Movies added in ‘April, 2009’

Charade

CharadeThe wife of a murdered man is pursued by a group of men who want the fortune her husband stole.

This is a clever mixture of thrills, suspense, and humour. Lots of plot twists make it a great ride. Yes it is suspenseful, but it ‘s not the kind of movie to give nightmares.

So well made you’d think it was by Hitchcock.

Year: 1963

(2 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
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Volcano

VolcanoA volcano erupts in LA.

Plenty of action as the emergency services try to stop the river of lava. Suspend belief and take it as light entertainment.

Year: 1997

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Bedtime Stories

Bedtime StoriesA handyman’s life changes when the bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to come true.

Yes it is full of ridiculous situations, but that is what Adam Sandler movies are all about. This one is family friendly yet still entertaining for adults.

Year: 2008

(1 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10)
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Hotel For Dogs

Hotel for DogsTwo orphaned kids don’t give up on each other or on the stray dogs they find.

Target audience is definitely children.

A good fun movie for kids, especially those who love dogs.

Year: 2009

(1 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10)
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Shrek

ShrekA very funny comedy about an ogre on a quest to save his home.
This movie was even more popular amongst adults than children.

It has plenty of great jokes, silliness for the kids, and sarcastic humour for the adults.

Don’t treat it as an animated movie, treat it as the great comedy that it is.

Year: 2001

(2 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
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Shrek 2

Shrek 2Shrek 2 continues the story of Shrek.

No need to ruin the story, just be assured it is just as funny and as enjoyable as the first, both for children and adults.

Year: 2004

(2 votes, average: 8.50 out of 10)
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Shrek 3

Shrek 3Furthers the Shrek  story.

This one seems a bit lacking compared to the first two, but if you liked them this is still worth watching.

A good family movie, if not as funny as the others.

Year: 2007

(2 votes, average: 6.50 out of 10)
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Star Wars – A New Hope

Star Ware - A New HopeA space adventure about a rebellion against an evil empire.

The original Star Wars movie made. This is actually episode 4 in the story arc, but sits well on its own. One of the most popular movies ever made, it shouldn’t be missed.

Full of adventure, action, exciting battles, great story, and memorable lines. Very suitable for kids 5 and up, teenagers, and adults.

Year: 1977

(2 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
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Star Wars – The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars - The Empire Strikes BackThe empire takes the fight to the rebellion. This follows on from “A New Hope”.

Episode 5 in the story. This is a bit more serious, but is still full of great adventure and fun situations.

Again suitable for the whole family.

The end is a set up for the next movie. It is best to watch all three (Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi) one after the other.

Year: 1980

(3 votes, average: 9.33 out of 10)
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Star Wars – Return of the Jedi

Star Wars - Return of the JediOur heroes continue their adventure against the Empire.

The third in the original series, this is episode 6 in the story.

Again a very popular movie. It has some fantastic space and land battles, and a very satisfying climatic ending.

Year: 1983

(2 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
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Spiderwick Chronicles, The

Spiderwick ChroniclesAn adventure where three children discover that there are magical creatures and monsters all around them.

Kids should love this and anyone who appreciates fun family friendly movies should too.

Year: 2008

(2 votes, average: 7.50 out of 10)
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Arsenic and Old Lace

Arsenic and Old LaceAn old black and white classic that is also a stage play. This is a great farce.

Cary Grant plays the main character very well and there are plenty of laughs. A great movie if you want to do a bit of classics appreciation. Made in the days when the writing and story had to be good.

A clean movie probably appreciated by adults more than children simply because there are no children’s scenes in it.
If you want a good classic movie for a group of friends to watch as something a bit different than modern stuff, this will satisfy.

Year: 1944

(1 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
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Speed Racer

Speed RacerA young man and his goal to win a race.

Nearly the whole movie is a combination of animation and live action. Yet it is fun, full of action, and very satisfying.

Kids should love this and so should some adults,  if you liked the Speed Racer cartoons years ago, or even if you didn’t.

Year: 2008

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Groundhog Day

Groundhog DayOne of those movies that has become a classic.
Small town America, and a man whose day keeps on repeating. What would you do with your life if you could do it over every day, with no consequences.

This is a romance, but it is more than that, take out the romance and it would still be a great movie. Bill Murray is perfect in this role.

Year: 1993

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Emma

Emma

Fans of romance should love this.
A classic Jane Austin story, though not strict to the book.

A fairly light movie with some good humour and lots of phrases to quote. There is nothing here that is not suitable for children, but it probably won’t interest them. It is suited to teenagers and up.

Year: 1996

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Beetlejuice

BeetlejuiceA couple become ghosts and must learn to cope with it, plus the new owners of their house.

Comedy, funny, a bit crazy, but lots of fun.

Year: 1988

(1 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10)
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Fool’s Gold

Fool's GoldTreasure hunting in the Caribbean.

Modern setting, beautiful scenery.
Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson make this a lot of fun.

Year: 2008

(1 votes, average: 6.00 out of 10)
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy the Vampire SlayerNot the TV series, but the movie that came some years before.

A fairly light hearted vampire movie, with lots of jokes and one liners.

Not for kids, but teenagers and adults who appreciate a light thriller should appreciate it. It’s more tongue in cheek comedy than horror or scary.

Year: 1992

(1 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10)
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Gremlins 2The gremlins get loose in a high rise office building, causing mayhem and lots more fun.

Full of movie in-jokes.

Year: 1990

(1 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10)
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Gremlins

GremlinsCute furry creatures that turn into ugly green monsters if they eat after midnight.

Lots of fun, was a great movie for generating toy sales.

This will entertain the children (not too young though), young teenagers, and adults who appreciate a bit of silly fun.

Year: 1984

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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