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- DirectorAntonio BanderasStarsMelanie GriffithDavid MorseLucas BlackAn abused wife heads to California to become a movie star while her nephew back in Alabama has to deal with a racially-motivated murder involving a corrupt sheriff.Merits on the novel, its the portrayal of hard times, with two fine stories that make you laugh and cry. Very clever movie.
- DirectorLars von TrierStarsBjörkCatherine DeneuveDavid MorseAn Eastern European US immigrant with a love for musicals has to cope with the gradual loss of her vision.Amazing the things we human beings manage to feel, think, do...
- DirectorLars von TrierStarsNicole KidmanPaul BettanyLauren BacallA woman on the run from the mob is reluctantly accepted in a small Colorado community in exchange for labor, but when a search visits the town she finds out that their support has a price.Cruel story portraying the cruelty of humanity, and everything without even a set
- DirectorRoman PolanskiStarsAdrien BrodyThomas KretschmannFrank FinlayDuring WWII, acclaimed Polish musician Wladyslaw faces various struggles as he loses contact with his family. As the situation worsens, he hides in the ruins of Warsaw in order to survive.A beautiful but painful story of mistaken people at one of the most horrible moments in our history
- DirectorPaul HaggisStarsDon CheadleSandra BullockThandiwe NewtonLos Angeles citizens with vastly separate lives collide in interweaving stories of race, loss and redemption.One of the most interesting puzzle films I´ve seen. The lives of very different people can be very different, but still, you get to coexist with these differences. We´re still learning how to...
- DirectorTim RobbinsStarsSusan SarandonSean PennRobert ProskyA nun, while comforting a convicted killer on death row, empathizes with both the killer and his victim's families.One of the most sad and terrifying portraits of penalty death, plus best actors ever.
- DirectorPedro AlmodóvarStarsRosario FloresJavier CámaraDarío GrandinettiTwo men share an odd friendship while they care for two women who are both in deep comas.The most original script I can think of... Almodovar´s sweetest geniality
- DirectorAlejandro G. IñárrituStarsSean PennBenicio Del ToroNaomi WattsA freak accident brings together a critically ill mathematician, a grieving mother, and a born-again ex-con.Another puzzle-movie. Great story, great actors... Simply beautiful
- DirectorFrank DarabontStarsTim RobbinsMorgan FreemanBob GuntonOver the course of several years, two convicts form a friendship, seeking consolation and, eventually, redemption through basic compassion.I dont think it needs a description, its one of this great classics everyone knows about.
- DirectorDarren AronofskyStarsEllen BurstynJared LetoJennifer ConnellyThe drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island people are shattered when their addictions run deep..One of the best films Ive seen... It has such a beauty in the way its told; the pictures, the rhythm of the sequences, the amazing music... I have to say watching this film may be hard for the heart, but a pleasure for the senses.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsLiam NeesonRalph FiennesBen KingsleyIn German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.Another classic worthless to describe since everybody knows it
- DirectorAlejandro AmenábarStarsEduardo NoriegaPenélope CruzChete LeraA very handsome man finds the love of his life, but he suffers an accident and needs to have his face rebuilt by surgery after it is severely disfigured.For me, the most original Amenabar´s film. A film of a dream, or a dream of a film. Makes you really think, if you want to understand Amenabars dream.
- DirectorRodrigo GarcíaStarsNaomi WattsAnnette BeningKerry WashingtonA drama centered around three women: A fifty-year-old woman, the daughter she gave up for adoption thirty-five years ago, and a woman looking to adopt a child of her own.So beautiful and elegant movie about different people´s stories with something in common: adoption.
- DirectorMichel GondryStarsJim CarreyKate WinsletTom WilkinsonWhen their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories forever.The best romantic film ever. Unlike any other thing. The puzzle of the puzzle.
- DirectorIsabel CoixetStarsSarah PolleyScott SpeedmanMark RuffaloA young woman conceals the fact of her terminal cancer to live her life with a passion she never had before.Precious film of a person that knows is going to die and her decission to choose her own way to say goodbye.
- DirectorGabriele MuccinoStarsWill SmithRosario DawsonWoody HarrelsonA man with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.Nice film of the goodness of human being. A story of remorse, and generosity. A man who has nothing left to live for has a lot to offer to others, not his hate, but his love
- DirectorLisa CholodenkoStarsAnnette BeningJulianne MooreMark RuffaloTwo children conceived by artificial insemination bring their biological father into their non-traditional family life.Perfect portrayal of a new kind of family that proves the modernization of society. Simple, witty; just perfect.
