A senatorial candidate falls for a hotel maid, thinking she is a socialite when he sees her trying on a wealthy woman's dress.
This 1998 testosterone-saturated blow-'em-up from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Michael Bay (The Rock, Bad Boys) continued Hollywood's millennium-fuelled fascination with the destruction of our planet. There's no arguing that the successful duo understand what mainstream audiences want in their blockbuster movies--loads of loud, eye-popping special effects, rapid-fire pacing, and patriotic flag waving. Bay's protagonists--the eight crude, lewd, oversexed (but, of course, lovable) oil drillers summoned to save the world from a Texas-sized meteor hurling toward the earth--are not flawless heroes, but common men with whom all can relate. In this huge Western-in-space soap opera, they're American cowboys turned astronauts. Sci-fi buffs will appreciate Bay's fetishising of technology, even though it's apparent he doesn't understand it as anything more than flashing lights and shiny gadgets. Smartly, the duo also try to lure the art-house crowd, raiding the local indie acting stable to populate the film with guys like Steve Buscemi, Billy Bob Thornton, Owen Wilson, and Michael Duncan, all adding needed touches of humour and charisma. When Bay applies his sledgehammer aesthetics to the action portions of the film, it's mindless fun; it's only when Armageddon tackles humanity that it becomes truly offensive. Not since Mississippi Burning have racial and cultural stereotypes been substituted for characters so blatantly--African Americans, Japanese, Chinese, Scottish, Samoans, Muslims, French ... if it's not white and American, Bay simplifies it. Or, make that white male America; the film features only three notable female characters--four if you count the meteor, who's constantly referred to as a "bitch that needs drillin'". Sadly, she's a hell of a lot more developed and unpredictable than all the other women characters combined. Sure, Bay's film creates some tension and contains some visceral moments, but if he can't create any redeemable characters outside of those in space, what's the point of saving the planet? --Dave McCoy
Tucker & Dale Vs Evil is a hilariously gory horror comedy doing for killer rednecks what 'Shaun of the Dead' did for zombies. Tucker and Dale (Alan Tudyk and Tyler Labine) are two best friends on vacation at their dilapidated mountain house who are mistaken for murderous backwoods hillbillies by a group of obnoxious preppy college kids. When one of the students gets separated from her friends the boys try to lend a hand but as the misunderstanding grows so does the body count.
Tucker & Dale Vs Evil is a hilariously gory horror comedy doing for killer rednecks what 'Shaun of the Dead' did for zombies. Tucker and Dale (Alan Tudyk and Tyler Labine) are two best friends on vacation at their dilapidated mountain house who are mistaken for murderous backwoods hillbillies by a group of obnoxious preppy college kids. When one of the students gets separated from her friends the boys try to lend a hand but as the misunderstanding grows so does the body count.
In this new beginning, scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) desperately hunts for a cure to the gamma radiation that poisoned his cells and unleashes the unbridled force of rage within him: The Hulk.
With the help of a courageous fellowship of friends and allies Frodo embarks on a perilous mission to destroy the legendary One Ring Hunting Frodo are servants of the Dark Lord Sauron reclaims the Ring Middle earth is doomed. Winner of four Academy Awards this epic tale of good versus evil friendship and sacrifice will transport you to a world beyond imagination. Special Features: The Director and Writers: Part 1 The Design Team: Part 1 The Production and Post Production Team: Part 1 The Cast: Part 1 Easter Egg - MTV Movie Award Spoof The Director and Writers: Part 2 The Design Team: Part 2 The Production and Design Team: Part 2 The Cast: Part 2 Easter Egg - Two Towers Sneak Peek Peter Jackson Introduction JRR Tolkien Creator of Middle Earth From Book to Script Storyboards and Pre-Vis: Making Words into Images The Prologue Orc Pursuit into Lothlorien Sarn Gebir Rapids Chase Gandalf Rides to Orthanc The Stairs of Khazad-Dum Storyboard to Film Comparison: Nazgul Attack at Bree Bridge of Khazad Dum Bag End Set Test Designing Middle-Earth Weta Workshop Costume Design Design Galleries with selected Audio Commentary Middle-Earth Atlas Interactive New Zealand as Middle-Earth Interactive Elijah Wood Introduction The Fellowship Cast A Day in the Life of a Hobbit Cameras in Middle Earth Scale Big-atures Weta Digital Editorial: Assembling an Epic Digital Grading The Soundscapes of Middle-Earth Music for Middle-Earth The Road Goes Ever On... Behind the Scenes
This handsome box set includes all the episodes from Series One--from our favourite coffee-drinking sextet's initial meeting in the pilot right up to the series cliff-hanger "The One Where Rachel Finds Out"--that Ross is in love with her, that is. Other highlights include: "The One With the Butt", in which Joey gets a big break as Al Pacino's stunt bottom; "The One With the Monkey" in which Ross acquires Marcel, his pet monkey; and the two-parter (imaginatively called "The One with the Two Parts") in which Joey starts dating Ursula, Phoebe's twin sister and Monica and Rachel double-date cute doctors played by George Clooney and Noah Wyle from ER. --Leslie Felperin
Iron Man:Billionaire industrialist and genius inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, he builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.The Incredible Hulk:The Incredible Hulk kicks off an all-new, explosive and action-packed epic of one of the most popular super heroes of all time. In this new beginning, scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) desperately hunts for a cure to the gamma radiation that poisoned his cells and unleashes the unbridled force of rage within him: The Hulk.Iron Man 2:With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from the government, the press, and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, along with Pepper Potts and James Rhodey Rhodes at his side, must forge new alliances - and confront powerful enemies.Thor:The world has many heroes...but only one is a god. When the arrogant warrior Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is banished to Earth from his homeworld of Asgard, he must fight to reclaim his lost powers. Pursued by an invasion force sent to destroy him, the fallen God of Thunder must rise to the battle and learn what it takes to become a true hero.Captain America: The First AvengerCaptain America leads the fight for freedom in the action-packed blockbuster starring Chris Evans as the ultimate weapon against evil! When a terrifying force threatens everyone across the globe, the world's greatest soldier wages war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving).Marvel Avengers Assemble:When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the International peacekeeping agency S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself needing a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Iconic Marvel Super Heroes including Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor and Captain America assemble for the first time ever in this action-packed Marvel saga.
