Anna Karenina 2000  TV, 230 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: David Blair
Cast: Helen McCrory, Kevin McKidd, Stephen Dillane, Douglas Henshall, Mark Strong, Amanda Root, Paul Rhys, Paloma Baeza, Abigail Cruttenden, Sara Kestelman
This made-for-TV miniseries features Helen McCrory in the title role of the married woman whose passionate affair with wealthy army officer Count Vronsky (Kevin McKidd) leads to scandal, which isolates Anna from her family and friends and, ultimately, to her death.
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Babylon A.D. 2008   PG-13, 90 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Director: Mathieu Kassovitz
Cast: Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh, Melanie Thierry, Gerard Depardieu, Charlotte Rampling, Mark Strong, Lambert Wilson, Jerome Le Banner, Joel Kirby, Souleymane Dicko, David Belle, Radek Bruna, Jan Unger, Abraham Belaga, Gary Cowan
It is the future, and Earth is a wasteland resulting from nuclear meltdowns. Former Russian mercenary Toorop (Vin Diesel) is assigned to smuggle a young woman, Aurora (Melanie Thierry), and her guardian Sister Rebeka (Michelle Yeoh) across a 6,000 mile path from a convent in Kazakhstan to New York City. And off they go across Russia, the Bering Sea, Alaska, Canada, and on to New York. During the long trek, Toorop begins to realize that Aurora represents hope for the world and determines to reach their destination–no matter what the cost. 2 User Reviews
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| | Anonymous 10/26/2009 | | I RENTED THIS MOVIE LAST WEEKEND AND I WAS ENTERTAINED AND LOVED VIN DIESELS ROLE. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MORE OF VIN DIESEL IN A BABALON VERSION OF VAMPIRES. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK |
| | Can't watch | cheapo 06/18/2009 | one of three movies my one-day-old Blue-Ray Disk player can't read yet.
I FINALLY broke down and bought my son a Magnavox NB500MGX for his 21st birthday, and Vin Diesel Baby lon protection software doesn't even exist yet for my new blue ray DVD.
Magnavox doesn't have a software fix yet, and doesn't know when (or if) they ever will get one. Cool, Blockbuster said Baby lon has caused trouble for lotsa people...I just happened to rent it on the same night I bought the player, so I thought the player was bogus.
Magnavox, said there is no way of knowing what movies won't work on your player ahead of time. Thanks Vin Diesel, you protected me from watching your movies ... saved me the time, don't think I"ll ever bother renting your movies ever again, once burned, twice shy. |
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Body of Lies 2008  R, 129 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Thriller
Director: Ridley Scott
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong, Golshifteh Farahani, Oscar Isaac, Ali Suliman, Alon Abutbul, Vince Colosimo, Simon McBurney, Mehdi Nebbou, Michael Gaston, Kais Nashif, Jamil Khoury, Lubna Azabal, Ghali Benafkin
CIA agent Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio) arrives in Jordan on a mission to prevent future terrorist attacks. With help from Jordanian intelligence official Hani (Mark Strong), Ferris comes up with a plan to infiltrate the network. Ferris makes regular phone contacts with his superior, Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe), who then arrives for a face-to-face meeting. But, as paranoia sets in, how much trust will Ferris put in Hoffman and Hani as he activates his plan?
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Emma 1996 TV, 107 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Diarmid Lawrence
Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Bernard Hepton, Mark Strong, Samantha Bond, James Hazeldine, Dominic Rowan, Samantha Morton, Prunella Scales, Sylvia Barter, Olivia Williams, Guy Henry, Dido Miles, Raymond Coulthard, Lucy Robinson, Peter Howell
This made-for-TV retelling of Jane Austen's comedy of manners stars Kate Beckinsale, who does a good job in her role of Emma. Set in the early 1800s, it is the story of the clever Emma who routinely gets into the affairs of others–especially matchmaking–and stays so busy fixing up others that she just might fail to realize that she is falling in love herself.
