 | Dev.D - (8.1 from 4276 votes) | Comedy | Drama | Romance |
 
IMDB Tagline: Get Ready for Emotional Atyachar
IMDB Comment: My God ! Is this an Indian movie ?
Because they come from different castes, Dev (Abhay Deol), the son of a tax collector, and his true love, Paro (Mahie Gill), are not allowed to marry. After Paro's family sends her to Calcutta, where she marries an older, wealthy widower, Dev despairs. He soon meets prostitute Chanda (Kalki Koechlin) and gradually spirals down into a life of overindulgence in this adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's best-selling novel
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 | District 9 - (8.3 from 138114 votes) | Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller |
IMDB Tagline: You are not welcome here.
IMDB Comment: Wow
When aliens land on Earth, global business conglomerate Multi-National United forces them into rigid containment zones where they are compelled to labor, even as MNU commandeers their otherworldly technology for profit. As tensions build between human and non-human races, a rogue agent leads a resistance movement against MNU's ruthless consolidation of power. Neill Blomkamp directs this cinema verit-style sci-fi thriller nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award.
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 | Kaminey - (7.7 from 3069 votes) | Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller |
IMDB Tagline: Difcover your mean fide
IMDB Comment: Yeah Baby!!!
Heartthrob Shahid Kapur stars in this Indian action drama, playing identical twins Charlie and Guddu. While Charlie pursues his dreams of wealth and success by breaking the law, Guddu tries to better his life by working hard and remaining honest. Written and directed by Vishal Bharadwaj, this captivating Bollywood movie also stars Priyanka Chopra, Eric Santos, Patricia Bull and Shivkumar Subramaniam.
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 | Moon - (8.0 from 47022 votes) | Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller |
IMDB Tagline: The last place youd ever expect to find yourself
IMDB Comment: Fantastic...
As he nears the end of a lonely three-year stint on the moon base Sarang, astronaut Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) begins to hear and see strange things. It's not long before Sam suspects that his employer -- the conglomerate LUNAR -- has other plans for him. Featuring Kevin Spacey as the voice of a robot, this sci-fi thriller also stars Matt Berry and Kaya Scodelario. The film was an official selection at the Sundance Film Festival.
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 | Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year - (7.6 from 1207 votes) | Comedy | Drama |
IMDB Tagline:
IMDB Comment: Rocket Singh Rocks!!!!
Versatile Bollywood talent Ranbir Kapoor stars in this romantic comedy as Rocket Singh, a salesman hustling his trade in a flush economy. In fact, Singh is performing so well at work that he decides to start a company -- within the same company. In his effort to keep his venture under wraps, Singh soon adds con artist to his list of credentials. Shazahn Padamsee makes her big screen debut opposite Singh.
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 | Sin nombre - (7.7 from 5008 votes) | Adventure | Crime | Drama | Thriller |
IMDB Tagline: The greatest sin of all is risking nothing.
IMDB Comment: The pain of viewing was worth it
Fleeing retaliation from the violent Central American street gang he has deserted, young hood Casper (dgar Flores) boards a northbound train, where he takes refuge on top of the moving freight cars and hopes for a fresh start in a new country. Dodging authorities and other dangers, he finds a new friend in Sayra (Paulina Gaitan), a Honduran girl also making a run for the American border. Cary Fukunaga directs this foreign-language thriller.
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 | Up - (8.4 from 97332 votes) | Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family |
IMDB Tagline:
IMDB Comment: Imaginative, fun and moving - as close to perfect as Pixar has ever been
After a lifetime of dreaming of traveling the world, 78-year-old homebody Carl (voiced by Ed Asner) flies away on an unbelievable adventure, with Russell, an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer (Jordan Nagai), unexpectedly in tow. Together, the unlikely pair embarks on a thrilling odyssey full of jungle beasts and rough terrain. Other voices in the Oscar-winning film include the renowned Christopher Plummer and Pixar stalwart John Ratzenberger.
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 | Welcome - (7.6 from 1415 votes) | Drama |
IMDB Tagline:
IMDB Comment: LEurope est mort, vive lEurope!
