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- StarsCaterina ScorsoneAndrew Lee PottsMatt FrewerEverything you know about Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is about to be turned upside down in this modern-day mini-series. The cast includes Kathy Bates, Caterina Scorsone, Matt Frewer, Harry Dean Stanton, and Tim Curry.I have to watch this at least once every six months. I love Hatter. Andrew Lee Potts is perfect and he rocks the guyliner. If only the ending wasn't quite so preachy, I'd give it a 10.
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsMaureen O'HaraRobert NewtonCharles LaughtonIn Cornwall, 1819, a young woman discovers she's living near a gang of criminals who arrange shipwrecks for profit.The first in my Maureen O'Hara Mission. Planning on watching all of her movies this year. This one was good, clearly one of Hitchcock's early efforts, but still highly enjoyable. Charles Laughton and Maureen were definitely the highlights. Laughton in particular because I think this is the first film of his that I've seen.
- DirectorPeter JacksonStarsMartin FreemanIan McKellenRichard ArmitageA reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.Saw this in HFR 3D and LOVED it. I knew I'd love the movie anyway, but the HFR was just amazing. It did take some getting used to, but it definitely adds to this film. I can't wait for The Desolation of Smaug!
- DirectorRenny HarlinStarsSylvester StalloneJohn LithgowMichael RookerA botched mid-air heist results in suitcases full of cash being searched for by various groups throughout the Rocky Mountains.I'd seen parts of this before and for some reason I had it in my head that Janine Turner's character died. I kept waiting for it to happen, so when the credits rolled and she was still alive I was like WHAT!?!? I must have been thinking of Sarah's death from the beginning of the movie.
- DirectorMichael Caton-JonesStarsRobert De NiroJames FrancoFrances McDormandVincent Lamarca, whose father was executed for a 1950s kidnapping of a child, grew up to become a police officer, only to see his own son become a murder suspect.The actors make this movie so much more than the script. Not that the script is bad, but with lesser talent it would have fallen flat. Performances like this prove that James Franco is more than just a lot of hype.
- DirectorFrank CapraStarsJames StewartJean ArthurClaude RainsA naive youth leader is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. His idealistic plans promptly collide with corruption at home and subterfuge from his hero in Washington, but he tries to forge ahead despite attacks on his character.A classic that is just as relevant today - which is really, really sad. The cast was superb - Jean Arthur, James Stewart, Thomas Mitchell and Harry Carey in particular.
- DirectorJason MooreStarsAnna KendrickBrittany SnowRebel WilsonBeca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition.Just as awesome as I expected. All of the Breakfast Club talk was an added bonus.
- DirectorAng LeeStarsSuraj SharmaIrrfan KhanAdil HussainA young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger.Beautiful movie and Ang Lee deserved his Oscar nomination. I saw it as I was getting over a cold and combined with the 3D and ocean travel, I got motion sick for the first time ever in a theater. Still worth it, though.
- DirectorSam RaimiStarsJames FrancoMichelle WilliamsRachel WeiszA small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches.This movie was gorgeous and wonderful and I loved it. The Wizard of Oz is my favorite movie of all time and I love how this one paid such lovely homage to that movie and the source material. When the Wizard is carried from Kansas to Oz, the switch from b&w as well as the change in the aspect ratio was almost as cool as Dorothy opening the door of her battered house to give us her first glimpse of the yellow brick road. I think I want to see it again in 3D this time.
- DirectorBen AffleckStarsBen AffleckBryan CranstonJohn GoodmanActing under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1979.Watched this for the second time with my family. Just as awesome the 2nd time around.
- DirectorAllan MoyleStarsAnthony LaPagliaDebi MazarMaxwell CaulfieldTwenty-four hours in the lives of the young employees at Empire Records when they all grow up and become young adults thanks to each other and the manager. They all face the store joining a chain store with strict rules.Yesterday was Rex Manning Day - in honor of the momentous occasion I had to watch one of my favorite movies of all time. Damn the man. Save the empire.
- DirectorWilliam DieterleStarsCharles LaughtonMaureen O'HaraCedric HardwickeIn 15th-century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and only the deformed bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral can save her.Movie #2 on my Maureen O'Hara list. I've never liked the story of the Hunchback, but this movie was magnificent and Charles Laughton was brilliant. It's too bad it came out in 1939 - the year of every awesome movie ever, it seems - because any other year it would have been a shoe-in for the Best Picture Oscar. The crowd scenes were absolutely unreal considering the fact that every single body you see is a real person in costume/make-up.
