Cinemaniax.Net presents: Rated ''Dee''

LE DERNIER MAITRE DE L’AIR (critique)

2010-07-01T22:50:00.000-04:00

The Twilight Saga: New Moon ★★

2010-04-09T19:57:00.001-04:00

This movie is a dreary, stretched out tug-of-war love affair between Bella Swan, a werewolf and a vampire. Only true Twilight fans can grasp it's motive.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon/ trailer (PG-13)

The Blind Side ★★★

2010-04-09T07:23:00.005-04:00

Although this movie depicts the true story of Baltimore Raven, Michael Oher, the focus seems to be more on his adoptive mother played by Sandra Bullock.

The Blind Side / trailer (PG-13)

Brothers ★★★½

2010-04-08T17:50:00.005-04:00

The story of Brothers is based on the 2004 Danish film BRØDRE. In his role -similar to Spider-Man 3- Tobey Maguire displays a dark side of the character he portrays. Excellent work on his behalf.

Brothers / trailer (R)

Up in the Air ★★★★

2010-04-07T16:29:00.005-04:00

George Clooney puts on a superb performance along with his two co-stars Vera Farmiga (Orphan) and Anna Kendrick (Twilight) in this moving romanic/comedy.

Up in the Air / trailer (R)

Bandslam ★★★

2010-04-07T16:10:00.003-04:00

A great coming-of-age teen flick, combing friendship, collaboration and music.

Bandslam /trailer (PG)

The Invention of Lying ★★★

2010-04-02T08:45:00.003-04:00

The concept is original and amusing. Actor Ricky Gervais plays his part brilliantly. A good movie if you're in the mood for comedy.

The Invention of Lying / trailer (PG-13)

Avatar ★★★★

2010-03-21T21:10:00.014-04:00

This epic tale makes it's mark using breathtaking scenes and outstanding special effects.

Avatar / trailer (PG-13)

Ong Bak 2: The Beginning ★★½

2010-03-20T16:11:00.007-04:00

Tony Jaa displays his remarkable martial arts skills throughout the film, but leaves us with an uninspiring and somewhat confusing plot.

Ong Bak 2: The Beginning / trailer (R)

Adam ★★½

2010-03-18T20:36:00.009-04:00

Although Adam (Hugh Dancy) introduces us to Asperger's syndrome....this movie is no "Rain Man".

Adam / trailer (PG-13)

Taking Woodstock ★★★

2010-03-15T06:23:00.009-04:00

An amusing behind-the-scenes look at the 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Festival.

Taking Woodstock /trailer (R)

Law Abiding Citizen ★★★

2010-03-14T18:17:00.005-04:00

Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler) plays one devious revenger.

Law Abiding Citizen /trailer (PG-13)

Julie & Julia ★★★½

2010-03-14T14:56:00.014-04:00

Meryl Streep's performance was outstanding as usual..the only disappointment in the film was the "not so obvious" ending.

Julie & Julia/trailer (PG-13)

Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day ★★★

2010-03-14T11:46:00.003-04:00

The "Trailer Boys" are back in town.

Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day/trailer (R)

A Serious Man ★★★

2010-03-09T20:34:00.004-05:00

A Serious Man/trailer (R)

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE ★★½

2010-03-06T07:39:00.020-05:00

Where the Wild Things Are/trailer (PG)

JENNIFER'S BODY ★½

2010-03-04T20:09:00.008-05:00

Jennifer's Body/ trailer (R)

A Perfect Getaway ★★½

2010-03-01T21:08:00.011-05:00

A Perfect Getaway/trailer (R)

Couples Retreat ★★½

2010-02-14T13:20:00.015-05:00

Couples Retreat/trailer (PG-13)

Crazy Heart ★★★★

2010-01-21T18:41:00.006-05:00

Craz y Heart/trailer (R)

Sherlock Holmes ★★★½

2010-01-17T18:52:00.011-05:00

Sherlock Holmes/trailer (PG-13)

Whip It ★★½

2010-01-15T23:26:00.006-05:00

Whip It/trailer (PG-13)

Staten Island ★★★

2010-01-14T21:40:00.003-05:00

Staten Island/trailer (R)

Whiteout ★½

2010-01-14T19:03:00.006-05:00

Whiteout/trailer (PG-13)

