Directed by: Tom Vaughan Produced by: Carla Santos Shamberg, Michael Shamberg Written by: Robert Nelson Jacobs Starring: Harrison Ford, Brendan Fraser, Keri Russell Genre: Drama Studio: CBS Films, Double Feature Films Distributed by: CBS Films Release date:January 22, 2010 Running time:N/A Country:United States Language: English Rated:PG
Synopsis: Brendan Fraser plays John Crowley, a biotechnology executive, whose two youngest children were afflicted with Pompe disease. Along with his wife, Aileen (Keri Russell), he raises money for research scientist Robert Stonehill (Harrison Ford) - most likely representing Dr. William Canfield, forming a company to develop a drug to save his children's lives.
Directed by: Scott Stewart Produced by: David Lancaster, Michael Litvak Written by: Peter Schink, Scott Stewart Starring: Paul Bettany, Dennis Quaid, Lucas Black, Tyrese Gibson, Kate Walsh, Adrianne Palicki, Charles S. Dutton, Willa Holland, Jon Tenney Genre: Action, Fantasy, Horror Studio: Bold Films Distributed by: Screen Gems Release date:January 22, 2010 Running time:N/A Country:United States Language: English Rated:N/R
Synopsis: After God loses faith in humanity, the archangel Michael (Paul Bettany) is the only one standing between mankind and the apocalypse. This time using angels as the act of Biblical judgment, God's wrath descends on Earth to exterminate the world's population. In a desperate, last-chance gambit, Michael leads a group of strangers to a small New Mexico diner to protect a young waitress who may be pregnant with Christ in His second coming.
Directed by: Michael Lembeck Produced by: Jim Piddock, Jason Blum, Mark Ciardi, Gordon Gray Written by: Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Joshua Sternin, Jeffrey Ventimilia, Randi Mayem Singer Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd, Stephen Merchant, Julie Andrews, Ryan Sheckler Genre: Comedy, Fantasy Studio: Walden Media Distributed by: 20th Century Fox Release date:January 22, 2010 Running time:N/A Country:United States Language: English Rated:PG
Synopsis: When a pro hockey player (Dwayne Johnson), nicknamed the "Tooth Fairy" for his ability to knock out other players' teeth, dashes the hopes of several children, he is ordered to serve one week of hard labor as one of the real Tooth Fairies.
Directed by: Brian Levant Produced by: Ryan Kavanaugh, Robert Simonds Written by: Jonathan Bernstein, Jim Greer Starring: Jackie Chan, George Lopez, Billy Ray Cyrus, Amber Valletta, Katherine Boecher, Madeline Carroll, Magnus Scheving, Will Shadley Genre: Action, Adventure Studio: Relativity Media Distributed by: Lionsgate Release date:January 15, 2010 Running time:89 mins. Country:United States Language: English Rated:PG
Synopsis: While babysitting his girlfriend's children, former CIA agent Bob Ho (Jackie Chan) winds up having to fight off his nemesis, a Russian terrorist, after one of the kids inadvertently downloads a secret formula.
Directed by: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes Produced by: Joel Silver, Susan Downey, Denzel Washington, Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson Written by: Gary Whitta Starring: Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson, Jennifer Beals, Frances de la Tour, Michael Gambon Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama Studio: Alcon Entertainment, Silver Pictures Distributed by: Warner Bros., Sony Pictures Entertainment Release date:January 15, 2010 Running time:N/A Country:United States Language: English Rated:R
Synopsis: In post-apocalyptic 2043, a lone hero, Eli (Denzel Washington), guards the Book of Eli, which provides knowledge that could redeem society. The despot of a small, makeshift town (Gary Oldman) plans to take possession of the book.
Directed by: Brian Pulido Produced by: Chris LaMont, Brian Ronalds, Dean Matthew Ronalds Written by: Brian Pulido Starring: Bill Moseley, Jillian Murray, Tony Todd, Amanda Wyss, Clare Grant Genre: Horror, Suspense Studio: Mischief Maker Studios Distributed by: After Dark Films Release date:January 13, 2010 Running time:N/A Country:United States Language: English Rated:R
Synopsis: On their last weekend together, Megan and Abby Graves become lost in a remote part of the Arizona desert where they are lured to Skull City, an abandoned mine town. But Skull City is anything but abandoned—and there’s no way out.