When Rajiv's respectable uncle gives his blessing to his nephew's love for Sanjana, he doesn't know the girl comes from a Mafia family. When he tries to retract his approval, Sanjana's brothers set out on a comical mission to convince him otherwise. Directed by Anees Bazmee, this rollicking comedy stars Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Paresh Rawal, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor and Mallika Sherawat.
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 | Amreeka - (6.9 from 1045 votes) | Drama |
IMDB Tagline: Lifes best adventures are journeys of the heart.
IMDB Comment: Yell Faour for her Amreeka the beautiful performance
Eager to provide a better future for her son, Fadi (Melkar Muallem), divorce Muna Farah (Nisreen Faour) leaves her Palestinian homeland and takes up residence in rural Illinois -- just in time to encounter the domestic repercussions of America's disastrous war in Iraq. Now, the duo must reinvent their lives with some help from Muna's sister, Raghda (Hiam Abbass), and brother-in-law, Nabeel (Yussuf Abu-Warda). Cherien Dabis writes and directs.
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 | Angels Demons - (6.7 from 56436 votes) | Mystery | Thriller |
IMDB Tagline: The holiest event of our time. Perfect for their return.
IMDB Comment: Needless to say I left the theater pleased at the movie in its entirety.
After the murder of Italian physicist Leonardo Vetra, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon's (Tom Hanks) investigation with Vetra's daughter (Ayelet Zurer) leads to a secret society, the Illuminati, and a quest for the world's most potent -- and deadly -- energy source. Ron Howard directed the crime thriller, which is based on
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 | Arlen Faber - (6.6 from 1959 votes) | Comedy | Romance |
IMDB Tagline: He wrote the book on lifes big questions. But the truth is he hasnt got a clue.
IMDB Comment: Interesting. Proving that no matter how much you think you dont have all the answers be yourself and learn life as you go.
Reclusive author Arlen Faber (Jeff Daniels) -- who's intentionally been out of the spotlight since he penned an inspirational self-help book two decades ago -- finds himself in need of spiritual healing in this quirky indie romance. Though everyone still looks to Arlen for answers, he's an emotional cipher without a clue until he meets an angst-ridden, overprotective single mom (Lauren Graham) and a recovering alcoholic (Lou Taylor Pucci).
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 | Bakjwi - (7.3 from 6348 votes) | Drama | Horror | Romance |
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IMDB Comment: Not, not, NOT at all what I thought, pleasant surprise, Park excels again
When the smoke clears from a failed experiment to find a cure for a fatal disease, a devout priest finds himself forever changed. Specifically, he's a vampire -- but that isn't the only thing that's different. Now he's also willing to commit adultery with the wife of his childhood friend, a sin he never would have considered before. Kang-ho Song, Ha-kyun Shin and Ok-bin Kim co-star in this horror offering from Korean director Chan-Wook Park.
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 | Big Fan - (6.9 from 3224 votes) | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Sport |
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IMDB Comment: Oswalt surprises in basically serious movie
Parking attendant and New York Giants fanatic Paul Aufiero (Patton Oswalt) must reexamine his life after he's beaten up by his favorite player in this comedy written and directed by Robert D. Siegel, a former editor-in-chief of "fake news" paper The Onion. Also starring Kevin Corrigan as Sal, Michael Rapaport as Philadelphia Phil and Marcia Jean Kurtz as Theresa, the film was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
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 | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - (7.2 from 16751 votes) | Animation | Comedy | Family |
IMDB Tagline: Prepare to get served
IMDB Comment: Fantastic!
Inventor Flint Lockwood creates a machine that makes clouds rain food, enabling the down-and-out citizens of Chewandswallow to feed themselves. But when the falling food reaches gargantuan proportions, Flint must scramble to avert disaster. Can he regain control of the machine and put an end to the wild weather before the town is destroyed? Bill Hader and Anna Faris lend their vocal talents to this Golden Globe-nominated animated adventure.
