Finding Neverland (Movie Reviews, Last Update Sep 2017)
Finding Neverland is a film about J.M. Barrie, the playwright who penned Peter Pan. As the movie slips back and forth between the classic tale and a dramatized biography, it takes a mature look at the parallels between the fairytale's youthful character and its author.
Finding Neverland is a film about J.M. Barrie, the playwright who penned Peter Pan. As the movie slips back and forth between the classic tale and a dramatized biography, it takes a mature look at the parallels between the fairytale's youthful character and its author.
The Polar Express (Movie Reviews, Last Update Oct 2017)
Do you believe in Santa? That is the question asked by Chris Van Allsberg's storybook that inspired this film. Coming to life through the marvel of computer animation and the talents of Tom Hanks, it's a movie experience sure to make believers out of even the biggest skeptics.
Do you believe in Santa? That is the question asked by Chris Van Allsberg's storybook that inspired this film. Coming to life through the marvel of computer animation and the talents of Tom Hanks, it's a movie experience sure to make believers out of even the biggest skeptics.
The More the Merrier (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
Because of a housing shortage in Washington D.C., Miss Connie Milligan (Jean Arthur) is forced to play host to Mr. Dingle (Charles Coburn). But her tiny apartment becomes a house divided when the middle-aged businessman (and self-appointed cupid) takes the liberty of sharing her hospitality with the young, handsome and homeless Joe Carter (Joel McCrea).
Because of a housing shortage in Washington D.C., Miss Connie Milligan (Jean Arthur) is forced to play host to Mr. Dingle (Charles Coburn). But her tiny apartment becomes a house divided when the middle-aged businessman (and self-appointed cupid) takes the liberty of sharing her hospitality with the young, handsome and homeless Joe Carter (Joel McCrea).
Harold and the Purple Crayon (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Based on a popular children's book by Crockett Johnson, Harold's adventures begin after the goodnight tuck-in, while he waits in vain to fall asleep.
Based on a popular children's book by Crockett Johnson, Harold's adventures begin after the goodnight tuck-in, while he waits in vain to fall asleep.
Ray (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
In this dramatized biography, actor Jamie Foxx blinds his eyes with prosthetics and relies on his own musical abilities in order to step into the role of Ray Charles.
In this dramatized biography, actor Jamie Foxx blinds his eyes with prosthetics and relies on his own musical abilities in order to step into the role of Ray Charles.
The Grudge (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Sarah Michelle Gellar plays ghostbuster in this haunted house yarn about an evil spirit that insists on killing everyone who drops by for a visit. Filmed in Japan, Gellar's character, Kare Davis, is an American exchange student volunteering at a home care agency in return for university credit. When one of the regular nurses doesn't show up for work, Kare is asked to sub for the day.
Sarah Michelle Gellar plays ghostbuster in this haunted house yarn about an evil spirit that insists on killing everyone who drops by for a visit. Filmed in Japan, Gellar's character, Kare Davis, is an American exchange student volunteering at a home care agency in return for university credit. When one of the regular nurses doesn't show up for work, Kare is asked to sub for the day.
Surviving Christmas (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
A lonely only child (Ben Affleck) appears on the doorstep of his childhood home and offers the new residents a chunk of cash if they will allow him to reenact his youthful Yuletides and share their turkey.
A lonely only child (Ben Affleck) appears on the doorstep of his childhood home and offers the new residents a chunk of cash if they will allow him to reenact his youthful Yuletides and share their turkey.
Luther (2003) (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
The life and times of Martin Luther (played by Joseph Fiennes) are recounted in this biographical movie. When the humble German monk begins a private quest for truth, his questions spark a similar desire among his countrymen and detonating an open rebellion against the Catholic Church. Rocking parishioner to pope, and peasant to king, the religious reformation he ignited can still be felt today.
The life and times of Martin Luther (played by Joseph Fiennes) are recounted in this biographical movie. When the humble German monk begins a private quest for truth, his questions spark a similar desire among his countrymen and detonating an open rebellion against the Catholic Church. Rocking parishioner to pope, and peasant to king, the religious reformation he ignited can still be felt today.
Shall We Dance (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
For John Clark (Richard Gere), life is a predictable, mundane routine. Then one evening, while riding home on the commuter traIn he notices a forlorn face (Jennifer Lopez) staring out of the window of a dance studio. Curious, John signs up for lessons, but soon begins to discover many other reasons why dancing is good for the what ails you.
For John Clark (Richard Gere), life is a predictable, mundane routine. Then one evening, while riding home on the commuter traIn he notices a forlorn face (Jennifer Lopez) staring out of the window of a dance studio. Curious, John signs up for lessons, but soon begins to discover many other reasons why dancing is good for the what ails you.
Jim Hensons The Story Teller/ Greek Myths (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Jim Henson, the father of the Muppets, wanted to bring these ancient Athenian accounts to the general public by featuring them on his television series The Story Teller.
Jim Henson, the father of the Muppets, wanted to bring these ancient Athenian accounts to the general public by featuring them on his television series The Story Teller.
Raise Your Voice (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
The spirit of teenage independence sings out loud and clear in Raise Your Voice. Hillary Duff plays Terri Fletcher-a girl with a big voice in the small pond of Flagstaff AZ who sets her sights on a prestigious music school in LA.
The spirit of teenage independence sings out loud and clear in Raise Your Voice. Hillary Duff plays Terri Fletcher-a girl with a big voice in the small pond of Flagstaff AZ who sets her sights on a prestigious music school in LA.