Exasperated with her rebellious daughter, a woman sends the teen to Idaho to live with her own stern mother.
Titles Comprise: Pretty Woman: Julia Roberts stars a street-wise down-on-her-luck working girl whose chance encounter with a handsome corporate mogul leads to an improbable love affair... and a modern-day Cinderella fantasy that has captured the hearts of movie-goers all over the world. Featuring a chart-topping soundtrack this is an irresistible and timeless romantic comedy. Runaway Bride: Roberts and Gere confirm their status as an eternal screen team in this delightful laugh-filled romantic comedy. Roberts plays small-town girl Maggie Carpenter whose marches down the aisle become a series of near Mrs. when she bolts before saying I Do. Gere is Ike graham a cynical big city newspaper columnist eager to write a tell-all story about Maggie. But the more Ike finds out about skittish Maggie the more he finds he's falling in love... The Proposal: Sandra Bullock is at her funniest in the fresh laugh-out loud romantic comedy The Proposal. On the verge of being deported and losing the high-powered job she lives for the controlling Margaret announces she's engaged to her unsuspecting put-upon assistant Andrew (Ryan Reynolds). After proposing a few demands of his own the mismatched couple heads to Alaska where they have four short days to convince his quirky family and a very skeptical immigration agent that their charade is real. Featuring a star-studded supporting cast including Mary Steenburgen Craig T. Nelson and the delightfully inappropriate Betty White this madcap comedy will have you saying yes to The Proposal again and again.
On the S&M fantasy island of Eden the motto is ""If it hurts it's good"" and photographer Elliot Slater (Paul Mercurio) is about to find out just how painfully true that is. He's been sent to this kinky corner of paradise by his shrink in order to cure his strange sexual hang-ups. But kinky fantasies aren't his only problem. He's also accidentally snapped the boss of a diamond smuggling ring and now he's wanted by both sides of the law - they've followed the perverted photographer all
“New Year’s Eve” celebrates love, hope, forgiveness, second chances and fresh starts, with intertwining stories told amidst the pulse and promise of New York City on the most dazzling night of the year. Extras The Magic of Times Square New Year's Eve Secrets of the Stars Jon Bon Jovi and Lea Michele Rock New Year's Eve Deleted Scenes with Garry Marshall Gag Reel
There are only a few days left before the Mother's Day, as several families have to come to terms with how they'll be spending the big day. Whether it's dealing with a new love, a lost love, or no love at all, this Mother's Day will prove to be one for the romantic comedy ages and one to be remembered by audiences for decades to come. Sweet, complex, funny and moving just like moms across the world.
As The Flamingo Kid amply demonstrates, there's always room for one more rites of passage film if it's made with care and affection. Garry Marshall's 1984 study of a young Brooklyn poker player who thinks the grass is greener at a Long Island beach club, nails the bad guy, realises he got it wrong and returns to the bosom of his "humble" family certainly satisfies on both counts. It also has a strong cast: Matt Dillon as Jeffrey, whose niggling aspirations create the inevitable barrier between himself and his parents; Richard Crenna as his prospective role model who turns out to have feet of clay; and Hector Elizondo as his bemused father. But Jessica Walter (Clint Eastwood's stalker from hell in Play Misty for Me) almost steals the show as an acid-tongued beach-club wife. If the whole thing lacks the depth and warmth of, say, Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs, it succeeds on its own merits as an homage to a more innocent time when a young man didn't need to stray far from his own tenement block in order to find himself, with the help of a suitably nostalgic early-1960s soundtrack of course. On the DVD: As far as extras go, this is a budget offering. There are detailed actor biographies but precious little on the film itself, apart from the snippet that Richard Crenna earned a Golden Globe award nomination. There is an adequate scene index and, for those who want to study Dillon in detail, a reasonable stills gallery. The picture is presented in standard format, and hardly distinguishable from ordinary VHS or telecast quality, but the stereo audio certainly helps pump out the period soundtrack. --Piers Ford
A love story. More or less.Valentine's Day follows the intertwining storylines of a group of Los Angelinos as they find their way through romance over the course of one Valentine's Day.Directed by veteran film maker Garry Marshall, the film features a star studded ensemble cast.
