Friday, June 13, 2008

Movies 2007

One Missed Call

Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and terror, frightening images, some sexual material and thematic elements
  • An English language remake of the Japanese thriller about a group of young people who start receiving voice mails from the future which includes the date, time and details of their deaths.


The Bucket List


Rated: PG-13 for language, including a sexual reference
  • Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.




Aliens vs. Predator - Requiem


Rated: R for violence, gore and language
  • The follow-up to the worldwide hit "Alien vs. Predator," the iconic monsters from two of the scariest film franchises ever, wage their most brutal battle yet in an unsuspecting Colorado town.



The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep


Rated: PG for some action/peril, mild language and brief smoking
  • Based on the children's fantasy novel by British author Dick King-Smith. "The Water Horse" tells the story of a lonely boy in Scotland who finds a mysterious egg from which hatches a "water horse" -- a mythical sea monster of Scottish legend.



National Treasure: Book of Secrets


Rated: PG for some violence and action
  • Producer Jerry Bruckheimer said that the sequel involves Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth and 18 pages which are actually missing from Booth's library.



P.S. I Love You


Rated: PG-13 for sexual references and brief nudity
  • An adaptation of the best-selling Cecelia Ahern novel about a grieving young widow who discovers her late husband has left her a list of tasks revealed in 10 monthly messages that are intended to ease her out of grief and transition her to a new life.




The Perfect Holiday


Rated: PG for brief language and some suggestive humor
  • A little girl asks a department store Santa to find a boyfriend for her divorced mother. Union plays the mother and Chestnut the Santa.




I Am Legend


Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence
  • Robert Neville (Will Smith) is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurable... and manmade. Somehow immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City... and maybe the world. But he is not alone. He is surrounded by "the Infected"-victims of the plague who have mutated into carnivorous beings who can only exist in the dark and who will devour or infect anyone or anything in their path. For three years, Neville has spent his days scavenging for food and supplies and faithfully sending out radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. All the while, the Infected lurk in the shadows, watching Neville's every move, waiting for him to make a fatal mistake. Perhaps mankind's last, best hope, Neville is driven by only one remaining mission: to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus using his own immune blood. But his blood is also what The Infected hunt, and Neville knows he is outnumbered and quickly running out of time.

Alvin and the Chipmunks


Rated: PG for some mild rude humor
  • Jason Lee ("My Name Is Earl") will star as David Seville in the CG/live-action hybrid film, based on the 1950s cartoon series about chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore, who lay waste to Seville's surroundings and sing in three-part harmony.





Juno


Rated: PG-13 for mature thematic material, sexual content and language
  • "Juno" stars Ellen Page as the title character, a whip-smart teen confronting an unplanned pregnancy by her classmate Bleeker (Cera). With the help of her hot best friend Leah (Thirlby), Juno finds her unborn child a "perfect" set of parents: an affluent suburban couple, Mark and Vanessa (Bateman and Garner), longing to adopt. Luckily, Juno has the total support of her parents (Simmons and Janney) as she faces some tough decisions, flirts with adulthood and ultimately figures out where she belongs.

The Golden Compass


Rated: PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence
  • The first movie based on the bestselling Philip Pullman novels. The "His Dark Materials" trilogy is comprised of "The Golden Compass," "The Subtle Knife" and "The Amber Spyglass". It revolves around a young girl who travels to the far north to save her best friend. Along the way she encounters shape-shifting creatures, witches, and a variety of otherworldly characters in parallel universes.



Awake


Rated: R for language, an intense disturbing situation, and brief drug use
  • A man undergoing open heart surgery (Christensen) discovers that the anasthesia has left him awake and aware, though paralyzed, forcing his wife (Alba) into a difficult decision.





Hitman


Rated: R for strong bloody violence, language, and some sexuality/nudity
  • Gun-for-hire Agent 47 (Timothy Olyphant) is hired by a group known as "The Agency" to kill targets for cash.




Enchanted


Rated: PG for some scary images and mild innuendo
  • A classic Disney fairytale collides with modern-day New York City in a story about a fairytale princess (AMY ADAMS) from the past who is thrust into present-day by an evil queen (SUSAN SARANDON). Soon after her arrival, Princess Giselle begins to change her views on life and love after meeting a handsome lawyer (PATRICK DEMPSEY). Can a storybook view of romance survive in the real world?