The Hangover ★★★

2010-01-13T18:23:00.002-05:00

The Hangover/trailer (R)

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs ★★½

2010-01-12T18:35:00.003-05:00

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs/trailer (PG)

The Hurt Locker ★★★½

2010-01-11T22:46:00.005-05:00

The Hurt Locker/trailer (R)

Night At the Museum Battle of the Smithsonian ★★★

2010-01-08T18:25:00.002-05:00

Night At the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian/trailer

Public Enemies ★★★½

2009-12-06T09:19:00.008-05:00

Public Enemies tells the story of legendary Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) and gang members "Baby Face" Nelson and Alvin Karpis, who were adorned by the public but despised by J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup) and his novice F.B.I. contingent. Playing cat-and-mouse and leading top agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) on wild chases and numerous shootouts , Dillinger finally meets his fate upon exiting a movie theater in Chicago. Not Depp's best work, but a great depiction of American Gangster history. (R)
Public Enemies/trailer

Old Dogs ★★

2009-11-25T18:15:00.011-05:00

Two bachelor friends Charlie (John Travolta) & Dan Rayburn (Robin Williams) fall into unexpected custody of six-year-old twins for two weeks. Disney succeeded in delivering another uninspiring comedy. (PG)
Old Dogs/trailer

Aliens in the Attic ★★

2009-11-21T22:41:00.006-05:00

A routine family vacation takes on a sudden twist when the kids must fight off miniature alien invaders who seek to destroy the world if the sci-fi device buried underneath the basement is not retrieved. This is strictly a kid to tween movie. (PG)
Aliens in the Attic/trailer

I Love You, Man ★★★½

2009-11-21T08:27:00.010-05:00

Peter Klaven(Paul Rudd) is engaged to Zooey (Rashida Jones) and upon planning their wedding, realize that Peter has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. After a few attempts at awkward "man-dates" he instantly bonds with fellow charismatic and opinionated Sydney Fife (Jason Segel). A feel good, funny movie. (R)
I Love You, Man/trailer

Orphan ★★★½

2009-11-15T21:04:00.007-05:00

After the tragic loss of their unborn infant, Kate (Vera Farmiga) and John (Peter Sarsgaard) decide to adopt a third child, nine year old Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman). When an alarming series of events begin to unfold, Kate realizes Esther is to blame and will do anything to save her family from harm's way. An "Omen" type film with a startling ending. (R)
Orphan/trailer

De père en flic (Father and Guns) ★★★½

2009-11-14T18:25:00.010-05:00

Jacques (Michel Côté) and Marc (Louis-José Houde) are father and son cops who can't stand each other's faces, but are paired up to save the life of a fellow officer, who has been kidnapped by a biker gang. They go undercover to gain the trust of the gang's lawyer, all the while camped out at a father and son theropy excursion. A good entertaining Québécois flick...no pun intended. (PG-13)
De père en flic/trailer

Michael Jackson's This Is It ★★★★

2009-11-09T21:32:00.015-05:00

A rare, behind-the-scenes look at Michael Jackson as he developed, created and rehearsed between April through June, 2009 for his upcoming July concerts in London England. With help from Kenny Ortega, Jackson's creative partner and stage director, this movie gives fans an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the King of Pop at work. (PG)
This Is It/trailer

Land of the Lost ★★½

2009-11-07T18:29:00.007-05:00

Explorer Dr. Rick Marshall (Will Ferrell) and his assistants Holly (Anna Friel) and Will (Danny McBride) are transported, through a time machine, to an alternate universe populated by dinosaurs and other unusual creatures. Based on the 1970's television series created by Sid & Marty Krofft. Very few gags. Another ho-hum attempt by Mr. Ferrel. (PG-13)
Land of the Lost/trailer

G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra ★★★½

2009-11-07T18:08:00.007-05:00

G.I. Joe is an elite team of operatives that use the latest in advanced spy technology and military equipment to help fight and cease a vital threat by the menacing Cobra organization, who plan to conquer the world by using catastrophic nanotech missiles. Starring Denis Quaid, Rachel Nichols and Channing Tatum. (PG-13)
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra/trailer

