Almost Heroes 1998  PG-13, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Christopher Guest
Cast: Chris Farley, Matthew Perry, Eugene Levy, Kevin Dunn, David Packer, Bokeem Woodbine, Lisa Barbuscia, Scott Anderson, Hamilton Camp, Steven M. Porter
In this film, which marks Chris Farley's last starring role, he plays a 19th-century explorer, Bartholomew Hunt, who sets out with his companion, Leslie Edwards (Matthew Perry), in a race to the Pacific Ocean–with the intent of stealing the thunder from the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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 American Pie 1999  R, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Paul Weitz
Cast: Jason Biggs, Jennifer Coolidge, Shannon Elizabeth, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, Tara Reid, Eugene Levy, Natasha Lyonne, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Seann William Scott, Mena Suvari, Chris Owen, Molly Cheek, Lawrence Pressman
Jim (Jason Biggs), Oz (Chris Klein), Kevin (Thomas Ian Nicholas), and Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas) are high-school seniors determined to lose their virginity before heading off to college. The senior prom looms as the defining time and place.
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American Pie 2 2001 R, 104 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: J.B. Rogers
Cast: Jason Biggs, Shannon Elizabeth, Chris Klein, Alyson Hannigan, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Mena Suvari, Tara Reid, Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy, Natasha Lyonne, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Chris Owen, Molly Cheek, John Cho, Casey Affleck
The characters of "American Pie" (1999) reunite after one year in college when Jim, Stifler, Kevin, Oz, and Finch (Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Thomas Ian Nicholas,Chris Klein, and Eddie Kaye Thomas) rent a beach house on Lake Michigan. They have big plans for the summer. But, have they counted on Vicky, Michelle, Nadia, Heather, and Jessica (Tara Reid, Alyson Hannigan, Shannon Elizabeth, Mena Suvari, and Natasha Lyonne) and their input into the summer plans? Fans of those Michigan teens will enjoy the summer misadventures.
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American Pie Presents Band Camp 2005 R, 95 min.
Genre: Comedy
aka: American Pie 4: Band Camp
Director: Steve Rash
Cast: Eugene Levy, Tad Hilgenbrink, Arielle Kebbel, Jason Earles, Crystle Lightning, Jun Hee Lee, Matt Barr, Chris Owen, Lauren C. Mayhew, Ginger Lynn Allen, Timothy Stack, Angela Little
This time around, it is Steve Stifler's younger brother Matt (Tad Hilgenbrink) who is the center of attention as he unwillingly attends band camp after facing expulsion from school because he ruined graduation ceremonies. Matt has not changed, and he has plans for a number of pranks while serving his sentence at band camp.
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American Pie Presents The Naked Mile 2006   R, 97 min.
Genre: Comedy
aka: American Pie 5: The Naked Mile
Director: Joe Nussbaum
Cast: Steve Talley, Candace Kroslak, John White, Angel Lewis, John Cor, Eugene Levy, Maria Ricossa, Jessy Schram, Christopher McDonald, Jaclyn A. Smith, Joe Bostick
Peer pressure and family reputations make high-school student Eric Stifler (John White) determined to change his own straight-laced personality when he visits his life-of-the-party cousin, Dwight (Steve Talley), at Dwight's college. A wild weekend lies ahead. 1 User Review
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| | Perfect | Niclas 07/12/2007 | | We love the stiflers |
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American Pie Presents: Beta House 2007 R, 89 min.
Genre: Comedy
aka: American Pie 6: Beta House
Director: Andrew Waller
Cast: Eugene Levy, John White, Steve Talley, Christopher McDonald, Meghan Heffern, Jake Siegel, Nic Nac, Jonathan Keltz, Bradford Anderson, Alexandria Galante, Dan Petronijevic, Christine Barger, Italia Ricci
In this continuation of the series, it is pledge time at a Michigan college and Eric (John White), Bobby (Nic Nac), and Cooze (Jake Siegel) are pledging at Beta Delta Xi fraternity, which fights off "Geek" House fraternity in the campus Games. The Games had been banned from the campus for 40 years because of lack of control. But, here it is back again, and a former champion of the Games, Mr. Levenstein (Eugene Levy) returns to campus to preside over the rivalry. And the fun and games begin.