And by the way, a nice suggestion to film industry of a low-budget film with a great story in times of economic crisis. Way too much better than those way too much more expensive stupid blockbusters we are used to see - DirectorEmilio EstevezStarsAnthony HopkinsDemi MooreSharon StoneThe destinies of 22 people of different races, sexes, beliefs and social classes are intertwined on the night that politician Robert F. Kennedy is assassinated.Another puzzle movie, this time collecting the stories of different people in the common event of the killing of Robert Kennedy (JFKennedy´s brother).
And the CAST!!: Anthony Hopkins, Sharon Stone, William H. Macy, Demi Moore, Ahston Kutcher, Martin Sheen, Helen Hunt, Elijah Wood, Lindsay Lohan, Christian Slater, Emilio Stevez... etcetera............. - DirectorTony KayeStarsEdward NortonEdward FurlongBeverly D'AngeloLiving a life marked by violence, neo-Nazi Derek finally goes to prison after killing two black youths. Upon his release, Derek vows to change; he hopes to prevent his brother, Danny, who idolizes Derek, from following in his footsteps.The most famous story about racism and how to get over it. This time, an American Neo-nazi.
- DirectorRyan MurphyStarsJulia RobertsJavier BardemRichard JenkinsA married woman realizes how unhappy her marriage really is, and that her life needs to go in a different direction. After a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey to "find herself".The sweet and interesting trip of a modern woman who has lost herself along with her feelings, and has forgotten how to keep on living happily.
How to learn to happily accept life and then be able to be happy. - DirectorClint EastwoodStarsHilary SwankClint EastwoodMorgan FreemanFrankie, an ill-tempered old coach, reluctantly agrees to train aspiring boxer Maggie. Impressed with her determination and talent, he helps her become the best and the two soon form a close bond.Really sad drama. The story of how things can go very well or the opposite. And how some people are willing to risk everything for the first thing, and some people dont want to take the risk in order to protect themselves from the second one.
- DirectorPedro AlmodóvarStarsCecilia RothMarisa ParedesCandela PeñaA comedy-drama about a bereaved mother, and overwrought actress, her jealous lover, and a pregnant nun.Nice nicely done film. Original Almodovarian story with these plenty of details which make you enjoy it so much
- DirectorDaniela FejermanInés ParísStarsLeonor WatlingRosa Maria SardàMaría PujalteA classical pianist introduces her female lover to her three daughters.One of my favorite comedies, really well done, plus the nice acting and funny story
- DirectorGlenn FicarraJohn RequaStarsJim CarreyEwan McGregorLeslie MannA cop turns con man once he comes out of the closet. Once imprisoned, he meets the second love of his life, whom he'll stop at nothing to be with.A big surprise for me. The story, the characters, the everything, is a surprise. Nice one.
- DirectorLasse HallströmStarsJohnny DeppLeonardo DiCaprioJuliette LewisA young man in a small Midwestern town struggles to care for his mentally-disabled younger brother and morbidly obese mother while attempting to pursue his own happiness.Simply beautiful... Must see film with great acting of Leonardo diCaprio
- DirectorAgustín Díaz YanesStarsPenélope CruzVictoria AbrilJero GarcíaTwo angels, one from the heaven and one from the hell, come to earth to save the soul of a boxer.One of the funniest and most original stories Ive seen: heaven and hell in a finally almost believable movie. Plus the surprisingly nice cast.
- DirectorMimi LederStarsKevin SpaceyHaley Joel OsmentHelen HuntA young boy attempts to make the world a better place after his teacher gives him that chance.Sad drama which proposes a beautiful idea for the world to be a better place. Unfortunatelly, another utopia.
- DirectorJon AvnetStarsElijah WoodKevin CostnerMare WinninghamA Vietnam veteran helps his kids battle over a tree house while recovering from his traumatic war experience.Beautiful drama about the uselessness and stupidity of any kind of war.
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsCary ElwesMandy PatinkinRobin WrightA bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.My favorite action movie, and without any real action scene lol. Old one but so fucking good!