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 | Delhi-6 - (6.5 from 1718 votes) | Comedy | Drama |
IMDB Tagline: The Journey within
IMDB Comment: wildly uneven paean to India
Although he was born in America, Roshan (Abhishek Bachchan) decides to take his ill grandmother back home to India. Arriving in Chandni Chowk, the ancient walled city of Delhi, Roshan finds himself on an unexpected inner journey as he learns about himself and his roots. Director Rakesh Omprakash Mehra based the film on experiences during his formative years in the Chandni Chowk area of Old Delhi. Om Puri, Sonam Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor co-star.
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 | Gigante - (6.9 from 705 votes) | Drama |
IMDB Tagline:
IMDB Comment: All The Lonely People...Where Do They All Come From?
Shy supermarket security guard Jara (Horacio Camandule) becomes transfixed by Julia (Leonor Svarcas), a cleaning woman he spots through a surveillance camera. Soon, he becomes obsessed with watching her in this drama about isolation and loneliness from director Adrin Biniez. Jara designs his life around Julia's schedule, following her to the movies, the beach -- even on dates with another man. Will he ever drum up the courage to approach her?
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 | Greta - (6.5 from 1612 votes) | Drama | Romance |
IMDB Tagline: Shes a trip. But shes no vacation.
IMDB Comment: Greta is Great
Dumped on her grandparents (Ellen Burstyn and Michael Murphy) for the summer by her indifferent mother (Melissa Leo), acerbic and self-destructive teenager Greta (Hilary Duff) disrupts the elderly couple's staid life on the Jersey Shore in this coming-of-age melodrama. But eventually, a romance with a charming short-order cook (Evan Ross) and the unconditional love of her grandparents help Zoe face down her demons.
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 | His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th - (7.2 from 869 votes) | Documentary | Horror |
IMDB Tagline: 12 films. 3 decades. Bad luck was never so bloody.
IMDB Comment: Nice Doc
Exploring the legacy of a villain who's fueled a franchise for nearly 30 years and is on a first-name basis with horror fans everywhere, this documentary pays tribute to Jason Voorhees, the hockey-masked star character of the Friday the 13th films. Hosted by special effects legend Tom Savini, the film includes movie clips, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with actors, filmmakers and devotees.
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 | Ink - (6.8 from 6006 votes) | Action | Fantasy | Sci-Fi |
IMDB Tagline:
IMDB Comment: Humanistic, existential, social comment in a cinematographic gem
Late one night, a lost soul named Ink snatches 8-year-old Emma (Quinn Hunchar) into the world of dreams. There, he hopes to use her soul to join the ranks of the evil Incubi. In the real world, Emma lies comatose, to the despair of her father, John (Chris Kelly). But the Incubi's benevolent opposites -- the Storytellers -- rally to help Emma, motivating John to wage war for his daughter. Jessica Duffy co-stars in this dark fable.
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 | Julie Julia - (7.2 from 20146 votes) | Biography | Drama | Romance |
IMDB Tagline: Passion. Ambition. Butter. Do You Have What It Takes?
IMDB Comment: Bon Apetit!
Amy Adams stars in this truth-inspired tale as Julie Powell, who decides to enliven her uneventful life by cooking all 524 recipes outlined in Julia Child's culinary classic
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 | Kielletty hedelm - (6.7 from 518 votes) | Drama |
IMDB Tagline:
IMDB Comment: Thoughtful and beautiful film!
Scrambling for ways to find something in common with a captivatingly beautiful colleague (Erika Walter) who has a mentally challenged sister, ho-hum Jason (Ken Gayton) hires his down-and-out actor pal, Troy (Jason Schaver), to pose as
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| Komt een vrouw bij de dokter - (6.8 from 774 votes) | Drama | Romance |
IMDB Tagline: An ode to love.
IMDB Comment: With or without prejudice: fine movie
After a lifetime of dreaming of traveling the world, 78-year-old homebody Carl (voiced by Ed Asner) flies away on an unbelievable adventure, with Russell, an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer (Jordan Nagai), unexpectedly in tow. Together, the unlikely pair embarks on a thrilling odyssey full of jungle beasts and rough terrain. Other voices in the Oscar-winning film include the renowned Christopher Plummer and Pixar stalwart John Ratzenberger.