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American Wedding 2003 R, 97 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
aka: American Pie 3
Director: Jesse Dylan
Cast: Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Alyson Hannigan, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Thomas Ian Nicholas, January Jones, Eugene Levy, Molly Cheek, Deborah Rush, Fred Willard, Angela Paton, Lawrence Pressman, Eric Allan Kramer, Amanda Swisten, Nikki Schieler Ziering
This film is the conclusion (or so we thought) to the "American Pie" trilogy and serves as a reunion of friends and family for the wedding of Jim (Jason Biggs) and Michelle (Alyson Hannigan). Complications ensue as they always do for this group of friends from Michigan.
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Armed and Dangerous 1986 PG-13, 88 min.
Genre: Action / Comedy / Drama
Director: Mark L. Lester
Cast: John Candy, Eugene Levy, Robert Loggia, Meg Ryan, Kenneth McMillan, Brion James, Don Stroud, Steve Railsback, Jonathan Banks, Larry Hankin, Robert Burgos, Tony Burton
Recently kicked off the police force following false charges, Frank Dooley (John Candy) is hired along with disbarred lawyer Norman Kane (Eugene Levy), and they take jobs as security guards at a Los Angeles firm. Crime lord Michael Carlino (Robert Loggia) is running a smuggling operation out of the firm, and Dooley and Kane uncover the foul play. But, will these two naive security guards have what it takes to bring about law and order? 1 User Review
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| | jeff 12/01/2009 | | good flick |
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Astro Boy 2009 PG, 94 min.
Genre: Family / Animation / Action / Sci-Fi
Director: David Bowers
Cast: Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucas, Bill Nighy, Donald Sutherland, Charlise Theron, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicolas Cage, Moises Arias, Sterling Beaumon, Madeline Carroll, Victor Bonavida, Tony Matthews
In this animated film, Astro Boy (voice of Freddie Highmore) is a super-powered robot created by Dr. Tenma (voice of Nicholas Cage) in the image of his deceased son and is then rejected by Tenma. While on a wilderness journey, during which he seeks acceptance and learns to experience human emotions, Astro Boy encounters an underworld army of robots. Then, he learns that his family is in danger and returns home to reconcile with his father in Metro City and to save those he cares for.
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 Best in Show 2000  PG-13, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Christopher Guest
Cast: Christopher Guest, Parker Posey, Michael Hitchcock, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, John Michael Higgins, Michael McKean, Patrick Cranshaw, Jennifer Coolidge, Bob Balaban, Jay Brazeau, Colin Cunningham, Will Sasso, Stephen E. Miller, Dany Canino
This mockumentary, set at Philadelphia's annual Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show, centers on anxious owners and their coddled pets. The actors were handed a script but encouraged to improvise as the film was shot, and the fun begins as TV cameras bring Weimaraner "Beatrice," Shih Tzu "Miss Agnes," Poodle "Rhapsody in White," and Bloodhound "Hubert"–and their owners–into the homes of millions. The result is a very funny movie.
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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: Family / Comedy / Adventure
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, Taylor Lautner, Morgan York, Liliana Mumy
While camping at Lake Winnetka, the Baker family–Tom (Steve Martin), Kate (Bonnie Hunt), and their 12 children–find themselves competing with the Murtaugh family–Jimmy (Eugene Levy), Sarina (Carmen Electra), and their eight children. The competition reaches new heights because of Tom's old rivalry with Jimmy, and Tom wants his children to excel against the overachieving Murtaugh kids when they compete for the Labor Day Cup.
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Club Paradise 1986 PG-13, 96 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Harold Ramis
Cast: Robin Williams, Peter O'Toole, Rick Moranis, Jimmy Cliff, Twiggy, Adolph Caesar, Eugene Levy, Joanna Cassidy, Andrea Martin, Mary Gross
The dream of turning a beachfront in the West Indies into a thriving "Club Med" type business features an ex-fireman (Robin Williams) from the windy city forming a partnership with a local (Jimmy Cliff). Highlight: Jimmy Cliff's music is great.
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 Curious George 2006 G, 86 min.
Genre: Animation / Family / Comedy / Adventure
Director: Matthew O'Callaghan
Cast: Will Ferrell, Drew Barrymore, Dick Van Dyke, David Cross, Eugene Levy, Joan Plowright, Frank Welker, Shane Baumel, Ed O'Ross, Alexander Gould, Hailey Noelle Johnson, Clint Howard, Billy West, Kath Soucie
In this animated film, the real star is the monkey, Curious George (voice of Frank Welker), whose antics appear to be causing more and more trouble for the man who looks after him, The Man in the Yellow Hat (voice of Will Ferrell). But, never fear, by story's end, George saves the day.
