Saturday, August 30, 2014

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 [2014]

Genre: action, adventure, fantasy

Duration: 142 min

Rating: 7,1/10
My Rating: 9/10

About:
Peter Parker runs the gauntlet as the mysterious company Oscorp sends up a slew of super villains against him, impacting his life.

Director: Marc Webb

Stars: Andrew GarfieldEmma StoneJamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan

The Amazing Spider-Man [2012]

Genre: action, adventure, fantasy

Duration: 136 min

Rating: 7,1/10
My Rating: 9/10

About:
Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner.

Director: Marc Webb

Stars: Andrew GarfieldEmma StoneRhys Ifans

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

What to Expect When You're Expecting [2012]

Genre: comedy, drama, romance

Duration: 110 min

Rating: 5,7/10
My Rating: 5/10

About:
Follows the lives of five interconnected couples as they experience the thrills and surprises of having a baby, and realize that no matter what you plan for, life does not always deliver what is expected.

Director: Kirk Jones

Stars: Cameron DiazMatthew Morrison Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Ben Falcone, Anna Kendrick, Dennis Quaid

Children of Men [2006]

Genre: drama, sci-fi, thriller

Duration: 109 min

Rating: 7,9/10
My Rating: 9/10

About:
The world's youngest citizen has just died at 18, and humankind is facing the likelihood of its own extinction. Set in and around a dystopian London fractious with violence and warring nationalistic sects, Children of Men follows the unexpected discovery of a lone pregnant woman and the desperate journey to deliver her to safety and restore faith for a future beyond those presently on Earth.

Director: Alfonso CuarĂ³n

Stars: Julianne MooreClive OwenChiwetel Ejiofor

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi [1983]

Genre: action, adventure, fantasy, sci-fi

Duration: 134 min

Rating: 8,4/10
My Rating: 10/10

About:
Darth Vader and the Empire are building a new, indestructible Death Star. Meanwhile, Han Solo has been imprisoned, and Luke Skywalker has sent R2-D2 and C-3PO to try and free him. Princess Leia - disguised as a bounty hunter - and Chewbacca go along as well. The final battle takes place on the moon of Endor, with its natural inhabitants, the Ewoks, lending a hand to the Rebels. Will Darth Vader and the Dark Side overcome the Rebels and take over the universe?

Director: Richard Marquand

Stars: Mark HamillHarrison FordCarrie Fisher 


Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back [1980]

Genre: action, adventure, fantasy, sci-fi

Duration: 124 min

Rating: 8,8/10
My Rating: 10/10

About:
Fleeing the evil Galactic Empire, the Rebels abandon their new base in an assault with the Imperial AT-AT walkers on the ice world of Hoth. Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca and the droid C-3PO escape in the Millennium Falcon, but are later captured by Darth Vader on Bespin. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker and the droid R2-D2 follows Obi-Wan Kenobi's posthumous command, and receives Jedi training from Master Yoda on the swamp world of Dagobah. Will Skywalker manage to rescue his friends from the Dark Lord?

Director: Irvin Kershner

Stars: Mark HamillHarrison FordCarrie Fisher 


Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope [1977]

Genre: action, adventure, fantasy, sci-fi

Duration: 121 min

Rating: 8,7/10
My Rating: 10/10

About:
Part IV in George Lucas' epic, Star Wars: A New Hope opens with a Rebel ship being boarded by the tyrannical Darth Vader. The plot then follows the life of a simple farm boy, Luke Skywalker, as he and his newly met allies (Han Solo, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, C-3PO, R2-D2) attempt to rescue a Rebel leader, Princess Leia, from the clutches of the Empire. The conclusion is culminated as the Rebels, including Skywalker and flying ace Wedge Antilles make an attack on the Empire's most powerful and ominous weapon, the Death Star.

Director: George Lucas
Stars: Mark HamillHarrison FordCarrie Fisher 


Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Avatar: The Last Airbender [2005-2008]

Genre: animation, action, adventure, family, fantasy, mystery

Duration: 23 min/ep

Rating: 9,1/10
My Rating: 10/10

About:
When the hostile Fire Nation threatens to enslave the Water, Earth, and Air Nations, a reluctant and irresponsible boy must face his destiny as the Avatar, the Chosen One who can restore the world order. This new animated series centers on twelve-year-old Aang, who must forgo his selfish wandering to learn to master his latent powers over the four elements. Only then can he conquer the Firebenders, the evil nation that threatens the world. 