Filming a love story centred on two mentally challenged people is a touching idea, one that's been attempted in, for example, Benny and Joon. The Other Sister is another addition to the genre, a well-acted comedy-drama centring on the romance of Carla (Juliette Lewis) and Daniel (Giovani Ribisi) and throwing in some general family angst as a secondary story line. The acting is tremendous--Lewis and Ribisi both give convincing performances without condescending to their characters. Diane Keaton plays yet another charming scatterbrain, this time as Elizabeth Tate, the uptight, rich mother who wants a picture-perfect life. But good acting isn't enough here. These fine actors drown in a sea of mediocre writing, and we are left with a film with no real conflict or tension. Will Carla and Daniel make it work? Well, of course. Will mother Elizabeth loosen up about her "gay workaholic" daughter and let Carla live her own life? Do you really need to ask? There are a few cringe-worthy moments that have a sense of truthfulness, such as when Daniel stands up at Carla's sister's wedding to announce his feelings. But otherwise, these characters live in a pampered, fairy-tale world where the worst thing that happens to them is that the meanies at school put chewing gum in Daniel's bike helmet. Ultimately, this is a sweet, albeit occasionally saccharine, tale that will move those who are looking for cheerful fare. --Jenny Brown
Tom Hanks wanted to prove his dramatic talent in the mid-1980s, and Nothing in Common gave him a ripe opportunity. Playing an emotionally immature Chicago advertising executive, Hanks offers a prototype of his later, better role in Big--the joking man-child with seemingly limitless reserves of energetic humour, perfectly suited to director Garry Marshall's trademark blend of featherweight comedy and sentiment. The movie wanders aimlessly before settling into its dramatic groove, involving Hanks caring for his ageing, diabetic father (Jackie Gleason, well cast in his final screen role) after his mother (Eva Marie Saint) files for divorce and strikes out on her own. Like Marshall's Pretty Woman, the film hits several grace notes and finds unexpected depth in its characters and their need for loving connections. Meanwhile, there's cheesy nostalgia in the 80s trappings, including songs by Carly Simon and Christopher Cross. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
It's the summer of '63 and Jeffrey Willis (Matt Dillon) has decided to escape his poor Brooklyn family for the summer by accepting a job as a cabana boy at the El Flamingo Beach Club on Long Island. Working around the glitz and glamour Jeffrey realizes that these beautiful people are a sharp contrast to his own family. Life in the fast lane seems much more appealing than what he's got at home. One of the club's flashiest members becomes Jeffrey's mentor - teaching him how to win big at cards and introducing Jeffrey to his beautiful niece. He is bedazzled by this lavish lifestyle but can't forget the life and family he left behind. At the end of summer which life will he choose?
A love story. More or less. Valentine's Day follows the intertwining storylines of a group of Los Angelinos as they find their way through romance over the course of one Valentine's Day. Directed by veteran film maker Garry Marshall the film features a star studded ensemble cast.
Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer light up the screen in this captivating romantic comedy. Johnny (Pacino) is head-over-heels crazy for Frankie. But after a series of hurtful relationships the last thing Frankie's looking for is a new man until he comes looking for her. Pacino is an outgoing ex-con who's hired as the new short-order cook. He's head-over-heels crazy for Frankie. But to Frankie they're as different as scrambled and hard-boiled. What can he mean when he says ""We were a
Freaky Friday (Dir. Jim Fall 2003): Mother and daughter Tess and Anna don't seem to be getting on at all well. Neither understands the other and they regularly come into conflict. In a strange coincidence they receive identical fortune cookies which seems to create a curious mystical situation. They wake up on Friday morning and find that they have swapped bodies. Clearly this causes some considerable disturbance as they must adapt to the change of events and gradually they learn more respect for each other. The Princess Diaries (Dir. Garry Marshall 2001): A modern-day Cinderella story about Mia Thermopolis a shy gawky teenager whose main aim in life is to survive each day at school with the minimum amount of attention and embarrassment. Her ideals of the quiet life are thwarted when her strict grandmother tells her she is the Princess and heir to the throne of Genovia. Having to take on this new responsibility she takes Princess lessons and become totally transformed only to find out that she's in the middle of a media storm jealous schoolmates and a plot to take over her newly founded country. The Lizzie McGuire Movie (Dir. Mark S. Waters 2003): Lizzie and friends Kate Gordo and Ethan take a trip to Rome in celebration of their graduation. The trip however does not turn out how they might expect when Lizzie is mistaken for Italy's biggest singing sensation. A whirlwind few days spent as a pop star leaves Lizzie with a major crush on a handsome Italian pop star and a serious decision to make about her future.
Pretty Woman (Dir. Garry Marshall 1990): Academy Award-nominee Julia Roberts and charismatic leading man Richard Gere light up the screen in one of Hollywoods biggest blockbusters. Roberts stars as a street-wise down-on-her-luck working girl whose chance encounter with a handsome corporate mogul leads to an improbable love affair... and a modern-day Cinderella fantasy that has captured the hearts of movie-goers all over the world. Featuring a chart-topping soundtrack this is an irresistible and timeless romantic comedy. Muriel's Wedding (Dir. P.J. Hogan 1994): You're invited to one of the most celebrated and audaciously funny hit comedies of the year - Muriel's Wedding! Follow frumpy misguided Muriel Heslop on her lifelong quest for a glitzy fairy-tale wedding. With visions of nuptials dancing in her head this ABBA-obsessed misfit ditches her pathetic life and plastic friends in a small Australian suburb for big-city dreams in Sydney. But the road to the altar takes surprising twists and turns - and Muriel is about to learn the lesson of a lifetime. Wry witty and hailed by critics everywhere Muriel's Wedding is one affair you don't want to miss. Green Card (Dir. Peter Weir 1990): Thinking they will never see each other again Bronte a demure New Yorker and George a newly immigrated Frenchman agree to a marriage of convenience. Everything goes off without a hitch until immigration officials investigate their marriage and suspect it's a fake. To prove they're husband and wife these two opposites move in together for an hilarious and memorable weekend of love and laughter...
A comedy about what really goes on behind the screens in a big city hospital.
When conman and petty criminal Tom Turner (Kinnear) makes the mistake of attempting to hustle some undercover police officers he is offered the choice of either going to jail or getting a real job. Turner chooses work and finds himself in the Dead Letters Office of the Post Office. After accidentally opening one of the many letters and addressed to God Turner then takes it upon himself to read and reply to as many as he can. Soon his colleagues including Rebecca (LAURIE METCALF) fol
Tom Hanks wanted to prove his dramatic talent in the mid-1980s, and Nothing in Common gave him a ripe opportunity. Playing an emotionally immature Chicago advertising executive, Hanks offers a prototype of his later, better role in Big--the joking man-child with seemingly limitless reserves of energetic humour, perfectly suited to director Garry Marshall's trademark blend of featherweight comedy and sentiment. The movie wanders aimlessly before settling into its dramatic groove, involving Hanks caring for his ageing, diabetic father (Jackie Gleason, well cast in his final screen role) after his mother (Eva Marie Saint) files for divorce and strikes out on her own. Like Marshall's Pretty Woman, the film hits several grace notes and finds unexpected depth in its characters and their need for loving connections. Meanwhile, there's cheesy nostalgia in the 80s trappings, including songs by Carly Simon and Christopher Cross. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