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 Down to Earth 2001 PG-13, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy / Fantasy / Romance
Director: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
Cast: Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri, Eugene Levy, Frankie Faison, Mark Addy, Greg Germann, Jennifer Coolidge, Wanda Sykes, John Cho, Brian Rhodes, Mario Joyner, Arnold Pinnock, Paul Hecht, Colin Fox
Comedian Lance Barton (Chris Rock) is hit by a truck and, only after reaching Heaven, learns that he was not supposed to die this early. Angels offer him a second chance at life on Earth, but he must return in the body of wealthy, White, elderly Charles Wellington whose wife (Jennifer Coolidge) and personal aide (Greg Germann) have just murdered him. Lance's soul is placed in Charles Wellington's body. When Lance meets Sontee (Regina King), he falls in love, but he must still deal with Wellington's wife and aide and their plot to murder him once again. Will they stop Lance from achieving his dream of performing at the Apollo Theater?
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Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd 2003  PG-13, 83 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Troy Miller
Cast: Eric Christian Olsen, Derek Richardson, Rachel Nichols, Luis Guzman, Eugene Levy, Cheri Oteri, Elden Henson, William Lee Scott, Mimi Rogers, Lin Shaye, Shia LaBeouf, Timothy Stack, Wayne Federman, Lucas Gregory, Holly Towne
In this prequel to 1994's "Dumb and Dumber," Eric Christian Olsen and Derek Richardson take on the Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels roles of Lloyd and Harry when they first met in high school. The two play foils in their principal's (Eugene Levy) shady plan to buy a condo on Waikiki.
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Father of the Bride 1991 PG, 114 min.
Genre: Family / Comedy
Director: Charles Shyer
Cast: Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Martin Short, Kieran Culkin, George Newbern, B.D. Wong, Richard Portnow, Peter Michael Goetz, Eugene Levy, Kate McGregor-Stewart, Carmen Hayward, April Ortiz, Mina Vasquez, Gibby Brand
Annie Banks (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) is getting married to Brian (George Newbern), and her parents George and Nina (Steve Martin and Diane Keaton) go through emotional ups and downs preparing for the big day. The wedding will take place in their home, and, even then, George is upset at the costs. Wedding consultant Franck Eggelhoffer (a hilarious Martin Short) is called in, but problems for George continue as he gets closer to the day when Annie will move on to her new life with Brian and away from George.
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Father of the Bride Part II 1995 PG, 106 min.
Genre: Family / Comedy / Romance
Director: Charles Shyer
Cast: Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, George Newbern, Eugene Levy, Kieran Culkin, B.D. Wong, Peter Michael Goetz, Jane Adams, Kate McGregor-Stewart, Rebecca Chambers, Dulcy Rogers, Kathy Anthony, April Ortiz
It is now four years after Annie Banks' (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) wedding, and she is going to have a baby. But wait–so is the mother-of- the-bride, Nina (Diane Keaton). Annie's father George (Steve Martin) is right back in the middle of plans, only this time it is maternity, not wedding, plans.
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For Your Consideration 2006 PG-13, 86 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Christopher Guest
Cast: Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Harry Shearer, Christopher Guest, John Michael Higgins, Jennifer Coolidge, Parker Posey, Bob Balaban, Michael McKean, Fred Willard, Ed Begley Jr., Jane Lynch, Jim Piddock, Rachael Harris
In this satire on movie hype, cameraman Simon Whitset (Jim Piddock) spots an online item that suggests actress Marilyn Hack (Catherine O'Hara) may win an Academy Award nomination for the movie he is filming. In a matter of days, rumors fly on the Internet that the movie Simon and Marilyn are working on is a masterpiece, and it doesn't take long before actors, crewmembers, executives, and media figures get caught up in the frenzy.
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Going Berserk 1983  R, 85 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: David Steinberg
Cast: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Alley Mills, Pat Hingle, Richard Libertini, Paul Dooley, Dixie Carter, Ernie Hudson, Sarah M. Miles
Limousine driver John Bourgignon (John Candy) is engaged to Congressman Ed Reese's (Pat Hingle) daughter Nancy (Alley Mills) when he is taken captive by Reese's opponents. Their goal is to hypnotize John and get him to assassinate Reese at the upcoming wedding.
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 Heavy Metal 1981 R, 90 min.