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 | Mammoth - (7.0 from 2501 votes) | Drama |
IMDB Tagline:
IMDB Comment: About young parents in modern age
Lukas Moodysson writes and directs this drama centered on three intersecting stories, one of a traveling New Yorker named Leo (Gael Garca Bernal), another of his surgeon wife, Ellen (Michelle Williams), and also the children of their Filipino nanny, Gloria (Marife Necesito), in the Philippines. A series of dramatic events unfolds after Leo visits Thailand, causing everyone to reexamine their priorities. Sophie Nyweide co-stars.
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 | New York - (6.7 from 1580 votes) | Crime | Drama | Thriller |
IMDB Tagline: Three friends ready to face the world... and then the world changed.
IMDB Comment: A Nutshell Review: New York
Foreign students Samir (John Abraham), Maya (Katrina Kaif) and Omar (Neil Nitin Mukesh) enjoy life in New York City, making new friends and joining in the college revelry. But when the September 11, 2001, attacks devastate the nation, the friends suddenly feel the isolating stings of suspicion. Targeted for their Indian ethnicity, they face detainment and disillusionment as their lives turn upside down. Irrfan Khan also stars in this thriller.
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 | Pandorum - (6.9 from 25432 votes) | Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller |
IMDB Tagline: Dont fear the end of the world. Fear what happens next.
IMDB Comment: Pandorum is an Amazingly Original and Mesmerizing.
Upon rousing themselves from hyper-sleep, Payton (Dennis Quaid) and Bower (Ben Foster), a pair of crewmen assigned to work on a spacecraft, discover startling gaps in their collective memory -- including who they are and what, exactly, their mission was in the first place. The plot thickens when they realize they're not the only ones on board the ship. Cam Gigandet co-stars in this gripping sci-fi thriller.
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 | Shrink - (6.7 from 5441 votes) | Drama |
IMDB Tagline: The doctor is out.
IMDB Comment: Disappointingly not engaging
In the wake of a personal tragedy, Hollywood's psychiatrist to the stars (Kevin Spacey) devolves into a slovenly pothead and worries he's become incapable of helping his patients in this sharp indie drama that premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Saffron Burrows, Robin Williams, Jack Huston, Griffin Dunne, Gore Vidal, Robert Loggia, Dallas Roberts and Mark Webber co-star as the shrink's diverse brood of showbiz clientele.
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 | The House of the Devil - (6.6 from 4571 votes) | Horror | Thriller |
IMDB Tagline: Talk on the phone. Finish your homework. Watch T.V. DIE!
IMDB Comment: Nail biting, palm sweating suspense that beautifully leads up to one of the most thrilling horror climaxes of all time!
A cash-strapped college student named Samantha (Jocelin Donahue) takes a babysitting job during a full lunar eclipse and ends up fighting for her life. She soon discovers that her employers, Tom (Tom Noonan) and Mary (Mary Woronov) Ulman, are hiding a wicked, sick and twisted secret. Ti West (Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever) writes, directs and edits this terrifying film set in the early 1980s. Greta Gerwig and AJ Bowen co-star.
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 | The International - (6.6 from 27002 votes) | Action | Crime | Mystery | Thriller |
IMDB Tagline: They control your money. They control your government. They control your life. And everybody pays.
IMDB Comment: Great mystery/investigative thriller, beautifully shot by Tom Tykwer
Interpol agent Louis Salinger (Clive Owen) and New York Asst. DA Eleanor Whitman (Naomi Watts) team up to expose a global financial institution's money laundering, arms dealing and other illegal rackets in this tense thriller from director Tom Tykwer. As the pair race from New York to Milan and beyond to pursue their case, they soon discover that the ruthless bank will stop at nothing to continue its profitable activities.
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 | The Messenger - (7.4 from 5887 votes) | Drama | Romance | War |
IMDB Tagline:
IMDB Comment: NOT a war movie; NOT a movie about an ethical dilemma
An injured U.S. soldier, Sgt. Will Montgomery (Ben Foster), is paired up with by-the-book Capt. Tony Stone (Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson) to notify families of killed soldiers -- a job that bonds them as they debate different views on serving America. At odds at first, the two find common ground while facing life's variety of battles. Oren Moverman directs this poignant military tale that co-stars Samantha Morton and Jena Malone.
