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- 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.Watched this for the 2nd time tonight, and it was so much more emotional for me this time! One of the best movies ever made. We can never let anything like this happen again, ever!
- DirectorDanny LeinerStarsAshton KutcherSeann William ScottJennifer GarnerTwo potheads wake up after a night of partying and cannot remember where they parked their car.This is one of my favorite movies to watch over and over. It's so stupid it's funny. Lots of memorable quotes to use.
- DirectorMikael HåfströmStarsJohn CusackSamuel L. JacksonMary McCormackA man who specialises in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror.
- DirectorJon AvnetStarsRobert RedfordMichelle PfeifferStockard ChanningAn ambitious young woman, determined to build a career in television journalism, gets good advice from her first boss, and they fall in love.
- DirectorTim BurtonStarsJohnny DeppFreddie HighmoreDavid KellyCharlie, a young boy from an impoverished family, and four other kids win a tour of an amazing chocolate factory run by an imaginative chocolatier, Willy Wonka, and his staff of Oompa-Loompas.
- DirectorRobert GreenwaldStarsLee ScottDon HunterJon HunterA look at the impact of the retail giant on local communities.
- DirectorLone ScherfigStarsCarey MulliganPeter SarsgaardAlfred MolinaA coming-of-age story about a teenage girl in 1960s suburban London, and how her life changes with the arrival of a playboy nearly twice her age.I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. It's a story I haven't seen done before, quite like this. Set in 1961, a 16 year old girl is enchanted by an older man, who whisks her away to show her what life could be like outside of the boring home and life she currently has. Lots of life lessons packed into 100 minutes. The ending fell a little flat for me, but overall, it was worth watching.
- DirectorDennis DuganStarsAdam SandlerJennifer AnistonBrooklyn DeckerOn a weekend trip to Hawaii, a plastic surgeon convinces his loyal assistant to pose as his soon-to-be-divorced wife in order to cover up a careless lie he told to his much-younger girlfriend.I'm not a fan of Adam Sandler, but this was a funny movie! Jennifer Aniston was spectacular in this!
- DirectorJoseph RubenStarsJulianne MooreDominic WestChristopher KovaleskiAfter being told that their children never existed, a man and woman soon discover there is a much bigger enemy at work.An ok movie. Too many holes left at the end for me to fully appreciate the writing. The characters weren't fleshed out enough for me. It wasn't too bad to watch, but I was hoping for more explanations of certain situations, and questions to be answered by the end.
- DirectorD.J. CarusoStarsAlex PettyferTimothy OlyphantDianna AgronAliens and their Guardians are hiding on Earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. They can only be killed in numerical order, and Number Four is next on the list. This is his story.Not a bad movie. Special effects were pretty cool; nothing too spectacular. Storyline was ok; could have explained a bit more. The ending wasn't weak, however it could have been done without leaving room for a sequel. I would have preferred it to have a solid ending.
- DirectorJake KasdanStarsCameron DiazJason SegelJustin TimberlakeA lazy, incompetent middle school teacher who hates her job, her students, and her co-workers is forced to return to teaching to make enough money for breast implants after her wealthy fiancé dumps her.
- DirectorJoe NussbaumStarsAimee TeegardenThomas McDonellDeVaughn NixonA group of teenagers get ready for their high school prom.
- DirectorShawn KuStarsMichael SheenMaria BelloKyle GallnerA married couple on the verge of separation are leveled by the news their 18-year-old son committed a mass shooting at his college, then took his own life.Just got done watching this movie, and I don't even have the words to describe how I'm feeling. Every parent's worst nightmare. Heart-wrenching. I can't say that it was well written, but then how do you even begin to "write" a story like this? Give your children a hug, tell them you love them, because you just never know.
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsMichael DouglasAnnette BeningMartin SheenA widowed U.S. President running for reelection and an environmental lobbyist fall in love. It's all above-board, but "politics is perception," and sparks fly anyway.Extraordinary movie about an extraordinary president. I would vote for Andrew Shepherd right now if I had the chance. The writers did a fantastic job of portraying the game of politics, the intricacies of a blossoming new relationship, and the balance between the two. Douglas was phenomenal in this role, as was Annette Benning. I came away from it feeling energized in several ways. I highly recommend this movie to anyone and everyone. I would even recommend that it be shown in civics courses in high school and college - not for the love story, which I really felt was secondary to the story about the workings of government.
- DirectorKevin SmithStarsShannen DohertyJeremy LondonJason LeeBoth dumped by their girlfriends, two best friends seek refuge in the local mall.That's an hour and a half that I'll never get back.
- DirectorM. Night ShyamalanStarsMark WahlbergZooey DeschanelJohn LeguizamoA science teacher, his wife, and a young girl struggle to survive a plague that causes those infected to commit suicide.M. Night didn't quite knock it out of the park with this one. It was an ok movie, but not nearly as chilling as his others. I still love the fact that he films in my area; that will never get old. Seeing the zip code of the town I grew up in on one of the maps was a pleasant surprise.