- DirectorTim BurtonStarsJohnny DeppWinona RyderDianne WiestThe solitary life of an artificial man - who was incompletely constructed and has scissors for hands - is upended when he is taken in by a suburban family.My Tim Burton´s movie... Sweet and Sour, but beautifully different
- DirectorDarren AronofskyStarsHugh JackmanRachel WeiszSean Patrick ThomasAs a modern-day scientist, Tommy is struggling with mortality, desperately searching for the medical breakthrough that will save the life of his cancer-stricken wife, Izzi.Precious sci-fi film about a man who dreams with reaching immortality for love. Amazing scenario, pictures and music. Beauty in its purest form
- DirectorMarc WebbStarsZooey DeschanelJoseph Gordon-LevittGeoffrey ArendAfter being dumped by the girl he believes to be his soulmate, hopeless romantic Tom Hansen reflects on their relationship to try and figure out where things went wrong and how he can win her back.There are few romantic comedies I consider worthwhile of watching. There it goes a cool one in every sense. Originality it´s its main ingredient
- DirectorEmilio Martínez LázaroStarsErnesto AlterioPaz VegaGuillermo ToledoTwo couples entwine on their search for love.This one and the sequel, my favorite comedies ever, also a funny and sweet musical.
- DirectorEmilio Martínez LázaroStarsErnesto AlterioGuillermo ToledoAlberto San JuanThree years have passed and boys seem to have matured. Javier is about to marry Marta and Pedro is very much in love with his new girlfriend Raquel.This one and the preceding, my favorite comedies ever. Also a musical too, but this time with a fine touch of sensuality.
- DirectorJonathan DaytonValerie FarisStarsSteve CarellToni ColletteGreg KinnearA family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus.Cute and funny story of some weird family with different values to the typical ones.
- DirectorChristine JeffsStarsAmy AdamsEmily BluntAlan ArkinIn order to raise the tuition to send her young son to private school, a mom starts an unusual business -- a biohazard removal/crime scene clean-up service -- with her unreliable sister.Original story which mixes dark stuff with sensibility. Funny too.
- DirectorEric AmadioStarsMarc BlucasJose Pablo CantilloEmmanuelle ChriquiVignettes about eight different couples at varying points in their relationships, each having conversations immediately after having sex.Very smart movie which is a compilation of several conversations of different kinds of people right after having sex. A film about sex without any sex. Smart and funny.
- DirectorVadim PerelmanStarsJennifer ConnellyBen KingsleyRon EldardAn abandoned wife is evicted from her house and starts a tragic conflict with her house's new owners.Very sad story with some lights between the fog. An elegant but not empty american drama.
- DirectorKen KwapisStarsGinnifer GoodwinJennifer AnistonJennifer ConnellyThis Baltimore-set movie of interconnecting story arcs deals with the challenges of reading or misreading human behavior.The funniest american comedy Ive ever seen, without being stupid at all. Well, maybe just a little. But quite watchable, laughable and enjoyable.
- DirectorDarren AronofskyStarsNatalie PortmanMila KunisVincent CasselNina is a talented but unstable ballerina on the verge of stardom. Pushed to the breaking point by her artistic director and a seductive rival, Nina's grip on reality slips, plunging her into a waking nightmare.Another Aronofsky´s geniality. This time, the darkest piece of art I´ve ever seen
- DirectorCherNancy SavocaStarsDemi MooreShirley KnightCatherine KeenerThe movie examines the abortion issue through three stories set in different eras: 1952, 1974 and 1996.Really good film about three women who abort. Three different stories, three different times. Amazing how this controversional matter can manage to do so much harm to some women, and how we still sometimes forget it. If you are against abortion, you may feel a little uncomfortable, or else, you may end up understand their reasons...
- DirectorMike FiggisStarsNicolas CageElisabeth ShueJulian SandsBen Sanderson, a Hollywood screenwriter who lost everything because of his alcoholism, arrives in Las Vegas to drink himself to death. There, he meets and forms an uneasy friendship and non-interference pact with prostitute Sera."The drama"... A story of depression and suicide in a cosmopolitan lifestyle.
- DirectorSam MendesStarsLeonardo DiCaprioKate WinsletChristopher FitzgeraldA young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children.A true metaphore of the conservative conformism we all end up falling for... The ones who fail are the rule, the ones who dream are the crazy ones
- DirectorPedro AlmodóvarStarsAntonio BanderasElena AnayaJan CornetA brilliant plastic surgeon, haunted by past tragedies, creates a type of synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
- DirectorDanny BoyleStarsJames FrancoAmber TamblynKate MaraA mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive.