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 | The Proposal - (6.8 from 36692 votes) | Comedy | Drama | Romance |
IMDB Tagline: Here comes the bribe...
IMDB Comment: A fun way to spend an afternoon
When she learns she's in danger of losing her visa status and being deported, overbearing book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock, in a Golden Globe-nominated role) forces her put-upon assistant, Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), to marry her. Directed by Anne Fletcher (27 Dresses), this romantic comedy also stars Craig T. Nelson and Mary Steenburgen as Andrew's parents, Joe and Grace, and Betty White as the outspoken Grandma Annie.
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 | The September Issue - (6.8 from 1642 votes) | Documentary |
IMDB Tagline: Fashion is a religion. This is the bible.
IMDB Comment: An elegant, dramatic look at the superficiality of fashion
Director R.J. Cutler's documentary offers a rare look inside
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 | The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 - (6.5 from 30458 votes) | Action | Crime | Thriller |
IMDB Tagline:
IMDB Comment: Washington offsets Travolta, producing entertainment
When a group of hijackers led by criminal mastermind Ryder (John Travolta) take the passengers aboard a New York subway train hostage and demand a king's ransom, it's up to subway dispatcher Walter Garber (Denzel Washington) to bring them down. Directed by Tony Scott (Man on Fire), this action thriller -- an update of the 1974 film from Joseph Sargent -- also stars James Gandolfini, John Turturro, Luis Guzmn and Michael Rispoli.
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 | The Vicious Kind - (6.9 from 952 votes) | Comedy | Drama |
IMDB Tagline: How would you protect someone from their first love?
IMDB Comment: Empty Story Carried by Characters/Actors
When angry Caleb Sinclaire (Adam Scott) reluctantly agrees to drive his younger brother, Peter, and Peter's girlfriend, Emma Gainsborough (Brittany Snow), home for Thanksgiving, he finds himself attracted to his brother's pretty companion. Before long, his desire morphs into an obsession that could either completely unhinge the family -- or be the catalyst he needs to confront feelings he has long repressed. J.K. Simmons and Alex Frost co-star.
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 | Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day - (7.0 from 1451 votes) | Comedy | Crime |
IMDB Tagline: The only difference between you and them is a coupla drinks
IMDB Comment: A ****ed-up way to end the series, in a good way!!
Returning from their latest stint in jail, boozy pals Julian (John Paul Tremblay), Bubbles (Mike Smith) and Ricky (Robb Wells) plan to go legit once and for all -- only to find old nemesis Jim (John Dunsworth), the newly sober manager of their trailer park, preparing to demolish their homes. Now their white trash war might drive the boys back to crime and Jim back to the bottle. Mike Clattenburg directs this comedy based on the television series.
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 | Triangle - (6.8 from 7098 votes) | Drama | Mystery | Thriller |
IMDB Tagline: Fear Comes in Waves
IMDB Comment: You Will Come Back....Wont You?
Murder strikes the Bermuda Triangle in this gripping high-seas horror starring Melissa George, Liam Hemsworth and Rachael Carpani. Jess encounters the first of many bad omens when her car kills a seagull near the local harbor. Later that night, her yacht hits a storm, forcing her and her friends to board a mysterious deserted ship. The clock on the ship has stopped -- and so has any sense of safety. Christopher Smith writes and directs.
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 | Underworld: Rise of the Lycans - (6.5 from 25088 votes) | Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Thriller |
IMDB Tagline:
IMDB Comment: If loving vampires and werewolves is wrong, i dont want to be right
A prequel to the first two Underworld films, this fantasy explains the origins of the feud between the Vampires and the Lycans. Aided by his secret love, Sonja (Rhona Mitra), courageous Lucian (Michael Sheen) leads the Lycans in battle against brutal Vampire king Viktor (Bill Nighy). Determined to break the king's enslavement of his people, Lucian faces off against the Death Dealer army in a bid for Lycan independence.
