Bruno 2009  R, 88 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Larry Charles
Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Gustaf Hammarsten, Paula Abdul, LaToya Jackson, Harrison Ford, Ron Paul, Elton John, Chris Martin, Josh Meyers, Clifford Banagale
Bruno (Sacha Baron Cohen) is gay, and, through comedy, he uses his guerilla tactics to expose hypocrisy and prejudice. After being fired from his Australian television show, Bruno achieves superstar status in the United States as a TV talk show host. No one–celebrities as well as simple folk–appears to be safe from Bruno's assaults.
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 The Road to El Dorado 2000 PG, 85 min.
Genre: Animation / Family / Adventure / Comedy
Director: Bibo Bergeron, Will Finn, Don Paul, David Silverman
Cast: Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, Rosie Perez, Armand Assante, Edward James Olmos, Elton John, Jim Cummings, Frank Welker, Tobin Bell, Duncan Marjoribanks, Elijah Chiang, Cyrus Shaki-Khan
In this animated DreamWorks production, two con men–Miguel (voice of Kenneth Branagh) and Tulio (voice of Kevin Kline)–cheat at dice and get their hands on a map to the legendary city of gold: El Dorado. When they finally reach the city (after getting locked in the brig of a ship and managing a perilous escape in a dinghy), residents mistake them for gods. They join forces with the sexy Chel (voice of Rosie Perez), and the adventure accelerates. Great fun!
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Tommy 1975 PG, 111 min.
Genre: Musical / Drama / Fantasy
Director: Ken Russell
Cast: Roger Daltrey, Ann - Margret, Oliver Reed, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Keith Moon, Robert Powell, Tina Turner, Jack Nicholson, Ben Aris, Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, Paul Nicholas, John Entwistle, Barry Winch
The story in this rock opera involves young Tommy (Roger Daltrey) who became deaf, dumb, and blind when his father was murdered. Tommy's mother Nora (Ann-Margaret) and stepfather Frank (Oliver Reed) take Tommy to a specialist (Jack Nicholson), but nothing happens–until Tommy discovers pinball. Tommy becomes a world champion pinball player. He even beats the Pinball Wizard (Elton John) and gains fame and fortune. The film is based on the Who's rock opera and features great performances by Eric Clapton, Elton John, and Tina Turner. Ann-Margret was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Actress.
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| 1. Bruno (2009)
2. The Road to El Dorado (2000)
3. Tommy (1975)
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