- DirectorMartin BrestStarsAl PacinoChris O'DonnellJames RebhornA prep school student needing money agrees to "babysit" a blind man, but the job is not at all what he anticipated.As someone who is not a fan of Al Pacino, I put off watching this movie for the longest time. Now I'm kicking myself for that decision. This was a fantastic movie! I'm still no fan of Pacino, but I did get to see a different side of him that was likable. This movie was a roller coaster ride of sadness and humor, hope and despair ... and I loved every up and every down. My only disappointment was how harsh Pacino's character was; he was downright horrible most of the time. I think it could have been toned down a bit, and still have him be a character with whom we could empathize. 8 stars.
- DirectorWill GluckStarsMila KunisJustin TimberlakePatricia ClarksonA young man and woman decide to take their friendship to the next level without becoming a couple, but soon discover that adding sex only leads to complications.This movie was really good! I wasn't sure if I'd like it or not, as I'd never seen anything with Justin Timberlake previously, but he's a really good actor! Wow! The chemistry between the leads was fantastic! I loved the writing. There were quite a lot of moments that made me laugh out loud, and even a few moments that made me tear up (no tissues needed, but definite watery eyes). 8/10 for me!
- DirectorPenny MarshallStarsRobert De NiroRobin WilliamsJulie KavnerThe victims of an encephalitis epidemic many years ago have been catatonic ever since, but now a new drug offers the prospect of reviving them.Touching movie about patients in a "chronic hospital" (mental institution) who are temporarily healed by an awkward neurologist. It's a true story, but it's done in a way that keeps your attention throughout the entire movie. A little dull in spots, but all in all a great movie. I highly recommend this one.
- DirectorFrank CoraciStarsKevin JamesRosario DawsonLeslie BibbA group of zoo animals decide to break their code of silence in order to help their lovable zookeeper find love, without opting to leave his current job for something more illustrious.Cute movie. Kids (and kids at heart) will love this one. The effects were really good, for a talking animal movie. Kevin James did what he does best ... physical comedy. A good movie to kill the time and put a smile on your face.
- DirectorOlivier MegatonStarsZoe SaldanaMichael VartanCallum BlueA young girl in Bogotá witnesses her parents' murder and grows up to be a stone-cold assassin.I could barely peel myself away from the tv for the almost 2 hours this movie ran! Fantastic action! Strong leading lady! Great cast in general. Fast paced, with some nice slow points. This one left me wanting a sequel.
- DirectorAdam McKayStarsWill FerrellMark WahlbergDerek JeterTwo mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops, whom they idolize, only things don't quite go as planned.Bad bad bad movie. The only redeeming quality was the ending credits, where a Ponzi Scheme is explained, along with a few other interesting financial facts. Wahlberg was good and made me laugh a few times. Ferrell just creeped me out.
- DirectorJames L. BrooksStarsJack NicholsonHelen HuntGreg KinnearA single mother and waitress, a misanthropic author, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.Not the best movie. Nicholson was creepy. Hunt's acting wasn't good. Kinear was the best part of this movie. And the dog. It was also way too long, at 2 hours and 20 minutes. What were they thinking? Only watch if you've got time to kill and want to bore yourself to sleep.
- DirectorTodd PhillipsStarsZach GalifianakisBradley CooperJustin BarthaThree buddies wake up from a bachelor party in Las Vegas, with no memory of the previous night and the bachelor missing. They make their way around the city in order to find their friend before his wedding.Funny, but could have been better. Great movie to watch if you just want to laugh. Occasionally you feel for the characters - just enough to keep you rooting for them.
- DirectorAndy FickmanStarsKristen BellOdette AnnableSigourney WeaverWhen a young woman realizes her brother is about to marry the girl who bullied her in high school, she sets out to expose the fiancée's true colors.Cute, but predictable. There were a few good laughs from this one, but a lot of slow moments, as well. The wedding rehearsal was just plain awkward and somewhat annoying. The very end was so predictable, I knew it was coming from the very beginning.
- StarsKevin CostnerBill PaxtonMatt BarrDramatization of the bitter blood feud between the two families on the West Virginia/Kentucky border in the years after the Civil War.Incredible mini-series! This is one I could watch again and again! The acting was superb, the story was nearly perfect. There were some editing problems that made things a little hard to follow at times, but other than that, 9 stars!
- DirectorRuben FleischerStarsJesse EisenbergDanny McBrideNick SwardsonTwo fledgling criminals kidnap a pizza delivery guy, strap a bomb to his chest, and inform him that he has mere hours to rob a bank or else...
