 Air Buddies 2006  PG, 80 min.
Genre: Family / Comedy
Director: Robert Vince
Cast: Slade Pearce, Christian Pikes, Tom Everett Scott, Molly Shannon, Richard Karn, Trevor Wright, Abigail Breslin, Dominic Scott Kay, Paul Rae, Michael Clarke Duncan, Don Knotts, Spencer Fox, Skyler Gisondo, Patrick Cranshaw, Josh Flitter
That lovable lab Buddy (voice of Tom Everett Scott), his girlfriend Molly (voice of Molly Shannon), and the humans who own them–Henry (Christian Pikes) and Noah (Slade Pearce)–are busy with a litter of five adorable puppies–B-Dawg (voice of Skyler Gisondo), Bud-dah (voice of Dominic Scott Kay), Rosebud (voice of Abigail Breslin), Mudbud (voice of Spencer Fox), and Budderball (voice of Josh Flitter). When adoption time comes, the puppies run away, then mayhem ensues, and Molly gets dog-napped resulting in a wild chase as Noah, Henry, and the puppies try to rescue them.
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 Armageddon 1998  PG-13, 150 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Michael Bay
Cast: Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler, Ben Affleck, Will Patton, Peter Stormare, Keith David, Steve Buscemi, Owen Wilson, William Fichtner, Michael Clarke Duncan
At the beginning of this nonstop action film, it is learned that an asteroid is headed on a course that will hit Earth. Oil driller Harry S. Stamper (Bruce Willis) becomes involved on behalf of the U.S. government when he is hired to take a space shuttle and land on the asteroid where he will drill holes and deposit explosives so the asteroid can be blasted off course.
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Back in Business 1997 R, 93 min.
Genre: Action
aka: Heart of Stone
Director: Philippe Mora
Cast: Brian Bosworth, Joe Torry, Dara Tomanovich, Alan Scarfe, Aubrey Beavers, Brion James, Aleks Shaklin, Victoria Mahoney, Guy Torry, Michael Clarke Duncan
When police officer Joe Elkhart (Brian Bosworth) is unjustly suspended from the department, he sets out to identify those involved in corruption on the force.
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 Brother Bear 2003  G, 85 min.
Genre: Animation / Family / Adventure / Comedy / Drama
Director: Aaron Blaise, Robert(3) Walker
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Jeremy Suarez, Jason Raize, Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, D.B. Sweeney, Joan Copeland, Michael Clarke Duncan, Harold Gould, Paul Christie, Daniel Mastrogiorgio, Estelle Harris
In this animated film, a Native American bear hunter, Kenai (Joaquin Phoenix), kills a bear and, magically, is turned into a bear himself. His brother (Jason Raize), thinking the bear has killed Kenai, hunts the bear that is really Kenai. Kenai's only hope lies in befriending a bear cub, Koda (Jeremy Suarez), and in the process learns the lesson of being kind not only to your brother but to animals as well. The film received an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature Film.
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Cats & Dogs 2001  PG, 90 min.
Genre: Animation / Family / Adventure / Comedy
Director: Lawrence Guterman
Cast: Jeff Goldblum, Elizabeth Perkins, Alexander Pollock, Sean Hayes, Susan Sarandon, Michael Clarke Duncan, Tobey Maguire, Joe Pantoliano, Alec Baldwin, Charlton Heston, Miriam Margolyes, Frank C. Turner, Jon Lovitz, Salome Jens
This film–definitely for kids under the age of 10–examines the premise that there is a high-tech war being fought between cats and dogs. Unknown to humans, for years war has been raging between the animals for their places in the animal kingdom. Now, Prof. Brody (Jeff Goldblum) is working on a vaccine to erase human allergies to dogs, and a Persian cat, Mr. Tinkles (voice of Sean Hayes), is determined to stop him because Mr. Tinkles seeks world domination and realizes that the vaccine will give the edge to dogs. Mrs. Brody (Elizabeth Perkins) has found a Beagle puppy, Lou (voice of Tobey Maguire), for their son, Scott (Alexander Pollock). Now Lou is caught in the middle of the "dog vs. cat" war when Mr. Tinkles plots to kidnap the Brody family, reverse the formula, and make all humans allergic to dogs. Excellent special effects include animated faces on real animals.
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D.E.B.S. 2004 PG-13, 91 min.
Genre: Action / Comedy
Director: Angela Robinson
Cast: Sara Foster, Jordana Brewster, Meagan Good, Devon Aoki, Jill Ritchie, Michael Clarke Duncan, Holland Taylor, Geoff Stults, Jimmi Simpson, Jessica Cauffiel, Roger Fan, Scoot McNairy
After four girls (Sara Foster, Devon Aoki, Jill Ritchie, and Meagan Good) have been recruited into paramilitary spy group D.E.B.S., they attend their academy and then head off on their first mission: Get Lucy Diamond (Jordana Brewster).