Genre: Animation / Adventure / Fantasy / Horror
Director: Gerald Potterton, Jimmy T. Murakami
Cast: John Candy, Jackie Burroughs, Joe Flaherty, Harold Ramis, Richard Romanus, John Vernon, Eugene Levy, Don Francks, Caroline Semple, Al Waxman, Harvey Atkin, Marilyn Lightstone, August Schellenberg
This animated film is based on the magazine, "Heavy Metal." The plot involves a series of adventures in which everyday people enter the realm of the Lochmnar–a fluorescent green ball that embodies evil.
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I Love Trouble 1994 PG, 125 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Charles Shyer
Cast: Julia Roberts, Nick Nolte, Saul Rubinek, Robert Loggia, Olympia Dukakis, James Rebhorn, Marsha Mason, Eugene Levy, Charles Martin Smith, Jane Adams
Experienced and famous columnist Peter Brackett (Nick Nolte) runs into more than he is ready for when he competes with cub reporter Sabrina (Julia Roberts). Both fight for the story about the real causes of a train wreck and, in the process, fall in love. Entertaining, with a touch of humor, action, suspense, and romance.
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 The Ladies Man 2000 R, 85 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Reginald Hudlin
Cast: Tim Meadows, Karyn Parsons, Billy Dee Williams, John Witherspoon, Jill Talley, Lee Evans, Will Ferrell, Sofia Milos, Eugene Levy, Ken Hudson Campbell
Based on his "Saturday Night Live" character, Tim Meadows brings to the big screen Chicago radio love doctor Leon Phelps–complete with leisure suit and giant Afro haircut. No one said it is easy to transform a short comedy sketch into a full-length movie. But, that doesn't mean there are not some good laughs in this one.
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 Like Mike 2002 PG, 100 min.
Genre: Family / Comedy / Fantasy / Drama
Director: John Schultz
Cast: Bow Wow, Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki, Brenda Song, Jesse Plemons, Julius Ritter, Crispin Glover, Anne Meara, Robert Forster, Eugene Levy, Roger W. Morrissey, Timon Kyle, Alex Krilov, Stephen Thompson, David Brown
Fourteen-year-old Calvin Cambridge (Bow Wow) lives in an orphanage run by Stan Bittleman (Crispin Glover) who doesn't give the kids much encouragement. One day, Calvin slips his feet into a pair of sneakers marked "M.J." and, almost instantly, turns into a super basketball player. He draws the attention of Frank Bernard (Eugene Levy) who manages the Los Angeles Knights and is signed on as an NBA player. With his new sneakers, Calvin believes that he can do anything, and his attitude leads the Knights out of the cellar and onto a possible championship–but not without upsetting Tracey Reynolds (Morris Chestnut) who used to be the team's star player.
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The Man 2005 PG-13, 84 min.
Genre: Action / Comedy
Director: Les Mayfield
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Eugene Levy, Luke Goss, Miguel Ferrer, Susie Essman, Anthony Mackie, Gigi Rice, Philip Akin, Joel S. Keller, Randy Butcher, Horatio Sanz, Michael Cameron
Detroit ATF agent Derrick Vann (Samuel L. Jackson) sets out to get the goods on arms-dealer Joey (Luke Goss) while Internal Affairs agent Peters (Miguel Ferrer) is determined to find hard evidence that Vann is corrupt. Meanwhile, uptight, dental supply salesman Andy Fidler (Eugene Levy) is stuck in the middle because of a case of mistaken identity that falsely shows him to be "The Man"–an important link to the gun-running gang.
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A Mighty Wind 2003 PG-13, 92 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Christopher Guest
Cast: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Bob Balaban, John Michael Higgins, Jane Lynch, Parker Posey, Ed Begley Jr.
In this amusing mockumentary, 1960s' folksingers–represented by master improvisers–reunite for a memorial concert that is scheduled for public broadcasting.
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Multiplicity 1996 PG-13, 110 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Harold Ramis
Cast: Michael Keaton, Andie MacDowell, Harris Yulin, Richard Masur, Zack Duhame, Katie Schlossberg, Eugene Levy, Ann Cusack, John de Lancie, Brian Doyle-Murray
When Doug Kinney (Michael Keaton) finds it is impossible to provide time for both work and family, he has himself cloned so he can be in many places at the same time.
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National Lampoon's Vacation 1983 R, 98 min.