Dead Snow ★★★

2009-11-05T21:17:00.007-05:00

A group of medical students meet up at a cottage in the picturesque Norwegian mountains for an Easter vacation. They had all they needed for a fun filled week-end, until a group of Nazi zombies showed up to ruin their plans. Comical gore, keenly written. (R)
Dead Snow/trailer

Disney's A Christmas Carol ★★★★

2009-11-03T20:19:00.007-05:00

Three ghosts from Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, visit Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) and take him on a journey that will open his heart (and pocketbook) to those who affect his daily life. This 2009 3-D adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel takes us on a visual joy ride from start to finish. A must see for the whole family. (PG)
Disney's A Christmas Carol/Trailer

Trick 'r Treat ★★★½

2009-10-18T17:12:00.013-04:00

This horror flick interconnects four stories that occur on Halloween. They include a high school principal/serial killer, female werewolves, teenager pranksters and little Sam, the menacing trick-or-treater. A well written tale that combines clever scenes with a touch of gore. (R)
Trick 'r Treat trailer

The Brothers Bloom ★★★

2009-10-12T19:37:00.005-04:00

Having been brought up in several foster homes, brothers Stephen (Mark Ruffalo) and Bloom (Adrien Brody) inevitably become international con artists. Promising themselves one final scam, they decide to swindle a beautiful and peculiar heiress, showing her the time of her life which leads to a romantic adventure and worldly travels. (13+)
The Brothers Bloom /Trailer

Zombieland ★★★½

2009-10-02T19:23:00.008-04:00

In a world overrun by zombies, survivor Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) encounters a fearless zombie ass-kicker named Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) whom in turn team up with two swindling sisters and travel across the country to make it back to Columbus's home town. Harrelson steals the show with plenty of laughs to go around. (13+)
http://www.zombieland.com/trailer/

Surrogates ★★½

2009-09-25T19:53:00.008-04:00

In a futuristic world where no fear or crime exists, people live their peaceful lives remotely from the safety of their own homes using robotic surrogates that are physically perfect representations of themselves. When the first murder is committed, FBI agent Greer (Bruce Willis) uncovers a vast conspiracy behind the surrogate phenomenon. Very little in plot imagination or effects for that matter. (G)

District 9 ★★★★

2009-09-22T10:41:00.010-04:00

Aliens make first contact with Earth over twenty years ago, leaving humans distraught while they anticipate confrontation. When government agent Sharlto Copley (Wilkus Van De Merwe) is assigned to relocate the extraterrestrial race from their poverty stricken ghetto called District 9 to a safer location, he is exposed to their biotechnology, rendering him part alien. (13+)

Inglourious Basterds ★★★★

2009-09-21T20:30:00.008-04:00

This Tarantino movie combines two differnent people sharing a common cause, to eliminate Nazis and high ranked leaders of The Third Reich durning the first year of German-occupied France. One is Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent) who witnesses her family's execution and the other, Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) who forms a selective posse of Jewish-American soldiers centered on revenge. (13+)

The Soloist ★★★½

2009-08-23T21:26:00.009-04:00

Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.) takes an inadvertent stroll through Skid Row and discovers Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx), a mysterious homeless man playing a two-stringed violin. As Lopez digs deeper into Ayers' life to begin a story for his column, he discovers a musical prodigy with a troubled past which has led him to his present day solitude. Based on a true story. (G)

Post Grad ★★

2009-08-19T18:20:00.008-04:00

Ryden Malby (Alexis Bledel) has just graduated from collage and has her career plans set on a prestigious Los Angeles publishing house, but when she is refused to job, she temporarily moves back in with her offbeat family to help her establish a new profession.

Che: Part One & Two ★★★★

2009-08-15T11:36:00.009-04:00

In 1956 Ernesto "Che" Guevara (Benicio Del Toro) along with eighty determined rebels sailed from Argentina to Cuba to join forces with Fidel Castro to cease and abolish Fulgencio Batista's dictatorship. In 1967 Che traveled to Bolivia to start a Latin-American revolution only to be succumbed by poor health and eventually, execution by the Bolivian Forces.

The Goods: Live Hard. Sell Hard. ★★½

2009-08-15T10:09:00.010-04:00

Don Ready (Jeremy Piven) and his crew of used-car liquidators are hired on the Fourth of July week-end to save a failing dealership from going bankrupt. Good acting on Piven's behalf.