- DirectorDorothy ArznerRoy Del RuthStarsMaureen O'HaraLouis HaywardLucille BallAfter a troupe of danseuses becomes unemployed, one of them takes up burlesque dancing while another dreams of performing ballet.Completely silly, but fun. Maureen was adorable and it was great to watch Lucille Ball in something other than "I Love Lucy."
- DirectorShane BlackStarsRobert Downey Jr.Guy PearceGwyneth PaltrowWhen Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.I've heard a lot of "best Iron Man yet" comments and while I liked it muchly, I wouldn't say it's my favorite Iron Man. I'd probably still give that to the 1st one. Really, though, it's RDJ. I'd enjoy watching him in literally any movie, basically.
- DirectorLouis LeterrierStarsJesse EisenbergCommonMark RuffaloAn FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances, and reward their audiences with the money.This kept me guessing and I really enjoyed it. The talent involved far surpasses the script - although there are aspects of it that live up to their potential. The love story doesn't work although I agree that a connection was necessary between the characters involved - it should have been handled differently, however, as the romance felt forced. Definitely worth checking out.
- DirectorJ.J. AbramsStarsChris PineZachary QuintoZoe SaldanaAfter the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction.Loved everything about it. I'd forgotten how good the cast is in their roles. Benedict Cumberbatch is superb as always and a great choice for a villian. Not much else to say on this one - just really, really enjoyed it.
- DirectorMcGStarsReese WitherspoonChris PineTom HardyC.I.A. operatives wage an epic battle on each other when they discover they are dating the same woman.Entertaining in a mindless sort of way. This is another movie where the talent far exceeds the script. I enjoyed it, but I will probably never watch it again.
- DirectorJustin LinStarsVin DieselPaul WalkerDwayne JohnsonHobbs has Dominic and Brian reassemble their crew to take down a team of mercenaries, but Dominic unexpectedly gets sidetracked with facing his presumed deceased girlfriend, Letty.I love these movies and I love that the people making them seem to love them as much as the fans who keep buying tickets. The franchise won't win any Oscars, but who cares? It's fun and exciting. I've already seen it three times.
- DirectorMabrouk El MechriStarsHenry CavillBruce WillisSigourney WeaverAfter his family is kidnapped during their sailing trip in Spain, a young Wall Street trader is confronted by the people responsible: intelligence agents looking to recover a mysterious briefcase.So, this movie has 4.8 stars here and having seen it, I can see why. What in the world was this movie even about? I mean, I know what it's about, but it was such a cluster of cliches and a total waste of the talent involved. I spent most of the movie wondering how anyone had convinced Willis or Weaver to be in it. The actors do the best they can - I always enjoy Henry Cavill - but their totally wasted on this script.
- DirectorPatrick LussierStarsJensen AcklesJaime KingKerr SmithTom returns to his hometown on the tenth anniversary of the Valentine's night massacre that claimed the lives of 22 people. Instead of a homecoming, Tom finds himself suspected of committing the murders, and it seems like his old flame is the only one that believes he's innocent.
- DirectorRenny HarlinStarsSteven StraitSebastian StanToby HemingwayFour young men who belong to a New England supernatural legacy are forced to battle an elusive fifth power.
- DirectorMichael Patrick JannStarsKirsten DunstDenise RichardsEllen BarkinA small-town beauty pageant turns deadly as it becomes clear that someone will go to any lengths to win.
- DirectorZack SnyderStarsHenry CavillAmy AdamsMichael ShannonAn alien child is evacuated from his dying world and sent to Earth to live among humans. His peace is threatened when other survivors of his home planet invade Earth.I'm not a Superman fan in general, but I love Henry Cavill and I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I'm actually excited to see it again which is a first for me with this superhero.
- DirectorHayao MiyazakiStarsYôji MatsudaYuriko IshidaYûko TanakaOn a journey to find the cure for a Tatarigami's curse, Ashitaka finds himself in the middle of a war between the forest gods and Tatara, a mining colony. In this quest he also meets San, the Mononoke Hime.I had wanted to see this when the movie was first released, but animated films aren't really my cup of tea and I don't make a huge effort to watch even the ones that pique my interest. I'm glad that I got around to watching it, however, as I really enjoyed it.
- DirectorTommy WirkolaStarsJeremy RennerGemma ArtertonPeter StormareBrother/sister duo Hansel and Gretel are professional witch-hunters who help innocent villagers. One day they stumble upon a case that could hold the key to their past.I love anything Jeremy Renner does. Period. I also really enjoyed this movie. It was a lot of fun and didn't try to be anything other than what it was.
- DirectorGuillermo del ToroStarsIdris ElbaCharlie HunnamRinko KikuchiAs a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse.I LOVED THIS SO MUCH! del Toro is a freaking genius. Ten minutes in, I'd already decided that it would be my favorite movie of the year and when the credits rolled I had not changed my mind. Pacific Rim is what Michael Bay WISHES he'd been able to do with Transformers. Seriously. Go see this.