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 Daredevil 2003 PG-13, 100 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Fantasy / Thriller
Director: Mark Steven Johnson
Cast: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Colin Farrell, Michael Clarke Duncan, Jon Favreau, Joe Pantoliano, David Keith, Scott Terra, Ellen Pompeo, Erick Avari, Paul Ben-Victor, Lennie Loftin, Scott Terra, Leland Orser, Derrick O'Connor
Although successful attorney Matt Murdock (Ben Affleck) is blind, circumstances of his blindness allow him to "see" through a radar sensor. He uses that power in his double life as martial arts superhero "Daredevil" who punishes those who cannot be brought to justice through the court system.
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Delgo 2008 PG, 88 min.
Genre: Animation / Comedy / Adventure / Fantasy / Romance
Director: Marc F. Adler, Jason Maurer
Cast: Freddie Prinze Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt, Chris Kattan, Anne Bancroft, Val Kilmer, Malcolm McDowell, Michael Clarke Duncan, Louis Gossett Jr., Eric Idle, Burt Reynolds, Kelly Ripa, Sally Kellerman, Jeffrey Winter, Melissa Suzanne McBride, Jed Rhein
This animated story takes place in the land of Jhamora, which is shared by the dinosaur/humanoid Lochnis and the winged Nohren fairies. All is not peaceful in Jhamora, but a truce has existed since the Nohrens moved to Jhamora after ruining their own land. Now, problems rise to the fore when the wicked, exiled Nohren Empress Sedessa (voice of Anne Bancroft) plots to escalate hostilities between the two groups so that she can reclaim her rule. Meanwhile, Lockni teenager Delgo (voice of Freddie Prinze Jr.) has formed a forbidden friendship with Nohren Princess Kyla (Jennifer Love Hewitt), but he is falsely imprisoned. Now, Delgo joins forces with his friend Filo (voice of Chris Kattan) and his sworn enemy Bogtarrus (voice of Val Kilmer) in an effort to foil Sedessa's plot.
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The Green Mile 1999  R, 182 min.
Genre: Drama / Fantasy
Director: Frank Darabont
Cast: Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, James Cromwell, Michael Jeter, Sam Rockwell, Graham Greene, Bonnie Hunt, Doug Hutchison, Patricia Clarkson, Berry Pepper, Jeffrey DeMunn, Harry Dean Stanton, Dabbs Greer, Eve Brent
Based on Stephen King's novel set in the 1920s, this strong docudrama examines the relationship of prison guards and their death row prisoners. When a gigantic Black man, John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan), arrives after being convicted of killing two White girls, his very presence affects all around him. Coffey seems to have healing powers for which one guard in particular (Tom Hanks) becomes a believer. Academy Award nominations included Best Picture and Supporting Actor (Duncan)
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 The Island 2005 PG-13, 127 min.
Genre: Action / Sci-Fi
Director: Michael Bay
Cast: Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou, Sean Bean, Steve Buscemi, Michael Clarke Duncan, Ethan Phillips, Brian Stepanek, Noa Tishby, Siobhan Flynn
In the year 2019 an installation houses clones whose body parts are destined to go to the rich and famous who count on them as insurance against physical incapacities. The clones, however, have no clue of their situation and live for the nightly lottery drawing when the winner is promised a new beginning on a fabled "island." One clone, Lincoln (Ewan McGregor), becomes suspicious and escapes with a friend (Scarlett Johansson). When the installation manager (Sean Bean) discovers them missing, he sends a commando (Djimon Hounsou) to track them down, and the perilous chase is on.
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Kung Fu Panda 2008  PG, 88 min.
Genre: Animation / Family / Action / Comedy
Director: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson
Cast: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, Randall Duk Kim, Dan Folger, James Hong, Michael Clarke Duncan, JR Reed, Kyle Gass, Wayne Knight
Obese panda Po (voice of Jack Black) is a martial arts fan working in his family's noodle shop. When turtle master Oogway (voice of Randall Duk Kim) has a vision that the evil Tai Lung (voice of Ian McShane) is returning to Peaceful Valley to wreak havoc, he selects Po to fulfill an ancient prophecy as the Dragon Warrior who will save the day. The selection upsets martial arts instructor Shifu (voice of Dustin Hoffman) and his prize students–Tigress, Monkey, Viper, Mantis, and Crane (voices of Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen, and David Cross)–who expected to be selected, and Shifu refuses to train Po. Now, Tai Lung escapes from prison, and the prize students head out to intercept him, leaving Shifu with no choice other than to train the flabby Po to fulfill the prophesy and save Peaceful Valley from Tai Lung's wrath. The film was nominated for a Best Animated Feature Oscar.
