The Golden Compass (2007)

Filed Under (Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Thriller) by admin on 27-06-2008

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IMDB Rating:6.4/10
Director:Chris Weitz
Writers (WGA):Chris Weitz (screenplay)Philip Pullman (novel)
Release Date: 7 December 2007 (USA) view trailer
Genre:Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Thriller
Tagline:"It is the Alethiometer. It tells the truth. As for how to read it, you’ll have to learn by yourself."
Plot:In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organization. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)
Plot Keywords:Paddlewheel Boat | Villain Played By Lead Actor | Barrel | Watchtower | Binoculars

Nicole Kidman Mrs. Coulter
Daniel Craig Lord Asriel
Dakota Blue Richards Lyra
Ben Walker Roger
Freddie Highmore Pantalaimon (voice)
Ian McKellen Iorek Byrnison (voice)
Eva Green Serafina Pekkala
Jim Carter John Faa
Tom Courtenay Farder Coram
Ian McShane Ragnar Sturlusson (voice)
Sam Elliott Lee Scoresby
Christopher Lee First High Councilor
Kristin Scott Thomas Stelmaria (voice)
Edward de Souza Second High Councilor
Kathy Bates Hester (voice)

MPAA: Rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence.
Parents Guide:View content advisory for parents
Runtime:113 min
Country:USA | UK
Language:English | Icelandic | Russian
Color:Color
Aspect Ratio:2.35 : 1
Sound Mix:SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital
Certification:Malaysia:U | New Zealand:PG | USA:PG-13 (certificate #43880) | Australia:PG | Germany:12 | South Korea:All | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | Taiwan:PG-12 | Singapore:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Brazil:10 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Finland:K-11 | Ireland:12A | Argentina:13 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud)
Filming Locations: Bergen, Hordaland, Norwaymore
MOVIEmeter: 27% since last weekwhy?
Company:New Line Cinemamore

Moulin Rouge! (2001)

Filed Under (Drama, Music, Romance) by admin on 24-06-2008

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IMDB Rating:7.7/10
Director:Baz Luhrmann
Writers (WGA):Baz Luhrmann (written by) &Craig Pearce (written by)
Release Date: 1 June 2001 (USA) view trailer
Genre:Drama | Musical | Romance
Tagline:No Laws. No Limits. One Rule. Never Fall In Love.
Plot:A poet falls for a beautiful courtesan whom a jealous duke covets in this stylish musical, with music drawn from familiar 20th century sources.
Plot Keywords:Postmodernism | Anachronistic | Bookend | Beautiful Woman | Altered Version Of Studio Logo

Nicole Kidman Satine
Ewan McGregor Christian
John Leguizamo Toulouse-Lautrec
Jim Broadbent Harold Zidler
Richard Roxburgh The Duke
Garry McDonald The Doctor
Jacek Koman The Unconscious Argentinean
Matthew Whittet Satie
Kerry Walker Marie
Caroline O’Connor Nini Legs In The Air
Christine Anu Arabia
Natalie Jackson Mendoza China Doll (as Natalie Mendoza)
Lara Mulcahy Môme Fromage
David Wenham Audrey
Kylie Minogue The Green Fairy

Also Known As:Moulin Rouge (USA) (alternative spelling)
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for sexual content.
Parents Guide:View content advisory for parents
Runtime:127 min
Country:Australia | USA
Language:English | French | Spanish
Color:Black and White | Color
Aspect Ratio:2.35 : 1
Sound Mix:DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:Iceland:L | Malaysia:18SX | USA:PG-13 (Approved No. 37977) | Philippines:PG-13 | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Brazil:12 | Chile:TE | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIA | Hungary:14 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:11 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Spain:7 | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | Greece:K-13
Filming Locations: Fox Studios, Sydney, New South Wales, Australiamore
MOVIEmeter: 56% since last weekwhy?
Company:Bazmark Filmsmore

Happy Feet (2006)

Filed Under (Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Music) by admin on 23-06-2008