Following the acclaimed Boyhood, nominated for six Academy Awards, Richard Linklater returns with EVERYBODY WANTS SOME, a spiritual sequel to his 1993 breakthrough, Dazed & Confused. Set in the world of 1980s college life, EVERYBODY WANTS SOME follows a freshman's first weekend at college, experiencing a fraternity-like lifestyle with his hard partying teammates as they navigate their way through the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood.
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Frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown children, who are concerned he can no longer live alone. Against the old man's wishes, his son buys Frank a walking, talking humanoid robot programmed to improve his physical and mental health.
Season four of SEAL TEAM finds Bravo Team up against some of the biggest obstacles yet, both on and off the battlefield. Jason Hayes (David Boreanaz) wrestles with the toll of his long career as a Special Operator and struggles to guide an evolving Bravo Team. Also, Ray Perry (Neil Brown, Jr.) delves into the world of Special Activities, and Clay Spenser (Max Thieriot) and Sonny Quinn (AJ Buckley) face unexpected crossroads in their personal lives.
In this new beginning, scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) desperately hunts for a cure to the gamma radiation that poisoned his cells and unleashes the unbridled force of rage within him: The Hulk.
Seemingly low-key but as wittily crafted as the first two series, this season develops minor characters--Gunther, Central Perk's proprietor, who is in love with Rachel; Phoebe's half-brother Frank (played by rising-star Giovanni Ribisi); the chick and duck--who will play key parts later on while the foundations for crucial story lines developed in Series 4 are laid down. The most momentous story arc covers Rachel and Ross splitting up when she suggests they take a "break" and he sleeps with the girl from the copy shop. Phoebe gets to know her little brother Frank who falls in love with the much-older Alice, for whom Phoebe will bear triplets in a later series. Monica pines after Richard and then starts dating the millionaire Pete, although towards the end Chandler is trying to persuade her he's good boyfriend material--clearly an omen of things to come. --Leslie Felperin
Twelve year old Owen is not only suffering from Hodgkinson's disease but is also plagued by nightmares. All this is made bearable by his special friend the enigmatic Mr. Rice (David Bowie) but when he disappears Owen is devastated. However Mr. Rice has left Owen a bizarre legacy: a letter written in code a treasure map and a series of clues about the 'Potion of Life'... As Owen embarks on an amazing treasure hunt each clue will lead him a little closer to his destiny and reveal a little more about the reclusive Mr. Rice. Owen is about to discover that great men can come in small packages and there is much to learn if one has the courage to embrace life's challenges: even one as daring as Mr. Rice's secret...
Angelina Jolie stars as Hannah, a smoke jumper reeling from the loss of three young lives she failed to save from a fire. When she comes across a bloodied and traumatized 12-year-old boy, they set out together to cross the miles of thick forest with two assassins in pursuit. Braving deadly lightning storms that threaten even Hannah's well-honed survival skills, they are caught between two relentless killers hunting the boy from one direction, and a massive fiery blaze coming straight for them, quickly consuming everything in their path.
After years of life-or-death standoffs, tense showdowns, and confrontations with the most dangerous killers alive, the best and brightest of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit finally reach their last cases in their 15th and final season. Bring home the long-awaited answers and conclusions fans have been waiting for in this 3-disc set featuring the final 10 episodes of Criminal Minds.
Told from the perspective of an unseen documentary filmmaker, the series offers an honest, often-hilarious perspective of family life. Parents Phil and Claire yearn for an honest, open relationship with their three kids. But a daughter who is trying to grow up too fast, another who is too smart for her own good, and a rambunctious young son make it challenging. Claire's dad, Jay, and his Latina wife, Gloria, are raising two sons together, but people sometimes believe Jay to be Gloria's father. Jay's gay son, Mitchell, and his partner, Cameron, have adopted a little Asian girl, completing one big -- straight, gay, multicultural, traditional -- happy family.
In one of his best-loved films Elvis stars as Vince Everett a small-time convict introduced to the music business by his cellmate a former country music singer who also teaches Vince the guitar. On his release Vince tastes success as a performer but becomes disillusioned by the record industry until he is advised to set up his own label. He is a sensation but now that he is a superstar will he forget the people who helped to get him there?
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