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 Fever Pitch 1997 N/R, 105 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: David Evans
Cast: Colin Firth, Ruth Gemmell, Ken Stott, Neil Pearson, Holly Aird, Lorraine Ashbourne, Luke Aikman, Bea Guard, Mark Strong, Richard Claxton
Based on sports writer Nick Homby's 1992 autobiography, this comedy is about English teacher Paul Ashworth's (Colin Firth) love for his favorite soccer team: the Arsenals. A new teacher at his school, Sarah (Ruth Gemmell), and Paul become romantically involved despite the fact that she dislikes soccer and realizes her life will revolve around the Arsenal soccer season. Will Paul's obsession with soccer ruin their relationship?
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Heartlands 2002 PG-13, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Damien O'Donnell
Cast: Michael Sheen, Mark Addy, Jim Carter, Jane Robbins, Celia Imrie, Ruth Jones, Phillipa Peak, Jade Rhodes, Paul Shane, Mark Strong, Paul Popplewell, Raymond Waring
Nice guy Colin (Michael Sheen) jumps on his Honda to track down his wife, Mandy (Ruth Jones), who has run off with a local policeman (Jim Carter). Along the way, Colin meets more than a few characters–some of whom help, many don't.
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It's All About Love 2003 R, 104 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Thomas Vinterberg
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Claire Danes, Sean Penn, Douglas Henshall, Alun Armstrong, Margo Martindale, Mark Strong, Geoffrey Hutchings, Harry Ditson, Indra Ove
A cosmic collapse is threatening the world in 2021 when John (Joaquin Phoenix) flies to New York to sign divorce papers and is met by members of Ice International who manage his wife Elena's (Claire Danes) professional skating career. In a world where people are dying on NYC's streets, Elena has her own set of problems: Ice International has cloned Elena to obtain a stand-in in case of her death or injury. John helps Elina escape its clutches, and, in the process, the two rekindle their love.
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The Man with Rain in His Shoes 1998 R, 92 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
aka: Twice Upon a Yesterday
If Only...
Director: Maria Ripoll
Cast: Lena Headey, Douglas Henshall, Penelope Cruz, Elizabeth McGovern, Mark Strong, Gustavo Salmeron, Eusebio Lazaro, Charlotte Coleman, Neil Stuke, Antonio Gi, Heather Weeks, Inday Ba, Paul Popplewell, David Spinx, David Fishley
When Victor (Douglas Henshall) meets Spanish trash men Don Miguel (Eusebio Lazaro) and Rafael (Gustavo Salmeron), who can magically turn back time, Victor gets a second chance to correct previous mistakes with his ex-girlfriend, Sylvia (Lena Headey). Sylvia is scheduled to marry Dave (Mark Strong) in 48 hours, and Victor, who has now gone back in time, plots unsuccessfully to prevent Sylvia from ever meeting Dave. But, when Victor meets beautiful barmaid Louise (Penelope Cruz), the situation changes.
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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day 2008 PG-13, 92 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Bharat Nalluri
Cast: Frances McDormand, Amy Adams, Shirley Henderson, Lee Pace, Ciaran Hinds, Clare Clifford, Beatie Edney, Christina Cole, Stephanie Cole, Sarah Kants, Tom Payne, Matt Ryan, Mark Strong, Tim Potter, Katy Murphy
This comedy of manners, set in London during 1939, features Frances McDormand as down-on-her-luck governess Miss Guinevere Pettigrew who steals a listing and takes the job of working for American actress and singer Delysia (Amy Adams). Miss Pettigrew begins her 24 hours of managing Delysia's life–especially her men who include Michael (Lee Pace), Phil (Tom Payne), and Nick (Mark Strong). Will Miss Pettigrew be able to solve Delysia's love-life problems and find a good direction for her own life as well?
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Oliver Twist 2005 PG-13, 130 min.
Genre: Family / Drama
Director: Roman Polanski
Cast: Ben Kingsley, Barney Clark, Leanne Rowe, Mark Strong, Jamie Foreman, Harry Eden, Edward Hardwicke, Ian McNeice, Lewis Chase, Jeremy Swift, Frances Cuka, Alun Armstrong, Paul Brooke, Levi Hayes, Patrick Godfrey
In this adaptation of Charles Dickens' story, Barney Clark takes on the role of well-mannered nine-year-old orphan Oliver Twist who meets London pickpocket Artful Dodger (Harry Eden) and joins a group of boys who steal for their master, Fagin (Ben Kingsley).