Stephen King's The Mist


Rated: R for violence, terror and gore, and language
  • First published in the 1980 horror anthology "Dark Forces", Stephen King's novella "The Mist" takes place in a Maine town where a thick mist engulfs the area, killing those caught in its darkness. Terrified survivors seek refuge in a supermarket, while a swarm of murderous critters tries to get in.



August Rush


Rated: PG for some thematic elements, mild violence and language
  • "August Rush" tells the story of a charismatic young Irish guitarist (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) and a sheltered young cellist (Keri Russell) who have a chance encounter one magical night above New York's Washington Square, but are soon torn apart, leaving in their wake an infant, August Rush, orphaned by circumstance. Now performing on the streets of New York and cared for by a mysterious stranger (Robin Williams), August (Freddie Highmore) uses his remarkable musical talent to seek the parents from whom he was separated at birth.


Beowulf


(conventional theatres & IMAX 3D)
Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence including disturbing images, some sexual material and nudity
  • In a time of heroes, the mighty warrior Beowulf slays the demon Grendel and incurs the wrath of its monstrous yet seductive mother, in a conflict that transforms a king into a legend.



Fred Claus


Rated: PG for mild language and some rude humor
  • Joe Claus (Vince Vaughn), Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole.




Nightmare Man


Rated: R for Horror violence, gore, some sexuality/nudity and language.
  • Ellen Morries believes there is someone or something after here. Her husband and psychotherapist believes she's a paranoid schizophrenic. On the way to the institution, the Morris' car breaks down. When her husband goes to get gas, Ellen stays and is attacked by a murderous assailant: The Nightmare Man. Escaping into the nearby woods, Ellen stumbles upon a country house where two young couples are spending their weekend. Now, everyone is in danger. But is the killer real or only in Ellen's mind?

Bee Movie


Rated: PG for mild suggestive humor, and a brief depiction of smoking
  • "Bee Movie" is a comedy that will change everything you think you know about bees. Having just graduated from college, a bee by the name of Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld) finds himself disillusioned with the prospect of having only one career choice - honey. As he ventures outside of the hive for the first time, he breaks one of the cardinal rules of the bee world and talks to a human, a New York City florist named Vanessa (RenĂ©e Zellweger). He is shocked to discover that the humans have been stealing and eating the bees' honey for centuries, and ultimately realizes that his true calling in life is to set the world right by suing the human race for stealing their precious honey.

Dan in Real Life


Rated: PG-13 for some innuendo
  • Advice columnist Dan Burns is an expert on relationships, but somehow struggles to succeed as a brother, a son and a single parent in this heartfelt comedy from director Peter Hedges ("Pieces Of April").




O Jerusalem


Rated: NONE
  • "O Jerusalem" meticulously re-creates the historic struggle surrounding the creation of the State of Israel in 1948. At the center of these events are two young, American friends - one Jewish, the other Arab. The film is told from the alternating viewpoints of the Jews, Arabs and Brits, all of whom collide in their fight for the control of Jerusalem while bringing to the forefront themes of courage, terrorism, deprivation, politics and a strong sense of morality. Their involvement takes them from the streets of New York to The Holy Land, where they risk their lives - making incredible sacrifices along the way - to fight for what they believe in, as the city of their dreams teeters on the brink of destruction. Based on historical accounts from the best-selling novel Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre.

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 3-D


Rated: PG for some scary images
  • Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder -- where every holiday has its own special land ... and imaginative, one-of-a-kind characters! "The Nightmare Before Christmas" tells the heartfelt tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, and all things that go bump in the night. Bored with the same old tricks and treats, he yearns for something more, and soon stumbles upon the glorious magic of Christmas Town! Jack decides to bring this joyful holiday back to Halloween Town. But as his dream to fill Santa's shoes unravels, it's up to Sally, the rag doll who loves him, to stitch things back together.

30 Days of Night


Rated: R for strong horror violence and language
  • Based on the Steve Niles graphic novel. In a sleepy, secluded Alaska town called Barrow, the sun sets and doesn't rise for over thirty consecutive days and nights. From the darkness, across the frozen wasteland, an evil will come that will bring the residents of Barrow to their kness. The only hope for the town is the Sheriff and Deputy, a husband and wife who are torn between their own survival and saving the town they love.