G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra ★★★½

2009-08-08T11:48:00.010-04:00

The International ★★½

2009-08-08T10:53:00.006-04:00

Interpol Agent Louis Salinger (Clive Owen) along with Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Eleanor Whitman (Naomi Watts) attempt to expose a world-renowned financial institution's role in an international arms dealing ring. This action-thriller is worth the rental.

Watchmen ★★★

2009-08-08T09:43:00.006-04:00

When one of the, now retired Watchmen is murdered, the masked crime fighters reunite to find the culprit. Set in 1985 America where Nixon is president and fears of nuclear Armageddon occupies the country's agenda. Sex and violence are abundant in this -not your average- superhero movie.

Fast & Furious ★½

2009-07-28T19:37:00.006-04:00

This fourth entry reunites original stars Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) -now a fugitive and ex-con- with agent Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker). When Toretto's lover Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) is killed, they are forced to confront and take down a shared enemy, Mexican drug lord Arturo Braga. Interesting opening scene, nothing more.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ★★★½

2009-07-19T16:17:00.008-04:00

In this sixth installment of Potter wizardry, Dumbledore senses the Dark Lord's ever threatening presents and prepares Harry for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Uniting with retired Hogwarts' professor Horace Slughorn, who holds crucial information into Voldemort's past, they set out to unravel the mystery behind the Dark Lord's immortality. Love & romance add humor to this dark tale.

Stone of Destiny ★★★

2009-07-17T21:15:00.004-04:00

Four Scottish university students led by Ian Hamilton (Charlie Cox), break into Westminster Abbey on Christmas Eve 1950 to liberate and return Scotland's most powerful symbol, the Stone of Scone. The young nationalists were eventually arrested for their actions and the stone returned to England, but not without reignited Scottish national pride. Based on a true story.

Knowing ★★

2009-07-14T19:50:00.009-04:00

Astrophysics professor John Koestler's (Nicolas Cage) son obtains a cryptic letter containing scattered numbers that was buried 50 years earlier in a grade school time capsule. Koestler's investigation reveals the digits relate to dates, locations and number of deaths of major world disasters occurring after the capsule was buried, including the near future. A few good special effects added to a dragged out plot.

(500) Days of Summer ★★★½

2009-07-11T13:24:00.010-04:00

This romantic comedy tells the story of the relationship staring Summer (Zooey Deschanel) and Tom (Joseph Gordon Levitt) that bounces back and forth between the 500 days of their trials and tribulations. Tom is looking for his soul mate, while Summer wants her independence. An entertaining feel-good movie, depicting present-day romance.

New in Town ★★

2009-07-07T17:39:00.007-04:00

A big city administrator from Miami named Lucy Hill (Renée Zellweger), lands an opportunity to climb the executive ladder by taking on a temporary assignment in rural Minnesota to restructure a small town manufacturing plant. Very few laughs in this simple script.

Inkheart ★★½

2009-07-05T18:13:00.008-04:00

Mortimer Folchart (Brendan Fraser) has the gift of being able to bring characters from a book to life, when read aloud. But when Mortimer reads Inkheart to his three year old daughter, his wife mysteriously vanishes. Nine years later they set out to bring her back through an excursion filled with supernatural experiences. Just interesting enough to keep kids entertained.

Crossing Over ★½

2009-07-02T21:02:00.008-04:00

The stories of immigrants trying desperately to live the American dream, including prostitution, violence and betrayal. Max Brogan (Harrison Ford) is a Customs Enforcement Agent attempting to control the frequent chaos in the city streets of Los Angeles. This movie was a total waste of Harrison Ford's talent.

Gran Torino ★★★

2009-06-27T10:07:00.005-04:00

Retired auto worker/Korean war veteran Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) seeks reclusion in his home after loosing his wife and having always rejected his two sons. Kowalski's Gran Torino unexpectedly helps find common cause between him and a pair of Hmong teenagers living next door. Eastwood plays a great crabby old man.

