The creators of "Scary Movie" and "The Naked Gun" set their sights on the comic book genre in the latest big screen parody "Superhero Movie". After being bitten by a genetically enhanced super dragonfly, high school...
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The creators of "Scary Movie" and "The Naked Gun" set their sights on the comic book genre in the latest big screen parody "Superhero Movie". After being bitten by a genetically enhanced super dragonfly, high school student Rick Riker (Drake Bell) develops superhuman abilities and learns that with great power comes great responsibility. Rick becomes the masked crime fighter Dragonfly and battles the life-draining villain Hourglass (Christopher McDonald) who seeks to become immortal by killing thousands of people. "Superhero Movie" is a decent spoof of the blockbuster "Spider-Man" franchise and other comic book movies like "Batman Begins", "Fantastic Four" and "X-Men". The 2008 comedy delivers a good dose of sight gags and gross-out humor. The cast also includes Sara Paxton, Kevin Hart, Brent Spiner, Jeffrey Tambor, Marion Ross, Tracy Morgan and Leslie Nielsen. "Superhero Movie" is a fair improvement over such recent lame parodies like "Date Movie", "Epic Movie" and "Meet the Spartans".

Jonah Hill (Knocked Up) and Michael Cera (Arrested Development) have one last shot at popularity in the very funny coming-of-age comedy "Superbad". Seth (Hill) and Evan (Cera) are lifelong best friends who really want to lose their...
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Jonah Hill (Knocked Up) and Michael Cera (Arrested Development) have one last shot at popularity in the very funny coming-of-age comedy "Superbad". Seth (Hill) and Evan (Cera) are lifelong best friends who really want to lose their virginity before heading to college. When they are invited to the year's biggest party, the boys use their friend Fogell's (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) new fake I.D. to score some alcohol for the party but their plan soon turns to a madcap night of unpredictable and outrageous situations. "Superbad" is an uproariously funny teen comedy from the creators of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" and "Knocked Up". The raunchy teen comedy delivers a well paced storyline, some side-splitting moments and memorable comic performance. Seth Rogen (Knocked Up) and Bill Hader (SNL) are hilarious as two incompetent police officers. "Superbad" received overwhelming positive reviews from US critics and became one of the year's highest grossing comedies with over $130 million nationwide.

Comic favorites Adam Sandler (Click) and Kevin James (The King of Queens) prove that there is nothing you would do for a friend in the funny summer comedy "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry". Womanizing bachelor Chuck Levine (Sandler)...
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Comic favorites Adam Sandler (Click) and Kevin James (The King of Queens) prove that there is nothing you would do for a friend in the funny summer comedy "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry". Womanizing bachelor Chuck Levine (Sandler) and widowed father Larry Valentine (James) are best friends and veteran firefighters of New York City. After Larry saves his life, Chuck reluctantly agrees to help his close friend by posing as his "domestic partner" to make certain that his kids will receive his pension. When a government bureaucrat (Steve Buscemi) investigates their newly domestic partnership, these two straight men will test their friendship as a loving gay couple. "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" is an enjoyable comedy film that holds out due to the comic talents and onscreen chemistry of its stars Adam Sandler and Kevin James. The summer comedy offers some very funny moments and amusing cameos. "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" also stars Jessica Biel, Ving Rhames and Dan Aykroyd.

Disney brings new life to the Greek epic of the powerful mythic strongman in the fun-filled animated feature "Hercules". Hercules (Tate Donavan), the son of Greek Gods Zeus and Hera, is stripped of his immortality as an infant and seeks...
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Disney brings new life to the Greek epic of the powerful mythic strongman in the fun-filled animated feature "Hercules". Hercules (Tate Donavan), the son of Greek Gods Zeus and Hera, is stripped of his immortality as an infant and seeks to regain his rightful place among the Gods of Olympus. With his godlike strength and the aid of his winged horse Pegasus and his feisty personal trainer Phil (Danny DeVito), Hercules will face incredible challenges and learn what it takes to be a true hero. Though not as memorable as "The Lion King", "Hercules" is a refreshing and funny animated romp for the whole family. The thirty-fifth Disney animated movie includes an amusing story, likable characters, a catchy musical score, colorful animation and comical references to pop culture. James Woods is hilarious as the hotheaded God Hades and Susan Egan is amusing as the streetwise damsel Megara. "Hercules" also features the voice talents of Bobcat Goldthwait, Matt Frewer, Rip Torn and Paul Shaffer.

