Speed Racer (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
All his life Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) has dreamed of competing in a cross-country rally. With the support of his parents (John Goodman and Susan Sarandon) and girlfriend (Christina Ricci), the young man hones his natural skills. But the hotshot driver soon discovers he will need more than his incredible talent and his Mach 5 vehicle to beat a power-hungry tycoon (Roger Allam) intent on profiting from the racing world by fixing the matches.
All his life Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) has dreamed of competing in a cross-country rally. With the support of his parents (John Goodman and Susan Sarandon) and girlfriend (Christina Ricci), the young man hones his natural skills. But the hotshot driver soon discovers he will need more than his incredible talent and his Mach 5 vehicle to beat a power-hungry tycoon (Roger Allam) intent on profiting from the racing world by fixing the matches.
What Happens in Vegas (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
After a night of sinful partying in Las Vegas, Jack and Joy (Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz) awake to find they have tied the knot. But getting untangled from the messy situation is complicated when one of them hits the jackpot using the other's money. Suddenly the pair has a reason to stay together -- at least until the winnings can be divided.
After a night of sinful partying in Las Vegas, Jack and Joy (Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz) awake to find they have tied the knot. But getting untangled from the messy situation is complicated when one of them hits the jackpot using the other's money. Suddenly the pair has a reason to stay together -- at least until the winnings can be divided.
Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Documentarian Morgan Spurlock (of Super Size Me fame) is about to become a father. His worries about the kind of world he is bringing a child into leads him to ask a lot of questions about America's war on terror and to search the Middle East for some answers.
Documentarian Morgan Spurlock (of Super Size Me fame) is about to become a father. His worries about the kind of world he is bringing a child into leads him to ask a lot of questions about America's war on terror and to search the Middle East for some answers.
Ace of Hearts (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jan 2009)
Inspired by a true story that was featured in the Reader's Digest, Ace of Hearts follows the investigation of a police dog accused of harming a suspect. His human partner Daniel Harding (Dean Cain) is convinced the four-legged crime fighter is innocent, but no one at the station will believe him. So Julia Harding (Britt McKillip ), the officer's thirteen-year-old daughter, begins her own investigation to help her Dad prove Ace is really man's best friend.
Inspired by a true story that was featured in the Reader's Digest, Ace of Hearts follows the investigation of a police dog accused of harming a suspect. His human partner Daniel Harding (Dean Cain) is convinced the four-legged crime fighter is innocent, but no one at the station will believe him. So Julia Harding (Britt McKillip ), the officer's thirteen-year-old daughter, begins her own investigation to help her Dad prove Ace is really man's best friend.
For One More Day (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Chick Benetto's (Michael Imperioli) life has hit rock bottom. He's lost his dreams of playing professional baseball, his day job, his family and even his desire to live. But just when he decides to end it all, he sees his mother (Ellen Burstyn) -- who has been dead for a number of years! Surprised and curious, Chick follows the ghostly vision and is offered opportunity to live one more day with his mom.
Chick Benetto's (Michael Imperioli) life has hit rock bottom. He's lost his dreams of playing professional baseball, his day job, his family and even his desire to live. But just when he decides to end it all, he sees his mother (Ellen Burstyn) -- who has been dead for a number of years! Surprised and curious, Chick follows the ghostly vision and is offered opportunity to live one more day with his mom.
Made of Honor (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Always the bridesmaid, never the... groom? Well for Tom (Patrick Dempsey), that's the way it turns out. After years of casual sexual relationships, the ready to reform bachelor finally decides to ask his longtime best friend Hannah (Michelle Monaghan) to marry him--only to discover she has just accepted a proposal from someone else (Kevin McKidd). When the bride-to-be makes him an unusual offer to be her maid of honor, he accepts hoping it might give him a chance to change Hannah's mind.
Always the bridesmaid, never the... groom? Well for Tom (Patrick Dempsey), that's the way it turns out. After years of casual sexual relationships, the ready to reform bachelor finally decides to ask his longtime best friend Hannah (Michelle Monaghan) to marry him--only to discover she has just accepted a proposal from someone else (Kevin McKidd). When the bride-to-be makes him an unusual offer to be her maid of honor, he accepts hoping it might give him a chance to change Hannah's mind.
Iron Man (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) is a brilliant inventor who has used his talents for personal fame and fortune. But a brush with some self-interested terrorists has the man rethinking his priorities. Now, he is using his skills to build a high-tech armored suit so he can be a superhero and save mankind.
Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) is a brilliant inventor who has used his talents for personal fame and fortune. But a brush with some self-interested terrorists has the man rethinking his priorities. Now, he is using his skills to build a high-tech armored suit so he can be a superhero and save mankind.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Professor Henry "Indiana" Jones (Harrison Ford) gets lured away from his day job when a wealthy businessman, Walter Donovan (Julian Glover), shows him a portion of a stone carving pointing to the whereabouts of the Holy Grail. His quest leads to action, adventure, a beautiful woman (Alison Doody, his missing father (Sean Connery) and the Nazis.