He's Just Not That Into You ★★½

2009-06-27T09:26:00.003-04:00

A canny interconnecting journey of struggling couple relationships, including a pair who live together but keep postponing their marriage. A woman who wants to have a baby, unaware that her husband is cheating on her with a yoga instructor. And a self-deceiving blunderer in need of straight talk from a good guy. Smothered with romantic comedy clichés.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen ★★★½

2009-06-24T13:05:00.013-04:00

A few years have passed since Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf), Optimus Prime and the Autobots saved mankind from the invading Decepticons. Upon the National Security Advisor's orders to terminate earth's Top Secret military team NEST and to free our planet of Transformers, Optimus warns of the consequences facing an inevitable Decepticon invasion. Entertaining, but should have been generously edited.

Fanboys ★★½

2009-06-24T10:55:00.005-04:00

Four childhood friends from the Midwest drive across the States to honor their dying companion's wish, to watch -Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace-before it's worldwide release at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch in California. This movie had fan-based potential but missed the target.

Fired Up ★★

2009-06-20T14:35:00.007-04:00

Shawn and Nick are the Ford High School football team's elite players both on and off the field. When summer cheer camp arrives, they device a way to join their mediocre cheer club strictly for scoring purposes. It turns out, they actually give their team a chance at competing against their rivals. More an R-rated movie than PG-13.

Bride Wars ★★½

2009-06-16T10:14:00.008-04:00

Best friends Liv (Kate Hudson) and Emma (Anne Hathaway) have been planning their weddings since childhood. When they both get proposed at the same time, the madness begins. Unfortunately a clerical error regarding wedding dates occurs and both are scheduled on the same day. Each wanting the "perfect wedding" leads to an all out war of the brides.

Defiance ★★★★

2009-06-16T07:11:00.007-04:00

In 1941 thousands of Eastern European Jews were being methodically eliminated from their villages carried out by the Nazi army. Three brothers, Tuvia, Zus and Asael Bielski escape the massacres and take to the familiar forest for refuge. Soon they are united with others, forming a small community that endure years of sickness, famine and battling the enemy to stay alive. Based on a true story.

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans ★★

2009-06-15T09:41:00.005-04:00

This sequel has young Lucian (Michael Sheen) a Lycan, leading a rally of enslaved werewolves to rise up against the vampire king Viktor (Bill Nighy) who has persecuted them for hundreds of years. The king's daughter Sonja (Rhona Mitra) betrays her father and joins Lucian in his battle for freedom. Regrettably the action sequences get lost in an overlay of special effects.

Up ★★★★

2009-06-14T12:20:00.005-04:00

When a retired balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen decides to fulfill his lifelong dream and venture to South America by attaching a multitude of balloons to his house setting it afloat, an unsuspected guest-8 year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell- tags along for the ride. Great comradeship between the elderly and the young. Visually remarkable.

Passengers ★★

2009-06-14T11:45:00.005-04:00

A grief therapist, Claire (Anne Hathaway) is assigned to counsel the five remaining survivors of a plain crash. Claire is attracted to Eric (Patrick Wilson) who is mysteriously in denial of the incident. Her suspicion of a cover-up as survivors begin disappearing one by one is answered when Claire acquires an unexpected conclusion.

Frost/Nixon ★★★★

2009-05-31T17:08:00.003-04:00

Director Ron Howard captures the four historic television interviews between former president Richard Nixon(Frank Langella) and interviewer David Frost(Michael Sheen). The fourth and most memorable dialogue between the two men featured Nixon admitting and apologizing to the American people, any wrong doing regarding the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam war. Nominated for five Oscars.

Outlander ★★½

2009-05-31T10:51:00.013-04:00

A space craft crash lands into ancient Norway during the time of the Vikings bringing with it a soldier named Kainan and a creature Moorwen from another space and time. Both are seeking revenge from past crimes regarding elimination of one anothers existence. Kainan forms an alliance with the local primeval villagers to destroy the beast once and for all. Produced by Barrie Osborne (The Lord of the Rings).

My Bloody Valentine 3D ★½

2009-05-28T20:36:00.008-04:00

In the peaceful town of Harmony, Tom Hanniger (Jensen Ackles) accidentally killed five men in a coal mining incident, leaving a lone survivor Harry Warden in a coma. On Valentine's Day exactly one year later, Harry woke from his slumber and began a pickaxe killing spree. Not even the 3D effects could save this movie.