Everybody's favorite friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is back and faces his greatest challenge yet in the exciting comic book smash hit Spider-Man 3. Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is finally enjoying his life. The citizens of New York City honors...
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Everybody's favorite friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is back and faces his greatest challenge yet in the exciting comic book smash hit Spider-Man 3. Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is finally enjoying his life. The citizens of New York City honors Spider-Man for his heroic actions and he feels ready to ask sweetheart Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst) to marry him. Unfortunately, new villains seek to destroy the web-slinging hero and an alien parasite has attached itself to Peter's costume and changes his personality for the worse. Though not the brightest in the popular comic book franchise, Spider-Man 3 is a crowd-pleasing superhero adventure that delivers plenty of humor and thrills. There are several moments when its complex storyline and too many supporting characters make this third installment feel long and sluggish. The summer blockbuster features some remarkable special effects and terrific action sequences. Spider-Man 3 also stars James Franco, Topher Grace, Thomas Hayden Church, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rosemary Harris and James Cromwell.

Blockbuster director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg bring the popular toy franchise to the big screen in the visually dazzling smash hit Transformers. For countless eons, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons are locked...
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Blockbuster director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg bring the popular toy franchise to the big screen in the visually dazzling smash hit Transformers. For countless eons, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons are locked in a fierce war that has ravaged their home planet of Cybertron and spread across the galaxy to reach the planet Earth. Now, young Sam Witwicky (Shia LeBeouf) joins the Autobots to recover a powerful energy source known as the Allspark before the Decepticons use this power to destroy the human race. Transformers is far from being perfect but it's truly an entertaining SFX extravaganza that appeals to the kid in all of us. Director Michael Bay has certainly outdone himself on his latest big-budgeted project that keeps audiences glued to the screen. The visual effects are extraordinary and the action sequences are spectacular. The summer blockbuster also stars Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Rachel Taylor, Anthony Anderson, John Turturro and Academy Award winner Jon Voight.

The world's most famous movie monsters meet their match in the 1987 comedy-horror film Monster Squad. Count Dracula unites the Wolf Man, the Mummy, the Creature of the Black Lagoon and the Frankenstein's Monster in search of a powerful magical...
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The world's most famous movie monsters meet their match in the 1987 comedy-horror film Monster Squad. Count Dracula unites the Wolf Man, the Mummy, the Creature of the Black Lagoon and the Frankenstein's Monster in search of a powerful magical talisman that will allow the forces of evil the power to rule the world. Now, the only ones that could save all humanity from Dracula's ghoulish plan for global domination are a tree house club of young teenage monster enthusiasts. Monster Squad is an amusing mix of horror and comedy in tradition of such 1980s film favorites like Ghostbusters, Gremlins and The Lost Boys. The 87-minute movie delivers plenty of thrills and laughs. Award-winning make-up artist Stan Winston's monster designs are similar to the ones from the classic monster movies but are well updated for a more striking appearance. Since its theatrical release, Monster Squad has earned a solid cult following and fans have anxiously awaited its release on DVD.

The creative team behind the 2004 horror-comedy Shaun of the Dead takes on the action genre in the hilarious comedy Hot Fuzz. Sgt. Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is London's finest and most dedicated police officer who is reassigned by his superiors...
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The creative team behind the 2004 horror-comedy Shaun of the Dead takes on the action genre in the hilarious comedy Hot Fuzz. Sgt. Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is London's finest and most dedicated police officer who is reassigned by his superiors to the small crime-free village of Sanford. When a series of suspicious and gruesome accidents stuns this uneventful village, Sgt. Angel and his bumbling new partner Danny Butterman (Nick Frost) learn that there is more to Sanford than it appears. Hot Fuzz is definitely one of the year's funniest films. The story is entertaining and offers some nice twist and very funny moments. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost have great comic chemistry. The 2007 action-comedy also stars Timothy Dalton (The Living Daylights), Bill Nighy (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Academy Award winner Jim Broadbent (Iris). Hot Fuzz received overwhelming positive reviews from critics and proved a commercial success earning more than twice of Shaun of the Dead.