- DirectorRod LurieStarsJames MarsdenKate BosworthAlexander SkarsgårdLos Angeles screenwriter David Sumner relocates with his wife to her hometown in the deep South. There, while tensions build between them, a brewing conflict with locals becomes a threat to them both.Never having seen the original, I have nothing to compare it to. I thought the writing could have been better, but the storyline was easy to understand. By the end of the movie, I was sitting bolt-upright in my chair, and couldn't peel my eyes off the screen. I rated this a 7 for the storyline, the action, and the effects. And because I'll probably have nightmares about it, which is unusual for me! I thoroughly enjoy psychological thrillers, and this movie delivered.
- DirectorRaja GosnellStarsHank AzariaKaty PerryJonathan WintersWhen the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world into New York City.Cute movie. Takes me back to my childhood. Even though it wasn't particularly great, it's a feel good movie. Plus - Neil Patrick Harris. 'Nuff said.
- DirectorSalim AkilStarsPaula PattonLaz AlonsoAngela BassettTwo very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.Cute movie. Lots of ups and downs. Mostly predictable, with a few very unpredictable moments. Definitely a chick-flick. Well acted. Complicated plot. I found it difficult to keep track of all the characters.
- DirectorFrank DarabontStarsThomas JaneMarcia Gay HardenLaurie HoldenA freak storm unleashes a species of bloodthirsty creatures on a small town, where a small band of citizens hole up in a supermarket and fight for their lives.Good movie that mostly followed the plot in the book. I'm not sure if I was disappointed by the ending (which deviated from the book) or if I liked it. There were some really well done scenes that had me on the edge of my seat, or jumping out of it. All-in-all, 7 stars for me.
- DirectorMichael MooreStarsMichael MooreTucker AlbrizziTony BennA documentary comparing the highly profitable American health care industry to other nations, and HMO horror stories including shotgun deaths.Exemplary documentary about the state of our health care system! I would highly recommend everyone watch this! I can't believe I haven't seen it before, and could really kick myself. Having friends from other countries, and hearing their stories, I can completely verify that what was said is absolutely true!
- DirectorHenry KosterStarsJames StewartWallace FordWilliam H. LynnDue to his insistence that he has an invisible six foot-tall rabbit for a best friend, a whimsical middle-aged man is thought by his family to be insane - but he may be wiser than anyone knows.Cute movie, the plot was well done. I realize this is a very old movie, but for me it was far too simplistic. It grated on my nerves how the women were treated like imbeciles, and the imbecile men were revered for their brains. It's so hard for me to believe that people actually acted like that back in the middle of the century. The little "tricks" that "Harvey" would play on others was pretty neat, though.
- DirectorCurtis HansonStarsEminemBrittany MurphyKim BasingerFollows a young rapper in the Detroit area, struggling with every aspect of his life; he wants to make it big but his friends and foes make this odyssey of rap harder than it may seem.Emotional story of what it was like for Eminem to break out into the rap world. Loved it the first time I saw it, loved it more the second time.
- DirectorTerry GilliamTerry JonesStarsGraham ChapmanJohn CleeseEric IdleKing Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.Funnier every time I see it! One of the best movies for quotes! :-D
- DirectorGeorge ClooneyStarsDavid StrathairnGeorge ClooneyPatricia ClarksonBroadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy.What an absolutely powerful film! Edward R. Murrow taking on McCarthy ... beautifully done! I didn't know the story until now, and if this is factually correct, then it was brilliant!
"Have you any decency?!" - DirectorJason ReitmanStarsElliot PageMichael CeraJennifer GarnerFaced with an unplanned pregnancy, an offbeat young woman makes a selfless decision regarding the unborn child.What a great movie! I was surprised at how powerful it was, and how much fun despite the topic. The dialogue was beautifully written and acted. Great cast!
- DirectorSteven SoderberghStarsChanning TatumAlex PettyferOlivia MunnA male stripper teaches a younger performer how to party, pick up women, and make easy money.I don't even know where to begin with this movie. The plot was under-written and pretty badly acted. Matthew McConaughey was kinda creepy. The only redeeming part of this movie was Channing Tatum and his dancing, which was freakin' HOT!
- DirectorPhil LordChristopher MillerStarsJonah HillChanning TatumIce CubeA pair of underachieving cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a synthetic drug ring.I watched it because I loved the tv series. Either the tv series was really bad (and I never noticed because of Johnny Depp) and the movie was a great adaptation ... or the tv series was great and the movie was a horrible parody of the tv series. Either way, I didn't really like the movie at all. I loved Johnny Depp's cameo, though ... I was pleasantly surprised by that!
- DirectorP.J. HoganStarsJulia RobertsDermot MulroneyCameron DiazWhen a woman's long-time friend reveals he's engaged, she realizes she loves him herself and sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding.Cute but totally horrible premise. Trying to break up a relationship for selfish reasons, days before their wedding. Typical 90's fare.
- DirectorEric BressJ. Mackye GruberStarsAshton KutcherAmy SmartMelora WaltersEvan Treborn suffers blackouts during significant events of his life. As he grows up, he finds a way to remember these lost memories and a supernatural way to alter his life by reading his journal.Good movie. Great plot idea, implemented fairly well but could have been done better. I was disappointed in the lack of explanations in some scenes where an explanation would have helped (like the scar on her face ... how did she get it?).
- DirectorBetty ThomasStarsSandra BullockViggo MortensenDominic WestA big-city newspaper columnist is forced to enter a drug and alcohol rehab center after ruining her sister's wedding and crashing a stolen limousine.Ok movie but not great. Not really a drama and not really a comedy. Some powerful scenes, some cheesy scenes. The life of someone in rehab, but totally not realistic.
- DirectorTate TaylorStarsViola DavisEmma StoneOctavia SpencerAn aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African American maids' point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.One of the best movies I've seen in a very long time! I loved the characters, the story, the acting, the scenery ... everything!
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsLeonardo DiCaprioJoseph Gordon-LevittElliot PageA thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a C.E.O., but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster.Holy wow!! Excellent movie! The concept is mind-blowing! Very skilled writing. Fantastic choice of actors. Special effects were phenomenal!
I wish this were actually possible; I love the idea of being able to control dreams, and build your own dream world. I would probably choose to live there permanently. - DirectorJames MangoldStarsJohn CusackRay LiottaAmanda PeetStranded at a desolate Nevada motel during a nasty rain storm, ten strangers become acquainted with each other when they realize that they're being killed off one by one.Not bad. Not as cheesy as I thought at the beginning, thanks to the twists, but still fairly cheesy. Talk about your classic redirect, but taken to the extreme! Interesting concept, implemented about as well as can be expected.
- DirectorStephen HopkinsStarsHilary SwankDavid MorrisseyAnnaSophia RobbA former Christian missionary, who specializes in debunking religious phenomena, investigates a small town which seems to be suffering from the 10 biblical plagues.There's 99 minutes of my life I'll never get back. I went into this thinking that she'd debunk the religious crap, but instead it turned into yet another crazy christian "look what my god can do to you for not believing" piece of *beep* movie. UGH!!
- DirectorBrett RatnerStarsEddie MurphyBen StillerCasey AffleckWhen a group of hard-working guys find out they've fallen victim to their wealthy employer's Ponzi scheme, they conspire to rob his high-rise residence.Over-the-top silly movie. Fun to watch, but not exactly laugh-out-loud funny. The characters worked well together. A good way to kill time, enjoy yourself, and not have to think too much. A few good twists and turns.
- DirectorGuy RitchieStarsRobert Downey Jr.Jude LawRachel McAdamsDetective Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.Interesting movie. Special effects left a lot to be desired. The plot was extremely intricate. It was a puzzle to be solved. At first, I didn't like the jumps in time, from current to past to future, but by the end I understood their purpose and started to enjoy them. It was a bit like using the rewind button to understand what you just saw. Overall, it was a decent movie worth watching ... maybe even a second time, just to catch all of the tricks and twists in the plot.
- DirectorJoel ZwickStarsNia VardalosJohn CorbettMichael ConstantineA young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity.Ugh! Rampant sexism. Stupid religious crap. Not a total waste of time, but close to it.
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsClint EastwoodBee VangChristopher CarleyAfter a Hmong teenager tries to steal his prized 1972 Gran Torino, a disgruntled, prejudiced Korean War veteran seeks to redeem both the boy and himself.The idea for this story was great. The writing, however, sucked. The acting was terrible. 3 stars for the idea.
- DirectorLynne RamsayStarsTilda SwintonJohn C. ReillyEzra MillerKevin's mother struggles to love her strange child despite the increasingly dangerous things he says and does as he grows up. But Kevin is just getting started, and his final act will be beyond anything anyone imagined.I wish I could remember who told me I had to watch this movie, because I'd like to thank them.
While this movie started off disjointed and massively confusing, it finally settled down into something coherent and mind-blowing. And off-the-charts frightening!
No parent wants to think that their child is capable of doing something so horrendous that it defies all comprehension. But it happens. Children do things that destroy lives. But how do the parents of these children, provided they survive with their lives intact, learn to live with what their child has done?
This movie examines the point of view of the mother of an insanely disturbed child, not only after his horrendous crime, but his entire life leading up to the crime. We see a mother who is at a loss about what to do with her son, and a father who doesn't even see the signs and thinks the mother is just blowing things out of proportion.
I think of all the parents of headline criminals, and what they must've gone through, and probably still are. Do we take pity on them, or blame them for not seeking help for their child? This movie certainly doesn't answer that question for the viewer!
Major kudos to the 2 actors who played Kevin! The young boy (Jasper Newell) is a phenomenal actor for being so young. The older Kevin (Ezra Miller) had just the right mix of sweet and insane to pull off this character perfectly! - DirectorDonald PetrieStarsKate HudsonMatthew McConaugheyAdam GoldbergBenjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies' man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days.I wasn't expecting to like this movie, because I'm not overly fond of Matthew McConaughey, but it turned out to be a great movie anyway! Great writing, funny concept, excellent acting. I even changed my opinion of McConaughey slightly!
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsJeremy IrvineEmily WatsonDavid ThewlisA young farm boy enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. His hopeful journey takes him out of England and onto the front lines as the war rages on.Full of ups and downs. Not overly emotional and not terribly cheesy. A nice way to spend a couple of hours, but nothing to rave about.
- DirectorMichael SucsyStarsRachel McAdamsChanning TatumSam NeillA car accident puts Paige in a coma, and when she wakes up with severe memory loss, her husband Leo works to win her heart again.Powerful story of a woman who loses her memory, and a husband who tries desperately to get her to regain not just her memories, but her love for him. Surprisingly good movie, inspired by true events. Well worth watching.
- DirectorJoel SchumacherStarsDemi MooreRob LoweAndrew McCarthyA group of friends, just out of college, struggle with adulthood.One of my all-time favorite movies! Love seeing how screwed up everyone is, instead of the usual cheery romance.
- DirectorMichael CurtizStarsHumphrey BogartIngrid BergmanPaul HenreidA cynical expatriate American cafe owner struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco.I'm not sure what everyone loves so much about this movie, but I don't count myself as a fan. The dialogue was difficult to understand most of the time. The story was predictable. And the accents were terrible!
- DirectorBobby FarrellyPeter FarrellyStarsOwen WilsonJason SudeikisChristina ApplegateRick and Fred, two husbands who are having difficulty in their marriages, are given a Hall Pass by their wives: for one week, they can do whatever they want.Cute, funny movie. Totally unexpected last 1/3 of the movie!
- DirectorMichel GondryStarsJim CarreyKate WinsletTom WilkinsonWhen their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories forever.What a bizarre movie. Twisted, even. I don't know that I'd ever want to erase someone from my memory, since everyone I've ever come into contact with has helped shaped the person I am today. I might, however, want to erase certain events from my memory.
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsJames StewartGrace KellyWendell CoreyA wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his Greenwich Village courtyard apartment window and, despite the skepticism of his fashion-model girlfriend, becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.Not as suspenseful as the re-make with Christopher Reeve, but still pretty interesting. I really like James Stewart as an actor.
- DirectorJean-Pierre JeunetStarsAudrey TautouMathieu KassovitzRufusDespite being caught in her imaginative world, Amelie, a young waitress, decides to help people find happiness. Her quest to spread joy leads her on a journey where she finds true love.This has to be the most unusual, unique and beautiful movies I've ever seen. I highly recommend it to everyone! 9/10 stars!
I kept hearing rave reviews about this movie, and when I finally had the opportunity to watch it, I took it. The moment it started, I knew it was going to be different. I almost turned it off, though, because it's subtitled, and I'm not very fond of having to read a movie I'm watching. I decided to give it a chance, and I'm so glad I did!
The story follows a young girl who was starved of attention from her parents, kept home because of a non-existent illness, and spent the majority of her life as a loner. She develops a vivid imagination, and an odd curiosity about life. Something changes her destiny, and that's where the story twists and turns, becomes unpredictable and somewhat magical.
Amelie is an amazing character; full of humor, deviousness, sadness, imagination, compassion, beauty, intelligence, and she also has a keen eye for detail.
There are times when this movie reminds me of "Seinfeld", in which it's a movie about nothing and everything all at once. It's a masterpiece, full of ups and downs, sharp turns, slow interludes and fast paced action. I can't categorize this movie as just a comedy, romance, drama, action, mystery or suspense ... it's all of the above! It's wickedly wonderful!
Oh, to top it all off, I completely forgot that I was reading subtitles after about 15 minutes! - DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsAnthony PerkinsJanet LeighVera MilesA Phoenix secretary embezzles $40,000 from her employer's client, goes on the run and checks into a remote motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother.Good movie. Too slow paced for my liking. Maybe if I'd seen it decades ago, it would have been better, but since pretty much everyone already knows all of the surprises, even without ever having watched it, it pretty much spoiled the suspense for me.
That said, it was a groundbreaking movie for its time. - 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.Wow! Disturbing and powerful movie! Delves into race relations like no other movie I've ever seen before. 8/10 stars.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsLeonardo DiCaprioEmily MortimerMark RuffaloTeddy Daniels and Chuck Aule, two US marshals, are sent to an asylum on a remote island in order to investigate the disappearance of a patient, where Teddy uncovers a shocking truth about the place.This movie had such great potential, but it was far too predictable! Almost immediately I'd solved the mystery. Although, I will say that it left me with a feeling of questioning my own sanity. LOL
- DirectorScott DerricksonStarsLaura LinneyTom WilkinsonShohreh AghdashlooA lawyer takes on a negligent homicide case involving a priest who performed an exorcism on a young girl.The same old, beaten into the ground story. Nothing new to see here. Just another exorcism story, repackaged with a shiny new bow and a label that says, "To: The gullible - From: But it's a true story!" Blech! The ONLY redeeming part of this entire movie were the special effects. And even they lacked the head-spinning, split-pea-soup-vomiting effects of the 70's. *sigh*
- DirectorKen KwapisStarsAmber TamblynAlexis BledelAmerica FerreraFour best girlfriends hatch a plan to stay connected with one another as their lives start off in different directions: they pass around a pair of secondhand jeans that fits each of their bodies perfectly.Cute, touching movie.
- StarsColin FirthJennifer EhleSusannah HarkerWhile the arrival of wealthy gentlemen sends her marriage-minded mother into a frenzy, willful and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet matches wits with haughty Mr. Darcy.After the horrible time I had getting through the book, I didn't have much hope of the mini-series being much better, but I was pleasantly surprised. The mini-series was at least twice as good as the book! It played out much more like a love story than the book. I have to credit that to not having to worry about Elizabeth's thoughts, which were beyond boring in the book.
The choice of actors for this were pretty good, for the most part. The characters of Elizabeth, Jane, Darcy, Mr. Bennett and a few other supporting characters were perfect! Some of the characters were horribly over-the-top though, especially Mrs. Bennett and Lady deBourgh, both of whom I wanted to strangle every time they were in a scene. Mr. Collins was pretty much exactly what I expected: revolting in both the book and the mini-series.
The only real gripe I have is that the story was still a bit like a gossip rag, or as I've seen it described: "Keeping Up With the Kardashians", Victorian style.
My final verdict ... if you must know the story, the mini-series is the way to go. Forget the book, you won't miss much. The mini-series was faithful to the book, with only a few very minor differences that help condense the story without losing any of the story. - DirectorBryan SingerStarsKevin SpaceyGabriel ByrneChazz PalminteriThe sole survivor of a pier shoot-out tells the story of how a notorious criminal influenced the events that began with five criminals meeting in a seemingly random police lineup.Interesting movie. Slow at times, twisted most times. Takes a lot of concentration to watch this movie! Unfortunately, the ending became apparent to me about halfway through, so I was left a bit disappointed.
- DirectorAlejandro AmenábarStarsNicole KidmanChristopher EcclestonFionnula FlanaganIn 1945, immediately following the end of Second World War, a woman who lives with her two photosensitive children on her darkened old family estate in the Channel Islands becomes convinced that the home is haunted.Whoa! Freaky movie. Annoyingly quiet. And, typically for me, I was able to predict the end.
- DirectorLewis TeagueStarsDrew BarrymoreJames WoodsAlan KingA stray cat is the linking element of three tales of suspense and horror.It's been a long time since I've seen this movie, and I forgot how funny it is. Terrible movie, but amusing.
- DirectorWayne WangStarsSusan SarandonNatalie PortmanHart BochnerA mother and daughter search for success in Beverly Hills.Dysfunctional mother and daughter move across the country at the mother's whim. Some parts of this movie hit a little too close to home for me.
- DirectorSanaa HamriStarsAmerica FerreraAlexis BledelAmber TamblynFour college freshmen and best friends find that it may take more than a shared pair of jeans to help them stay in touch as their lives go in different directions.In some ways, this was better than the first part, but in others it wasn't as good. I liked how this one explored deeper emotional topics. Definitely worth watching if you liked the first one.
- DirectorJohn FrankenheimerStarsFrank SinatraLaurence HarveyJanet LeighAn American POW in the Korean War is brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy.For a movie that's over 50 years old, this one still stands the test of time. Change a few names and locations, and this could be a movie that takes place in 2013. Sadly, the same ideology still persists within the Republican party. Scary.
- DirectorSidney LumetStarsFaye DunawayWilliam HoldenPeter FinchA television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit, but finds that his message may be difficult to control.So this is what Rupert Murdoch was watching when he came up with the idea for Faux "news", huh? One of the best movie quotes came out of this, though ... "I'm mad as hell and I'm not gonna take it any more!". 'Nuff said.
- DirectorPatty JenkinsStarsCharlize TheronChristina RicciBruce DernBased on the life of Aileen Wuornos, a Daytona Beach prostitute who became a serial killer.Powerful, sad, and strangely beautiful story. If there's even a grain of truth to how much Aileen loved Selby, it's heart-wrenching to see what became of Aileen. Makes me want to know more about this story, and their time together, and how Selby is doing now.
As a side note ... holy crap was Charlize Theron phenomenal in this movie! - DirectorDarren AronofskyStarsMickey RourkeMarisa TomeiEvan Rachel WoodA faded professional wrestler must retire, but finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a dispiriting struggle.Great movie! Mind-numbingly moronic "sport". The scene I absolutely loved was of his first day at the deli. Seems to me he found his niche outside of wrestling, but of course it was ruined by some pathetic fan. This movie solidified my hatred of this "sport", and made me feel sorry for its participants.
- DirectorNick CassavetesStarsGena RowlandsJames GarnerRachel McAdamsAn elderly man reads to a woman with dementia the story of two young lovers whose romance is threatened by the difference in their respective social classes.What can I say about this one, without giving any of it away. How about: I was a blubbering heap. That about covers it.
- DirectorZach HelmStarsNatalie PortmanDustin HoffmanJason BatemanThe young apprentice of a magical, eccentric toy store owner learns to believe in herself, and in her friends, upon learning some grave news about the future.Very cute story about a very old man who runs a magic toy store, and the impact it has on the lives of the people close to him. The plot wasn't as intricate as it could have been ... in fact, it could have been written much better all around ... but it was done well enough to make it a fun movie to watch.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsLeonardo DiCaprioMatt DamonJack NicholsonAn undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.Very complicated story. The first 30 minutes of this are so confusing that I nearly shut it off and gave up. It gets better after that, but can still be confusing at times. It's 2.5 hours long, and the ending leaves a lot to be desired (and explained).
- DirectorJoe WrightStarsKeira KnightleyMatthew MacfadyenBrenda BlethynSparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy. But Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class. Can each overcome their own pride and prejudice?Having read the book and watched the BBC mini-series, I have to say that this version was absolutely horrible in comparison. The movie strayed from the book in ways that distracted from the story completely. The dialogue was so fast, that it was frequently difficult to even understand. If you watch anything, I highly recommend the BBC mini-series. Forget this movie entirely.
- DirectorGuillermo del ToroStarsIvana BaqueroAriadna GilSergi LópezIn the Falangist Spain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world.A fairy tale for adults. Dark and disturbingly violent for a fairy tale. Makes me think of the Brothers Grimm and their original stories. Overall, a really good movie! Subtitled, so if you don't like reading your movies, this one isn't for you.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleHugh JackmanScarlett JohanssonAfter a tragic accident, two stage magicians in 1890s London engage in a battle to create the ultimate illusion while sacrificing everything they have to outwit each other.Wow! What a twisted twister of a movie! Great cast, excellent plot, wicked twists and turns. And David Bowie as Nikolas Tesla, which was a complete surprise! 8/10
- DirectorEli RothStarsJay HernandezDerek RichardsonEythor GudjonssonThree backpackers head to a Slovak city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.I think I've finally lost my desire to watch any more slasher movies. They're all the same, and a waste of time.
- 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.[first lines]
911 Operator: 911 emergency...
Ben Thomas: I need an ambulance.
911 Operator: I have you at 9212 West Third Street in Los Angeles.
Ben Thomas: That's room number 2.
911 Operator: What's the emergency?
Ben Thomas: There's been a suicide.
911 Operator: Who's the victim?
Ben Thomas: I am.
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This movie will haunt me for a long time to come, I'm sure! It starts out slow and disjointed. You don't start to understand what is happening until at least halfway through the movie. But once you do, it will grip your heart. I can't say much more without giving it all away. Suffice it to say, it's worth watching for yourself. - DirectorNeill BlomkampStarsSharlto CopleyDavid JamesJason CopeViolence ensues after an extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth finds a kindred spirit in a government agent exposed to their biotechnology.I don't even know how to describe this movie. Sci-fi/action flick that puts a whole new spin on aliens on Earth. Bizarre, compelling, strangely touching. I'd actually like to see a follow-up to this one.
- DirectorDavid FincherStarsDaniel CraigRooney MaraChristopher PlummerJournalist Mikael Blomkvist is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for 40 years by young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander.Amazing movie! I haven't read the book yet, but plan to. I hope it answers some of the questions I have. Great plot!
- DirectorBob BadwayStarsMarguerite MoreauBrittany CurranColin HayA young woman's nightmarish past returns to trigger off a bizarre phobia she was once cured of; an intense fear of space, eased only by closeness to walls. She becomes a psychological survivalist when her remote house suddenly becomes a spiritual battleground, as evil forces gather to torture her during a night of terror.This was the absolute worst movie I've seen in a very long time! No plot, nothing coherent happened, terrible acting. I think I watched the wrong movie of the same title. This was just bad bad bad.
- DirectorMike NicholsStarsDustin HoffmanAnne BancroftKatharine RossA disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.Great movie! An early example of a "dramedy". Parts of it were slow, but that's to be expected for the era. Hoffman and Bancroft were great leads. Some of the acting seemed forced and uncomfortable. All in all, a fun movie to watch.