Valkyrie ★★★½

2009-05-24T20:28:00.008-04:00

Valkyrie is based on the true story of a German Colonel, Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) and his conspirator's failing attempt to assassin Adolf Hitler near the final stages of WWII. Solid portrayal of a historic event.

Paul Blart: Mall Cop ★★

2009-05-23T22:23:00.008-04:00

Paul Blart (Kevin James) is a security officer at a local New Jersey shopping mall who takes his job very seriously. So when a gang of would-be burglars attempt to close down and rob the complex, Blart rises to the occasion to save the day and the hostages. A few comical skits but nothing more.

Taken ★★½

2009-05-21T21:37:00.005-04:00

Liam Neeson stars as Bryan, a former CIA agent who's daughter is kidnapped by an Albanian sex trade ring during her trip to Paris. Bryan uses his previous skills to search and rescue his only child from harms way.

Star Trek ★★★★

2009-05-18T09:26:00.007-04:00

This version of Star Trek takes us on the maiden voyage aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise using familiar characters at the beginning of their career. The launch of James Kirk (Chris Pine) and Spock's (Zachary Quinto) long and prosperous coalition is comical and very entertaining, especially for those who have experienced the original series.

Nothing But the Truth ★★½

2009-05-16T10:52:00.008-04:00

After Washington journalist Rachel Armstrong (Kate Beckinsale) identifies a CIA agent in an investigative report on an attempt to assassin the President, she is pursued and jailed for contempt of court when she refuses to reveal her source. Great acting by Matt Dillon who plays special prosecutor Patton DuBois. Easy to follow thriller with a poor ending.

JCVD ★★★

2009-05-10T11:52:00.007-04:00

When Jean-Claude Van Damme's life takes a nasty turn regarding child custody and attorney fees, he goes to a bank in Brussels to extract funds. His troubles escalate when he becomes an unfortunate hostage in a hold-up. Van Damme's role in this comedy/drama is one of acting and not marshal arts.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button ★★★★

2009-05-09T11:06:00.014-04:00

Based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald featuring Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt) who was born an eighty year old in New Orleans in 1918. We follow his life story as he ages backwards getting younger as time goes by, watching those he loves grow older. This movie bears resemblance to Forrest Gump. Winner of three Oscar Awards.

The Day the Earth Stood Still ★½

2009-05-02T17:17:00.007-04:00

The original 1951 movie won a Golden Globe Award for "Best Film Promoting International Understanding". Unfortunately Keanu Reeves and the 2008 remake fail short in comparison.

The Wrestler ★★★★

2009-04-29T21:09:00.007-04:00

Mickey Rourke plays Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a pro wrestling superstar from the 1980's who is down on his luck. His love and unwillingness to retire from the sport compels him to wrestle in local gyms in front of a few hundred fans. One of Rourke's best performances.

The Tale of Despereaux ★★★

2009-04-25T11:28:00.010-04:00

This animated fairytale takes Despereaux, a brave and noble mouse, on a quest to rescue Pea the village princess and her kingdom from grief and misery when the Queen accidentally passes away after witnessing a rat in her soup.

The Reader ★★★½

2009-04-23T19:47:00.011-04:00

In the 1950's a German teenage boy Michael Berg (David Kross) falls for a woman named Hanna Schmitz (Kate Winslet) who helps him recover from scarlet fever. Their love affair revolves around literature and sex. Then Hanna mysteriously disappears, only to show up again under unexpected circumstances. Kate Winslet won an Oscar for best actress.

Cadillac Records ★★★★

2009-04-19T21:15:00.007-04:00

Cadillac Records depicts the history behind Chess Records' executive and founder Leonard Chess, and his attraction to the Chicago Blues music scene in the 50's and 60's. It also focuses on the origins of Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Chuck Berry and Etta James and their turbulent time spent with the legendary label.

Seven Pounds ★★

2009-04-16T19:43:00.009-04:00

Ben Thomas (Will Smith) is involved in a car accident and becomes responsible for the deaths of seven people, including his wife. To make up for the lives he's destroyed, he offers elaborate donations to seven complete strangers in peril.

