Bedtime Stories 2008  PG, 95 min.
Genre: Family / Comedy / Fantasy
Director: Adam Shankman
Cast: Adam Sandler, Keri Russell, Guy Pearce, Russell Brand, Richard Griffiths, Teresa Palmer, Lucy Lawless, Courteney Cox, Jonathan Morgan Heit, Laura Ann Kesling, Jonathan Pryce, Nick Swardson, Thomas Hoffman, Allen Covert, Carmen Electra
When he was a boy, Skeeter Bronson (Thomas Hoffman) worked at his father's motel before he sold it to Barry Nottingham (Richard Griffiths). Barry agreed that when Skeeter reached adulthood, Barry would hire Skeeter as the manager. Thirty years later, Skeeter (now played by Adam Sandler) is working as a handyman for Barry at his luxury hotel. The management position has not come his way. Matters change after Skeeter spends a week babysitting for his sister Wendy's (Courteney Cox) children Patrick and Bobbi (Jonathan Morgan Heit and Laura Ann Kesling). Skeeter entertains them with bedtime stories in which he fantasizes about a better life. Amazingly, the stories come true, and Skeeter tries to use the stories for his own personal gain. Then he learns that it is the children's contributions to the stories that end up coming true, and Patrick and Bobbi have much to do with Skeeter's good–and bad–fortunes.
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 Bringing Down the House 2003  PG-13, 105 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Adam Shankman
Cast: Steve Martin, Queen Latifah, Eugene Levy, Joan Plowright, Jean Smart, Kimberly J. Brown, Angus T. Jones, Missi Pyle, Michael Rosenbaum, Betty White, Jim Haynie, Michael Ensign
Divorced tax lawyer Peter Sanderson (Steve Martin) is in for a surprise when the "slim and blonde" woman he met in an Internet chat room turns out to be a jailed inmate–an African American (Queen Latifah)–who arrives on his doorstep to convince Peter to appeal her case and prove her innocence.
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Cheaper by the Dozen 2 2005  PG, 94 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Adam Shankman
Cast: Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, Eugene Levy, Carmen Electra, Piper Perabo, Tom Welling, Hilary Duff, Kevin Schmidt, Jaime King, Alyson Stoner, Jacob Smith, Forrest Landis
While camping at Lake Winnetka, the Baker family–Dad (Steve Martin), Mom (Bonnie Hunt), and 12 children–find themselves competing with the Murtaugh family–Dad (Eugene Levy), Mom (Carmen Electra), and eight children.
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Hairspray 2007 PG, 117 min.
Genre: Comedy / Musical / Drama
Director: Adam Shankman
Cast: John Travolta, Nikki Blonsky, Amanda Bynes, Christopher Walken, Zac Efron, James Marsden, Queen Latifah, Brittany Snow, Elijah Kelley, Michelle Pfeiffer, Allison Janney, Taylor Parks, Jerry Stiller, Paul Dooley
Nikki Blonsky makes her film debut as tubby teen Tracy Turnblad who, with her best friend Penny Pingleton (Amanda Bynes), dreams of singing and dancing on a local TV show in Baltimore, "The Corny Collins (James Marsden) Show." Tracy wins the audition, but her overprotective stay-at-home mother Edna (John Travolta, in drag in a fat suit) is afraid that Tracy will be picked on for her obesity. Tracy perseveres, and now her nemesis is the TV station manager, Velma Von Tussle (Michelle Pfeiffer), whose daughter Amber (Brittany Snow) holds the title of "Miss Hairspray." Not only does Tracy go after the "Miss Hairspray" title, she also wants the show to be integrated. The year is 1962, and the Black dancers are not allowed to perform on the show on a daily basis. When they do perform, the show is hosted by Motormouth Maybelle (Queen Latifah). Tracy believes this is unfair, and with help from others–including Motormouth Maybelle, Motormouth's son and Penny's boyfriend Seaweed (Elijah Kelley), Tracy's boyfriend Link (Zac Efron), her father (Christopher Walken), and her mother–she sets out to integrate the show.
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 The Pacifier 2005  PG, 95 min.
Genre: Family / Comedy
Director: Adam Shankman
Cast: Vin Diesel, Lauren Graham, Faith Ford, Brittany Snow, Max Thieriot, Chris Potter, Carol Kane, Brad Garrett, Morgan York, Tate Donovan, Kegan & Logan Hoover, Bo & Luke Vink
The lives of the Plummer children are in danger from their deceased father's enemies who want to get their hands on the top-secret experiment on which he was working. U.S. Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe (Vin Diesel) is assigned to protect the children, but there is a problem: his training as a disciplined Navy Lieutenant doesn't prepare him to baby-sit for five unruly kids. 3 User Reviews
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| | AWESOME MOVIE | PRISSY 07/06/2009 | | ONE OF VIN'S GREATEST MOVIES MY CHILDREN AND GRAND CHILDREN HAVE WATCHED IT OVER AND OVER, DEFINITELY RECOMMEND TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY IT'S A FAMILY MOVIE VERY ENTERTAINING AND ENJOYABLE FOR ALL AGES |
| | Great family movie | Anonymous 04/04/2009 | This is a fun family movie. Filled with all the fun aspects of having a bachelor take charge of a family of kids. The acting is perfect for a stiff Navy Lt. who in the end becomes softer and understanding of the emotional dynamics of children and teenagers. We loved it.
Those who relished foul language and shoot em ups for their kicks probably won't like it. |
| | Not enough drama or action. | Exposer 05/20/2007 | | The movie is cute but not enough drama or action. It is a little comical on some parts but most of the movie seems fake. Vin Diesel proved once agoin that he can't act. There is a good car chase seen but thats pretty much all the good action. There is a cute ending showing how good all the kids are. Cute movie. Not amazing. |
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 A Walk to Remember 2002 PG, 101 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Adam Shankman
Cast: Mandy Moore, Shane West, Peter Coyote, Al Thompson, Daryl Hannah, Lauren German, Clayne Crawford, Paz de la Huerta, Jonathan Parks Jordan, Matt Lutz
Set during the 1950s in North Carolina, this teen romance revolves around the ill-fated relationship of Landon Carter (Shane West), ne'er-do-well son of a wealthy father, and Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore), Bible-thumping daughter of a Baptist minister. Will their love be strong enough to overcome major obstacles?
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 The Wedding Planner 2001 PG-13, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Adam Shankman
Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Bridgette Wilson, Justin Chambers, Judy Greer, Alex Rocco, Joanna Gleason, Charles Kimbrough, Kevin Pollak, Fred Willard
Mary Flore (Jennifer Lopez) enjoys her status as San Francisco's premiere wedding planner, but her current client (Bridgette Wilson) has a surprise for her when the groom (Matthew McConaughey) turns out to be the man Mary is in love with.
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| 1. Bedtime Stories (2008)
2. Bringing Down the House (2003)
3. Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005)
4. Hairspray (2007)
5. The Pacifier (2005)
6. A Walk to Remember (2002)
7. The Wedding Planner (2001)
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