A deft balance between special effects, comedy and family dynamics made this 1989 film a hit for Disney and spawned both a string of video sequels and a subsequent TV series. Moranis is endearing as the bumbling inventor/father of the Szalinski family. He inadvertently shrinks his own children then throws them out with the trash. They, along with the neighbour kids, must journey back across their own backyard, now an enormous, dangerous distance, to get back to the right height. Much is done with the perils of the lawn, from a wild deluge from the sprinklers to a nasty encounter with the lawnmower and numerous encounters with gigantic insects. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is a generally kid-friendly, inventive (no pun intended) and entertaining outing. --Keith Simanton
The leisurely pace of the horror miniseries Rose Red is like settling into a long book full of detail--a book not unlike those of Stephen King, who wrote the script. The story (about a researcher into the paranormal who takes a team of psychics into a haunted house) recycles themes that King has used before--a telekinetic girl, a house with its own consciousness--but for his fans, the familiarity is probably comfortable and even enjoyable. The cast (including Nancy Travis, Julian Sands, and Melanie Lynsky from Heavenly Creatures) gives committed performances, and the special effects are television-grade but used pretty well. Most of it doesn't make much sense, but at its best Rose Red is absurd and creepy at the same time. --Bret Fetzer
This autumn, the worldwide phenomenon DOWNTON ABBEY, becomes a grand motion picture event, as the beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance. Written by series creator Julian Fellowes and starring the original cast.
There was so much story left to tell after I Know What You Did Last Summer that the filmmakers brought back all the beloved, surviving characters from the first film for this sequel. Ray (Freddie Prinze Jr), Julie (Jennifer Love Hewitt), and Julie's white tank top (Jennifer Love Hewitt's white tank top) return to once again face a hook-wielding maniac. Not satisfied merely to repeat a theme, director Danny Cannon and screenwriter Trey Callaway add variation by introducing Karla (Brandy) as Julie's best friend in the whole wide world. Karla and Julie have won a summer trip to the Bahamas with their current infatuations but find that they've arrived at the start of the storm season and that at their hotel "Do Not Disturb" signs should flip to say "R.I.P." One can only hope to hang just such a sign on this repetitive, tedious franchise, especially since this version is less scary than the price of beer in those little hotel room refrigerators. Definite contender for Gratuitous T&A Shot of the Year (it's of Hewitt and that's not meant as a recommendation). --Keith Simanton
Matt Damon delivers a comic tour-de-force in "The Informant!," based on the true story of the highest-ranking corporate whistleblower in U.S. history and directed by Steven Soderbergh.
There's Something About Mary is one of the funniest films in years, recalling the days of the Zucker-Abraham-Zucker movies, in which (often tasteless) gags were piled on at a fierce rate. The difference is that co-writers and co-directors Bobby and Peter Farrelly have also crafted a credible story line and even tossed in some genuine emotional content. The Farrelly brothers' first two pictures, Dumb and Dumber and Kingpin, had some moments of uproarious laughter, but were uneven. With Mary, they've created a consistently hilarious romantic comedy, made all the funnier by the fact that you know that they know that some of their gags go way over the line. Cameron Diaz stars as Mary, every guy's ideal. Ben Stiller plays a high-school suitor still hung up on her years later; the obstacles standing between him and her include a number of psychotic suitors, a miserable little pooch and, oh yeah, a murder charge. The Farrellys' admittedly simplistic camera work, which adapts easily to a TV screen, and the fact that you'll likely to laugh yourself so silly over certain scenes you'll want to replay them to see what you were missing while you were busy convulsing, make this a perfect film for home-viewing. --David Kronke, Amazon.com
Big Momma's House: Disguise the limit in this hilarious heavyweight hit that's ""bigger than Mrs. Doubtfire and badder than Tootsie"" (Mike Cidoni ABC-TV). ""Martin Lawrence brings down the house"" (E! Online) as crafty FBI agent Malcolm Turner - he's willing to go through thick and thin in order to catch an escaped federal prisoner. ""Nia Long is captivating"" (Checkout.com) as Sherry the con's sexy former flame - she might have the skinny on millions in stolen bank loot and she'
Possibly the first gay horror/slasher movie of our time HellBent is a scary sexy funny thrill-ride through a wild Halloween night where chiseled gay chaps become the target of a sickle-wielding serial killer. Taking place at the famed West Hollywood Halloween Carnival there is a serial killer on the loose. A group of four gay friends will have to fight for their lives to make it through a night where flamboyant costumes beautiful people drugs music dancing and sex are
K2 is a thrilling action adventure about two men Taylor Brooks (Michael Biehn) and Harold Jamieson (Matt Craven) attempting to conquer the most feared mountain in the world. Their quest takes them from America to the sheer peaks of Alaska where they encounter and join a group preparing for the mammoth expedition. Then on to the mighty Karakoram mountain range in Northern Pakistan where K2 ""The Savage Mountain"" awaits. One by one the mountaineers are faced with setbacks and disast
Oliver Stone's tale of a fading American football coach (played by Al Pacino) and his conflicts with the businesswoman (played by Cameron Diaz) who buys the club.