Set Comprises: Knocked Up (Dir. Judd Apatow) (2006): They say that opposites attract. Well for slacker Ben (Seth Rogen) and career girl Alison (Katherine Heigl) that's certainly the case - at least for one intoxicated evening. Two months and several pregnancy tests later Ben and Alison go through a hysterically funny anxious and heartwarming journey that is brought to you by Judd Apatow the director of The 40-Year-Old Virgin. A Knight's Tale (Dir. Brian Helgeland) (2001): Heath Ledger is William Thatcher a peasant squire who breaks all the rules when he passes himself off as a nobleman and takes the jousting world by storm. The only thing that stands between William and his dream of becoming the world champion of this most extreme of competitions is the bad boy of the sport Count Adhemar. And when the two rivals go lance to head at the world finals to determine who will be named the ultimate champion you'd better arm yourself and hang on tight for the thrill ride of your life! 13 Going on 30 (Dir. Gary Winick) (2004): It is 1987 and Jenna is a 13-year-old girl on the brink of womanhood. The problem is that adulthood is just not arriving fast enough! She's suffocated by her dorky parents ignored by the hip kids in school and the cute guy she has a crush on barely knows her name. No longer content to spend time only with her best friend and neighbour Matt Flamhaff Jenna invites the cool kids to her 13th birthday party which turns into a disaster. Jenna is humiliated when she's locked in the closet for a game of 'Seven Minutes In Heaven' and everyone deserts her. Alone in the closet Jenna makes an earnest wish. If only she could be all grown up she'd have the life she's always wanted... Georgia Rule (Dir. Garry Marshall) (2007): Three generations of top actresses - two time Academy Award winner Jane Fonda Lindsay Lohan and Felicity Huffman unite in a film from director Garry Marshall about the power of redemption freedom in forgiveness and unbreakable bonds of motherhood. When Lily (Huffman) can no longer handle her rebellious teenage daughter Rachel (Lohan) she takes her to the one place she swore she'd never return...her mother's house. For one very surprising summer these three very different women are living under one roof and under one rule: Georgia's (Fonda). 40 Days & 40 Nights (Dir. Michael Lehmann) (2002): To get over his last serious girlfriend Matt Sullivan (Josh Hartnett) turned to sex. Lots of it. But Matt realised that he needed to go further; to go where no man has gone before. No sex. Whatsoever. For 40 days. That's tough at the best of times but for Matt it seems impossible: he's just met the woman of his dreams (Shannyn Sossamon) and bets are out that he won't make it. Will he hold on? Will she hold out? Honey (Dir. Billie Woodruff) (2003): Honey Daniels (Jessica Alba) is a struggling hip-hop dancer who's got all the moves talent and relentless passion to succeed. She's been waiting all her life to show the world her dance moves and now her dream is just a step away. Inspired by the energy and music of the streets she risks her shot at the big time to reach out take a chance and make it on her own terms...
A fine selection of Disney films featuring an array of their female stars! Films Comprise: 1. Princess Diaries 1 2. Princess Diaries 2 3. The Lizzie McGuire Movie 4. Herbie Fully Loaded 5. The Pacifier 6. Ice Princess 7. Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen 8. Snow Dogs 9. Freaky Friday 10. Parent Trap (1985)
Beaches: (Dir. Garry Marshall) (1988): Two very different young girls meet on a beach in a 1950s American resort. CC Bloom (Bette Midler) is a brash confident minx determined to make it in the glitzy world of show business. Hillary (Barbara Hershey) is a wealthy restrained and privileged WASP who seems destined for a life as a trophy wife. Against all odds their friendship survives through broken marriages diverging careers and the trials of life. When A Man Loves A Woman: (Dir. Luis Mandoki) (1997): Alice and Michael Green are a passionate couple who have worked hard to build a good life for themselves and their two young daughters. But a dark secret from Alice's past is about to surface - a secret that threatens to destroy them as lovers as a family and as individuals.
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