Inkheart (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
Although Meggie (Eliza Hope Bennett) and her father Mo (Brendan Fraser) love books, he never reads them aloud. That's because the voice of the man with the silver tongue can bring objects and people from the story pages to life. Unfortunately, every time something or someone enters their reality, another disappears into the world of the novel. But Mo may be forced to use his unique talent when Meggie is kidnapped by some unsavory characters that escaped from a book called Inkheart.
Although Meggie (Eliza Hope Bennett) and her father Mo (Brendan Fraser) love books, he never reads them aloud. That's because the voice of the man with the silver tongue can bring objects and people from the story pages to life. Unfortunately, every time something or someone enters their reality, another disappears into the world of the novel. But Mo may be forced to use his unique talent when Meggie is kidnapped by some unsavory characters that escaped from a book called Inkheart.
Confessions of a Shopaholic (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) is in money trouble. The incurable shopaholic has amassed more debts than she can possibly pay. To help the situation, the young woman takes a job as a writer for a magazine that touts the virtues of frugality. But her bad habits may cost her the employment opportunity and the attention of a good-looking co-worker (Hugh Dancy).
Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) is in money trouble. The incurable shopaholic has amassed more debts than she can possibly pay. To help the situation, the young woman takes a job as a writer for a magazine that touts the virtues of frugality. But her bad habits may cost her the employment opportunity and the attention of a good-looking co-worker (Hugh Dancy).
Coraline (Movie Reviews, Last Update Oct 2022)
Coraline thinks she has found a place where all her dreams have come true when she opens a secret door she discovers in her new home. But the more time she spends in the magical world of this parallel universe, the more nightmarish it becomes.
Coraline thinks she has found a place where all her dreams have come true when she opens a secret door she discovers in her new home. But the more time she spends in the magical world of this parallel universe, the more nightmarish it becomes.
Imagine That (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
Evan (Eddie Murphy) is a desperate executive with no time for fun and games -- or even his daughter (Yara Shahidi). When he is forced to assume his fatherly responsibilities for the seven-year-old, he discovers Olivia's security blanket and imaginary world may have more impact on his job security and his world than he ever imagined.
Evan (Eddie Murphy) is a desperate executive with no time for fun and games -- or even his daughter (Yara Shahidi). When he is forced to assume his fatherly responsibilities for the seven-year-old, he discovers Olivia's security blanket and imaginary world may have more impact on his job security and his world than he ever imagined.
Fired Up! (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
It is a simple plan, really. In order to meet beautiful babes, high school football heroes Shawn Colfax (Nicholas D'Agosto) and Nick Brady (Eric Christian Olsen) decide to ditch their summer practice camp and join the ladies of the cheerleading squad instead. But when their motives are questioned, the boys are forced to actually use those pompoms.
It is a simple plan, really. In order to meet beautiful babes, high school football heroes Shawn Colfax (Nicholas D'Agosto) and Nick Brady (Eric Christian Olsen) decide to ditch their summer practice camp and join the ladies of the cheerleading squad instead. But when their motives are questioned, the boys are forced to actually use those pompoms.
Gran Torino (Movie Reviews, Last Update Oct 2020)
Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) is a Korean War vet growing older and grumpier with each passing day. So when his young Asian neighbor (Bee Vang), who is involved with a street gang, tries to steal his 1972 Gran Torino, he responds with gun threats. While Walt isn't surprised that this declaration of war makes him an enemy of the local hoodlums, he isn't prepared for the hero's praise he receives from the family next door. Suddenly the man is forced to face prejudices that pre-date his prized car.
Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) is a Korean War vet growing older and grumpier with each passing day. So when his young Asian neighbor (Bee Vang), who is involved with a street gang, tries to steal his 1972 Gran Torino, he responds with gun threats. While Walt isn't surprised that this declaration of war makes him an enemy of the local hoodlums, he isn't prepared for the hero's praise he receives from the family next door. Suddenly the man is forced to face prejudices that pre-date his prized car.
Defiance (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
As Nazi forces invade Poland, the defiant Bielski brothers (played by Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell) escape into the Belarussian forest. Worried about the encroaching army and others of their race, the three men begin rescuing Jews and offering them protection within a village they build amidst the dense trees. This movie is based on a true story.
As Nazi forces invade Poland, the defiant Bielski brothers (played by Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell) escape into the Belarussian forest. Worried about the encroaching army and others of their race, the three men begin rescuing Jews and offering them protection within a village they build amidst the dense trees. This movie is based on a true story.
He’s Just Not That Into You (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
Remember when you were a kid, and you used to ask your best friend to find out if the boy you had a crush on felt the same way about you? Well, it turns out a group of Baltimore twenty and thirty-somethings are still using such tactics to guide their relationship decisions. (No wonder so many of them are unhappy!) The ensemble cast of this movie includes Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, Ginnifer Goodwin, Ben Affleck, Kevin Connolly, Bradley Cooper, and Justin Long.
Remember when you were a kid, and you used to ask your best friend to find out if the boy you had a crush on felt the same way about you? Well, it turns out a group of Baltimore twenty and thirty-somethings are still using such tactics to guide their relationship decisions. (No wonder so many of them are unhappy!) The ensemble cast of this movie includes Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, Ginnifer Goodwin, Ben Affleck, Kevin Connolly, Bradley Cooper, and Justin Long.
New In Town (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
Lucy Hill (Renée Zellweger) is climbing the corporate ladder in her designer suits and high heel shoes. But when the Miami consultant accepts an assignment to restructure a manufacturing plant located in frosty Minnesota, the city girl's "dress for success" ambition proves an obvious mismatch for many of the laborers, including Ted Mitchell (Harry Connick Jr.).
Lucy Hill (Renée Zellweger) is climbing the corporate ladder in her designer suits and high heel shoes. But when the Miami consultant accepts an assignment to restructure a manufacturing plant located in frosty Minnesota, the city girl's "dress for success" ambition proves an obvious mismatch for many of the laborers, including Ted Mitchell (Harry Connick Jr.).
Valkyrie (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
As the horrors of WWII unfold, a group of high-ranking German officers begin to lose faith in their leader. Working together under the codename Valkyrie, they plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler and end the war. But even the best-laid plans can run into unexpected obstacles. This movie is based on real historical events.
As the horrors of WWII unfold, a group of high-ranking German officers begin to lose faith in their leader. Working together under the codename Valkyrie, they plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler and end the war. But even the best-laid plans can run into unexpected obstacles. This movie is based on real historical events.