Underdog (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
It's a dog eat dog world, so that's why an ordinary beagle with extraordinary superpowers decides to don a cape and tights and try to save the citizens of Capitol City (especially the four-legged ones). A live action remake of the old cartoon series, Underdog features the voice talents of Jason Lee and Amy Adams -- and a lot of CGI effects.
It's a dog eat dog world, so that's why an ordinary beagle with extraordinary superpowers decides to don a cape and tights and try to save the citizens of Capitol City (especially the four-legged ones). A live action remake of the old cartoon series, Underdog features the voice talents of Jason Lee and Amy Adams -- and a lot of CGI effects.
Daddy Day Camp (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
After running the successful Daddy Day Care, Charlie Hinton (Cuba Gooding Jr.) decides to expand his company's services by offering Daddy Day Camp. With no knowledge of the great outdoors, but with a desire to build great memories with his son (Spencir Bridges), his wilderness get-away plan promises a summer the kids will never forget -- for all the wrong reasons.
After running the successful Daddy Day Care, Charlie Hinton (Cuba Gooding Jr.) decides to expand his company's services by offering Daddy Day Camp. With no knowledge of the great outdoors, but with a desire to build great memories with his son (Spencir Bridges), his wilderness get-away plan promises a summer the kids will never forget -- for all the wrong reasons.
No Reservations (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
Some unexpected ingredients get thrown into Kate Armstrong's (Catherine Zeta-Jones) recipe for life when the master chef unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her nine-year-old niece Zoe (Abigail Breslin) and a handsome-but-frustrating suos-chef (Aaron Eckhart) joins her kitchen staff.
Some unexpected ingredients get thrown into Kate Armstrong's (Catherine Zeta-Jones) recipe for life when the master chef unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her nine-year-old niece Zoe (Abigail Breslin) and a handsome-but-frustrating suos-chef (Aaron Eckhart) joins her kitchen staff.
Hot Rod (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
Rod Kimble (Samberg) may not be very smart, but he believes in fighting fair. That is why the self-proclaimed stuntman is prepared to do the most dare-devilish of jumps to raise money for an operation for his abusive stepfather. Once the old man gets better, then he'll get even.
Rod Kimble (Samberg) may not be very smart, but he believes in fighting fair. That is why the self-proclaimed stuntman is prepared to do the most dare-devilish of jumps to raise money for an operation for his abusive stepfather. Once the old man gets better, then he'll get even.
The Simpsons Movie (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
The first family of the Fox Television series The Simpsons makes a big screen debut as a feature-length movie. In this case, their trademark irreverent humor springs from Homer (voice of Dan Castellaneta) accidentally polluting a river with toxic waste, which floods into a state of emergency for the citizens of Springfield.
The first family of the Fox Television series The Simpsons makes a big screen debut as a feature-length movie. In this case, their trademark irreverent humor springs from Homer (voice of Dan Castellaneta) accidentally polluting a river with toxic waste, which floods into a state of emergency for the citizens of Springfield.
Hairspray (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
In this Broadway play adaptation, charmingly chubby and sporting a dashing 1960s do, Tracy Turnbald (Nicole Blonsky) is willing to use all the Hairspray it may take to win a spot on Corny Collins' (James Marsden) televised dance show. But when she actually gets the part, she upsets reigning dance queen Amber Von Tussle (Brittany Snow) and begins throwing her weight around for the cause of racial integration.
In this Broadway play adaptation, charmingly chubby and sporting a dashing 1960s do, Tracy Turnbald (Nicole Blonsky) is willing to use all the Hairspray it may take to win a spot on Corny Collins' (James Marsden) televised dance show. But when she actually gets the part, she upsets reigning dance queen Amber Von Tussle (Brittany Snow) and begins throwing her weight around for the cause of racial integration.
