 Almost Famous 2000  R, 124 min.
Genre: Drama / Musical
Director: Cameron Crowe
Cast: Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit, Anna Paquin, Fairuza Balk, Noah Taylor, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Zooey Deschanel, Michael Angarano, John Fedevich, Liz Stauber, Jimmy Fallon, Mark Kozelek
In the early 1970s, aspiring journalist, San Diego high school student William Miller (Patrick Fugit) is given the choice assignment of writing a "Rolling Stone" article about the rising rock band Stillwater. William joins the band's "Almost Famous" tour, befriends guitarist Russell Hammond (Billy Crudup) and lead singer Jeff Bebe (Jason Lee), falls in love with "band aid" Elaine (Kate Hudson), and sees the real world. But throughout his assignment, William's mother (Frances McDormand) calls him often and warns him to stay away from drugs. The film won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay; both Kate Hudson and Frances McDormand were nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
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Alvin and the Chipmunks 2007  PG, 90 min.
Genre: Animation / Family / Comedy
Director: Tim Hill
Cast: Jason Lee, David Cross, Cameron Richardson, Justin Long, Jane Lynch, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Allison Karman, Tiara Parker, Kira Verrastro, Veronica Alicino, Beth Riesgraf, Oliver Muirhead
The singing chipmunks are adopted by struggling song-writer Dave Seville (Jason Lee) and become a famous rock band singing his songs. Now, greedy record producer Ian (David Cross) lures the chipmunks away from Dave to make money for himself in their future. But, in the process of changing their act, he is destroying them both mentally and physically. Will Dave be able to step in and save the day?
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The Ballad of Jack and Rose 2005 R, 111 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Rebecca Miller
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Camilla Belle, Catherine Keener, Paul Dano, Ryan McDonald, Beau Bridges, Jena Malone, Jason Lee, Susanna Thompson, Anna Mae Clinton
As the last members of a 1960s' environmental activist commune, Jack (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his 16-year-old daughter, Rose (Camilla Belle), live peacefully on their abandoned island. But life takes a turn when a developer (Beau Bridges) plans a housing development next to them, and Jack's girlfriend, Kathleen (Catherine Keener)–along with her two sons (Ryan McDonald and Paul Dano)–come to live with them. While Rose is intimidated by the presence of Kathleen and the boys, Jack sees the new housing project as a direct infringement on his efforts to keep the environment pure. The writer and director of this film, Rebecca Miller, is the wife of Daniel Day-Lewis, and his father was playwright Arthur Miller.
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Big Trouble 2002  PG-13, 84 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Cast: Tim Allen, Rene Russo, Omar Epps, Stanley Tucci, Dennis Farina, Ben Foster, Janeane Garofalo, Jason Lee, Tom Sizemore, Johnny Knoxville
A great cast highlights this comedy based on humor columnist Dave Barry's first novel. Set in Miami, the lives of a variety of types–gunrunners, FBI agents, hippies, school kids, thugs, and even a family dog (high on psychedelic toad saliva)–fade in and out of each others' lives.
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Chasing Amy 1997  R, 114 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Kevin Smith
Cast: Joey Lauren Adams, Ben Affleck, Jason Lee, Dwight Ewell, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Ethan Suplee, Scott Mosier, Casey Affleck, Guinevere Turner
Comic book writers Holden (Ben Affleck) and Alyssa (Joey Lauren Adams) meet at a convention and fall in love BUT there is a major obstacle standing in the way of their bliss–Alyssa is a Lesbian.
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 Clerks II 2006 R, 98 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Kevin Smith
Cast: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Rosario Dawson, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Trevor Fehrman, Ben Affleck, Jason Lee, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Wanda Sykes, Jake Richardson, Ethan Suplee
In this sequel to the 1994 film, Randal (Jeff Anderson) and Dante (Brian O'Halloran) are now in their early 30s and working as clerks at their convenience stores in New Jersey. When their stores burn down, the pair finds new jobs at Mooby's fast-food restaurant. But, there is a threat to their longtime relationship: Dante is planning to move to Florida with his fiancee Emma (Jennifer Schwalbach Smith) and leave Randal behind in his dead-end job.
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 Dogma 1999 R, 125 min.
Genre: Comedy / Adventure / Fantasy
Director: Kevin Smith
Cast: Ben Affleck, George Carlin, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Salma Hayek, Jason Lee, Jason Mewes, Alan Rickman, Chris Rock, Kevin Smith, Janeane Garofalo, Brian O'Halloran, Bud Cort, Jeff Anderson
In this satire on Catholicism, two renegade angels–Loki (Matt Damon) and Bartleby (Ben Affleck) who were cast out of Heaven–think they have found a loophole that will get them back into Heaven. But Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) are on to the ploy and are determined to prevent their return.
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Dreamcatcher 2003  R, 136 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Lawrence Kasdan
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Thomas Jane, Jason Lee, Damian Lewis, Tom Sizemore, Timothy Olyphant, Donnie Wahlberg, Mike Holecamp, Reece Thompson, Campbell Lane, Ingrid Kavelaars
While enjoying a hunting trip in the Maine woods, four friends (Thomas Jane, Jason Lee, Damian Lewis, and Timothy Olyphant) run into alien life forms and a military operation, headed by Col. Abraham Kurtz (Morgan Freeman), who has quarantined the area in an effort to destroy the aliens.