The sisters are now prey, forced to unleash their most primitive instincts in a desperate, fight for survival against unspeakable horrors—both human and supernatural:
Caleb aka “Pig Man” (Bill Moseley) the twisted, wife-seeking serial killer, Reverend Abraham Stockton (Tony Todd), the insane leader of The Church of Devout Ascension, Deacon Luke (D. Randall Blythe), the church’s enforcer who is quite possibly a cannibal, Darlene Atwood (Amanda Wyss), the seemingly friendly waitress at Screamer’s diner who delivers tourists to their doom, Jonah Lee Atwood (Shane Stevens) - the ruthlessly efficient, reluctant killer and “Mama” Heinbecker (Barbara Glover) – the cold-hearted ticket taker who’s “handy” with knitting needles.
Directed by: Danny Pang, Oxide Pang Produced by: Danny Pang, Oxide Pang Written by: Ma Wing Shing Starring:Ekin Cheng, Aaron Kwok, Simon Yam, Nicholas Tse, Charlene Choi, Tang Yan Genre: Martial Arts, Action,Adventure, Fantasy Studio:Universe Entertainment, Sil-Metropole, Chengtian Entertainment Distributed by: Universe Films Distribution Co. Ltd. Release date(s):December 10, 2009 Running time:110 mins Country:Hong Kong Language:Cantonese Rated:PG-13
Synopsis: Evil Japanese warlord, Lord Godless (Simon Yam) is intent on conquering China. In an effort to succeed, he imprisons all of the Chinese martial artists and attempts to make them subjugate. Amongst the prisoners are Cloud (Aaron Kwok) and the martial arts elder statesman, Nameless (Kenny Ho). Thankfully, Wind (Ekin Cheng) comes to the rescue, but all three are badly wounded during the battle to escape. Chu Chu (Tang Yan) also shows up and takes a direct strike from Lord Godless when she jumps in to save Cloud. The remaining martial artists sacrifice their lives to save the trio as they believe they are the only hope to beat Lord Godless and save the country.
Directed by: Anand Tucker Produced by: Gary Barber, Chris Bender, Roger Birnbaum, Jonathan Glickman, JC Spink Written by: Simon Beaufoy, Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan Starring: Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, Adam Scott Genre: Comedy, Romance Studio: Spyglass Entertainment Distributed by: Universal Pictures Release date:January 8, 2010 Running time:N/A Country:United States Language: English Rated:PG
Synopsis: The movie will star Amy Adams as Anna who travels all the way to Dublin, Ireland to propose to her boyfriend Jeremy (Adam Scott) on February 29, leap day. According to Irish legend a man who is proposed to on a leap day must accept. While midflight to Dublin, there is a storm and they must divert to Cardiff. Anna enlists the help of a surly Irish innkeeper, Declan (Matthew Goode), to make an unexpected cross-country trek across land and water to pull off the perfect proposal in time but will Anna change her mind along the way? The film is loosely based on Jab We Met, a 2007 Bollywood film.
Directed by: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig Produced by: Chris Brown, Sean Furst, Bryan Furst Written by: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig Starring: Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, Michael Dorman, Claudia Karvan Genre: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi Studio: Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC), Lionsgate Distributed by: Lionsgate, Hoyts Distribution Release date:January 8, 2010 Running time:98 mins Country:Australia, United States Language: English Rated:R
Synopsis: In 2019, a plague transforms the world's population into vampires. With fewer humans to provide blood, the vampires seek to farm the remaining humans and to find a way to continue their existence. A secret team of vampires uncovers a way that would rescue the human race. At the same time, a group of surviving humans wishes to repopulate the species and survive.