Creators: Michael Dante DiMartinoBryan Konietzko


The Odd Life of Timothy Green [2012]

Genre: comedy, drama, family, fantasy

Duration: 105 min

Rating: 6,6/10
My Rating: 9/10

About:
After receiving bad news from a fertility doctor, Cindy and Jim Green try to bury their dreams of having a child by writing out all the great traits their child would have and putting them in a box in the garden. During a freak storm in the middle of the night, they awake to find a boy named Timothy, with leaves growing from his ankles, standing in their kitchen calling them mom and dad. Cindy and Jim are thrown into the midst of parenthood and over the coming months, Timothy will teach them more than they could have imagined about being parents and raising a child, no matter how he comes into their lives.

Director: Peter Hedges
Stars: Jennifer GarnerJoel EdgertonCJ Adams


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Friday, August 1, 2014

The Awakening [2011]

Genre: horror, thriller

Duration: 107 min

Rating: 6,5/10
My Rating: 7/10

About:
In 1921, in London, the arrogant and skeptical Florence Cathcart is famous for exposing hoaxes and helping the police to arrest con artists. The stranger Robert Mallory tells her that the headmaster of a boarding school in Rookford had invited her to travel to Cumbria to investigate a ghost that is frightening the pupils to death. He also tells that many years ago there was a murder in the estate and recently pupil Walter Portman had died. The reluctant Florence finally accepts to go to Cumbria. On arrival, she is welcomed by governess Maud and the boy Thomas Hill. Soon Florence discovers what had happened to Walter and then the students, teachers and staff are released on vacation, and Florence remains alone with Robert, Maud and Tom in the school. Florence is ready to leave the boarding school when strange things happen, leaving Florence scared.

Director:  Nick Murphy
Stars: Rebecca HallDominic WestImelda Staunton 


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Monday, July 28, 2014

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith [2005]

Genre: action, adventure, fantasy, sci-fi

Duration: 140 min

Rating: 7,7/10
My Rating: 10/10

About:
As the Clone Wars near an end, the Sith Lord Darth Sidious steps out of the shadows, at which time Anakin succumbs to his emotions, becoming Darth Vader and putting his relationships with Obi-Wan and Padme at risk.

Director: George Lucas
Stars: Hayden ChristensenNatalie PortmanEwan McGregor 


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Transcendence [2014]

Genre: drama, mystery, sci-fi, thriller

Duration: 119 min

Rating: 6,4/10
My Rating: 9/10

About:
Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments have made him famous, but they have also made him the prime target of anti-technology extremists who will do whatever it takes to stop him. However, in their attempt to destroy Will, they inadvertently become the catalyst for him to succeed-to be a participant in his own transcendence. For his wife Evelyn (Rebecca Hall) and best friend Max Waters (Paul Bettany), both fellow researchers, the question is not if they can...but if they should. Their worst fears are realized as Will's thirst for knowledge evolves into a seemingly omnipresent quest for power, to what end is unknown. The only thing that is becoming terrifyingly clear is there may be no way to stop him.

Director:  Wally Pfister
Stars: Johnny DeppRebecca HallMorgan Freeman


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Moonrise Kingdom [2012]

Genre: comedy, drama, romance

Duration: 94 min

Rating: 7,8/10
My Rating: 6/10

About:
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, as a young boy and girl fall in love they are moved to run away together. Various factions of the town mobilize to search for them and the town is turned upside down -- which might not be such a bad thing.

Director: Wes Anderson
Stars: Jared GilmanKara HaywardBruce Willis 


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The Way Way Back [2013]

Genre: comedy, drama

Duration: 103 min

Rating: 7,4/10
My Rating: 9/10

About:
Duncan (Liam James) is not a popular kid and it doesn't look like the summer is going to offer anything better for him. His mother's boyfriend has invited them to his beach house where Duncan is expected to improve his personality and physical appearance, and meet girls. But his would-be step-sister doesn't want anything to do with him and his shy demeanor makes it difficult for him to meet anybody new. When Duncan wanders into the Water Wizz, the local water park, he meets adult employees who are just having fun. Owen (Sam Rockwell) lets Duncan work with him and their new-found bond will help each other mature and find their place in life. Which for Duncan means standing up to his would-be step-father, having a conversation with the girl next door and being more comfortable with who he is.