Genre: Comedy / Adventure / Romance
aka: Vacation
Director: Harold Ramis
Cast: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Imogene Coca, Randy Quaid, Anthony Michael Hall, Dana Barron, Eddie Bracken, Miriam Flynn, James Keach, Frank McRae, Brian Doyle-Murray, Eugene Levy, John Candy, Christie Brinkley, Jane Krakowski
Clark and Ellen Griswold (Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo) set off on a cross-country trip to visit Wally World theme park with their children Russell "Rusty" (Anthony Michael Hall) and Audrey (Dana Barron). On the trip, they experience troubles, bizarre events, and laughs that culminate with their arrival at Wally World–only to find it is closed for the season.
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 New York Minute 2004 PG, 91 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Dennie Gordon
Cast: Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, Eugene Levy, Andy Richter, Riley Smith, Jared Padalecki, Drew Pinsky, Andrea Martin, Darrell Hammond, Alannah Ong, Mary Bond Davis, Bob Saget
Overachiever, 17-year-old Jane (Ashley Olsen) is trying to win the Callahan Fellowship at Oxford. Meanwhile, her twin, Roxy (Mary-Kate Olsen), has taken a different road: she skips school regularly and dreams of making it big singing with her band. All plans appear to be in jeopardy when, in the course of one day, the sisters find themselves in the middle of a black market deal, chased by a truant officer (Eugene Levy), accused of stealing a senator's (Andrea Martin) dog, and pursued by music pirates. A good movie for the 12-year-old set.
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Once Upon a Crime 1992 PG, 94 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Eugene Levy
Cast: John Candy, James Belushi, Cybill Shepherd, Sean Young, Richard Lewis, Ornella Muti, Giancarlo Giannini, George Hamilton, Roberto Sbaratto, Joss Ackland, Caterina Boratto, Elsa Martinelli
Americans–Phoebe (Sean Young) and Julian (Richard Lewis)–meet in Rome, find a missing dachshund, and decide on a trip from Rome to Monte Carlo in order to collect a $5,000 reward for the dog's return.
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 Over the Hedge 2006  PG, 83 min.
Genre: Family / Comedy
Director: Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick
Cast: Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes, William Shatner, Allison Janney, Nick Nolte, Thomas Haden Church, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Omid Djalili, Shane Baumel
Raccoon RJ (voice of Bruce Willis) makes the mistake of pilfering food from a hibernating bear that wakes up. RJ will be spared IF he replaces all that he had stolen. He heads out to find a human settlement and, as he approaches a new subdivision, he comes across a group of assorted animals (with familiar voices). To help him in getting food, he tells them that if they go "over the hedge" and into the humans' town, there will be unlimited food. But there are some humans (also with familiar voices) who want no part of the four-legged critters. Fun for all. 1 User Review
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Richie Rich's Christmas Wish 1998 G, 84 min.
Genre: Family / Comedy
Director: John Murlowski
Cast: David Gallagher, Martin Mull, Eugene Levy, Keene Curtis, Jake Richardson, Lesley Ann Warren, Richard Fancy, Marla Maples, Kathleen Freeman, Michelle Trachtenberg, Blake Jeremy Collins, Austin Stout, Richard Riehle, Don McLeod
The "It's a Wonderful Life" storyline is tried again in this direct-to-video follow-on to the original "Richie Rich." Our richest-boy-in-the-world hero Richie Rich (David Gallagher) is blamed for the loss of toys intended for an orphanage, but the loss was really caused by the town's brat. Richie wishes he had not been born, but the wish is overheard by Professor Keanbean's (Eugene Levy) wish machine and he is taken back in time. He finally succeeds in getting back and making Christmas better for everyone.
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Running 1979 PG, 102 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Steven Hilliard Stern
Cast: Michael Douglas, Susan Anspach, Lawrence Dane, Chuck Shamata, Eugene Levy, Philip Akin, Trudy Young, Jennifer McKinney
This film attempts to capture audience sympathy as Michael Andropolis (Michael Douglas), a failure in life, tries to make the Olympic Team.
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 Serendipity 2001 PG-13, 86 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Peter Chelsom
Cast: John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Molly Shannon, Jeremy Piven, Bridget Moynahan, John Corbett, Eugene Levy, Lucy Gordon, Kate Blumberg, Mike Benitez
Ten years after they separated, Jonathan Trager (John Cusack) and Sara Thomas (Kate Beckinsale) start thinking, "What would have happened if we were meant to meet again?" If one is to believe the title, "Serendipity," they are destined for that fate.