Directed by: Miguel Arteta Produced by: David Permut Written by: Gustin Nash Starring: Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, Mary Kay Place, Justin Long, Fred Willard, Ray Liotta, Steve Buscemi, Ari Graynor, Zach Galifianakis Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Studio: Dimension Films Distributed by: The Weinstein Company, Dimension Films Release date:January 8, 2010 Running time:90 mins Country:United States Language: English Rated:R
Synopsis: Nick Twisp (Michael Cera) is a cynical sex-obsessed 16-year-old who, while on vacation in a trailer park, meets Sheeni Saunders (Portia Doubleday), an intellectual. The only things really standing in his way are Sheeni's poetry-writing ex-boyfriend Trent (Jonathan B. Wright), Nick's temperamental divorced parents (Steve Buscemi and Jean Smart), and Nick's mom's boyfriends (Zach Galifianakis and Ray Liotta). When Nick realizes she is not interested, he comes up with an alter-ego, named Francois, who resembles Nick, but has blue eyes, a mustache, a deeper voice, and a player/bad boy attitude to help him with his pursuit of Sheeni. But when Francois ends up making Nick a wanted criminal, everything spins out of control.
Directed by: Rob Marshall Produced by: Marc Platt, Harvey Weinstein, John Deluca, Rob Marshall Written by: Anthony Minghella, Michael Tolkin Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench, Sophia Loren, Kate Hudson, Stacy Ferguson Genre: Musical, Romance Studio: Relativity Media Distributed by: The Weinstein Company Release date:December 25, 2009 Running time:118 mins Country:United States Language: English Rated:PG-13
Synopsis: Having reached the age of fifty, director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis) is facing a midlife crisis that is stifling his creativity and leading him into a variety of complicated romantic involvements. As he struggles to complete his latest film, he is forced to balance the numerous formative women in his life, including his wife, Luisa (Marion Cotillard), his mistress, Carla (Penélope Cruz), his film star muse, Claudia (Nicole Kidman), his confidant and costume designer (Judi Dench), an American fashion journalist, Stephanie (Kate Hudson), a prostitute from his youth, Saraghina (Fergie), and his mother (Sophia Loren).
Directed by: Terry Gilliam Produced by: Samuel Hadida, Amy Gilliam, William Vince Written by: Terry Gilliam, Charles McKeown Starring: Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, Lily Cole, Andrew Garfield, Verne Troyer, Tom Waits, Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, Jude Law Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery Studio: Davis Films, Grosvenor Park Distributed by: Sony Pictures Classics, Lionsgate, Metropolitan Filmexport Release date:October 16, 2009 (UK), December 25, 2009 (USA) Running time:122 mins Country:United Kingdom, Canada Language: English Rated:PG-13
Synopsis: In the present day, immortal thousand-year-old Doctor Parnassus (Christopher Plummer) leads a travelling theatre troupe—including a sleight of hand expert, Anton (Andrew Garfield), and a dwarf, Percy (Verne Troyer)—that offers audience members a chance to go beyond reality through a magical mirror in his possession. Parnassus had been able to guide the imagination of others through a deal with the Devil (Tom Waits), who now comes to collect on the arrangement, targeting the doctor's daughter, Valentina (Lily Cole). The troupe, which is joined by a mysterious outsider named Tony (portrayed by Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell), embark through parallel worlds to rescue the girl.
Directed by: Nancy Meyers Produced by: Nancy Meyers, Scott Rudin Written by: Nancy Meyers Starring: Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin Genre: Comedy, Romance Studio: Relativity Media Distributed by: Universal Pictures Release date:December 25, 2009 Running time:N/A Country:United States Language: English Rated:R
Synopsis: Jane is a self-reliant divorcee who owns a successful bakery in Santa Barbara. After ten years of separation and 3 grown children, she finally achieves a good relationship with her ex-husband Jake, a successful attorney who has remarried the much-younger Agness. Jane and Jake meet when out of town and attending the college graduation of their son. A dinner together develops into an affair, making Jane "the other woman". Complicating matters is Adam, an architect hired to remodel Jane’s kitchen, who is himself healing from a divorce of his own, and who has begun to fall in love with Jane. He realizes he is now part of a very strange love triangle.