A fallen police officer gets a chance for some serious payback in the 1987 Sci-Fi favorite Robocop. In the near future, the city of Detroit is under financial ruin and violent crimes have overwhelmed the city's struggling police department. On the...
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A fallen police officer gets a chance for some serious payback in the 1987 Sci-Fi favorite Robocop. In the near future, the city of Detroit is under financial ruin and violent crimes have overwhelmed the city's struggling police department. On the first day of his new assignment, police officer Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) is gunned down by dangerous criminals but is rebuilt as a lethal law-enforcement cyborg by the multinational corporation Omni Consumer Products to eradicate the criminal elements of the city. Robocop is a rousing futuristic thrill ride that stands the test of time. Director Paul Verhoeven (Basic Instincts & Total Recall) delivers a slick and well crafted story, non-stop action, fine performances and sharp social satire. The 1987 futuristic actioner also stars Nancy Allen, Kurtwood Smith, Ronny Cox, Miguel Ferrer and Daniel O'Herlihy. Robocop spawned two sequels, comic books, video games, action figures, two animated series, a short-lived live action series and a four-part television miniseries.

Comic superstar Ben Stiller faces a playful tyrannosaurus skeleton, rampaging barbarians, feuding miniature armies, a mischievous monkey and much more in the fun-filled fantasy comedy “Night in the Museum�. To win back the support...
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Comic superstar Ben Stiller faces a playful tyrannosaurus skeleton, rampaging barbarians, feuding miniature armies, a mischievous monkey and much more in the fun-filled fantasy comedy “Night in the Museum�. To win back the support of his son, down-on-his-luck dreamer Larry Daley (Stiller) accepts a stable job as the night security guard at New York’s Museum of Natural History but soon learns that this simple job is more than he ever imagined. At nightfall, an ancient Egyptian tablet brings the animals, statues and other exhibits to live and Larry becomes the one responsible of keeping order amidst all the chaos. “Night in the Museum� is a lively and funny thrill ride for the whole family. The fantasy adventure features some amusing comic moments and eye-popping special effects. The all-star cast also includes Dick Van Dyke Carla Gugino, Mickey Rooney, Owen Wilson and Robin Williams. “Night of the Museum� delighted family audiences and became one of the highest grossing movies of the year.

Disney proves that you can’t judge a book by its cover in the 1996 animated feature “The Hunchback of Notre Dame�. Quasimodo (Tom Hulce) is the kind-hearted but deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral who befriends the...
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Disney proves that you can’t judge a book by its cover in the 1996 animated feature “The Hunchback of Notre Dame�. Quasimodo (Tom Hulce) is the kind-hearted but deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral who befriends the beautiful and streetwise Gypsy dancer Esmeralda (Demi Moore). Quasimodo leaves the solitary existence in the bell tower and helps save the people and the city from the ruthless Judge Frollo’s (Tony Jay) unjust rule. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame� is an uplifting and well crafted animated adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel. The thirty-fourth Disney animated film includes an emotionally moving storyline, a rich musical score, amusing characters and a splendid mix of traditional hand-drawn animation and CGI. It also features the fine voice talents of Kevin Kline, Charles Kimbrough, Mary Wickes, David Ogden Stiers and Jason Alexander. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame� received much criticism over some mature themes and grossed over $325 million worldwide.

Disney proves that you can’t judge a book by its cover in the 1996 animated feature “The Hunchback of Notre Dame�. Quasimodo (Tom Hulce) is the kind-hearted but deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral who befriends the...
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Disney proves that you can’t judge a book by its cover in the 1996 animated feature “The Hunchback of Notre Dame�. Quasimodo (Tom Hulce) is the kind-hearted but deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral who befriends the beautiful and streetwise Gypsy dancer Esmeralda (Demi Moore). Quasimodo leaves the solitary existence in the bell tower and helps save the people and the city from the ruthless Judge Frollo’s (Tony Jay) unjust rule. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame� is an uplifting and well crafted animated adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel. The thirty-fourth Disney animated film includes an emotionally moving storyline, a rich musical score, amusing characters and a splendid mix of traditional hand-drawn animation and CGI. It also features the fine voice talents of Kevin Kline, Charles Kimbrough, Mary Wickes, David Ogden Stiers and Jason Alexander. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame� received much criticism over some mature themes and grossed over $325 million worldwide.

