Rated PG-13 for violence including intense shooting sequences, drug content, some sexuality and brief strong language. Directed by John Moore (The Omen, Flight of the Phoenix, Behind Enemy Lines)Starring Mark Wahlberg, Chris O'Donnell, Beau Bridges, Ludacris, Mila Kunis, Donal Logue, Amaury NolascoAlthough the story and action sequences are less than original, Max Payne is pretty entertaining. Based on...
Rated PG-13 some rude humor, action violence and language.Directed by Peter Segal (The Longest Yard, 50 First Dates, Anger Management, Nutty Professor II: The Klumps)Starring Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Arkin, Terence Stamp, Terry Crews, David Koechner, James Caan, Masi Oka, Nate Torrence, Kenneth DavitianGet Smart…is a good laugh.Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell) is on a mission to...
Rated R for pervasive language, some sexual content and violence.Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen (No Country for Old Men, The Big Lebowski, Fargo, O Brother Where Art Thou)Starring George Clooney, John Malkovich, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, Tilda SwintonBurn After Reading is another comedy/thriller from Joel and Ethan Coen. It’s no Fargo… but Coen Brother fans will enjoy it.At...
Rated PG-13 for language.Directed by John Michael Stern (King Lear)Starring: Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper, Kelsey Grammer, Nathan Lane, Stanley Tucci and George Lopez.This film has our vote. A fun family film with a fist full of fervor (okay… maybe not fervor… but it went really well with my alliteration).Bud Johnson (Costner) is your typical American – a simple man...
Rated G.Directed by Kenny Ortega (High School Musical 1&2)Starring Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Matt Prokop, Justin Martin, Jemma McKenzie-Brown, Olesya Rulin, Bart Johnson, Alyson Reed, Chris Warren Jr., Ryne Sanborn, KayCee StrohTweeners rejoice…you have a clean, high-quality musical; unfortunately I’m not a tween.Disney’s “High School Musical” phenomenon leaps onto the big...
Rated R for disturbing violent content, brief nudity and language.Directed by Jon Avnet (Righteous Kill)Starring Al Pacino, Alicia Witt, Amy Brenneman, Leelee Sobieski, Benjamin McKenzie, Deborah Kara Unger, William Forsythe, and Neal McDonoughTodd’s Word: 88 Minutes of misery. Jonathan’s Word: Actually it was 108 minutes…Todd’s Word: O.K. here’s the story… Jack Gramm (Al Pacino) is a successful forensic...
Rated PG-13 brief strong language.Directed by George Clooney (Good Night and Good Luck)Starring George Clooney, Renée Zellweger, John Krasinski, Jonathan Pryce, Stephen Root, Ezra Buzzington, John Vance, Dan John MillerLeatherheads is fun surprise.A romantic comedy set against the backdrop of America's up-and-coming pro-football league in 1925. Dodge Connolly (George Clooney), a charming, brash football hero, is determined to guide...