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 | Wake Up Sid - (7.4 from 1365 votes) | Comedy | Drama | Romance |
IMDB Tagline:
IMDB Comment: Waking Up an Underachiever!!!
After he graduates from college, spoiled trust fund brat Sid (Ranbir Kapoor) finds himself stuck in a rut of meaningless late-night parties and lazy irresponsibility -- until he meets Aisha (Konkona Sen Sharma), a significantly older woman and writer. As their unlikely relationship evolves, Sid discovers how to step into the world as his own person. Ayaan Mukherji directs this lighthearted romantic comedy that co-stars Rahul Khanna.
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 | Whatever Works - (7.3 from 14876 votes) | Comedy | Romance |
IMDB Tagline:
IMDB Comment: Refreshingly original
While falling for a young Southern belle (Evan Rachel Wood), an aging New York City eccentric (Larry David) finds himself caught in a series of bizarre situations involving the girl's parents and his own Greenwich Village group of pals. Written and directed by legendary filmmaker Woody Allen, this romantic comedy also stars Patricia Clarkson, Ed Begley Jr., Michael McKean and Henry Cavill.
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 | Worlds Greatest Dad - (7.1 from 8267 votes) | Comedy | Drama |
IMDB Tagline: Lance Clayton is about to get everything he deserves.
IMDB Comment: On point and feels totally genuine
After his son (Daryl Sabara) dies in an awkward freak accident, high school poetry teacher Lance (Robin Williams) ghostwrites a suicide note to spare the family embarrassment. But when the note becomes an unexpected hit, Lance sees a chance to resurrect his writing career. In a bid for literary fame, Lance writes his son's journal and passes it off as his own. Writer-director Bob Goldthwait's comedy debuted at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
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 | Across the Hall - (6.1 from 1134 votes) | Thriller |
IMDB Tagline: Revenge is only one door away.
IMDB Comment: Slooooooooow
Armed and ready to kill his fiancé's (Brittany Murphy) mysterious lover in the hotel room across the hall, Terry (Danny Pino) nervously phones his best friend, Julian (Mike Vogel), who offers comfort and guidance while calmly trying to conceal the fact that he's the man Terry's after. Director Alex Merkin based this gripping noir thriller, which explores the dangerous intersection of love, sex and friendship, on his own 2005 short film.
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 | An American Affair - (6.0 from 689 votes) | Drama |
IMDB Tagline: What can you do for your country?
IMDB Comment: coming-of-age tale meets JFK
When 13-year-old Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) spies his thirtysomething next-door neighbor (Gretchen Mol) naked through the window, his dead-end career as a bullied teenager seems destined for advancement. For one thing, she's blonde and gorgeous; for another, she's divorced. But she's also got an intriguing connection to President John F. Kennedy at a time when the kingdom of Camelot is shining brighter than ever before.
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 | Endgame - (6.3 from 705 votes) | Drama | History |
IMDB Tagline: Patriot. Terrorist. Negotiator. Peacemaker.
IMDB Comment: Excellent political drama on how to get to peace
Confidential political negotiations between South African government representative Prof. Willie Esterhuyse (William Hurt) and African National Congress President Thabo Mbek (Golden Globe nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor) lead to the peaceful demise of apartheid. Taking place in a bucolic British country estate, the talks are fraught with tension, but together the two men find a common path in this engaging Pete Travis-helmed drama.
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 | Fired Up! - (6.0 from 9766 votes) | Comedy |
IMDB Tagline: 2 Guys. 300 Girls. You Do the Math.
IMDB Comment: Not a teen movie but a great movie
After maxing out their starring roles on the high school football team, Shawn (Nicholas D'Agosto) and Nick (Eric Christian Olsen) ditch summer training camp and head into brave new territory: volunteering to help the cheerleading squad reach new heights. The team's pretty captain (Sarah Roemer) doesn't buy the guys' act for a second. But even she has to admit her sorry squad could use two extra sets of hands.
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 | Humpday - (6.3 from 2009 votes) | Comedy |
IMDB Tagline: Sometimes male bonding can be taken a little too far.