Disney proves that you can’t judge a book by its cover in the 1996 animated feature “The Hunchback of Notre Dame�. Quasimodo (Tom Hulce) is the kind-hearted but deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral who befriends the...
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Disney proves that you can’t judge a book by its cover in the 1996 animated feature “The Hunchback of Notre Dame�. Quasimodo (Tom Hulce) is the kind-hearted but deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral who befriends the beautiful and streetwise Gypsy dancer Esmeralda (Demi Moore). Quasimodo leaves the solitary existence in the bell tower and helps save the people and the city from the ruthless Judge Frollo’s (Tony Jay) unjust rule. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame� is an uplifting and well crafted animated adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel. The thirty-fourth Disney animated film includes an emotionally moving storyline, a rich musical score, amusing characters and a splendid mix of traditional hand-drawn animation and CGI. It also features the fine voice talents of Kevin Kline, Charles Kimbrough, Mary Wickes, David Ogden Stiers and Jason Alexander. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame� received much criticism over some mature themes and grossed over $325 million worldwide.

Screen favorite Tom Hanks proves that even the most unlikely soul can change the world in the award-winning 1994 blockbuster “Forrest Gump�. The movie chronicles the life of Forrest Gump (Hanks), a slow-witted but good-hearted...
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Screen favorite Tom Hanks proves that even the most unlikely soul can change the world in the award-winning 1994 blockbuster “Forrest Gump�. The movie chronicles the life of Forrest Gump (Hanks), a slow-witted but good-hearted Alabama man who has been present during significant historic events in the 20th century. In his life, Forrest Gump has been All-American football star, a Vietnam War hero, a champion Ping-Pong player, a successful fishing tycoon and an inspiration for a whole generation. Directed by Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future), “Forrest Gump� is a remarkably uplifting smash hit that ranks as one of the best films of the 1990s. Tom Hanks delivers his most entertaining acting performance. It features an unforgettable story, great special effects and terrific performances by Robin Wright, Gary Sinise and Sally Field. The 142-minute blockbuster opened with overwhelming positive reviews, grossed over $650 million worldwide and won six Academy Award wins including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor.

Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen (Da Ali G Show & Talladega Nights) takes a cross-country road-trip through the United States in the breakthrough comedy “Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of...
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Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen (Da Ali G Show & Talladega Nights) takes a cross-country road-trip through the United States in the breakthrough comedy “Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan�. Popular TV journalist Borat Sagdiyev travels from his simple home in Kazakhstan to the United States to record a documentary about American customs to bring back to his beloved home. With his able producer Azamat Bagatov, Borat interacts with Americans and heads to California to seduce “Baywatch� star Pamela Anderson. “Borat� is an outrageously humorous mockumentary that showcases Cohen’s fearless comedic talents. Most scenes in the movie are unscripted with real Americans. “Borat� isn’t for everyone. Due to its prejudiced remarks, the mockumentary comedy generated much controversy and was banned in several countries. In the United States, it received strong positive reviews by critics, became a commercial success and received numerous awards.

Academy Award winners Tim Robbins (Mystic River) and Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby) shines in the outstanding 1994 prison drama “The Shawshank Redemption�. Set in the 1940s, successful banker Andy Dufresne (Robbins) is...
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Academy Award winners Tim Robbins (Mystic River) and Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby) shines in the outstanding 1994 prison drama “The Shawshank Redemption�. Set in the 1940s, successful banker Andy Dufresne (Robbins) is wrongfully accused for the murders of his wife and lover and is sentenced to serve two life sentences at Shawshank Prison. Over the 20 years, Andy eventually gains the respect of his fellow inmates and forms a strong friendship with a resourceful life-timer (Freeman). Based on the novel by Stephen King, “The Shawshank Redemption� is a perfectly crafted and emotionally moving film triumph. The 142-minute drama features a compelling plot and great performances by Robins and Freeman. The fine cast also includes Bob Gunton, Clancy Brown, William Sadler and James Whitmore. Though “The Shawshank Redemption� failed in theaters, it received favorable reviews from critics, was nominated for seven Academy Awards and gained a strong following upon television airings and home video release.