Directed by: Guy Ritchie Produced by: Joel Silver, Lionel Wigram, Susan Downey, Dan Lin, Steve Clark-Hall Written by: Screenplay: Michael Robert Johnson, Anthony Peckham, Simon Kinberg; Story: Lionel Wigram; Characters: Arthur Conan Doyle Starring: Robert Downey, Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Eddie Marsan, Mark Strong, Kelly Reilly, James Fox Genre: Action, Adventure Studio: Village Roadshow, Silver Pictures Distributed by: Warner Bros. Release date:December 25, 2009 Running time:139 mins Country:United States Language: English Rated:PG-13
Synopsis: In a dynamic new portrayal of Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous characters, Sherlock Holmes sends Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country.
Directed by: Betty Thomas Produced by: Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., Janice Karman Written by: Jon Vitti, Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger Starring: (voice actors) Jason Lee, David Cross, Cameron Richardson, Zachary Levi, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Anna Faris, Christina Applegate, Amy Poehler Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family Studio: Regency Enterprises, Bagdasarian Productions Distributed by: 20th Century Fox Release date:December 23, 2009 Running time:N/A Country:United States Language: English Rated:PG
Synopsis: During the Chipmunks' benefit concert in Paris, France, David Seville (Jason Lee) suffers a severe injury and is rushed to the hospital. Although he survives, he must stay for a few days to recuperate, so he leaves his cousin Toby (Zachary Levi) in charge of the Chipmunks until he returns. Prior to the event, Dave had made arrangements for Alvin (Justin Long), Simon (Matthew Gray Gubler), and Theodore (Jesse McCartney) to attend school. Little does he know, on their very first day, the Chipmunks feel like "Chipmunks Out of Water" on account of all the human students around. Meanwhile, Ian Hawke (David Cross) (after the departure of the Chipmunks dealt him a serious blow) searches the world for animals who can sing and dance. He happens upon Brittany (Christina Applegate), Jeanette (Anna Faris), and Eleanor (Amy Poehler), the Chipettes, and cannot wait to make them famous, and get his sworn revenge on the Chipmunks. Although the Chipettes accept, they do not know that Ian has no job.
Directed by: Teddy Chen Produced by: Peter Chan, Huang Jianxin Written by: James Yuen Sai Sang, Chun Tin Nam Starring:Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Nicholas Tse, Li Yuchun, Wang Xueqi, Hu Jun, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Eric Tsang, Simon Yam, Fan Bingbing, Zhou Yun Genre: Drama, Action Studio:Cinema Popular Distributed by:China Film Group Release date(s):December 18, 2009 Running time:N/A Country:China Language:Mandarin Rated:N/R
Synopsis:It tells the story of a group of bodyguards protecting Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925) from assassins in 1905 Hong Kong.
Directed by: Marc Lawrence Produced by: Martin Shafer, Liz Glotzer Written by: Marc Lawrence Starring: Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sam Elliott, Mary Steenburgen Genre: Comedy Studio: Relativity Media, Castle Rock Entertainment Distributed by: Columbia Pictures Release date:December 18, 2009 Running time:139 mins Country:United States Language: English Rated:N/R
Synopsis: Did You Hear About the Morgans? follows a highly successful Manhattan couple, Meryl and Paul Morgan (Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant), whose almost-perfect lives have only one notable failure – their dissolving marriage. But the turmoil of their romantic lives is nothing compared to what they are about to experience: they witness a murder and become targets of a contract killer. The Feds, protecting their witnesses, whisk away the Morgans from their beloved New York to a tiny town in Wyoming, and a relationship that was on the rocks threatens to end completely in the Rockies... unless, in their new BlackBerry-free lives, the Morgans can slow down the pace and rekindle the passion.