- DirectorTerrence MalickStarsBrad PittSean PennJessica ChastainThe story of a family in Waco, Texas in 1956. The eldest son witnesses the loss of innocence and struggles with his parents' conflicting teachings.
- DirectorRodrigo CortésStarsLeonardo SbaragliaChete LeraMiryam GallegoA black comedy chronicling the fate of the biggest gameshow prize in history.
- DirectorJason ReitmanStarsAaron EckhartCameron BrightMaria BelloSatirical comedy follows the machinations of Big Tobacco's chief spokesman, Nick Naylor, who spins on behalf of cigarettes while trying to remain a role model for his 12-year old son.
- DirectorOlallo RubioStarsEdward FurlongPeter CoyoteMiguel FerrerTwisted, apocalyptic satire, THIS IS NOT A MOVIE envisions the end of the world through the bi-polar mind of a strung-out pop-culture addict. Starring Edward Furlong and Peter Coyote, with a jagged, atmospheric score from Slash.
- DirectorStephen DaldryStarsKate WinsletRalph FiennesBruno GanzPost-WWII Germany: Nearly a decade after his affair with an older woman came to a mysterious end, law student Michael Berg re-encounters his former lover as she defends herself in a war-crime trial.
- DirectorDoug LimanStarsNaomi WattsSean PennSonya DavisonCIA operative Valerie Plame discovers her identity is allegedly leaked by the government as payback for an op-ed article her husband wrote criticizing the Bush administration.
- DirectorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsChristian CookeFelicity JonesTom HughesA 1970s-set comedy centered on three young working class friends in a dreary suburb of Reading.
- DirectorRodrigo GarcíaStarsKathy BakerAmy BrennemanGlenn CloseCaptives of the very relationships that define and sustain them, nine women resiliently meet the travails and disappointments of life.
- DirectorDerek CianfranceStarsRyan GoslingMichelle WilliamsJohn DomanThe relationship of a contemporary married couple, charting their evolution over a span of years by cross-cutting between time periods.
- DirectorKurt WimmerStarsChristian BaleSean BeanEmily WatsonIn an oppressive future where all forms of feeling are illegal, a man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system and state.
- DirectorTerry GeorgeStarsJoaquin PhoenixMark RuffaloJennifer ConnellyThe lives of two families change forever after a fatal tragedy takes place on Reservation Road.
- DirectorRichard LinklaterStarsGreg KinnearBruce WillisCatalina Sandino MorenoAn examination of the health risks involved in the fast food industry as well as its environmental and social consequences.
- DirectorGuillem MoralesStarsBelén RuedaLluís HomarPablo DerquiThe story of a woman who is slowly losing her sight whilst trying to investigate the mysterious death of her twin sister.
- DirectorNeil ArmfieldStarsHeath LedgerAbbie CornishGeoffrey RushA poet falls in love with an art student who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle -- and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destruction, and despair.
- DirectorLee UnkrichStarsTom HanksTim AllenJoan CusackThe toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home.
- DirectorLynn SheltonStarsMark DuplassEmily BluntRosemarie DeWittIris invites her friend Jack to stay at her family's island getaway after his brother's death. Jack's drunken encounter with Iris' sister Hannah at their remote cabin kicks off a revealing stretch of days.I´ve never seen a film so fresh and realistic. Apart from a great acting and a different storyline. A new kind of romantic comedy, indie style & perfect.
- DirectorTony KayeStarsAdrien BrodyChristina HendricksMarcia Gay HardenA substitute teacher who drifts from classroom to classroom finds a connection to the students and teachers during his latest assignment.A very good reflection of the teaching job´s difficulties and possibilities through the character of Adrian Brody, who represents an exaggerated good samaritan in the nowadays world. The film for teachers.
- DirectorWilliam EubankStarsGunner WrightCorey RichardsonBradley HorneA man spends years alone on a space station orbiting Earth after losing communication with Houston/Earth. He spends time on maintenance, exercise, watching old messages, and reading a journal by a soldier in the American Civil War.
- DirectorDamián SzifronStarsDarío GrandinettiMaría MarullMónica VillaSix short stories that explore the extremities of human behavior involving people in distress.