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 Enemy of the State 1998 R, 128 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Tony Scott
Cast: Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight, Lisa Bonet, Regina King, Stuart Wilson, Loren Dean, Jake Busey, Barry Pepper, Jason Robards, Laura Cayouette, Ian Hart, Scott Caan, Jason Lee, Jack Black
Washington, D.C., lawyer Robert Dean (Will Smith) becomes caught up in an attempt by Congressman Phillip Hammersley (Jason Robards) to protect the privacy of citizens when a friend drops a tape–showing National Security Agency agent Reynolds (Jon Voight) faking the congressman's suicide–in Dean's briefcase. Then, Reynolds attacks ex-NSA agent Edward Lyle (Gene Hackman) who reluctantly joins forces with Dean.
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 A Guy Thing 2003 PG-13, 101 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Chris Koch
Cast: Jason Lee, Julia Stiles, Selma Blair, James Brolin, Shawn Hatosy, Lochlyn Munro, Julie Hagerty, Diana Scarwid, David Koechner, Thomas Lennon
Paul (Jason Lee) wakes up after his bachelor party to find a stranger–Becky (Julia Stiles)–in bed with him. Afraid of losing his fiancee, Karen (Selma Blair), as a result of the incident, Paul begins telling one lie after another in an attempt to cover-up what might have happened.
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Heartbreakers 2001 PG-13, 123 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: David Mirkin
Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ray Liotta, Jason Lee, Anne Bancroft, Jeffrey Jones, Gene Hackman, Nora Dunn, Carrie Fisher, Julio Oscar Mechoso
A mother, Max (Sigourney Weaver), and her daughter, Page (Jennifer Love Hewitt), use seduction as a scam: Max marries a wealthy man, Page seduces him, Max sues and obtains a large divorce settlement. Next day, plans begin for the next victim. Good comedy.
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I Love Your Work 2005 R, 111 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Adam Goldberg
Cast: Giovanni Ribisi, Franka Potente, Joshua Jackson, Marisa Coughlan, Christina Ricci, Jared Harris, Judy Greer, Shalom Harlow, Elvis Costello, Jason Lee, Vince Vaughn, Dan Bucatinsky, David Alan Graf, Rick Hoffman
Hollywood star Gray Evans (Giovanni Ribisi) is sitting on top of the world as he and his actress wife, Mia (Franka Potente), appear to be on the fast track to happiness. But, the marriage begins to disintegrate, Gray suffers a mental breakdown, and happiness seems to be a brief luxury of the past.
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 The Incredibles 2004 PG, 115 min.
Genre: Animation / Family / Adventure / Fantasy
Director: Brad Bird
Cast: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, Elizabeth Pena, Spencer Fox, Sarah Vowell, Brad Bird, Wallace Shawn, Jean Sincere, Dominique Louis, Teddy Newton, John Ratzenberger, Lou Romano
Superhero "Mr. Incredible" (voice of Craig T. Nelson) has moved to the suburbs where he is known by the name of Bob Parr. Bob has just settled into the neighborhood when he gets a call to report back to superhero status with his family in tow to re-enter the world of crime fighting. The film received two Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature, and was nominated for two others. 1 User Review
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| | A new favorite among animated films | family guy 06/05/2007 | | Our family loved this movie. We have seen it a number of times and it is fun every time. |
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Kissing a Fool 1998 R, 93 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Doug Ellin
Cast: David Schwimmer, Jason Lee, Mili Avital, Bonnie Hunt, Vanessa Angel, Kari Wuhrer, Frank Medrano, Bitty Schram, Judy Greer, Jerry Springer
A Chicago TV sportscaster, Max Abbitt (David Schwimmer) decides to test the loyalty of his soon-to-be wife, Sam (Mili Avital), and sets up a scenario in which his best friend Jay (Jason Lee) will try to bed the beautiful Sam. Despite the inane plot, this comedy does work, and the result is an entertaining hour and a half.
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Mallrats 1995 R, 97 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Kevin Smith
Cast: Shannen Doherty, Jason Lee, Jeremy London, Claire Forlani, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Priscilla Barnes, Michael Rooker, Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Renee Humphrey, Ethan Suplee, Stan Lee, Carol Banker, Kyle Boe
This teen movie is about one day in the life of 17-year-olds who hang out at the Eden Prairie Center Mall. Brodie (Jason Lee) and T.S. (Jeremy London) both broke up with their girlfriends, Rene (Shannen Doherty) and Brandi (Claire Forlani). Now, they are wandering around the mall looking for anything to do and manage to appear on Stan Lee's (playing himself) game show, and all is going well–until Brandi and Rene come to the mall.
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 Monster House 2006 PG, 91 min.