IMDB Comment: Why this is one of the worst films i have ever seen
After hanging out with some hedonistic acquaintances, best pals Andrew (Joshua Leonard) and Ben (Mark Duplass) find their friendship tested in strange new ways when a dare leads them to contemplate filming a live sex scene together for an amateur porn festival. As the shoot date looms, our heroes must contend with two major logistical difficulties: Ben's wife, Anna (Alycia Delmore); and their heterosexuality. The indie comedy screened at the Sundance Film Festival.
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 | In the Electric Mist - (6.1 from 4251 votes) | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller |
IMDB Tagline: No one can escape the sins of the past.
IMDB Comment: That Authentic Cajun Atmosphere
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?
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 | Paper Heart - (6.1 from 3017 votes) | Comedy | Drama | Romance |
IMDB Tagline: A story about love thats taking on a life of its own.
IMDB Comment: Predictable and somewhat flawed, but still enjoyable
Eccentric performer and romantic skeptic Charlyne Yi embarks on a quest to learn the true nature of love -- and gathers some surprising findings when she begins a relationship with actor Michael Cera. Real-life sweethearts Yi and Cera star as themselves in this quirky hybrid of documentary and scripted comedy. The charming romance was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
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 | Personal Effects - (6.3 from 2551 votes) | Drama |
IMDB Tagline: The space between loss and love.
IMDB Comment: What a treat!!!
When his sister is senselessly murdered, Walter (Ashton Kutcher) walks away from a spot on the national wrestling team to help his grieving mother (Kathy Bates) pick up the pieces. But true healing arrives in the form of an attractive older woman (Michelle Pfeiffer) he meets in his support group. After all, the more time he spends with her and her troubled deaf son (Spencer Hudson), the less focused he is on his own grief.
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 | Spread - (6.0 from 7480 votes) | Comedy | Drama | Romance |
IMDB Tagline: Its a business doing pleasure.
IMDB Comment: Warning: I am spreading the puns here for my review of Spread
Nikki (Ashton Kutcher) has made a career out of targeting older women and using them for anything and everything in exchange for a little sex. But the player gets played when he meets Heather (Margarita Levieva), a pretty waitress who knows every trick. Before Heather came along, Nikki had a foolproof arrangement with Samantha (Anne Heche), a successful attorney who was happy being "friends with benefits." But now he might actually be in love.
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 | The Haunted World of El Superbeasto - (6.0 from 1400 votes) | Action | Animation | Comedy | Horror | Thriller |
IMDB Tagline:
IMDB Comment: Very enjoyable film
Mexican wrestler El Superbeasto (voiced by Tom Papa) may be well past his prime, but that won't stop him and his sultry sister, Suzi-X (Sheri Moon), from saving the world from the greedy and evil clutches of Dr. Satan (Paul Giamatti). Rob Zombie adapts his own comic book series into this gleefully filthy monster adventure, which also features the voice talents of Brian Posehn as Murray the Robot and Rosario Dawson as Velvet Von Black.
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 | The Ugly Truth - (6.4 from 24991 votes) | Comedy | Romance |
IMDB Tagline:
IMDB Comment: Another GREAT Romcom for 2009
Chauvinistic morning show commentator Mike Chadway (Gerard Butler) makes his perpetually single producer (Katherine Heigl) the subject of a series of romantic tests in order to prove the theories on relationships he espouses on his segment called "The Ugly Truth." But will his experiments help her find love, or is she just a hopeless case? Cheryl Hines co-stars as an unflappable anchor in this rom-com from the team behind Legally Blonde.
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 | Women in Trouble - (6.0 from 1226 votes) | Comedy |
IMDB Tagline: High Hopes, High Anxiety, High Heels.
IMDB Comment: High-quality off-road chick flick that guys will also enjoy
One crazy day in the lives of 10 wildly different women -- including a porn star, psychiatrist, flight attendant, housewife, masseuse and others -- forms the basis of this indie comedy from writer-director Sebastian Gutierrez. Starring Carla Gugino as adult film actress Elektra Luxx, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Adrianne Palicki, Connie Britton, Garcelle Beauvais, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Elizabeth Berkley.
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