 Finding Neverland 2004   PG, 101 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Marc Forster
Cast: Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Radha Mitchell, Dustin Hoffman, Freddie Highmore, Joe Prospero, Nick Roud, Luke Spill, Ian Hart, Kelly Macdonald, Mackenzie Crook
This story relates the process that playwright James Barrie (Johnny Depp) went through to develop his classic "Peter Pan." It involves meeting a widowed mother (Kate Winslet) and her four sons in the park and becoming attached to them–especially to Peter who is a troubled boy. As Barrie spends day after day with the family (to the dismay of his own wife (Radha Mitchell)), he begins to form the story of a boy who does not want to grow up, his friends in Neverland, and a pirate with a hook for his arm. The film received an Academy Award for Best Original Score and was nominated for six others, including Best Picture and Actor (Depp). 1 User Review
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| | Anonymous 01/20/2007 | | All I've got to say is... WOW. What a great movie. It made me laugh and even cry. This was an amazing movie, filled with tender moments. Freddie Highmore (Peter) was so cute in this movie and Johnny Depp (perfecting his accents once again) was great, too. You would never know this movie was connected to Peter Pan, but when you remember this detail, you begin to realize the obvious connections between James Barrie's real life and his beloved children's story. So emotional... everyone must see this movie. |
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The Merchant of Venice 2004 R, 131 min.
Genre: Drama / Comedy
aka: William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
Director: Michael Radford
Cast: Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes, Lynn Collins, Zuleikha Robinson, Kris Marshall, Charlie Cox, Heather Goldenhersh, Mackenzie Crook, John Sessions, Gregor Fisher, Ron Cook
Al Pacino takes on the role of Jewish moneylender Shylock who loans a Christian, Antonio (Jeremy Irons), money to help friend Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes) woo Portia (Lynn Collins). There is one stipulation in the deal: if, after three months, Antonio cannot repay the loan, he must sacrifice one pound of his flesh. Shylock prepares to collect on the debt.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 2007   PG-13, 165 min.
Genre: Adventure / Fantasy / Comedy
Director: Gore Verbinski
Cast: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport, Bill Nighy, Jonathan Pryce, Lee Arenberg, Mackenzie Crook, Kevin McNally, David Bailie, Stellan Skarsgard, Tom Hollander, Naomie Harris, Martin Klebba
Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) sees the need to bring together pirate leaders for a summit meeting to find a way to put an end to the East India Company's evil Lord Beckett's (Tom Hollander) plundering. But, Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is trapped in Davy Jones' (Bill Nighy) locker aboard the ghost ship, and without him in on the action, what good would the meeting be? In an effort to free Sparrow, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) team up with Barbossa and set out for one spectacular adventure at the world's end. Two Academy Award nominations were received. 1 User Review
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| | Excellent | No1 Fan!!!!!!!! <3 06/04/2007 | All 3 are amazing and there has to be more!!!!!
I love them soo much!!
I never get bored and can watch them over and over again !
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 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 2006 PG-13, 150 min.
Genre: Adventure / Fantasy / Comedy
Director: Gore Verbinski
Cast: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Bill Nighy, Jack Davenport, Stellan Skarsgard, Jonathan Pryce, Lee Arenberg, Mackenzie Crook, Kevin McNally, David Bailie, Tom Hollander, Geoffrey Rush, Naomie Harris
Time is running out for pirate Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) who once made a deal with legendary Davy Jones (Bill Nighy), and if he cannot find a way out from his obligation he will be doomed to an afterlife of servitude and damnation. Plans for the wedding of Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) go awry, and they find themselves in the middle of Jack's dilemma. Sword fighting and more sword fighting are a certainty in this adventure. An Oscar was awarded for Best Visual Effects, and three other nominations were received in the art and sound categories. 1 User Review
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| | Anonymous 01/20/2007 | | They're back with another great movie! Pirates returns with yet another fast-paced, action packed adventure movie, and another mess Jack (sorry, Captain Jack) has gotten himself into. Although a bit confusing at times, this movie continues with the quality you would expect from Disney. There are some new great actors and the ones we know and love from the first movie. Another must see... be sure to stay tuned for Pirates 3, supposed to come out this year (2007). |
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 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 2003 PG-13, 133 min.
Genre: Adventure / Fantasy
Director: Gore Verbinski
Cast: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport, Jonathan Pryce, Lee Arenberg, Mackenzie Crook, Damian O'Hare, Giles New, Angus Barnett, David Bailie
After the governor's daughter, Elizabeth (Keira Knightley), is kidnapped by the evil Barbosa (Geoffrey Rush), pirate Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) teams up with Elizabeth's friend, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), to save Elizabeth and, at the same time, retrieve a missing chest of Aztec gold. Nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Actor (Johnny Depp). 1 User Review
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| | Anonymous 01/20/2007 | | The best movie I've ever seen in my life. It is my favorite of all time. The plot of this movie fits intricately together and makes for an amazing action movie. I'm not a big fan of action/ adventure, but Pirates does a great job of balancing the heart-stopping sword fighting with a wonderful plot and the most excellent sounding music I've ever heard. This will definitely become one of your favorites, too. I haven't met anyone yet who didn't LOVE it. |
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| 1. Finding Neverland (2004)
2. The Merchant of Venice (2004)
aka: William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
3. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
4. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
5. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
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