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The Last Mimzy 2007 PG, 94 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure / Sci-Fi
Director: Robert Shaye
Cast: Rhiannon Leigh Wryn, Chris O'Neil, Joely Richardson, Timothy Hutton, Rainn Wilson, Kathryn Hahn, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kirsten Williamson, Irene Snow, Marc Musso, Nicole Munoz, Scott E. Miller, Tom Heaton
Ten-year-old Noah Wilder (Chris O'Neil) and his five-year-old sister Emma (Rhiannon Leigh Wryn) find a box of "toys" from the future. They play with the toys, which include a stuffed rabbit named Mimzy that appears to be causing their intelligence levels to soar. Soon their entire family is drawn into a strange new world as the children dream about an intergalactic bridge that will connect Earth to a dying planet. By story's end, they end up at a research lab where the children are found to be connected to philosophical belief systems that support human survival.
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 A Night at the Roxbury 1998  PG-13, 86 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: John Fortenberry
Cast: Will Ferrell, Chris Kattan, Dan Hedaya, Molly Shannon, Richard Grieco, Loni Anderson, Chazz Palminteri, Elisa Donovan, Dwayne Hickman, Jennifer Coolidge, Michael Clarke Duncan, Maree Cheatham, Colin Quinn, Eva Mendes, Mark McKinney
The Butabi brothers–Steve (Will Ferrell) and Doug (Chris Kattan)–work in an artificial-flower shop by day but dream of picking up women in the posh clubs of Los Angeles. One night they get into the top club–the Roxbury–and their experiences are all down hill from there.
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Planet of the Apes 2001 PG-13, 118 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi / Drama / Thriller
Director: Tim Burton
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kris Kristofferson, Estella Warren, Paul Giamatti, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Erick Avari, Luke Eberl, Evan Parke, David Warner, Glenn Shadix, Chris Ellis, Freda Joh Shen
When astronaut Leo Davidson (Mark Wahlberg) is stranded on a strange planet, he is greeted by human-like apes who keep humans as pets. Davidson is saved by a sympathetic chimp, Ari (Helena Bonham Carter), and meets a band of captured humans who want him to lead a revolt against the apes that are led by General Thade (Tim Roth). It isn't long before Davidson takes on the role of a messiah.
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 Racing Stripes 2005 PG, 94 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure / Comedy / Drama
Director: Frederik Du Chau
Cast: Bruce Greenwood, Hayden Panettiere, Wendie Malick, M. Emmet Walsh, Frankie Muniz, Mandy Moore, Jeff Foxworthy, Joshua Jackson, Dustin Hoffman, Joe Pantoliano, David Spade, Steve Harvey, Snoop Dogg, Gary Bullock, Michael Clarke Duncan
A baby zebra has been left behind accidentally by a traveling circus during a thunderstorm and is rescued by Nolan Walsh (Bruce Greenwood). Nolan's daughter, Channing (Hayden Panettiere), loves the zebra and names him Stripes (voice of Frankie Muniz). Stripes dreams of being a racehorse, and, with help from his barnyard friends (voices of Dustin Hoffman, Snoop Dogg, Joe Pantoliano, and Whoopi Goldberg), the dream could become a reality–if Nolan will agree to train him.
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 School for Scoundrels 2006 PG-13, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Todd Phillips
Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Heder, Jacinda Barrett, Michael Clarke Duncan, Luis Guzman, David Cross, Sarah Silverman, Horatio Sanz, Matt Walsh, Todd Luiso, Paul Scheer, Jon Glaser, Leonard Earl Howze, Dan Fogler
Filled with low self-esteem, Roger (Jon Heder) is not happy with his job as a NYC meter reader and enrolls in a confidence-building class led by Dr. P (Billy Bob Thornton). Roger does gain confidence and even gains the courage to pursue Amanda (Jacinda Barrett) who is the girl of his dreams. But problems rise to the fore when the dastardly Dr. P decides to compete for Amanda's affections.
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 The Scorpion King 2002 PG-13, 93 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Thriller / Romance
Director: Chuck Russell
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Steven Brand, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kelly Hu, Grant Heslov, Peter Facinelli, Ralf Moeller, Bernard Hill, Branscombe Richmond, Roger Rees, Sherri Howard, Conrad Roberts, Nils Allen Stewart, Joseph Ruskin, Esteban Cueto
WWF wrestling star Dwayne Johnson stars in this prequel to "The Mummy Returns" (2001). The story reveals how a professional assassin (Johnson) manages to overpower the evil warrior king (Steven Brand).