Director: Nat FaxonJim Rash
Stars: Liam James, AnnaSophia Robb, Sam Rockwell, Steve Carell


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Mirror Mirror [2012]

Genre: adventure, comedy, drama, family, fantasy

Duration: 106 min

Rating: 5,6/10
My Rating: 7/10

About:
After a beloved King vanishes, his ruthless wife seizes control of the kingdom and keeps her beautiful 18-year-old stepdaughter, Snow White, hidden away in the palace. But when the princess attracts the attention of a charming and wealthy visiting prince, the jealous Queen banishes the girl to a nearby forest. Taken in by a band of rebellious but kindhearted dwarfs, Snow White blossoms into a brave young woman determined to save her country from the Queen. With the support of her new friends, she roars into action to reclaim her birthright and win back her Prince in this magical adventure comedy that will capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences the world over.

Director:  Tarsem Singh
Stars: Lily CollinsJulia RobertsArmie Hammer


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Sunday, July 27, 2014

Crazy, Stupid, Love. [2011]

Genre: comedy, drama, romance

Duration: 118 min

Rating: 7,5/10
My Rating: 6/10


About:
A middle-aged husband's life changes dramatically when his wife asks him for a divorce. He seeks to rediscover his manhood with the help of a newfound friend, Jacob, learning to pick up girls at bars.

Director: Glenn FicarraJohn Requa
Stars: Steve CarellRyan GoslingJulianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Bacon


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Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters [2013]

Genre: action, fantasy, horror

Duration: 88 min

Rating: 6,1/10
My Rating: 9/10

About:
The siblings Hansel and Gretel are left alone in the woods by their father and captured by a dark witch in a candy house. However they kill the witch and escape from the spot. Years later, the orphans have become famous witch hunters. When eleven children go missing in a small village, the Mayor summons Hansel and Gretel to rescue them, and they save the red haired Mina from the local sheriff that wants to burn her accusing Mina of witchcraft. Soon they discover that the Blood Moon will approach in three days and the powerful dark witch Muriel is the responsible for the abduction of children. She intends to use the children together with a secret ingredient in a Sabbath to make the coven of witches protected against the fire. Meanwhile Hansel and Gretel disclose secrets about their parents.

Director: Tommy Wirkola
Stars: Jeremy RennerGemma Arterton


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Bridge to Terabithia [2007]

Genre: adventure, drama, family, fantasy

Duration: 96 min

Rating: 7,2/10
My Rating: 10/10

About:
Jesse Aarons trained all summer to become the fastest runner in school, so he's very upset when newcomer Leslie Burke outruns him and everyone else. Despite this and other differences, including that she's rich, he's poor, and she's a city girl, he's a country boy, the two become fast friends. Together, they create Terabithia, a land of monsters, trolls, ogres, and giants and rule as king and queen. This friendship helps Jess cope with the tragedy that makes him realize what Leslie taught him. 

Director: Gabor Csupo
Stars: Josh HutchersonAnnaSophia RobbZooey Deschanel 


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Thor: The Dark World [2013]

Genre: action, adventure, fantasy

Duration: 112 min

Rating: 7,2/10
My Rating: 10/10

About:
When Jane Foster is possessed by a great power, Thor must protect her from a new threat of old times: the Dark Elves.

Director: Alan Taylor
Stars: Chris HemsworthNatalie PortmanTom Hiddleston


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Thor [2011]

Genre: action, adventure, fantasy

Duration: 115 min

Rating: 7/10
My Rating: 10/10

About:
The warrior Thor (Hemsworth) is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard by his father Odin (Hopkins) for his arrogance and sent to Earth to live among humans. Falling in love with scientist Jane Foster (Portman) teaches Thor much-needed lessons, and his new-found strength comes into play as a villain from his homeland sends dark forces toward Earth. 

Director: Kenneth BranaghJoss Whedon (uncredited)
Stars: Chris HemsworthAnthony HopkinsNatalie Portman


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The Meaning of Life [1983]

Genre: comedy

Duration: 107 min

Rating: 7,6/10
My Rating: 9/10

About:
Why are we here, what's it all about? The Monty Python-team is trying to sort out the most important question on Earth: what is the meaning of life? They do so by exploring the various stages of life, starting with birth. A doctor seems more interested in his equipment than in delivering the baby or caring for the mother, a Roman Catholic couple have quite a lot of children because 'every sperm is sacred'. In the growing and learning part of life, catholic schoolboys attend a rather strange church service and ditto sex education lesson. Onto war, where an officer's plan to attack is thwarted by his underlings wanting to celebrate his birthday and an officer's leg is bitten off by presumably an African tiger. At middle age a couple orders 'philosophy' at a restaurant, after which the film continues with live organ transplants. The autumn years are played in a restaurant, which, after being treated to the song 'Isn't It Awfully Nice to Have a Penis?' by an entertainer, sees the arrival ... 

Director: Terry JonesTerry Gilliam
Stars:  Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Carol Cleveland


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