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Revolver 2005  PG-13, 115 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Guy Ritchie
Cast: Jason Statham, Ray Liotta, Vincent Pastore, Andre Benjamin, Terence Maynard, Andrew Howard, Mark Strong, Francesca Annis, Anjela Lauren Smith, Elana Binysh, Faruk Pruti, Bill Moody, Stephen Walters, Vincent Riotta
Gambler Jake Green (Jason Statham) has been released from prison after serving seven years and sets out for revenge against mobster, casino owner Macha (Ray Liotta) who sent him up the river. While in prison, Jake mastered a formula for a con that will make Macha pay for what he has done. Jake turns up at the casino and confronts Macha, but everything goes wrong–including Jake learning from his doctor that he has only three days to live, and that serves to increase his thirst for revenge.
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Stardust 2007 PG-13, 130 min.
Genre: Adventure / Fantasy / Drama
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Cast: Ian McKellen, Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, Mark Strong, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sienna Miller, Nathaniel Parker, Ben Barnes, Ricky Gervais, Peter O'Toole, Robert De Niro, Sarah Alexander, Joanna Scanlan, Jason Flemyng, Rupert Everett
Ian McKellen narrates this tale about Tristan Thorne (Charlie Cox) who lives with his father Dunstan (Nathaniel Parker) in the Victorian English town of Wall, which is separated from the enchanted town of Stormhold by a wall. In an effort to impress the beautiful Victoria (Sienna Miller), Tristan goes to Stormhold to recover a fallen star. The star has turned into a beautiful woman, Yvaine (Claire Danes), who is less than enthusiastic about being taken to Wall. Another problem enters the scene when the scheming sons of Stormhold's king (Peter O'Toole) also want the star, which their father tossed into the heavens on his deathbed. The star holds the key to the kingdom. That same star knocked Yvaine from the sky and now hangs around her neck. Then, to add to Tristan's trials, witches (Michelle Pfeiffer, Sarah Alexander, and Joanna Scanlan) want Yvaine's heart because it will bestow beauty and eternal life on anyone who cuts it out and eats it. The special effects, along with the characters, provide great viewing.
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Sunshine 2007 R, 108 min.
Genre: Adventure / Sci-Fi
Director: Danny Boyle
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans, Cliff Curtis, Michelle Yeoh, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rose Byrne, Benedict Wong, Troy Garity, Mark Strong, Chipo Chung, Paloma Baeza, Archie Macdonald, Sylvia Macdonald
In the year 2057 Earth is freezing, and eight astronauts board the Icarus II spaceship and set off on a dangerous mission. They are carrying a bomb that they plan to shoot off into the dying Sun in order to reignite it and save the Earth. Sixteen months after they left Earth, they receive a distress beacon from the first spaceship, Icarus I, and must decide whether or not to change course and check on Icarus I or to continue with their appointed course. Will a change of course benefit Earth, or will there be dire consequences?
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Tristan & Isolde 2006 PG-13, 125 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Kevin Reynolds
Cast: James Franco, Sophia Myles, Rufus Sewell, David O'Hara, Henry Cavill, Mark Strong, Bronagh Gallagher, Ronan Vibert, Lucy Russell, JB Blanc, Thomas Sangster, Dexter Fletcher
After defeating the Irish and ensuring that Lord Marke (Rufus Sewell) will be King of England, the brave knight Tristan (James Franco) loses his love, Isolde (Sophia Myles), in a jousting match won by his good friend, Lord Marke. Isolde and Lord Mark marry, but that does not put a stop to the trysts between the star-crossed lovers, Tristan and Isolde. 2 User Reviews
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| | best | ellie 03/05/2007 | | this movie was the best movie ever i realy like it james was realy realy good in it |
| | Kayla 02/02/2007 | | Amazing love story! Absolutley fantastic. |
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| 1. Anna Karenina (2000)
2. Babylon A.D. (2008)
3. Body of Lies (2008)
4. Emma (1996)
5. Fever Pitch (1997)
6. Heartlands (2002)
7. It's All About Love (2003)
8. The Man with Rain in His Shoes (1998)
aka: Twice Upon a Yesterday
aka: If Only...
9. Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008)
10. Oliver Twist (2005)
11. Revolver (2005)
12. Stardust (2007)
13. Sunshine (2007)
14. Tristan & Isolde (2006)
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