Gone Baby Gone


Rated: R for violence, drug content and pervasive language
  • "Gone, Baby, Gone," Academy Award®-winner Ben Affleck's directorial debut, stars Casey Affleck ("Ocean's Eleven"), Michelle Monaghan ("Mission: Impossible III"), Academy Award®-winner Morgan Freeman and Academy Award®-nominee Ed Harris. Based on the novel by Dennis Lehane ("Mystic River") and adapted for the screen by Affleck and Aaron Stockard, the film tells the story of two private investigators hunting for an abducted 4-year-old girl in the seamiest side of Boston's underworld.


The Comebacks


Rated: PG-13 for crude and sexual content throughout and some drug material
  • Champ Fields is known as the unluckiest coach in the history of sports. After being forced into an early retirement, he's given one last shot at greatness. Unfortunately, Champ is hired to coach The Comebacks, a talentless, slightly deranged college football team with a laughable roster and an even worse record. Armed with questionable morals, and weak players, Champ sets out to bring this team of losers together and make the impossible happen, win a game. From the producers of Wedding Crashers, THE COMEBACKS is a comedy that spoofs the best inspirational sports movies ever made. The film stars David Koechner, best known for his role as "Champ" in Anchorman, and Carl Weathers. THE COMEBACKS spoofs such classic sports movies including Rocky, Remember the Titans, Friday Night Lights, Field of Dreams, Stick It, and Blue Crush just to name a few.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age


Rated: PG-13 for violence, some sexuality and nudity
  • Reprising the roles they originated in seven-time Academy Award®-nominated "Elizabeth," Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush return for a gripping historical thriller laced with treachery and romance--"The Golden Age." Joining them in the epic is Clive Owen as Sir Walter Raleigh, a dashing seafarer and newfound temptation for Elizabeth.



Lars and the Real Girl


Rated: PG-13 for some sex-related content
  • A lonely, delusional young man buys a life-size sex doll on the Internet and falls in love with her, telling people it's his girlfriend. His brother and sister-in-law step in to help him with his delusion.





The Final Season


Rated: PG for language, thematic elements and some teen smoking
  • True story of Kent Stock (Sean Astin), who in the early '90s, gives up a job and ditches his wedding plans to take over as head coach as the Norway High School baseball team. Kent must win over his players and convince them and himself that he can fill their former coach's shoes and that they can go out winners. In the summer of 1991 Norway High's baseball tradition ended on a triumphant but sombre note.



The Heartbreak Kid


Rated: R for strong sexual content, crude humor, language, and a scene of drug use involving a minor
  • Single and indecisive, Eddie (Ben Stiller) begins dating the incredibly sexy and seemingly fabulous Lila. Upon the urging of his father and best friend, Eddie proposes to her after only a week, fearing this may be his last chance at love, marriage, and happiness. However, while on their honeymoon in sunny Mexico, Lila reveals her true beyond-awful nature and Eddie meets Miranda, the woman he realizes to be his actual soul mate. Eddie must keep his new, increasingly horrid wife at bay as he attempts to woo the girl of his dreams.

The Game Plan


Rated: PG for some mild thematic elements
  • "The Game Plan" tells the story of rugged superstar quarterback Joe Kingman (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson), whose Boston-based team is chasing a championship. A 'serial bachelor', Kingman is living the ultimate fantasy: he's rich, famous and the life of the party. But this dream is suddenly sacked for a loss when he discovers the 7-year-old daughter (newcomer Madison Pettis) he never knew he had - the product of a last fling before parting years ago with his young wife. Now, during the most important time in his career, he must figure out how to juggle his parties, practices and dates with the newfound ballet classes, bedtime stories and dolls that come with his daughter. Equally perplexed is his hard-edged mega-agent, Stella (Kyra Sedgwick), herself without a parental bone in her body. Despite the often hilarious misadventures that come with being a new father, Joe discovers that's there's more to life than money, endorsements and thousands of adoring fans: the love and care of one very special small fan is the only thing that matters.

Feast of Love


Rated: R for strong sexual content, nudity and language
  • Directed by Oscar winner Robert Benton ("Kramer vs. Kramer"), the story is based on a Charles Baxter novel and revolves around a community of friends in Oregon who navigate the sometimes painful incarnations of love.

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