Bedtime Stories ★★½

2009-04-12T14:26:00.007-04:00

Skeeter Bronson (Adam Sandler) a hotel handyman has a life altering experience when he is asked to babysit his niece and nephew. To entertain them, he tells bedtime stories that mysteriously come true. This Walt Disney picture will appeal to kids of all ages.

Yes Man ★★½

2009-04-09T22:47:00.008-04:00

Carl Allen's (Jim Carrey) life was depressing and going nowhere until he meets a friend who invites him to a self-help "say yes" seminar that transforms Carl's reclusiveness into a rewarding life of romance, job promotions and all things possitive.

Slumdog Millionaire ★★★★

2009-04-08T21:48:00.015-04:00

Growing up an orphaned street kid, 18 year old Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) becomes a contestant on India's version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?". With every question, Jamal flashes back to his strenuous life experiences for answers that ultimately render him a millionaire. Winner of eight Grammy Awards.

Elegy ★★★★

2009-04-05T12:40:00.006-04:00

Celebrated collage professor David Kepesh (Ben Kingsley) courts a young female student Consuela Castillo (Penélope Cruz) for her beauty, leading them into a relationship neither one expected. Excellent acting from both parties.

Rachel Getting Married ★★★★

2009-04-04T17:00:00.009-04:00

Anne Hathaway like you've never seen her before -nominated for best actress in a leading role- plays Kym, a recovering drug addict who leaves rehab to attend her sister's wedding. Director Jonathan Demme takes us on a trip to rural Connecticut for a well acted dysfunctional yet moving family ceramony.

Bolt ★★★

2009-04-02T19:38:00.010-04:00

Bolt (John Travolta) the wonder dog along with his owner Penny (Miley Cyrus) star in a popular action TV show, but misfortune sends Penny's superhero on a trip from Hollywood to N.Y. where along with an alley cat named Mittens and an obsessed fan named Rhino the hamster they set out on an adventure back home. Entertainment for kids and teens alike.

Twilight ★★★

2009-03-28T09:45:00.007-04:00

This fantasy/romance is based on the first of a series of novels written by Stephanie Meyer that leans more towards "vampire romance" than fantasy. Latest heartthrob Robert Pattinson steals the heart of his co-star Kristen Stewart along with many a teenage viewer.

Quantum of Solace ★★★

2009-03-25T21:38:00.016-04:00

Although the new 007 played by Daniel Craig takes Bond to a higher level, Quantum of Solace is no Casino Royale. The action scenes are impressive (though they could have used Mr. Q's gadgets) but the story is tame.

Punisher: War Zone ★★½

2009-03-22T18:37:00.010-04:00

Based on the Marvel vigilante crime fighter Punisher, this movie has it's fare share of comic book action and gore that will keep you pined to the screen. Frank Castle has his hands full trying to eliminate New York's mob boss "Jigsaw" and his army of recruited thugs after Castle's wife and kids were killed for witnessing a crime scene.

Australia ★★★½

2009-03-22T15:05:00.009-04:00

Lady Sarah Ashley(Nicole Kidman) travels from England to Australia to save the land that she enherited with the aid of "the drover"(Hugh Jackman) and a young Aboriginal boy. This movie has classic potential, what with breathtaking scenery, great action and fine romance, but falls short due to an overlay of Hollywood glitter.

Milk ★★★★

2009-03-18T21:16:00.008-04:00

Gay rights activist Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977 and was the first openly gay man to be elected in public office in America. This documentary covers the last eight years of his life, his cause, his friends and his foes.

Soul Men ★★½

2009-03-10T21:24:00.009-04:00

Bernie Mac puts on a worthy final call as he and Mr. Jackson cross country to perform in a tribute concert honoring their former band leader. This movie has definite "soul" humor but runs into several lame scenarios. Impressive soundtrack.

Rock N Rolla ★★½

2009-03-07T04:20:00.005-05:00

London real estate kingpin Lenny Cole (Tom Wilkinson) fights his way-with the help of his gangster cartel - through the city streets to keep his rein over any mobster who dares challenge his realm. Strong acting, weak plot.

What Just Happened ★★★½

2009-03-05T18:39:00.008-05:00

Robert De Niro takes us on a fast paced comical look behind the scenes of a Hollywood producer's struggle to balance his personnel life while trying to land a highly important movie deal. Classic De Niro!