The Pink Panther (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
Steve Martin steps into the gumshoes of Inspector Jacques Clouseau, the character made famous by actor Peter Sellers, and does an admirable job as the clumsy crime fighter on the trail of a stolen diamond called The Pink Panther.
Steve Martin steps into the gumshoes of Inspector Jacques Clouseau, the character made famous by actor Peter Sellers, and does an admirable job as the clumsy crime fighter on the trail of a stolen diamond called The Pink Panther.
Firewall (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
Jack Stanfield (Harrison Ford), a security systems expert, is forced to use his knowledge to help some thieves steal millions of dollars, after their unscrupulous leader (Paul Bettany) breaks through his home Firewall and takes his wife and family hostage.
Jack Stanfield (Harrison Ford), a security systems expert, is forced to use his knowledge to help some thieves steal millions of dollars, after their unscrupulous leader (Paul Bettany) breaks through his home Firewall and takes his wife and family hostage.
Eight Below (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
Jerry Shepherd (Paul Walker) and his team of sled dogs help scientists explore Antarctica. But when a medical emergency arises, the man is forced to abandon his faithful pups so he can save human lives. Left on their own, the Huskies must find a way to survive the approaching winter.
Jerry Shepherd (Paul Walker) and his team of sled dogs help scientists explore Antarctica. But when a medical emergency arises, the man is forced to abandon his faithful pups so he can save human lives. Left on their own, the Huskies must find a way to survive the approaching winter.
Once Again, Parents Are Being Told What’s Good For Their Children (News and Views, Last Update May 2009)
When a Stranger Calls (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Shortly after Jill Johnson (Camilla Belle) takes up her post as babysitter in an isolated country residence, she begins receiving strange phone calls. The prank is annoying at first, but escalates to sheer terror when the police trace the line and discover it is coming from inside the house.
Shortly after Jill Johnson (Camilla Belle) takes up her post as babysitter in an isolated country residence, she begins receiving strange phone calls. The prank is annoying at first, but escalates to sheer terror when the police trace the line and discover it is coming from inside the house.
Lifeboat (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
In this Alfred Hitchcock's film, a handful of survivors huddle in a Lifeboat after the passenger ship they were aboard is sunk by a German U-boat. Surrounded by miles of open sea, their human vices and strengths come to the surface while they await a hoped-for rescue.
In this Alfred Hitchcock's film, a handful of survivors huddle in a Lifeboat after the passenger ship they were aboard is sunk by a German U-boat. Surrounded by miles of open sea, their human vices and strengths come to the surface while they await a hoped-for rescue.
Annapolis (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
What looks like an underdog story about a young man (James Franco) pursuing his dream of attending Annapolis Naval Academy, turns into more of a boxing match when the cadet enters the military school's annual competition.
What looks like an underdog story about a young man (James Franco) pursuing his dream of attending Annapolis Naval Academy, turns into more of a boxing match when the cadet enters the military school's annual competition.
Big Momma’s House 2 (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
In this sequel, Martin Lawrence reprises his roll as the cross-dressing FBI agent Malcolm Turner. This time he dons his Big Momma latex costume in order to investigate the death of his former partner.
In this sequel, Martin Lawrence reprises his roll as the cross-dressing FBI agent Malcolm Turner. This time he dons his Big Momma latex costume in order to investigate the death of his former partner.
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
In hopes of better diplomatic relations, the State Department contacts Albert Brooks (playing himself) and asks the comedian if he will go to India and try to find out what constitutes comedy in the Muslim world--then file a 500-page report.
In hopes of better diplomatic relations, the State Department contacts Albert Brooks (playing himself) and asks the comedian if he will go to India and try to find out what constitutes comedy in the Muslim world--then file a 500-page report.
Pinky (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
Born with skin light enough to pass for white, Pinky Johnson (Jeanne Crain) has denied her black heritage while attending a northern nursing school. Returning to the south, she is faced with living a lie and disappointing her Grandmother (Ethel Waters), or accepting the truth and giving up the man she loves. Oddly, it's a harder decision than it at first appears.
Born with skin light enough to pass for white, Pinky Johnson (Jeanne Crain) has denied her black heritage while attending a northern nursing school. Returning to the south, she is faced with living a lie and disappointing her Grandmother (Ethel Waters), or accepting the truth and giving up the man she loves. Oddly, it's a harder decision than it at first appears.
End of the Spear (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
Based on a true account, The End of the Spear tells the story of five American missionaries who's decision to make contact with a ferocious Amazon tribe ends up impacting forever the Waodani Indians as well as their own families.
Based on a true account, The End of the Spear tells the story of five American missionaries who's decision to make contact with a ferocious Amazon tribe ends up impacting forever the Waodani Indians as well as their own families.
Tristan & Isolde (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Based on the myth that inspired the King Arthur legend, Tristan (James Franco) is sent to win the hand of the fair Isolde (Sophia Myles) for his master Lord Marke (Rufus Sewell). When he puts his heart into the assignment, he sets up a lover's triangle as old as the movie's medieval setting.
Based on the myth that inspired the King Arthur legend, Tristan (James Franco) is sent to win the hand of the fair Isolde (Sophia Myles) for his master Lord Marke (Rufus Sewell). When he puts his heart into the assignment, he sets up a lover's triangle as old as the movie's medieval setting.
Last Holiday (Movie Reviews, Last Update Nov 2019)
When Georgia Byrd (Queen Latifah) is told she is going to die, she suddenly realizes she has never really lived. Cashing out her savings account, the terminally ill woman determines to take one Last Holiday and explore life's possibilities during the short time she has remaining.
When Georgia Byrd (Queen Latifah) is told she is going to die, she suddenly realizes she has never really lived. Cashing out her savings account, the terminally ill woman determines to take one Last Holiday and explore life's possibilities during the short time she has remaining.
Glory Road (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2020)
In the 1960s, when coach Don Haskins (Josh Lucas) made the gutsy move to sign-up some African American players for his collage basketball team, all he intended to do was change the Texas Western Miners' losing streak -- instead he changed history.
In the 1960s, when coach Don Haskins (Josh Lucas) made the gutsy move to sign-up some African American players for his collage basketball team, all he intended to do was change the Texas Western Miners' losing streak -- instead he changed history.