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jun 2020)
In order to sidestep some red tape so Larry Valentine (Kevin James) can name his two children as the beneficiaries of his insurance policy, the widower ask his fireman colleague Chuck Levine (Adam Sandler) to engage in a little white lie. But when the fib about their gay marriage is called into question, the two straight men struggle to maintain appearances -- and the sexy lawyer (Jessica Biel), attempting to plead their cause, only makes matters worse.
In order to sidestep some red tape so Larry Valentine (Kevin James) can name his two children as the beneficiaries of his insurance policy, the widower ask his fireman colleague Chuck Levine (Adam Sandler) to engage in a little white lie. But when the fib about their gay marriage is called into question, the two straight men struggle to maintain appearances -- and the sexy lawyer (Jessica Biel), attempting to plead their cause, only makes matters worse.
License to Wed (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Reverend Frank (Robin Williams) will only give engaged couple Sadie Jones and Ben Murphy (Mandy Moore and John Krasinski) license to wed after they have taken his marriage preparation course. But the anticipated challenges of married life pale in comparison to the rigorous and ridiculous tasks the two must accomplish to pass his test.
Reverend Frank (Robin Williams) will only give engaged couple Sadie Jones and Ben Murphy (Mandy Moore and John Krasinski) license to wed after they have taken his marriage preparation course. But the anticipated challenges of married life pale in comparison to the rigorous and ridiculous tasks the two must accomplish to pass his test.
Live Free or Die Hard (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
In this next installment of the Die Hard franchise, Bruce Willis reprises his role as Detective John McClane. This time the veteran police officer is trying to track down a group of computer-hacking terrorists who have taken control of America's basic infrastructure.
In this next installment of the Die Hard franchise, Bruce Willis reprises his role as Detective John McClane. This time the veteran police officer is trying to track down a group of computer-hacking terrorists who have taken control of America's basic infrastructure.
Transformers (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
They ain't kid's toys anymore! Those little plastic playthings that could transform into robotic action figures are now taking over the big screen. Looking way too scary for tiny tykes, the mechanical menaces drop out of the sky so they can rage a battle here on Earth. With no regard for their surroundings, it is up to people like young Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) to stop the giants before they stomp out all human life.
They ain't kid's toys anymore! Those little plastic playthings that could transform into robotic action figures are now taking over the big screen. Looking way too scary for tiny tykes, the mechanical menaces drop out of the sky so they can rage a battle here on Earth. With no regard for their surroundings, it is up to people like young Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) to stop the giants before they stomp out all human life.
Ratatouille (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Some folks have impossible dreams, but none seem harder to reach than Remy's (voice of Patton Oswalt), a rat that aspires to be a world famous chef. While his pedigree is definitely an impediment, the starry-eyed rodent keeps his hopes alive by living in Paris (the city of food) and befriending the garbage boy at a first class restaurant.
Some folks have impossible dreams, but none seem harder to reach than Remy's (voice of Patton Oswalt), a rat that aspires to be a world famous chef. While his pedigree is definitely an impediment, the starry-eyed rodent keeps his hopes alive by living in Paris (the city of food) and befriending the garbage boy at a first class restaurant.
Sicko (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Agree with him or not, Michael Moore is a filmmaker who courts controversy, sometimes to the point of overshadowing his work. In the movie, Sicko, the American Health Care system (or lack there of) goes under his knife.
Agree with him or not, Michael Moore is a filmmaker who courts controversy, sometimes to the point of overshadowing his work. In the movie, Sicko, the American Health Care system (or lack there of) goes under his knife.
Evening (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
In the evening of her life, an elderly woman named Ann Grant (Vanessa Redgrave) confesses her darkest secret to her two daughters (Natasha Richardson and Toni Collette), in the hopes of helping them avoid making her same mistakes. Claire Danes plays young Ann, while Hugh Dancy and Patrick Wilson play the men in her life.
In the evening of her life, an elderly woman named Ann Grant (Vanessa Redgrave) confesses her darkest secret to her two daughters (Natasha Richardson and Toni Collette), in the hopes of helping them avoid making her same mistakes. Claire Danes plays young Ann, while Hugh Dancy and Patrick Wilson play the men in her life.