Ole Bornedal's thriller about a young law student who takes a job as a night watchman in a creepy morgue is long on style but comes up a little short on quality of storytelling. Bornedal sets things up in high style as Martin Bells (Ewan McGregor doing an American accent) makes his rounds in the middle of the night, with only corpses and his own paranoia for company. When bodies start coming in, the prostitute victims of a grisly serial killer, the imposing detective on the case (a hulking Nick Nolte) begins to suspect that Bells is the killer, as all clues start pointing to him. Coscripted by Steven Soderbergh (Out of Sight) and adapted from Bornedal's 1994 Danish thriller, Nightwatch forsakes out-and-out thrills for a more moody approach with flickering lights, menacing shadows and echoing footsteps down long hallways. If only there was a little more energy before the highly effective denouement, which does get scares, even after the killer is revealed. Still, McGregor is supported by a stronger than average cast: in addition to Nolte, Josh Brolin does an amusing turn as McGregor's out-of-control best friend, Patricia Arquette fares well in the standard girlfriend role and the always creepy Brad Dourif makes the most of a sinister and funny bit part as the on-call doctor. You won't jump out of your seat but by the end of Nightwatch you will find yourself remarkably tense. --Mark Englehart
When a new breed of small transformers the Mini Cons are discovered to provide an immeasurable source of power the Decepticons and Autobots go head to head with the fate of Earth hanging in the balance...
An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of American comic book writer Harvey Pekar.
Brilliant brain surgeon Banzai has just made scientific history. Shifting his Oscillation Overthruster into warp speed he's the first man ever to travel to the Eight Dimension...and come back sane! But when his sworn enemy the demented Dr. Lizardo devises a plot to steal the Overthruster and bring an evil army of aliens back to destroy Earth Buckeroo goes cranium to cranium with the madman in an extra-dimensional battle that could result in total annihilation of the universe.
The NHS bad girls are back! Every day the girls face life death and lunacy on the wards of St. Margaret's; every night they let off steam with a dangerous appetite for uncomplicated sex and unruly misbehaviour... The complete third series of No Angels!
Australia, 1942, World War II. Kathy (Debbie Byrne) is a performer in a Quonset hut saloon where she entertains the troops. One night after a performance, Kathy throws a party and meets Marine Sergeant Rebel (Matt Dillon).Injured in battle and recuperating in Australia, Rebel has gone AWOL, determined to leave the war far behind and escape via a cargo ship. Yet as he waits for the boat that will take him to freedom, the two begin to fall in love.A classic World War II heart-warming musical.
There's Something About Mary recalls the days of the Zucker-Abraham-Zucker movies, in which (often tasteless) gags were piled on at a fierce rate. The difference is that cowriters and codirectors Bobby and Peter Farrelly have also crafted a credible story line and even tossed in some genuine emotional content. The Farrelly brothers' first two pictures, Dumb and Dumber and Kingpin, had some moments of uproarious laughter, but were uneven. With Mary, they've created a consistently hilarious romantic comedy, made all the funnier by the fact that you know that they know that some of their gags go way over the line. Cameron Diaz stars as Mary, every guy's ideal woman. Ben Stiller plays a high-school suitor still hung up on her years later; the obstacles standing between him and her include a number of psychotic suitors, a miserable little pooch and, oh yeah, a murder charge. The Farrellys' admittedly simplistic camera work, which adapts easily to a TV screen, and the fact that you're likely to laugh yourself so silly over certain scenes you'll want to replay them to see what you were missing while you were busy convulsing, make this a perfect film for home-viewing. --David Kronke
A family is terrorized by a cruel and noisy spirit in this period chiller.
Infinite Dendrogram is a VRMMO, and Reiji is the game's newest player. With the guidance of his brother and his partner, Nemesis, Reiji is more than ready for adventure. As war looms over this world, he discovers the truth about his NPC allies. Limited Edition includes: 80-page art book 6 art cards featuring art from light novel artist Taiki Keychain of Nemesis in sword form Sticker sheet with character art.
This hilarious collection of the brilliant Farrelly brothers directorial and producing work contains: *'Stuck On You' *'Say It Isn't So' (Produced by the Farrelly brothers directed by James B. Rogers assisting director on Farrelly brothers other feature films.) *'There's Something About Mary: Special Edition' (1 Disc version) *'Me Myself and Irene' *'Shallow Hal' *Please See Individual Titles for Synopsis and further information.
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