3:10 to Yuma (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
In this western, Civil War veteran Dan Evans (Christian Bale) agrees to be the armed escort for a captured killer named Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) who needs catch a train to his trial. But with the outlaw's gang determined to ambush Evan's effort, it is going to be a difficult task getting the criminal on the 3:10 to Yuma.
In this western, Civil War veteran Dan Evans (Christian Bale) agrees to be the armed escort for a captured killer named Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) who needs catch a train to his trial. But with the outlaw's gang determined to ambush Evan's effort, it is going to be a difficult task getting the criminal on the 3:10 to Yuma.
The Bucket List (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
What things do you hope to do before you kick the bucket? After two cancer patients (Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman), who are sharing the same hospital room, discover they also share the same prognosis, they decide to spend the last six months of their lives accomplishing as many of those dreams as they can.
What things do you hope to do before you kick the bucket? After two cancer patients (Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman), who are sharing the same hospital room, discover they also share the same prognosis, they decide to spend the last six months of their lives accomplishing as many of those dreams as they can.
The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
When Angus MacMorrow (Alex Etel) finds an unusual, egg-shaped rock along the shore of the loch, he thinks the discovery can be his little secret. But big trouble emerges after a mysterious, rapidly growing creature hatches out of Angus's treasure.
When Angus MacMorrow (Alex Etel) finds an unusual, egg-shaped rock along the shore of the loch, he thinks the discovery can be his little secret. But big trouble emerges after a mysterious, rapidly growing creature hatches out of Angus's treasure.
P.S. I Love You (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
Holly Kennedy (Hilary Swank) isn't sure what to do with her life when her husband Gerry (Gerard Butler) passes away. Apparently, her loving spouse realized this would be a problem, so he pre-recorded a few messages for Holly, to be delivered after his death. While his thoughtfulness comforts the grieving widow, Holly's mother (Kathy Bates) and friends (Gina Gershon and Lisa Kudrow) fear she'll never find happiness in the future if she keeps hanging onto the past.
Holly Kennedy (Hilary Swank) isn't sure what to do with her life when her husband Gerry (Gerard Butler) passes away. Apparently, her loving spouse realized this would be a problem, so he pre-recorded a few messages for Holly, to be delivered after his death. While his thoughtfulness comforts the grieving widow, Holly's mother (Kathy Bates) and friends (Gina Gershon and Lisa Kudrow) fear she'll never find happiness in the future if she keeps hanging onto the past.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Based on the Broadway musical of the same name, Sweeney Todd follows the revenge tactics of a demon barber (Johnny Depp), who desires to kill the judge (Alan Rickman) who unfairly sentenced him to prison and stole his wife. His murderous plan to give the man a close shave is aided by his neighbor (Helena Bonham Carter), a baker looking for an inexpensive way to get some filling for her meat pies.
Based on the Broadway musical of the same name, Sweeney Todd follows the revenge tactics of a demon barber (Johnny Depp), who desires to kill the judge (Alan Rickman) who unfairly sentenced him to prison and stole his wife. His murderous plan to give the man a close shave is aided by his neighbor (Helena Bonham Carter), a baker looking for an inexpensive way to get some filling for her meat pies.
National Treasure 2 Book of Secrets (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
The cast from the first National Treasure movie reunites in this second adventure. This time Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage), treasure hunter extraordinaire, discovers some missing pages from John Wilkes Booth's diary that point to a conspiracy over Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
The cast from the first National Treasure movie reunites in this second adventure. This time Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage), treasure hunter extraordinaire, discovers some missing pages from John Wilkes Booth's diary that point to a conspiracy over Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
Juno (Movie Reviews, Last Update Oct 2009)
When sixteen-year-old Juno (Ellen Page) discovers she is pregnant, she handles the delicate situation with youthful tactlessness and her own brand of humor. The unborn baby's father (Michael Cera), and her parents (J.K. Simmons and Allison Janney), lend various amounts of support as the unwed teen looks for a couple to adopt her child.
When sixteen-year-old Juno (Ellen Page) discovers she is pregnant, she handles the delicate situation with youthful tactlessness and her own brand of humor. The unborn baby's father (Michael Cera), and her parents (J.K. Simmons and Allison Janney), lend various amounts of support as the unwed teen looks for a couple to adopt her child.
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).