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IMDB Rating:6.7/10
Directors:George MillerWarren Coleman (co-director)more
Writers:Warren Coleman (writer)John Collee (writer)more
Release Date: 17 November 2006 (USA) view trailer
Genre:Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Musical
Tagline:WARNING: May Cause Toe-Tapping.
Plot:Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce! full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)
Plot Keywords:Whale | Mother Son Relationship | Computer Animation | Father Son Relationship | CGI Film

Carlos Alazraqui Nestor (voice)
Lombardo Boyar Raul (voice)
Jeffrey Garcia Rinaldo (voice) (as Jeff Garcia)
Johnny A. Sanchez Lombardo (voice) (as Johnny Sanchez III)
Robin Williams Ramon / Lovelace (voice)
Elijah Wood Mumble (voice)
Brittany Murphy Gloria (voice)
Hugh Jackman Memphis (voice)
Nicole Kidman Norma Jean (voice)
Hugo Weaving Noah the Elder (voice)
Elizabeth Daily Baby Mumble (voice) (as E.G. Daily)
Magda Szubanski Miss Viola (voice)
Miriam Margolyes Mrs. Astrakhan (voice)
Fat Joe Seymour (voice)
Alyssa Shafer Baby Gloria (voice)

MPAA: Rated PG for some mild peril and rude humor.
Parents Guide:View content advisory for parents
Runtime:109 min | USA:108 min
Country:Australia | USA
Language:English
Color:Color
Aspect Ratio:2.35 : 1
Sound Mix:SDDS (8 channels) | DTS-ES | Dolby Digital EX
Certification:New Zealand:PG | Finland:K-7 | USA:PG (certificate #43018) | South Korea:All | New Zealand:G | Netherlands:MG6 | Peru:PT | UK:U | Argentina:Atp | Sweden:7 | Hong Kong:I | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Malaysia:U | Singapore:PG | Portugal:M/4 (Qualidade) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | Brazil:Livre | Ireland:PG | New Zealand:PG (re-rating) | Portugal:M/6 (original version) | Australia:G
Filming Locations: Fox Studios, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
MOVIEmeter: 22% since last weekwhy?
Company:Kingdom Feature Productionsmore

Cold Mountain (2003)

Filed Under (Drama, Romance, War) by admin on 23-06-2008

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IMDB Rating:7.3/10
Director:Anthony Minghella
Writers (WGA):Charles Frazier (book)Anthony Minghella (screenplay)
Release Date: 25 December 2003 (USA) view trailer
Genre:Drama | Romance | War
Tagline:Find your way home
Plot:In the waning days of the American Civil War, a wounded soldier (Law) embarks on a perilous journey back home to Cold Mountain, North Carolina to reunite with his sweetheart (Kidman). Based on the novel by Charles Frazier.
Plot Keywords:Tragic Romance | Female Nudity | War | Injury | Nonlinear Timeline

Jude Law Inman
Nicole Kidman Ada Monroe
Renée Zellweger Ruby Thewes
Eileen Atkins Maddy
Brendan Gleeson Stobrod Thewes
Philip Seymour Hoffman Reverend Veasey
Natalie Portman Sara
Giovanni Ribisi Junior
Donald Sutherland Reverend Monroe
Ray Winstone Teague
Kathy Baker Sally Swanger
James Gammon Esco Swanger
Charlie Hunnam Bosie
Jack White Georgia
Ethan Suplee Pangle

MPAA: Rated R for violence and sexuality.
Parents Guide:View content advisory for parents
Runtime:154 min
Country:USA
Language:English
Color:Color
Aspect Ratio:2.35 : 1
Sound Mix:DTS | Dolby Digital
Certification:Netherlands:12 (TV rating) | USA:R (certificate #40383) | Malaysia:18SG | New Zealand:R16 | Australia:M (TV rating) | Netherlands:16 | Iceland:16 | Sweden:11 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Brazil:14 | Finland:K-15 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:15 | Italy:T | Japan:R-15 | Norway:15 | Philippines:R-18 | Singapore:M18 | Singapore:NC-16 (cut) | South Korea:15 | Spain:18 | UK:15 | Canada:14A (Ontario)
Filming Locations: Carpathian Mountains, Romaniamore
MOVIEmeter: 36% since last weekwhy?
Company:Miramax Filmsmore