Gridiron Gang (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
Probation officer Sean Porter (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) and counselor, Malcolm Moore (Xzibit), organize a football team within a juvenile delinquent detention complex to help the inmates learn self-esteem and discipline. Although it gets off to a brutal beginning, the messages learned by the Gridiron Gang outweigh the violence in this based-on-a-true-story movie.
Probation officer Sean Porter (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) and counselor, Malcolm Moore (Xzibit), organize a football team within a juvenile delinquent detention complex to help the inmates learn self-esteem and discipline. Although it gets off to a brutal beginning, the messages learned by the Gridiron Gang outweigh the violence in this based-on-a-true-story movie.
Lassie (2006) (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Lassie comes home to the big screen in this UK, Ireland, and France co-production. This time the classic collie makes an incredibly difficult journey to be reunited with her young master (Jonathan Mason), after his financially strapped family is forced to sell her to a rich Duke (Peter O'Toole).
Lassie comes home to the big screen in this UK, Ireland, and France co-production. This time the classic collie makes an incredibly difficult journey to be reunited with her young master (Jonathan Mason), after his financially strapped family is forced to sell her to a rich Duke (Peter O'Toole).
Who Killed the Electric Car? (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
First time director Chris Paine uses his documentary camera to investigate the executioners he suspects are behind the untimely death of the electric vehicle or EV.
First time director Chris Paine uses his documentary camera to investigate the executioners he suspects are behind the untimely death of the electric vehicle or EV.
Invincible (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
Thanks to an open tryout with the Philadelphia Eagles, an avid fan (Mark Wahlberg) gets an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play on his favorite football team. The movie is inspired by the true story of Vince Papali, and will be a must-see for sports loving families.
Thanks to an open tryout with the Philadelphia Eagles, an avid fan (Mark Wahlberg) gets an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play on his favorite football team. The movie is inspired by the true story of Vince Papali, and will be a must-see for sports loving families.
Dr. Lucille (Movie Reviews, Last Update Sep 2010)
Based on a true story, Dr. Lucille is a dramatized telling of the life work of Lucille Teasdale (Marina Orsini) and her husband Dr. Piero Corti (Massimo Ghini), who dedicate their lives to care of the poor and impoverished of Uganda. The strength of their commitment is tested as the African country is plunged into war and the rule of dictator Idi Amin (played by Makalo Mofokeng).
Based on a true story, Dr. Lucille is a dramatized telling of the life work of Lucille Teasdale (Marina Orsini) and her husband Dr. Piero Corti (Massimo Ghini), who dedicate their lives to care of the poor and impoverished of Uganda. The strength of their commitment is tested as the African country is plunged into war and the rule of dictator Idi Amin (played by Makalo Mofokeng).
On a Clear Day (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
When Frank Redmond (Peter Mullan) is cut lose from his employment at a Glasgow shipyard, he tries to find his identity and self worth by taking on the ultimate physical challenge: swimming the English Channel. Although unexpected, the lives of his friends and family are also changed in the wake of his illogical pursuit.
When Frank Redmond (Peter Mullan) is cut lose from his employment at a Glasgow shipyard, he tries to find his identity and self worth by taking on the ultimate physical challenge: swimming the English Channel. Although unexpected, the lives of his friends and family are also changed in the wake of his illogical pursuit.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) has been at the top of the NASCAR circuit long enough that the wins, wealth and trophy wife (Leslie Bibb) have gone to his head. But his sense of manly security is dashed when new competition is introduced in the form of a gay, top-rated Formula One driver (played by Sacha Baron Cohen).
Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) has been at the top of the NASCAR circuit long enough that the wins, wealth and trophy wife (Leslie Bibb) have gone to his head. But his sense of manly security is dashed when new competition is introduced in the form of a gay, top-rated Formula One driver (played by Sacha Baron Cohen).
Accepted (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
After being rejected by numerous collages and universities, Bartleby Gaines (Justin Long) attempts to avoid disappointing his parents by presenting them with a phony letter claiming he's Accepted. But his little fib leads to a multitude of others and forces him to carry the ruse to ridiculous measures.
After being rejected by numerous collages and universities, Bartleby Gaines (Justin Long) attempts to avoid disappointing his parents by presenting them with a phony letter claiming he's Accepted. But his little fib leads to a multitude of others and forces him to carry the ruse to ridiculous measures.
World Trade Center (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jan 2018)
Nicolas Cage and Michael Pena play the real life Port Authority Police officers John McLoughlin and Will Jimeno, who were buried beneath the massive debris field created by the 9/11 fall of the World Trade Center. The movie intimately chronicles the emotional rollercoaster endured by the men and their families while they awaited rescue on that hellish day.
Nicolas Cage and Michael Pena play the real life Port Authority Police officers John McLoughlin and Will Jimeno, who were buried beneath the massive debris field created by the 9/11 fall of the World Trade Center. The movie intimately chronicles the emotional rollercoaster endured by the men and their families while they awaited rescue on that hellish day.
John Tucker Must Die (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
When three high school princesses -- Heather (Ashanti), Beth (Sophia Bush) and Carrie (Arielle Kebbel) -- discover they are all dating the same prince, they decide to get revenge upon John Tucker (Jesse Metcalfe) by setting him up with a heartbreaker named Kate (Brittany Snow).
When three high school princesses -- Heather (Ashanti), Beth (Sophia Bush) and Carrie (Arielle Kebbel) -- discover they are all dating the same prince, they decide to get revenge upon John Tucker (Jesse Metcalfe) by setting him up with a heartbreaker named Kate (Brittany Snow).