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Splash 1984 PG, 109 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
Director: Ron Howard
Cast: Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, John Candy, Eugene Levy, Dody Goodman, Richard B. Shull, Joe Grifasi, Bobby DiCicco, Shecky Greene, Howard Morris
Tom Hanks plays a New York bachelor who falls in love with a beautiful young woman (Daryl Hannah) who just happens to turn into a mermaid whenever even a splash of water comes in contact with her body.
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Stay Tuned 1992 PG, 87 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Peter Hyams
Cast: John Ritter, Pam Dawber, Jeffrey Jones, David Tom, Eugene Levy, Bob Dishy, Heather McComb, Sandra "Pepa" Denton, Michael Hogan, Erik King
Roy Knable (John Ritter) is a couch potato using his television set to escape the rigors of life. This creates marital problems because his wife Helen (Pam Dawber) is an achiever in the advertising world. Then, up pops Spike (Jeffrey Jones) making a deal for Roy's soul. Before you can say, "Damn Yankees," Roy and Helen are sucked into the satellite disk where they must survive among the comedy shows, adventure movies, and game shows.
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Taking Woodstock 2009 110 min.
Genre: Musical / Comedy / Drama
Director: Ang Lee
Cast: Demetri Martin, Dan Fogler, Imelda Saunton, Emile Hirsch, Eugene Levy, Liev Schreiber, Henry Goodman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Adam LeFevre, Kevin Chamberlin, Jonathan Groff, Edward Hibbert, Paul Dano, Kelli Garner, Bette Henritze
This film is based on the true story of Greenwich Village interior designer Elliot (Demetri Martin) who moved back to his parents'–Sonia and Jake (Imelda Stanton and Henry Goodman)–home in upstate New York to help manage their run-down Catskills motel, The El Monaco. The year is 1969, and when Elliot gets word that a neighboring town has retracted its permit for a planned hippie music festival, Elliot sees a way to drum-up business for the motel. Elliot contacts the producer, Michael Lang (Jonathan Groff), and offers to board the crew and use his family's land for the concert. Their land is a swamp and will not work, but a few weeks later, half a million people arrive for the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival that takes place on neighbor Max Yasgur's (Eugene Levy) farm. Elliot works hard to keep things running smoothly, and his success changes his life forever.
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 Waiting for Guffman 1997 R, 84 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Christopher Guest
Cast: Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, Bob Balaban, Larry Miller, Deborah Theaker, Michael Hitchcock, Scott Williamson, Don Lake, David Cross, Paul Dooley, Linda Kash, Lewis Arquette
Christopher Guest co-wrote, directed, and stars in this very entertaining mock-documentary about the efforts of local residents of Blaine, Missouri, who struggle to put on a musical to celebrate the town's sesquicentennial anniversary. Corky St. Clair (Guest) leads the town's Blaine Community Players and is in charge of putting on a musical about the city's history. The problem is the lack of talent, and they want to impress Broadway producer Mort Guffman who has been invited to the show. The dream continues as they try to make the most out of what they have. The closing credits are a highlight of this film.
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| 1. Almost Heroes (1998)
2. American Pie (1999)
3. American Pie 2 (2001)
4. American Pie Presents Band Camp (2005)
aka: American Pie 4: Band Camp
5. American Pie Presents The Naked Mile (2006)
aka: American Pie 5: The Naked Mile
6. American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007)
aka: American Pie 6: Beta House
7. American Wedding (2003)
aka: American Pie 3
8. Armed and Dangerous (1986)
9. Astro Boy (2009)
10. Best in Show (2000)
11. Bringing Down the House (2003)
12. Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005)
13. Club Paradise (1986)
14. Curious George (2006)
15. Down to Earth (2001)
16. Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003)
17. Father of the Bride (1991)
18. Father of the Bride Part II (1995)
19. For Your Consideration (2006)
20. Going Berserk (1983)
21. Heavy Metal (1981)
22. I Love Trouble (1994)
23. The Ladies Man (2000)
24. Like Mike (2002)
25. The Man (2005)
26. A Mighty Wind (2003)
27. Multiplicity (1996)
28. National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
aka: Vacation
29. New York Minute (2004)
30. Once Upon a Crime (1992)
31. Over the Hedge (2006)
32. Richie Rich's Christmas Wish (1998)
33. Running (1979)
34. Serendipity (2001)
35. Splash (1984)
36. Stay Tuned (1992)
37. Taking Woodstock (2009)
38. Waiting for Guffman (1997)
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