Director Brett Ratner (Rush Hour 1 & 2) takes over the successful comic book franchise in the highly anticipated summer blockbuster "X-Men: The Last Stand". As tensions between humans and mutants continue to escalate, a...
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Director Brett Ratner (Rush Hour 1 & 2) takes over the successful comic book franchise in the highly anticipated summer blockbuster "X-Men: The Last Stand". As tensions between humans and mutants continue to escalate, a "cure" for mutations grips an already unsettled mutant population. Now, opposing mutant leaders Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and Magneto (Ian McKellen) clash for the ultimate battle that will ensure the future of all mutants. "X-Men: The Last Stand" is an entertaining action-packed summer joyride. The 108-minute Sci-Fi adventure lacks the strong emotive mood and rich character development of the first two films. The latest chapter in the "X-Men" series has a few emotionally touching moments, cool eye-popping visual effects, terrific action sequences and an appealing cast including Emmy winner Kelsey Grammer as the intelligent blue-haired Beast. Patrick Stewart, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman and Ian McKellen deliver their share of memorable moments.

Director Brian Singer (X2) brings the legendary Man of Steel back to the big screen in the highly anticipated comic book spectacle "Superman Returns". After a 5-year mission in outer space, the world's greatest superhero (Brandon Routh)...
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Director Brian Singer (X2) brings the legendary Man of Steel back to the big screen in the highly anticipated comic book spectacle "Superman Returns". After a 5-year mission in outer space, the world's greatest superhero (Brandon Routh) returns to Earth and learns that the world especially star journalist Lois Lane (Kate Bosworth) has moved on without him. When arch nemesis Lex Luthor (Kevin Spacey) resurfaces with a new sinister plot, Superman must put his troubles behind to protect the countless lives that lost faith in him. "Superman Returns" is an absolute joy to watch. Director Brian Singer has done an amazing job with the X-Men franchise and his latest comic book adaptation truly shines. "Superman Returns" pays tribute to the original 1978 Richard Donner feature film with the same 3-D opening titles and memorable music score. The movie features an entertaining storyline, outstanding special effects, rousing action sequences and fine performances by Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth and newcomer Brandon Routh.

Funnyman Weird Al Yankovic dominates the airways in the humorous 1989 cult comedy "UHF". George Newman (Yankovic) is a hapless daydreamer who becomes the new manager of a run-down UHF television station. Facing the possibility of...
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Funnyman Weird Al Yankovic dominates the airways in the humorous 1989 cult comedy "UHF". George Newman (Yankovic) is a hapless daydreamer who becomes the new manager of a run-down UHF television station. Facing the possibility of bankruptcy, George changes the station's programming with an outrageous lineup of shows like "Wheel of Fish" and "Raul's Wild Kingdom" and turns the second-rate Channel 62 into the most successful TV station in town. "UHF" is an enjoyable comedy that shows off Weird Al Yankovic's brand of humor. Though it failed in theaters, this silly comedy gained a solid fan following upon television airings and home video release. "UHF" has some amusing characters and hilarious parodies of blockbuster movies, music videos, commercials and game shows. It also stars Michael Richards (Seinfeld), Victoria Jackson (SNL), Fran Drescher (The Nanny) and Kevin McCarthy (Invasion of the Body Snatchers).

Award-winning director Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) gives new life to the 1933 classic with the stunning big-budget remake "King Kong". In the 1930s, ambitious filmmaker Carl Denham (Jack Black) persuades his new leading...
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Award-winning director Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) gives new life to the 1933 classic with the stunning big-budget remake "King Kong". In the 1930s, ambitious filmmaker Carl Denham (Jack Black) persuades his new leading actress Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts) on an unsuspected expedition to the mysterious Skull Island to shoot his latest adventure picture. The expedition discovers an amazing prehistoric world and faces a 25-foot gorilla that falls for the beautiful actress. The crew captures the colossal beast for display in New York City. "King Kong" is an outstanding visually dazzling thrill ride. The 2005 remake remains quite faithful to the original film. The story feels over the top but certainly engrossing. This three-hour landmark picture truly grabs the audience with its heart-pounding action sequences, good performances, elaborate backgrounds and sensational special effects. It also stars Colin Hanks, Andy Serkis, Thomas Kretschmann and Academy Award winner Adrien Brody.