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See Spot Run 2001 PG, 86 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: John Whitesell
Cast: David Arquette, Michael Clarke Duncan, Leslie Bibb, Joe Viterelli, Angus T. Jones, Steve Schirripa, Anthony Anderson, Paul Sorvino, Kavan Smith, Kimberly Hawthorne
Spot/Agent 11 is an FBI drug-sniffing dog that has cost mafioso Sonny Talia (Paul Sorvino) a fortune. When Talia orders a hit on the dog, Spot finds refuge in the mail truck of Gordon (David Arquette) who just happens to hate dogs. The chase is on in this attempt at comedy.
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 Sin City 2005 R, 124 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Thriller
aka: Frank Miller's Sin City
Director: Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino
Cast: Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Clive Owen, Nick Stahl, Powers Boothe, Rutger Hauer, Elijah Wood, Rosario Dawson, Benicio Del Toro, Jaime King, Michael Clarke Duncan, Devon Aoki, Alexis Bledel, Jude Ciccolella
Three of Frank Miller's stories–"The Hard Goodbye," "The Big Fat Kill," and "The Big Fat Bastard"–make up this movie in which murder, gore, and mayhem abound. In one segment, Marv (Mickey Rourke) is in love with prostitute Goldie (Jaime King) but finds her murdered by demon cannibal Kevin (Elijah Wood). Another segment, involves cop Hartigan (Bruce Willis) doing everything in his power to save stripper Nancy (Jessica Alba) from being raped by the murdering "Yellow Bastard" (Nick Stahl). And, then there is photographer Dwight (Clive Owen) who tangles with corrupt cop Jackie Boy (Benicio Del Toro) only to find himself in the middle of a mess involving dangerous ladies of Sin City who are led by Gail (Rosario Dawson). Great special effects.
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Slipstream 2007 R, 97 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Fantasy
Director: Anthony Hopkins
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Stella Arroyave, Lana Antonova, Kevin McCarthy, Gavin Grazer, Christian Slater, John Turturro, Camryn Manheim, Jeffrey Tambor, S. Epatha Merkerson, Fionnula Flanagan, Christopher Lawford, Michael Clarke Duncan, Gena Rowlands
Anthony Hopkins serves as writer, director, and star in this film, and his wife, Stella Arroyave, takes on the role of Gina as well as being the film's producer. Hopkins plays aging screenwriter Felix Bonhoeffer whose mind implodes as film characters begin to blend together with those of his real world. The result is a complex story of Felix's surreal experiences in which many of the film's actors/actresses take on multiple roles.
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Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-LI 2009  PG-13, 96 min.
Genre: Action / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak
Cast: Kristin Kreuk, Chris Klein, Neal McDonough, Robin Shou, Moon Bloodgood, Josie Ho, Michael Clarke Duncan, Edmund Chen, Taboo, Pei-pei Cheng, Inez Yan, Elizaveta Kiryukhina, Emilze Jungueira, Katherine Pemberton, Siri Sinjane
This adaptation of the video game features Kristin Kreuk as Chun-Li, the young woman who searches for her long-lost father and travels to Bangkok where she joins forces with the leader of the Order of the Web, Gen (Robin Shou) in her quest. Chun-Li finds Gen, and, together, they rescue her father and battle criminal mastermind Bison (Neal McDonough) and members of his powerful syndicate, Shadaloo–Balrog (Michael Clarke Duncan), Vega (Taboo), and Cantana (Josie Ho). The syndicate is taking over the slums of Bangkok, and Chun-Li is determined to save the city. Also fighting for the city are Interpol agent Nash (Chris Klein) and homicide detective Maya Sunee (Moon Bloodgood) who, like Chun-Li, are also more than ready to fight the battle against Bison and his syndicate. Who will prove to be the most skilled and powerful warrior? 1 User Review
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| | Can't Wait for the DVD to come out! | GinChi 03/04/2009 | As a martial artist myself, I am seldom impressed by movies of that genre however; this movie was a nice mixture of fantasy with incredibly trained and spectacular martial artists specifically Ms. Kreuk and Robin Shou who have obviously spent a great deal of time refining their arts. In addition, Mr. Shou portrays the sage/mentor to perfection!
I attended the movie not so much to be entertained but to treat my visual sense to what is possible within the martial arts world.
If you enjoy martial arts, acrobatics or just plain action fliks, this is the one although, there is nothing plain about it.
