of a dilapidated helicopter eager for cash (Luis Guzmán and Vanessa Hudgens).
When Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson) receives a message from his long lost grandfather (Michael Caine), he sets off to find the intrepid explorer with the help of his stepfather (Dwayne Johnson) and the owners of a dilapidated helicopter eager for cash (Luis Guzmán and Vanessa Hudgens).
John Carter (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2020)
John Carter (Taylor Kitsch) might call it Mars, but those who live there call it Barsoom. When the former Civil War captain inexplicably finds himself on the Red Planet, he meets the likes of Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins), who are engaged in a battle of epic proportions.
John Carter (Taylor Kitsch) might call it Mars, but those who live there call it Barsoom. When the former Civil War captain inexplicably finds himself on the Red Planet, he meets the likes of Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins), who are engaged in a battle of epic proportions.
Machine Gun Preacher (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Sam Childers (Gerard Butler) leaves his past life of crime and substance abuse behind, in order to follow God. His new path takes him to Sudan, Africa where he uses some of his former skills to rescue and protect orphaned children who are being forced to become soldiers. This movie is based on a true story.
Sam Childers (Gerard Butler) leaves his past life of crime and substance abuse behind, in order to follow God. His new path takes him to Sudan, Africa where he uses some of his former skills to rescue and protect orphaned children who are being forced to become soldiers. This movie is based on a true story.
Coriolanus (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Coriolanus is based on a Shakespearean play about the legendary Roman general Gaius Marcius Coriolanus. This adaption, set in modern times, stars Ralph Fiennes as Coriolanus, a fallen hero who joins forces with his previously sworn enemy Tullus Aufidius (Gerard Butler) to lead an attack on the city.
Coriolanus is based on a Shakespearean play about the legendary Roman general Gaius Marcius Coriolanus. This adaption, set in modern times, stars Ralph Fiennes as Coriolanus, a fallen hero who joins forces with his previously sworn enemy Tullus Aufidius (Gerard Butler) to lead an attack on the city.
Man On A Ledge (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
All eyes are on Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington), an ex-cop and ex-con, who stands on the ledge of a New York City skyscraper proclaiming his innocence in a former diamond robbery. Yet as a police psychologist (Elizabeth Banks) tries to talk him down, she begins to wonder if his suicidal protest isn't just a stunt intended to distract law enforcement officers.
All eyes are on Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington), an ex-cop and ex-con, who stands on the ledge of a New York City skyscraper proclaiming his innocence in a former diamond robbery. Yet as a police psychologist (Elizabeth Banks) tries to talk him down, she begins to wonder if his suicidal protest isn't just a stunt intended to distract law enforcement officers.
Goon (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Doing nothing to quell criticism about violence in sports, Goon portrays one man's rise from picked-on kid to leader of a semi-pro hockey team. Played by Seann William Scott, this guy's best skill is taking off the gloves and fighting for the win.
Doing nothing to quell criticism about violence in sports, Goon portrays one man's rise from picked-on kid to leader of a semi-pro hockey team. Played by Seann William Scott, this guy's best skill is taking off the gloves and fighting for the win.
We Need to Talk About Kevin (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Perhaps the only thing worse than discovering your child had been killed in a shooting spree would be to learn your child was the person behind the trigger. Such is the distress of Eva (Tilda Swinton). So she begins writing letters to her estranged husband (John C. Reilly) in an attempt to come to terms with the horror committed by their son (Ezra Miller).
Perhaps the only thing worse than discovering your child had been killed in a shooting spree would be to learn your child was the person behind the trigger. Such is the distress of Eva (Tilda Swinton). So she begins writing letters to her estranged husband (John C. Reilly) in an attempt to come to terms with the horror committed by their son (Ezra Miller).
Gone (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
After supposedly escaping from a kidnapper, Jill (Amanda Seyfried) is convinced the abductor has returned. And now she claims the possible serial killer has taken her sister. But with no signs of a struggle, police are hesitant to believe her wild tale.
After supposedly escaping from a kidnapper, Jill (Amanda Seyfried) is convinced the abductor has returned. And now she claims the possible serial killer has taken her sister. But with no signs of a struggle, police are hesitant to believe her wild tale.
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The Woman In Black (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Everyone in the small village knows there is something sinister about the old house built in the middle of a marsh. Regardless of the rumors, it becomes Arthur Kipps' (Daniel Radcliff) duty to sort out the estate because he is the lawyer of the recently deceased owner.
Everyone in the small village knows there is something sinister about the old house built in the middle of a marsh. Regardless of the rumors, it becomes Arthur Kipps' (Daniel Radcliff) duty to sort out the estate because he is the lawyer of the recently deceased owner.
Red Tails (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Segregation between blacks and whites is alive and well during WWII. But a crew of African American pilots is about to get their chance to put their lives on the line and show what they can do when Col. A.J. Bullard (Terrence Howard) takes the lead. This movie explores the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Segregation between blacks and whites is alive and well during WWII. But a crew of African American pilots is about to get their chance to put their lives on the line and show what they can do when Col. A.J. Bullard (Terrence Howard) takes the lead. This movie explores the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen.