Newly stationed in Jordan, idealistic CIA agent Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio) teams up with veteran operative Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe) and the head of Jordanian intelligence (Mark Strong) to infiltrate an underground network of terrorists and locate a criminal mastermind. Based on the best-selling novel by David Ignatius and directed by Ridley Scott, this suspenseful spy thriller features top-rate performances and explosive action sequences.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Internet Dating (2008)
Lonely Mikey (Katt Williams) -- a short, bike-riding burger flipper -- doesn't seem to have much going for him. That is, until he enters the world of online dating, where he describes himself as a 7-foot-tall L.A. Lakers basketball player. His profile wins many admirers, but his luck seems to run out quickly whenever he meets the ladies in the flesh. Rap impresario Master P directs this romantic dot-comedy starring Lil' Romeo and Clifton Powell.
Pride and Glory (2008)
A corruption scandal fractures a family of New York City cops in this generational drama about homicide detective Ray Tierney (Edward Norton), who's tasked with investigating a precinct run by his brother (Noah Emmerich). As if that weren't enough, Ray's fellow officer and best friend (Colin Farrell) may turn out to be dirty. Directed by Gavin O'Connor, the film features a high-octane supporting cast that includes Jon Voight and Jennifer Ehle.
In the Electric Mist (2008)
Detective Dave Robicheaux (Tommy Lee Jones) finds himself swimming in a murky sea of corruption, deception and lies when he probes the connection between a rash of murders and a notorious New Orleans mobster (John Goodman) -- and discovers secrets that were better left untold. With Robicheaux's family, and his life, in serious danger, can he stem the rising tide of blood and bring justice back to the bayou?
Blindness (2008)
Julianne Moore stars in this adaptation of José Saramago's gripping masterpiece in which a plague of blindness overtakes the residents of her entire city. All sense of order breaks loose in the mental hospital where the blind are being quarantined, and it's up to a woman (Moore) who's keeping her sight a secret to lead a group safely to the streets. Gael García Bernal, Mark Ruffalo, Sandra Oh and Danny Glover also star in this psychological thriller.
Transporter 3 (2008)
Buckle up and hold on tight for the third installment of the action-packed Transporter series, which follows the thrilling adventures of Frank Martin (Jason Statham), a mercenary driver who makes his living by delivering important cargo, no questions asked. Co-written by French director Luc Besson, Transporter 3 brings back co-star François Berléand and welcomes the addition of Robert Knepper to the cast.
The Women (2008)
Shocked by the discovery that their pal Mary's (Meg Ryan) husband is having an affair with a beautiful young shop girl (Eva Mendes), a tight-knit circle of New York socialites comes up with a devious plan to help Mary win back her man. This remake of George Cukor's classic 1939 film boasts an all-star ensemble cast, including Annette Bening, Jada Pinkett Smith, Debra Messing, Bette Midler and Candice Bergen.
Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008)
Tyler Perry (Diary of a Mad Black Woman) writes, directs and stars in this poignant dramedy centered on a pair of friends -- wealthy socialite Charlotte (Academy Award winner Kathy Bates) and working-class Alice (Alfre Woodard) -- whose families stand to be ripped apart by greed and scandal. The stellar cast also includes Sanaa Lathan, Cole Hauser and Rockmond Dunbar.
Open Season 2 (2008)
On the eve of his wedding to his beloved Giselle (voiced by Jane Krakowski), Elliot the buck (Joel McHale) learns that his dachshund buddy, Mr. Weenie (Cody Cameron), has been dognapped by a group of spoiled pets who want to return him to domesticity. Joined by their forest-dwelling cohorts, Elliot and his bear buddy, Boog (Mike Epps), venture behind enemy lines to locate the helpless wiener dog and liberate him from the paws of the pampered pets
Lakeview Terrace (2008)
This dramatic thriller from director Neil LaBute follows Chris and Lisa Mattson (Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington) as they settle into their Los Angeles dream house -- only to be harassed by their off-kilter cop neighbor, officer Abel Turner (Samuel L. Jackson). Turner disapproves of the couple's interracial relationship and is determined to drive them away, but as the harassment turns violent, the newlyweds have no choice but to fight back.
Four Christmases (2008)
Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon teams up with Vince Vaughn for this romantic comedy in which they play a dating couple forced to spend their first Christmas visiting each of their four divorced parents in a single day. Directed by Seth Gordon, the holiday season comedy boasts an all-star cast, including Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Mary Steenburgen, Dwight Yoakam, Carol Kane, Jon Favreau and Tim McGraw.
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
In this updated version of the 1951 classic sci-fi thriller, Keanu Reeves stars as an alien named Klaatu who's sent to Earth to warn the leaders of the world about the consequences of their dangerous ways. Joined by a heavily armed robot companion, Klaatu informs the people of Earth that the constant aggression carried out against one another has raised the ire of an alien species, which is now threatening to exterminate all of mankind.
The Day the Earth Stopped (2008)
C. Thomas Howell directs and stars in this sci-fi feature about giant robots from space descending on Earth's largest cities. If humans can't prove to their visitors that they're worth saving, the powerful machines will annihilate everyone. Chock-full of screaming car chases and plenty of gunplay, the action-packed spoof of The Day the Earth Stood Still co-stars Judd Nelson, Sinead McCafferty, Darren Dalton and Reiko Kaneshiro.
Seven Pounds (2008)
Distraught over his wife's death -- and convinced that his own actions had something to do with it -- a depressed IRS (Will Smith) agent begins plotting his suicide, vowing to improve the lives of seven strangers in the process. But a chance meeting with a woman who has a life-threatening heart defect (Rosario Dawson) threatens to derail his plans when, suddenly, their budding relationship feels a lot like love.
Ghost Town (2008)
British funnyman Ricky Gervais ("The Office," "Extras") stars in his first feature film lead as Bertram Pincus, a hapless gent who's pronounced dead, only to be brought back to life with an unexpected gift: a newfound ability to see ghosts. When Bertram crosses paths with the recently departed Frank Herlihy (Greg Kinnear), he gets pulled into Frank's desperate bid to break up his widowed wife's (Téa Leoni) pending marriage to another man.
Changeling (2008)
Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie, in a Golden Globe-nominated role) is overjoyed when her young kidnapped son Walter is brought back home. But when Christine suspects that the Walter who was returned to her isn't her actual child, the police captain (Jeffrey Donovan) has her committed to an asylum. John Malkovich co-stars as the crusading reverend who comes to Christine's rescue in this gripping, 1920s-set drama helmed by ace director Clint Eastwood.
Cadillac Records (2008)
The sounds of 1950s Chicago spring to life in this musical drama based on the true story of Leonard Chess (Adrien Brody), a bar owner turned record mogul who signs a lineup of future legends to his fledgling label, Chess Records. He eventually crosses paths with the likes of Muddy Waters (Jeffrey Wright), Chuck Berry (Mos Def) and Etta James (Beyoncé Knowles), changing the face of popular music forever.
Bangkok Dangerous (2008)
Nicolas Cage stars in this action thriller as a lonely, cold-blooded assassin known only as Joe. While on assignment in Bangkok, Joe unexpectedly falls in love with a beautiful local woman (Charlie Yeung), and finds himself questioning his violent ways. When the true nature of his assignment is revealed, Joe refuses to carry out the operation, and unintentionally sparks an all-out war with his former client.
Saw V (2008)
When Hoffman (Costas Mandylor) learns that his secret connection to Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) will be exposed, the forensics detective embarks on a hunt to eradicate everything that links him to the serial killer in the fifth installment of the grisly horror series. Jigsaw's legacy of torturous traps lives on and director David Hackl remains at the helm in this gruesome continuation of the franchise. Julie Benz and Scott Patterson co-star.
The Longshots (2008)
Eleven-year-old Jasmine Plummer (Keke Palmer) becomes the Pop Warner League's first female quarterback with help from her uncle (Ice Cube), a former high school gridiron star, in this true story directed by Limp Bizkit front man Fred Durst. Despite her skills on the playing field, Jasmine raises eyebrows in her small Illinois town -- until she exceeds expectations by taking her team to the Pop Warner Super Bowl.
Wicked Lake
Four beautiful coeds retreat to a mountain lake for some weekend R&R, but their holiday is shattered when four creepy admirers show up at their cabin. But when the clock strikes midnight, a mysterious power is unleashed that surprises everyone. Now it's up to the uninvited guests to fight for their survival from the bloodthirsty beauties. Zach Passero directs this fun frightfest starring Carlee Baker, Eryn Joslyn, Eve Mauro and Robin Sydney.
Katt Williams: It's Pimpin' Pimpin' (2008)
Red-hot comedian Katt Williams brings his outrageous comedy to the stage in this live performance from his sold-out, 100-city 2008 tour. It's a hilarious, no-holds-barred commentary on relationships, sex, politics and more -- all raw and uncut. Pimpin' his controversial and edgy humor, Williams lampoons life's absurdities with his street thug persona and point of view that keeps audiences whooping for more.
James Bond - Quantum of Solace (2008)
Picking up an hour after the events of 2006's Casino Royale, this James Bond adventure finds 007 (Daniel Craig) tracking a traitor who's infiltrated Britain's MI6. The trail leads to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), the charismatic head of a world environmental agency. Behind this seemingly legitimate facade, Greene runs Quantum, a powerful terrorist organization whose plot to overthrow a Bolivian dictator masks an even more sinister plan.
Confidence-2003
James Foley helmed this suspenseful drama boasting a stellar cast. Con man Jake Vig (Ed Burns) just may have swindled the wrong guy in Lionel Dolby. Soon after the gig, two of his cronies turn up dead, and he discovers that Lionel is the accountant of a crime boss known as The King (Dustin Hoffman). To repay him, Jake makes banker Morgan Price his next target. But Morgan's backed by the mob, and an old nemesis (Andy Garcia) is on Jake's tail.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Red
Emmy winner Brian Cox heads the cast as Avery Ludlow, a simple, affable man driven to extremes when a group of teenage miscreants kills his beloved dog, Red. When it becomes obvious that the boys won't be held accountable for their senseless act, Ludlow takes matters into his own hands. Tom Sizemore, Robert Englund and Amanda Plummer also star in this disquieting thriller directed by Trygve Diesen and Lucky McKee.
The Game Plan
NFL star Joe Kingman (Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson) is in his prime: He's rich, famous and one of the world's most eligible bachelors. There's nothing that can throw him off his game. Nothing, that is, except for the emergence of the 7-year-old daughter (Madison Pettis) he never knew he had. Now, with his team gunning for a title, Joe must find a way to balance crushing gridiron action with bedtime stories and ballet classes.
The Eye
Blind violinist Sydney Wells (Jessica Alba) undergoes a corneal transplant to restore her sight. With the help of her doctor (Alessandro Nivola) and her sister Helen (Parker Posey), Sydney learns to see again. Unfortunately, the surgery leaves some creepy side effects, and Sydney's sanity soon comes into question when she starts seeing supernatural beings. This thriller is a remake of the Hong Kong spine-tingler Gin Gwai.
The Assassination of Jesse James
After Robert Ford (Casey Affleck, in an Oscar-nominated role) joins the most notorious gang in the West, he grows tired of the charismatic Jesse James (Brad Pitt) and begins to resent his fame. But by hatching a scheme to gun down James, Ford risks forever being branded a coward. Sam Shepard, Sam Rockwell, Mary-Louise Parker and Michael Parks also star in director Andrew Dominik's riveting Wild West drama adapted from Ron Hansen's acclaimed novel.
Stuck
Driving home after a night of partying, Brandi (Mena Suvari) accidentally crashes into pedestrian Tom (Stephen Rea), who gets stuck in her car's windshield. Brandi struggles with whether to help save this man's life or simply let him die and thereby protect her career. In extreme pain and with little time left to live, Tom pleads for Brandi's help and tries to find a way to escape from his glass prison in this horrific thriller.
Speed Racer
Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild) stars as Speed in this big-screen adaptation of the popular 1960s-era Japanese animated series from directors Larry and Andy Wachowski, the minds behind the blockbuster Matrix trilogy. With the support of his parents (Susan Sarandon and John Goodman), his girlfriend, Trixie (Christina Ricci), and his onetime rival Racer X (Matthew Fox), Speed sets out to conquer a cross-country race known as the Crucible.
WALL-E
In a futuristic world, human beings have destroyed Earth and evacuated the planet, leaving the cleanup to an army of robots they've programmed to do their dirty work. Due to a mishap, the dutiful WALL-E is the only one left. But with the arrival of a female probe named EVE, the monotony of WALL-E's existence is broken -- and he experiences love for the first time. Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo) directs this Pixar tale with a sci-fi twist.
Iron Man
After ultrarich inventor and weapons maker Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) escapes from kidnappers using makeshift power armor, he turns his invention to good by using it to fight crime. But when he must face the evil Iron Monger, his skills are stretched to the limit. Based on the Marvel comic, this captivating superhero tale from director Jon Favreau co-stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges and Terrence Howard.
Finding Amanda
To impress his wife (Maura Tierney) and save his marriage, Taylor Peters (Matthew Broderick), a struggling sitcom writer with a serious gambling problem, hatches a plan to go to Las Vegas, find his troubled niece, Amanda (Brittany Snow), and safely deliver her to rehab. But Amanda's enjoying her new life as a prostitute and isn't interested in cooperating with her uncle, who's finding it hard to resist the temptations of Sin City.
Sex and the City: The Movie
"Sex and the City" fans rejoice! Carrie Bradshaw and her girls Charlotte, Samantha and Miranda are back, and this time, they're coming to the big screen with this highly anticipated adaptation of the HBO comedy series. Golden Globe winner Sarah Jessica Parker returns as everyone's favorite columnist who, with her three BFFs (Kristin Davis, Kim Cattrall and Cynthia Nixon), braves the roiling romantic waters of the city that never sleeps.
Reservation Road
The lives of Ethan (Joaquin Phoenix) and his wife, Grace (Jennifer Connelly), are thrown into chaos after their 10-year-old son is killed in a hit-and-run accident. When the case stalls, Ethan makes it his mission to hunt down and punish the person responsible. Violence, revenge and justice collide head on when Ethan finally finds the man who killed his son. Mark Ruffalo co-stars.
Walk All Over Me
After leaving small-town life behind for the big city, Alberta (Leelee Sobieski) looks up her former baby sitter (Tricia Helfer) and naively decides to "borrow" her identity so she, too, can earn a good living as a dominatrix. Problems arise, though, when Alberta's first client (Jacob Tierney) unwittingly drags her into the center of a dispute with the mob … which means that her roommate's life, as well as her own, is now in serious danger.
They Wait
After living in Shanghai for three years, Americans Sarah (Jaime King) and Jason (Terry Chen) return home for a funeral. Soon after their arrival, a mysterious illness strikes their young son, Sam (Regan Oey). In their quest for answers, Sarah and Jason make a shocking discovery. Sam is in the grip of a malevolent spirit that will kill him if it isn't vanquished by the close of the Ghost Month festival -- an event that ends tomorrow at sunrise.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Attorney Erin Bruner (Laura Linney) always manages to keep her emotions in check when she's in the middle of a case, but she finds herself unraveling when she decides to represent a priest (Tom Wilkinson) who's conducted an exorcism gone horribly awry. The highly charged case, in which Erin battles an overconfident state lawyer (Aaron Douglas) who thinks he has a slam dunk, leaves her questioning her life choices, career prospects and beliefs.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The third installment in the Mummy franchise takes archaeologist Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) all the way to China, pitting him against an emperor (Jet Li) from the 2,000-year-old Han dynasty, who's returned from the dead to pursue an evil quest for world domination. This time, O'Connell enlists the help of his family -- including his wife, son and brother-in-law -- to quash the so-called Dragon Emperor and his abuse of supernatural power.
Righteous Kill
Academy Award winners Robert De Niro and Al Pacino star in this taut thriller as a pair of New York City detectives tasked with investigating a rash of vigilante killings linked to a case years ago, suggesting they may have put an innocent man behind bars. John Leguizamo, Carla Gugino, Brian Dennehy, Donnie Wahlberg and rapper-turned-actor 50 Cent also star in this crime drama penned by Russel Gerwitz (Inside Man) and directed by Jon Avnet.
