Last Chance Harvey 2008   PG-13, 92 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Joel Hopkins
Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Eileen Atkins, Liane Balaban, James Brolin, Kathy Baker, Richard Schiff, Tim Howard, Wendy Mae Brown, Jeremy Sheffield, Daniel Lapaine, Bronagh Gallagher, Patrick Baladi, Michael Landes, Adam James
After being told by his boss Marvin (Richard Schiff) that his job is in jeopardy, Harvey Shine (Dustin Hoffman) flies to France for his daughter Susan's (Liane Balaban) wedding. Before he leaves, Harvey promises Marvin that he will be back for a Monday morning meeting to discuss whatever possibilities he may have to retain his job as a jingle writer for TV commercials. Harvey arrives in France only to learn that Susan has chosen her stepfather Brian (James Brolin) to escort her down the aisle. Harvey leaves for the airport. He misses his flight, calls Marvin, and is told that he is fired. While consoling himself at the airport bar, Harvey meets Kate (Emma Thompson) who has her own problems but consoles Harvey, and he returns for the wedding reception where he offers a compassionate toast.
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Merlin 1998  TV, 140 min.
Genre: Adventure / Fantasy
Director: Steve Barron
Cast: Sam Neill, Helena Bonham Carter, John Gielgud, Rutger Hauer, James Earl Jones, Miranda Richardson, Isabella Rossellini, Martin Short, Paul Curran, Jeremy Sheffield
King Arthur's wizard, Merlin (Sam Neill), is the subject of this Camelot adventure. Beginning with young Merlin being trained in magic, the story ensues through his meeting with Arthur (Paul Curran) and subsequent efforts to keep Arthur on the straight-and-narrow path leading to the throne. Originally a TV miniseries.
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The Wedding Date 2005  PG-13, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Clare Kilner
Cast: Debra Messing, Dermot Mulroney, Amy Adams, Jack Davenport, Sarah Parish, Jeremy Sheffield, Peter Egan, Holland Taylor, Jolyon James, C. Gerod Harris
Kat (Debra Messing) hires professional escort Nick (Dermot Mulroney) to pose as her date for sister Amy's (Amy Adams) four-day wedding extravaganza. The purpose for Kat's deception is to impress her family AND her ex-fiance. Can they pull it off?
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| 1. Last Chance Harvey (2008)
2. Merlin (1998)
3. The Wedding Date (2005)
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