Directed by: James Cameron Produced by: James Cameron, Jon Landau Written by: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez Genre: 3D, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Action, Adventure Studio: Lightstorm Entertainment Distributed by: 20th Century Fox Release date:December 18, 2009 Running time:156 mins Country:United States Language: English Rated:PG-13
Synopsis: Avatar is the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people.
Directed by: Scott Cooper Produced by: Robert Duvall, Robert Carliner Written by: Scott Cooper Starring: Jeff Bridges, Colin Farrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robert Duvall, Beth Grant Genre: Drama Studio: Butcher's Run Films Distributed by: Fox Searchlight Pictures Release date:December 16, 2009 Running time:N/A Country:United States Language: English Rated:R
Synopsis: Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges) is an emotionally-crippled, alcoholic country music singer, with one too many failed marriages under his belt. Enter Jean Craddock (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a young journalist who begins to see the man behind the musician and helps Bad get his life back on track. In doing so, Bad also becomes the mentor to a contemporary country star, Tommy Sweet (Colin Farrell), while simultaneously struggling in the rising young crooner's shadow.
Directed by: Zhang Yimou Produced by: William Kong Written by: Shi Jianquan, Shang Jing Starring: Sun Honglei, Ni Dahong, Xiaoshenyang, Yan Ni Genre: Drama, Thriller, Comedy Studio: Beijing New Picture Film Co. Distributed by: China Film, Sony Pictures Classics Release date(s): December 11, 2009 Running time: N/A Country: China Language: Mandarin Rated: N/R
Synopsis: An adaptation of the 1984 Hollywood film by brothers Joel & Ethan Coen titled "Blood Simple," the story is about a restaurant owner played by Dahong Ni, who after learning that his wife (Ni Yan) slept with the waiter (Xiao Shen-yang), hires a corrupt patrol officer (Honglei Sun) to kill his wife and her lover. But the plan didn’t run smoothly as he was stuck to some sticky situations and double crosses.
Directed by: Tom Ford Produced by: Tom Ford, Andrew Miano, Robert Salerno, Chris Weitz Written by: Tom Ford, David Scearce Starring: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult, Ginnifer Goodwin Genre: Drama Studio: Artina Films, Depth of Field, Fade to Black Distributed by: The Weinstein Company Release date:December 11, 2009 Running time:99 min. Country:United States Language: English Rated:N/R
Synopsis:Story is set in Los Angeles in 1962, about a British college professor (Colin Firth) who is struggling to find meaning to his life after the death of his long time partner. The story is a romantic tale of love interrupted, the isolation that is an inherent part of the human condition, and ultimately the importance of the seemingly smaller moments in life.
Directed by: Clint Eastwood Produced by: Clint Eastwood, Lori McCreary, Robert Lorenz, Mace Neufeld Written by: Screenplay: Anthony Peckham, Book: John Carlin Starring: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Clint Eastwood Genre: Biography, Drama Studio: Spyglass Entertainment, Revelations Entertainment, Malpaso Productions Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures Release date:December 11, 2009 Running time:N/A min. Country:United States Language: English Rated:PG-13
Synopsis: A look at Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) from the fall of apartheid. The story is about Mandela's release from prison, his election as President of South Africa and his attempts to use the 1995 Rugby World Cup as a vehicle to bring his people together, after the fall of apartheid. Led by their captain Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon), the South African team wins the tournament, upsetting the favourites New Zealand 15–12 in the final.
Directed by: John Musker, Ron Clements Produced by: Peter Del Vecho, John Lasseter Written by: John Musker, Ron Clements, Rob Edwards Starring: Anika Noni Rose, John Goodman, Keith David, Jim Cummings, Jenifer Lewis Genre: Animation, Fantasy Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Distributed by: Walt Disney Pictures Release date:December 11, 2009 Running time:97 min. Country:United States Language: English Rated:N/R
Synopsis: When the free-spirited, jazz-loving Prince Naveen of Maldonia (Bruno Campos) comes to town, a deal with a shady voodoo doctor (Keith David) goes bad and the once suave royal is turned into a frog. In a desperate attempt to be human again, a favor in exchange for a fateful kiss on the lips from the beautiful girl, Tiana (Anika Noni Rose), takes an unexpected turn and leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana to the banks of the almighty Mississippi and back in time for Mardi Gras in New Orleans. An unforgettable tale filled with music, humor and heart where two frogs—along with the help of a 197-year-old voodoo priestess, a love-sick Cajun firefly, and a trumpet-playing alligator—discover that what they want isn’t as important as what they need.