Funny Games
Anna (Naomi Watts) and George (Tim Roth) are enjoying a vacation with their son when a pair of sadistic young men, Paul (Michael Pitt) and Peter (Brady Corbet), breaks into their cabin and holds the family hostage. The psychotic duo plays twisted games with their prisoners, forcing them to comply to stay alive. Director Michael Haneke remakes his chilling 1997 German-language film as an indictment of the media's fascination with violence.
The Lazarus Project
Ben (Paul Walker) thought his life was over when he was sentenced to death by lethal injection. But following his execution, he awakens to a whole new world. After learning he's been hired as a groundskeeper at a crumbling psychiatric facility, Ben realizes he's earned a second chance. But whether he's truly come back from the dead -- or never died in the first place -- remains a mystery. Linda Cardellini and Piper Perabo co-star.
Babylon A.D.
Hard-boiled mercenary Toorop (Vin Diesel) accepts a risky mission to escort a virus-carrying woman (Mélanie Thierry) and her guardian nun (Michelle Yeoh) from Russia to China. But Toorop gets far more than he bargained for when a mysterious religious cult stops at nothing to kidnap the woman. Based on Maurice Dantec's novel Babylon Babies, this postapocalyptic tale of genetic mayhem also stars Gérard Depardieu and Charlotte Rampling.
Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead
A raucous trip to a Las Vegas concert veers off course for four friends (Nick Zano, Kyle Schmid, Nicki Aycox and Laura Jordan) when their car sputters to a stop and they're forced to steal another ride. But they have no way of knowing they'd be ticking off a vengeful trucker with homicidal tendencies. The man's ominous-sounding nickname is Rusty Nail -- and, as it turns out, he comes by it honestly.
Meet Dave
Ingeniously disguised as a human, an alien vessel and its crew of miniature extraterrestrials lands on Earth looking for a way to save their planet from destruction. Eddie Murphy heads the cast in dual roles as the ship's commander and the spacecraft -- which promptly becomes infatuated with a pretty earthling (Elizabeth Banks). Gabrielle Union and Scott Caan also star in this comic sci-fi tale from director Brian Robbins.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Pulse 2: Afterlife
In 2006's Pulse, technology unwittingly opened the door to the afterlife. This chilling sequel explores the aftermath of that encounter, as civilization struggles against spirits locked in an eternal battle for their own souls. With cell phones, the Internet and other devices outlawed, humanity must find a new way to live in an apocalyptic world ruled by tormented ghosts. Jamie Bamber, Boti Bliss and Noureen DeWulf star.
Flawless
On the eve of his retirement, a British janitor (Michael Caine), angry over his company's refusal to pay an insurance claim for his ill wife, persuades an unhappy American executive (Demi Moore) to join him in a jewel heist. The two hatch a daring plan to steal the gems from their employer, the London Diamond Corp. Set in 1960 London, this compelling crime drama directed by Michael Radford is loosely based on actual events.
Mirrors
This creepy supernatural thriller from director Alexandre Aja stars Kiefer Sutherland as troubled security guard Ben Carson, who discovers malevolent spirits living within the mirrors of a fire-ravaged department store. When their murderous nature comes to light, Ben turns to his estranged wife (Paula Patton) to help him save their family -- and himself. The supporting cast includes Amy Smart and Jason Flemyng.
The Incredible Hulk
Edward Norton stars as Bruce Banner in this version of the classic comic book tale about a doctor who searches for a cure for his exotic condition, which causes him to transform into a huge green monster when under duress. Drawing closer to finding a remedy, Dr. Banner becomes sidetracked as he's pursued first by the military and then by a rival monster known as the Abomination. Liv Tyler, Tim Roth and William Hurt co-star.
Tortured
Undercover FBI agent Jimmy Vaughn (Cole Hauser) is put to the ultimate test when he's ordered by a notorious crime boss to interrogate and torture a mob accountant (Laurence Fishburne) accused of stealing millions of dollars in dirty money. Nolan Lebovitz writes and directs this nail-biting thriller that features a stellar supporting cast, including James Cromwell, James Denton, Kevin James, Jon Cryer and Emmanuelle Chriqui.
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