Professor Henry "Indiana" Jones (Harrison Ford) gets lured away from his day job when a wealthy businessman, Walter Donovan (Julian Glover), shows him a portion of a stone carving pointing to the whereabouts of the Holy Grail. His quest leads to action, adventure, a beautiful woman (Alison Doody, his missing father (Sean Connery) and the Nazis.
Baby Mama (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
Thirty-seven-year-old Kate (Tina Fey) knows her biological clock is ticking. Yet, despite her single status, the successful career woman is determined to have a baby. Unfortunately, the only way she finds to achieve her goal is hiring a surrogate mom -- and nine months with Angie (Amy Poehler) proves to be more labor than the worst old wives' tales of pregnancy and childbirth.
Thirty-seven-year-old Kate (Tina Fey) knows her biological clock is ticking. Yet, despite her single status, the successful career woman is determined to have a baby. Unfortunately, the only way she finds to achieve her goal is hiring a surrogate mom -- and nine months with Angie (Amy Poehler) proves to be more labor than the worst old wives' tales of pregnancy and childbirth.
The Visitor (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
Nothing of significance has happened for a long time in the life of Walter Vale (Richard Jenkins). However, that changes when the dusty economics professor makes a trip to New York City and enters an apartment he has kept for years, but seldom visited. Inside he finds two squatters, Tarek (Haaz Sleiman) and Zainab (Danai Gurira). His simple, charitable decision to let the couple to stay, rather than evicting them to the streets, proves to be a new beginning for the old man.
Nothing of significance has happened for a long time in the life of Walter Vale (Richard Jenkins). However, that changes when the dusty economics professor makes a trip to New York City and enters an apartment he has kept for years, but seldom visited. Inside he finds two squatters, Tarek (Haaz Sleiman) and Zainab (Danai Gurira). His simple, charitable decision to let the couple to stay, rather than evicting them to the streets, proves to be a new beginning for the old man.
The Forbidden Kingdom (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2020)
Martial Arts movie stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li both appear in Forbidden Kingdom. In this tale the two masters help an American teen (Michael Angarano), who has been transported back in time, to return an ancient artifact to its rightful owner. (Of course the transaction does not go smoothly, so there are plenty of opportunities for some high-kicking action.)
Martial Arts movie stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li both appear in Forbidden Kingdom. In this tale the two masters help an American teen (Michael Angarano), who has been transported back in time, to return an ancient artifact to its rightful owner. (Of course the transaction does not go smoothly, so there are plenty of opportunities for some high-kicking action.)
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
He wrote speeches for US Presidents. He hosted game shows. Now Ben Stein is taking on academia in this blistering documentary that seeks to understand why scientists and teachers who have discussed intelligent design (also known as the creation theory) are suddenly out of work.
He wrote speeches for US Presidents. He hosted game shows. Now Ben Stein is taking on academia in this blistering documentary that seeks to understand why scientists and teachers who have discussed intelligent design (also known as the creation theory) are suddenly out of work.
Young @ Heart (Young at Heart) (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Young @ Heart is a documentary that does its best to demonstrate that getting old doesn't mean giving up. It tells the back-stage story of a group of singers whose average age is 80 years old, yet they use every once of energy they possess to appear on stage and sing popular music ranging from James Brown through to U2 and Coldplay.
Young @ Heart is a documentary that does its best to demonstrate that getting old doesn't mean giving up. It tells the back-stage story of a group of singers whose average age is 80 years old, yet they use every once of energy they possess to appear on stage and sing popular music ranging from James Brown through to U2 and Coldplay.
Prom Night (Movie Reviews, Last Update Oct 2020)
For Donna (Brittany Snow), Prom Night is a big deal. She's got the dress, booked the room at the fancy hotel where the event is being hosted, and has set her heart on an unforgettable evening. And that is what she gets all right -- after a serial killer also checks in for the big party.
For Donna (Brittany Snow), Prom Night is a big deal. She's got the dress, booked the room at the fancy hotel where the event is being hosted, and has set her heart on an unforgettable evening. And that is what she gets all right -- after a serial killer also checks in for the big party.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) is having a hard time Forgetting Sarah Marshall, his former, TV star girlfriend (Kristen Bell). But distracting himself by taking a trip to Hawaii turns out to have the opposite effect intended when he discovers his ex and her new boyfriend (Russell Brand) are also vacationing at the same resort.
Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) is having a hard time Forgetting Sarah Marshall, his former, TV star girlfriend (Kristen Bell). But distracting himself by taking a trip to Hawaii turns out to have the opposite effect intended when he discovers his ex and her new boyfriend (Russell Brand) are also vacationing at the same resort.