Directed by: Peter Jackson Produced by: Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Carolynne Cunningham, Aimee Peyronnet Written by: Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Saoirse Ronan, Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy Studio: DreamWorks Pictures, Film4 Productions, Wingnut Films Distributed by: Paramount Pictures Release date:December 11, 2009 Running time:139 min. Country:United States, New Zealand Language: English Rated:PG-13
Synopsis: In 1973, Susie Salmon (Ronan) is raped and murdered by a neighbor, George Harvey (Stanley Tucci), a serial killer of young girls and women. She finds herself in 'the in-between' a Heaven-like place, observing her family as they grieve for her. She also watches her killer who, having covered his tracks successfully, is preparing to murder again. Susie struggles to balance her desire for vengeance on Harvey and her desire to have her family recover from their loss.
Directed by: Jingle Ma Written by: Ting Zhang Starring: Vicky Zhao Wei, Chen Kun, Hu Jun, Jaycee Chan, Xu Jiao, Nicky Lee, Vitas Genre: Action, Drama, Romance Studio: Starlight International Media, Beijing Gallop Horse Film & TV Production Distributed by: Beijing Poly-bona Film Publishing Company, Distribution Workshop Release date(s): December 8, 2009 Running time: N/A Country: China Language: Mandarin Rated: N/R
Synopsis: Based on the Chinese folk heroine Hua Mulan. When the country is threatened by invaders, a young girl defends her father by sneaking away from home and dressing up as a man to join an all-male army where she eventually assumes a historically critical role in defending the nation in a time of war.
Directed by: Cheryl Hines Produced by: Todd Stein, Isabel Rose, Andy Ostroy, Michael Roiff Written by: Adrienne Shelly Starring: Meg Ryan, Timothy Hutton, Kristen Bell, Justin Long, Andy Ostrow Genre: Comedy Studio: Night and Day Pictures, All For A Films Distributed by: Magnolia Pictures Release date:December 4, 2009 Running time:84 min. Country:United States Language: English Rated:PG-13
Synopsis: When a high-powered female attorney discovers that her husband is about to leave her for another woman, she prevents him from doing so by binding him to the toilet with duct tape. Complications ensue when burglars break in to the couple’s home.
Directed by: Kirk Jones Produced by: Gianni Nunnari, Ted Field, Glynis Murray, Vittorio Cecchi Gori Written by: Kirk Jones Starring: Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama Studio: Miramax Films, Radar Pictures, Distributed by: Miramax Films Release date:December 4, 2009 Running time:100 min. Country:United States Language: English Rated:PG-13
Synopsis: A widower decides on a whim to take a road trip to reconnect with each of his grown kids, discovering that their lives are far from perfect.
Directed by: David Hillenbrand, Scott Hillenbrand Produced by: Radu Badica, Viorel Segovici, Kim Swartz, Sanford Hampton, Jor Van Kline Written by: Patrick Casey, Worm Miller Starring: Patrick Cavanaugh, James DeBello, Tony Denman, Jennifer Lyons Genre: Comedy, Horror Studio: Hill & Brand Entertainment Distributed by: Full Circle releasing Release date:December 4, 2009 Running time:92 min. Country:United States Language: English Rated:R
Synopsis: Spoof horror in which a group of college kids do a semester abroad in Romania, at Razvan University which is located deep in the heart of the “cursed land” of Transylvania in a centuries-old castle. But what awaits them are a band of vampires led by the feared Vampire King Radu.