Genre: Animation / Family / Comedy / Fantasy
Director: Gil Kenan
Cast: Mitchel Musso, Sam Lerner, Spencer Locke, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Steve Buscemi, Catherine O'Hara, Fred Willard, Jason Lee, Kevin James, Jon Heder, Nick Cannon, Ryan Newman, Kathleen Turner
DJ (voice of Mitchel Musso), Chowder (voice of Sam Lerner), and Jenny (voice of Spencer Locke) discover a house that is alive and swallowing people who come near. Halloween is coming. Will they be able to convince those in authority of the danger present in the neighborhood before the the house eats Trick-or-Treaters who enter the property? The film received an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature.
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Mumford 1999  R, 111 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Lawrence Kasdan
Cast: Loren Dean, Hope Davis, Jason Lee, Alfre Woodard, Mary McDonnell, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Zooey Deschanel, Martin Short, David Paymer, Jane Adams
A man (Loren Dean) gives up his job at the IRS, moves to the town of Mumford, takes the town name as his own, and begins a practice in psychology. His ensuing advice is sage, but it changes lives and lifestyles forever. 1 User Review
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| | Anonymous 06/25/2007 | | Absolutley a movie that makes you think about life. Wonderful. |
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Stealing Harvard 2002  PG-13, 83 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Bruce McCulloch
Cast: Jason Lee, Tom Green, Leslie Mann, Dennis Farina, Megan Mullally, Richard Jenkins, Tammy Blanchard, John C. McGinley, Chris Penn, Seymour Cassel, Martin Starr, Ken Magee, Zeus, Mary Gillis, Bruce McCulloch
When Noreen (Tammy Blanchard) needs money to finance her Harvard education, her Uncle John (Jason Lee) steps in. He enlists the aid of his also-not-so-bright friend, Duff (Tom Green), and it isn't long before the inept duo enter the criminal world as they attempt to steal the needed funds.
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Underdog 2007  PG, 84 min.
Genre: Action / Comedy / Fantasy
Director: Frederik Du Chau
Cast: Jason Lee, Peter Dinklage, James Belushi, Patrick Warburton, Alex Neuberger, Taylor Momsen, Amy Adams, John Slattery, Brad Garrett, Samantha Bee, Timothy Crowe, Larry Vigus, Mario Mariani
An ordinary beagle (voice of Jason Lee) gets a dose of mad scientist Simon Barsinister's (Peter Dinklage) potion, escapes the lab, and then is taken in by widower Don Unger (James Belushi) and his depressed son Jack (Alex Neuberger) who name him Shoeshine because he likes to lick shoes. Shoeshine adjusts happily to his new home, but Barsinister's potion has turned him into a dog with super powers. When Dan encourages him to use those powers for a worthy cause, Shoeshine dons a suit and cape and turns into Underdog vowing to protect the citizens of Capitol City–including, of course, that particular spaniel Polly Purebread (voice of Amy Adams). "There is no need to fear! Underdog is here!" 1 User Review
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| | Great Family Movie | Anonymous 09/02/2007 | | Good Humor, Great Movie for Adults and Children. |
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Vanilla Sky 2001 R, 135 min.
Genre: Drama / Sci-Fi / Mystery / Thriller / Romance
Director: Cameron Crowe
Cast: Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Kurt Russell, Jason Lee, Noah Taylor, Timothy Spall, Tilda Swinton, Michael Shannon, Delaina Mitchell, Shalom Harlow, Oona Hart, Ivana Milicevic, Johnny Galecki, Jhaemi Willens
After spoiled playboy David's (Tom Cruise) girlfriend Julie (Cameron Diaz) finds him with Sofia (Penelope Cruz), she purposefully steers their car off a bridge, kills herself, and disfigures David. For the rest of the story, David wears a mask and is under the care of a psychologist, Dr. Curtis McCabe (Kurt Russell), who tries to get the facts of a murder David has been accused of–maybe Julia's, maybe Sofia's. But was there really a murder, or was it all in David's head?
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Weapons of Mass Distraction 1997 R, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Stephen Surjik
Cast: Gabriel Byrne, Ben Kingsley, Mimi Rogers, Jeffrey Tambor, Illeana Douglas, Chris Mulkey, Paul Mazursky, Kathy Baker, R. Lee Ermey, Jason Lee
Two media tycoons, Lionel Powers (Gabriel Byrne) and Julian Messenger (Ben Kingsley), vie for ownership of a champion football team, and their efforts lead to the destruction of their families as well as their own reputations.
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| 1. Almost Famous (2000)
2. Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
3. The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005)
4. Big Trouble (2002)
5. Chasing Amy (1997)
6. Clerks II (2006)
7. Dogma (1999)
8. Dreamcatcher (2003)
9. Enemy of the State (1998)
10. A Guy Thing (2003)
11. Heartbreakers (2001)
12. I Love Your Work (2005)
13. The Incredibles (2004)
14. Kissing a Fool (1998)
15. Mallrats (1995)
16. Monster House (2006)
17. Mumford (1999)
18. Stealing Harvard (2002)
19. Underdog (2007)
20. Vanilla Sky (2001)
21. Weapons of Mass Distraction (1997)
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