Warm Regards,
GinChi |
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 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 2006 PG-13, 105 min.
Genre: Action / Comedy / Drama
Director: Adam McKay
Cast: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Cole, Jane Lynch, Jake Johnson, Jason Davis, Austin Crim, Michael Clarke Duncan, Adam McKay, David Koechner, Ian Roberts, Pat Hingle, Greg Germann
Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) rises from the pit crew to take his spot as a NASCAR racer. Soon, he has it all–super wife Lucy (Jane Lynch), large house, kids, and loyal racing partner Cal Naughton Jr. (John C. Reilly). But, Ricky's world comes crashing down when French Formula One driver Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen) enters the scene and throws Ricky off his stride resulting in a crash. Now, Ricky is unsure about getting back behind the wheel and has many doubts about the possibility of a comeback.
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They Call Me Sirr 2001 TV, 90 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Munic
Cast: Michael Clarke Duncan, Chris Collins, Alonso Oyarzun, Martin Villafana, Kyle Kassardjian, Kente Scott, Matt Birman, Judi Embden, Doron Bell, Sandi Ross, Karen Robinson
Based on a true story, this made-for-cable-TV film follows Sirr Parker, who overcame many obstacles (including the slums, poverty, and a broken home) to become an honor student and star football player.
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The Underground Comedy Movie 1999  N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Vince Offer
Cast: Gena Lee Nolin, Slash, Michael Clarke Duncan, Joey Buttafuoco, Lightfield Lewis, Karen Black, Rebecca Chaney, Vince Offer, Mongo Brownlee, Michael Parisi
"The Underground Comedy Movie" is a series of sketches involving brutality, masturbation, necrophilia, etc. Sure this movie is disgusting, BUT it is also homophobic, lacks taste, and isn't even funny.
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Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins 2008  PG-13, 114 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Malcolm D. Lee
Cast: Martin Lawrence, James Earl Jones, Margaret Avery, Joy Bryant, Cedric the Entertainer, Nicole Ari Parker, Michael Clarke Duncan, Mike Epps, Mo'Nique, Damani Roberts, Brooke Lyons, Liz Mikel, Carol Sutton, Louis C.K.
At his 10-year-old son Jamaal's (Damani Roberts) request, Rosco Jenkins, a.k.a. TV personality Dr. R.J. Stevens (Martin Lawrence), agrees to head back to Dry Springs, Georgia, for his parents' (James Earl Jones and Margaret Avery) 50th wedding anniversary and family reunion. Jamaal and Rosco's fiancee, TV star Bianca (Joy Bryant), join him for what Rosco hopes will be a chance to convince his relatives that he turned out well, after all. But, Rosco's family members do not accept his super-star attitude and stop at almost nothing to demean him in an effort to make him decide where his real home is.
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 The Whole Nine Yards 2000 R, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Jonathan Lynn
Cast: Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry, Rosanna Arquette, Michael Clarke Duncan, Natasha Henstridge, Amanda Peet, Kevin Pollak, Harland Williams, Carmen Ferland, Serge Christianssens, Renee Madeline Le Guerrier, Howard Bilerman, Jean-Guy Bouchard, Johnny Goar, Deano Clavet
Dr. "Oz" Ozeransky (Matthew Perry) is a meek dentist who becomes friends with Chicago mob hit man Jimmy "The Tulip" Tudeski (Bruce Willis) soon after Tudeski moves into Oz's suburban Montreal neighborhood following his release from prison. But, when Oz's wife Sophie (Roseanna Arquette) forces Oz to go to Chicago and sell Tudeski's location to the dangerous crime family that Tudeski had betrayed, Oz ends up on the hit list.
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| 1. Air Buddies (2006)
2. Armageddon (1998)
3. Back in Business (1997)
aka: Heart of Stone
4. Brother Bear (2003)
5. Cats & Dogs (2001)
6. D.E.B.S. (2004)
7. Daredevil (2003)
8. Delgo (2008)
9. The Green Mile (1999)
10. The Island (2005)
11. Kung Fu Panda (2008)
12. The Last Mimzy (2007)
13. A Night at the Roxbury (1998)
14. Planet of the Apes (2001)
15. Pursued (2004)
16. Racing Stripes (2005)
17. School for Scoundrels (2006)
18. The Scorpion King (2002)
19. See Spot Run (2001)
20. Sin City (2005)
aka: Frank Miller's Sin City
21. Slipstream (2007)
22. Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-LI (2009)
23. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
24. They Call Me Sirr (2001)
25. The Underground Comedy Movie (1999)
26. Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins (2008)
27. The Whole Nine Yards (2000)
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