Directed by: Jim Sheridan Produced by: Michael DeLuca, Joni Sighvatsson, Ryan Kavanaugh Written by: David Benioff Starring: Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Toby Maguire, Bailee Madison Genre: Comedy, Drama Studio: Relativity Media Distributed by: Lionsgate Release date:December 4, 2009 Running time:110 min. Country:United States Language: English Rated:R
Synopsis: The film tells the story of two siblings, Captain Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire) and younger brother Tommy Cahill (Jake Gyllenhaal), who are polar opposites. A Marine about to embark on his fourth tour of duty, Sam is a steadfast family man married to his high school sweetheart, Grace (Natalie Portman), with whom he has two young daughters, Isabelle and Maggie (Bailee Madison, Taylor Grace Geare). Tommy, his charismatic younger brother, is a drifter just out of jail who’s always gotten by on wit and charm. When Sam goes missing, Tommy moves in to take care of the family, and eventually begins a relationship with Grace. Sam eventually returns home, however, beginning a confrontation with Tommy and Grace.
Directed by: Jason Reitman Produced by: Ted Griffin, Michael Beugg, Tom Pollock, Joe Medjuck Written by: Walter Kirn (novel), Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner (screenplay) Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Melanie Lynskey, Danny McBride, J.K. Simmons Genre: Comedy, Drama Studio: Paramount Pictures Distributed by: Paramount Pictures Release date:December 4, 2009 Running time:109 min. Country:United States Language: English Rated:R
Synopsis: George Clooney plays Ryan Bingham, a man who travels around the country to terminate corporate employees. On occasion he delivers motivational speeches about the virtue of a relationship-free life. He relishes the comfort of being anonymous during his perpetual travels. He does not have a personal life and he numbs himself with sex, booze and drugs. His company chooses to ground him and keep him at the corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
Directed by: Nimrod Antal Produced by: Joshua Donen, Dan Farah Written by: James V. Simpson, Chris Parker Starring: Matt Dillon, Jean Reno, Laurence Fishburne, Skeet Ulrich, Amaury Nolasco, Andre Jamal Kinney, Milo Ventimiglia, Fred Ward, Columbus Short Genre: Action, Adventure Studio: Screen Gems Distributed by: Screen Gems Release date:December 4, 2009 Running time:88 min. Country:United States Language: English Rated:PG-13
Synopsis: A crew of officers at an armored transport security firm risk their lives when they embark on the ultimate heist against their own company. Armed with a seemingly fool-proof plan, the men plan on making off with a fortune with harm to none. But when an unexpected witness interferes, the plan quickly unravels and all bets are off.
Directed by: Lukas Moodysson Produced by: Lars Jönsson Written by:Lukas Moodysson Starring: Gael Garcia Bernal, Michelle Williams, Marife Necesito, Sophie Nyweide Genre: Drama Studio: Memfis Film Distributed by: IFC Films Release date:November 20, 2009 Running time:125 min. Country:Sweden, Denmark, Germany Language: English, Tagalog, Thai Rated:N/R
Directed by: Rebecca Miller Produced by: Brad Pitt, Lemore Syvan Written by:Rebecca Miller Starring: Robin Wright Penn, Alan Arkin, Maria Bello, Monica Bellucci, Blake Lively, Julianne Moore, Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder, Mike Binder Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Distributed by: Icon Entertainment International (UK), Screen Media Films (US) Release date:November 27, 2009 Running time:98 min. Country:United States Language: English Rated:R
Synopsis: From all outward appearances, Pippa Lee leads a charmed existence. She is the devoted wife of an accomplished publisher thirty years her senior, the proud mother of two grown children, and a trusted friend and confidant to all who cross her path. But as Pippa dutifully follows her husband to a new life in a staid Connecticut retirement community, her idyllic world and the persona she has built over the course of her marriage will be put to the ultimate test. In truth, looks are deceiving, and this picture-perfect woman has seen more than her fair share of turmoil in her youth. Embarking on a bittersweet journey of self-discovery, accompanied by a new, strange and soulful acquaintance, Pippa must now confront both her volatile past and the hidden resentment of her seemingly perfect life in order to find her true sense of self.
Directed by: Tom Vaughan