- DirectorJudd ApatowStarsSeth RogenKatherine HeiglPaul RuddFor fun-loving party animal Ben Stone, the last thing he ever expected was for his one-night stand to show up on his doorstep eight weeks later to tell him she's pregnant with his child.Very cute movie about a couple who do things backwards ... get pregnant, then date. Mostly funny, but with some touchingly serious moments. I gained a couple of great one-liners from this one! :-)
- DirectorJoan ChenStarsRichard GereWinona RyderAnthony LaPagliaRomantic drama about an aging playboy who falls for a sweet, but terminally ill, young woman.Sweet, touching comedic romance. A young woman who is terminally ill falls for a well-to-do older womanizer. They change each other's lives. Some very funny, some very sad moments.
- DirectorCharles Martin SmithStarsMorgan FreemanAshley JuddHarry Connick Jr.A boy finds a dolphin that was injured in a trap. They become friends, but the dolphin needs to have its tail amputated to survive. With the help of a biologist and a prosthetics specialist, the boy tries to save the animal.Wonderful, inspirational, touching movie. Great cast, great story! Very glad I watched this movie.
- DirectorGreg BerlantiStarsKatherine HeiglJosh DuhamelJosh LucasTwo single adults become caregivers to an orphaned girl when their mutual best friends die in an accident.I laughed, I cried, my heart broke and I was inspired. A well done story that deals with a situation that nobody wants to even think about.
- DirectorDoug LimanStarsFranka PotenteMatt DamonChris CooperA man is picked up by a fishing boat, bullet-riddled and suffering from amnesia, before racing to elude assassins and attempting to regain his memory.I wasn't too impressed with this movie. The premise seemed interesting enough, but the story wasn't even mildly believable. The action scenes were fun to watch, though.
- DirectorTom HooperStarsColin FirthGeoffrey RushHelena Bonham CarterThe story of King George VI, his unexpected ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome his stammer.Fantastic movie! I was really surprised by how good this was. By the description and the first few minutes of it, I was sure I would be bored to tears. How wrong I was! Fascinating, humorous story about King George VI and how he ascended to the throne quite unwillingly, all while trying to overcome his speech impairment (stutter). Excellent cast!
- DirectorPeter WebberStarsScarlett JohanssonColin FirthTom WilkinsonA young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.Interesting movie about a young maid who becomes a painter's muse. There are scenes that make me so angry I could burst, and scenes that make me sad, some that make me laugh, and there's even an erotic undertone to the whole thing. Beautiful cinematography, full story even without much dialogue (sometimes the facial expressions tell the entire story).
- DirectorCameron CroweStarsMatt DamonScarlett JohanssonThomas Haden ChurchSet in Southern California, a father moves his young family to the countryside to renovate and re-open a struggling zoo.Based on a true story, this movie was beautifully written. The cinematography could have been a little better, but over-all it was done very well. Part hysterically funny, part heart-wrenchingly sweet, fully great movie! I would have rated it higher, except that a few scenes were abysmally unrealistic (the snakes, and the fallen tree scene being two of the biggest mistakes of the movie, with a few other minor problems). The fact that it made me seek out more information about this zoo was a bonus. Now I want to travel to England to see it for myself!
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsSean PennTim RobbinsKevin BaconThe tragic murder of a 19-year-old girl reunites three childhood friends still living in Boston--the victim's gangster father, a detective, and the disturbed man they both suspect of killing her.Powerfully sad movie. Turned out exactly like I expected it would. I guess that means I'm getting cynical in my old age. If you're in a good mood when you watch this, you won't be when you're done.
- DirectorPeyton ReedStarsJim CarreyZooey DeschanelBradley CooperA man challenges himself to say "yes" to everything.Funny movie! Full of unexpected hilarity. I'd expect nothing less from Jim Carrey, though.
- DirectorDanny BoyleStarsCillian MurphyNaomie HarrisChristopher EcclestonFour weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the UK, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary.Well, that was interesting. Well done zombie apocalypse movie.
- DirectorPeter BillingsleyStarsVince VaughnMalin AkermanJon FavreauA comedy centered around four couples who settle into a tropical-island resort for a vacation. While one of the couples is there to work on the marriage, the others fail to realize that participation in the resort's therapy sessions is not optional.Cute movie. Not so much a comedy as it is a dramedy. There were some really funny moments, but a lot of it is pretty serious.
- DirectorAdam ShankmanStarsMandy MooreShane WestPeter CoyoteTwo North Carolina teens, Landon Carter and Jamie Sullivan, are thrown together after Landon gets into trouble and is sentenced to perform community service.Touching story about the bad boy and the preacher's daughter. It felt a little cheesy at times, but overall was a good story.