- DirectorPeter JacksonStarsElijah WoodIan McKellenOrlando BloomA meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.Required watching at least once a year.
- DirectorPeter JacksonStarsElijah WoodIan McKellenViggo MortensenWhile Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.Required watching at least once a year.
- DirectorJames MangoldStarsHugh JackmanWill Yun LeeTao OkamotoWolverine comes to Japan to meet an old friend whose life he saved years ago, and gets embroiled in a conspiracy involving yakuza and mutants.I had no idea what was going on for a lot of this movie - or rather WHY it was going on - but Hugh Jackman is perfect as always and I love a good action movie.
- DirectorRenny HarlinStarsGeena DavisSamuel L. JacksonYvonne ZimaSamantha Caine lives in a small town with her daughter. Eight years ago she emerged, two months pregnant, from a nearby river with no memory of her past or who she is. However, she's getting closer to finding out about her past.I'd completely forgotten that this takes place during Christmas. I'll have to put it on my Xmas 2013 list this year.
- DirectorMarc ForsterStarsBrad PittMireille EnosDaniella KerteszFormer United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop a zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatens to destroy humanity itself.Ridiculously intense and highly enjoyable. Suffered from a couple of moments of awkward cinematography to keep it PG-13, but with the suspense and drama of thousands of rabid zombies running at top speed, I barely noticed.
- DirectorHarald ZwartStarsLily CollinsJamie Campbell BowerRobert SheehanWhen her mother disappears, Clary Fray learns that she descends from a line of warriors who protect our world from demons. She joins forces with others like her and heads into a dangerous alternate New York called the Shadow World.
- DirectorJohn FordStarsWalter PidgeonMaureen O'HaraAnna LeeAt the turn of the century in a Welsh mining village, the Morgans, he stern, she gentle, raise coal-mining sons and hope their youngest will find a better life.
- DirectorH. Bruce HumberstoneStarsJohn PayneMaureen O'HaraRandolph ScottLife at the Marine Training Base in San Diego on the eve of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
- DirectorSteven SoderberghStarsTerence StampPeter FondaLesley Ann WarrenAn extremely volatile and dangerous Englishman goes to Los Angeles to find the man he considers responsible for his daughter's death.
- DirectorJonathan LynnStarsEileen BrennanTim CurryMadeline KahnSix guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.
- DirectorJoss WhedonStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris EvansScarlett JohanssonEarth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are going to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity.
- DirectorAlan TaylorStarsChris HemsworthNatalie PortmanTom HiddlestonWhen the Dark Elves attempt to plunge the universe into darkness, Thor must embark on a perilous and personal journey that will reunite him with doctor Jane Foster.
- DirectorDenis VilleneuveStarsHugh JackmanJake GyllenhaalViola DavisWhen Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts.
- DirectorFrancis LawrenceStarsJennifer LawrenceJosh HutchersonLiam HemsworthKatniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.
- DirectorWill GluckStarsEmma StoneAmanda BynesPenn BadgleyWhen Olive lies to her best friend about losing her virginity to one of the college boys, a girl overhears their conversation. Soon, her story spreads across the entire school like wildfire.
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsCary ElwesMandy PatinkinRobin WrightA bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.
- DirectorWalter MurchStarsFairuza BalkNicol WilliamsonJean MarshDorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, is somehow called back to Oz when a vain witch and the Nome King destroy everything that makes the magical land beautiful.
- DirectorDavid FincherStarsJake GyllenhaalRobert Downey Jr.Mark RuffaloBetween 1968 and 1983, a San Francisco cartoonist becomes an amateur detective obsessed with tracking down the Zodiac Killer, an unidentified individual who terrorizes Northern California with a killing spree.
- DirectorPeter JacksonStarsIan McKellenMartin FreemanRichard ArmitageThe dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain, their homeland, from the dragon Smaug.
- DirectorMark TonderaiStarsJennifer LawrenceElisabeth ShueMax ThieriotAfter moving with her mother to a small town, a teenager finds that an accident happened in the house at the end of the street. Things get more complicated when she befriends a boy. A double murder is not an accident.
- DirectorShane BlackStarsRobert Downey Jr.Guy PearceGwyneth PaltrowWhen Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
- StarsCaterina ScorsoneAndrew Lee PottsMatt FrewerEverything you know about Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is about to be turned upside down in this modern-day mini-series. The cast includes Kathy Bates, Caterina Scorsone, Matt Frewer, Harry Dean Stanton, and Tim Curry.