Steve Carell (Bruce Almighty & Anchorman) is on a grand quest to finally getting laid in the hilarious summer comedy "The 40-Year-Old Virgin". 40-year-old Andy Stitzer (Carell) is a mild-mannered shy goofball who has never had sex...
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Steve Carell (Bruce Almighty & Anchorman) is on a grand quest to finally getting laid in the hilarious summer comedy "The 40-Year-Old Virgin". 40-year-old Andy Stitzer (Carell) is a mild-mannered shy goofball who has never had sex but his close friends are determined to help Andy out of his peculiar situation. Along the way, Andy learns the complexities of the dating world and begins a mutual no-sex relationship with a single mother (Catherine Keener). "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" is the laugh-out-loud comedy of the year. Its likable story is really funny and fairly sweet. After some standout roles in television and previous movies, Steve Carell has proven to be a great comedic actor but in his first staring role, Carell certainly shines. This fun-filled comedy has a memorable supporting cast including Paul Rudd, Romany Malco, Seth Rogen and Jane Lynch, and many side-splitting jokes about hooking up, speed dating, porn and personal grooming.

One of the greatest movie monsters has finally arrived on DVD. Master showman Carl Denham (Robert Armstrong) leads an expedition to a remote tropical island and discovers a 30 foot tall gorilla that falls for his new female star Ann Darrow (Fay...
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One of the greatest movie monsters has finally arrived on DVD. Master showman Carl Denham (Robert Armstrong) leads an expedition to a remote tropical island and discovers a 30 foot tall gorilla that falls for his new female star Ann Darrow (Fay Wray). The expedition manages to bring the colossal beast back to New York City for exhibition but it escapes to terrorize the city. After 70 years, "King Kong" still remains as one of the most entertaining movies in cinema history. This classic film features a well paced story, rousing action sequences, a good music score and a great finish. Special effects technician Willis O'Brien was an important part in the development of "King Kong" and changed moviemaking with his ingenious stop motion animation. The scene of Kong facing the airplanes on top of the Empire State Building is a memorable Hollywood moment. The breakthrough hit inspired numerous filmmakers and effects technicians.

Director Christopher Nolan (Memento & Insomnia) and star Christian Bale (The Machinist) resurrect the popular caped crusader in the remarkable summer blockbuster "Batman Begins". After the tragic loss of his parents, young Bruce...
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Director Christopher Nolan (Memento & Insomnia) and star Christian Bale (The Machinist) resurrect the popular caped crusader in the remarkable summer blockbuster "Batman Begins". After the tragic loss of his parents, young Bruce Wayne (Bale) travels the world to understand the criminal underworld and learns the means to fight injustice. With a striking new disguise and some high-tech gadgets, his dark alter-ego Batman begins his quest to protect Gotham City from crime and corruption. "Batman Begins" is one of the finest comic book adaptations to hit the big screen. The movie avoids the colorful silliness and the bland one-liners that deteriorated the "Batman" franchise. This impressive comic book movie contains a well structured and engrossing plot, solid emotional depth, dazzling action sequences and fine performances. Christian Bale is certainly engaging as the emotionally tortured Bruce Wayne. The all-star cast also includes Liam Neeson, Michael Cane, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman, Ken Wantanabe and Morgan Freeman.

Acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton brings the legendary caped crime-fighter to the big screen in the spectacular 1989 blockbuster "Batman". In the streets of Gotham City, an urban myth known as "the Batman" (Michael Keaton) uses...
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Acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton brings the legendary caped crime-fighter to the big screen in the spectacular 1989 blockbuster "Batman". In the streets of Gotham City, an urban myth known as "the Batman" (Michael Keaton) uses the night to strike fear in the hearts of criminals. When the city is threatened by the psychotic criminal Joker (Jack Nicholson), the mysterious Batman becomes the city's only hope. "Batman" is an outstanding action-packed spectacle that honors Bob Kane's popular creation. Director Tim Burton's unique style gives the story much emotion and depth. Michael Keaton gives a fine performance as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Jack Nicholson is terrific as the Joker. The movie also contains some nice visuals, impressive action, great humor, cool gadgets and a rich music score. The cast also includes Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Michael Gough, Billy Dee Williams and Jack Palance. This comic book film became the runaway smash hit in 1989 and launched a multimillion dollar franchise.