Thursday, October 29, 2009

New Quick Flicks for the Week of October 27, 2009

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
By Saldanha, Carlos
2009-10 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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Just when you thought they couldn't get any cooler...your favorite prehistoric pals from Ice Age and Ice Age The Meltdown are back in an all-new, ginormous animated adventure for ALL ages. This time around, Manny and the herd discover a lost world of ferociously funny dinosaurs, including a cranky T-Rex who's got a score to settle with Sid. Meanwhile, Scrat goes nuts over the beautiful Scratte, but is she trying to win his heartor steal his acorn? Featuring an all-star voice cast, including Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary and Queen Latifah, Ice Age Dawn Of The Dinosaurs delivers more thrills, more chills, and more mammoth-sized laughs for everyone! …More

Nothing Like the Holidays

Nothing Like the Holidays
By De Villa, Alfredo
2009-10 - Starz/Sphe
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Debra Messing and John Leguizmo head up an all-star cast in this multicultural ensemble comedy that follows a trio of Puerto Rican siblings on their way home to Chicago for a Christmas season family reunion. …More

Orphan

Orphan
By Collet-Serra, Jaume
2009-10 - Warner Home Video
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The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate's fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl named Esther. Almost as soon as they welcome Esther into their home, however, an alarming series of events begins to unfold, leading Kate to believe that there's something wrong with Esther--this seemingly angelic little girl is not what she appears to be. Concerned for the safety of her family, Kate tries to get John and others to see past Esther's sweet facade. But her warnings go unheeded until it may be too late...for everyone. …More

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
By Hall, Klay
2009-10 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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Whatever Works

Whatever Works
By Allen, Woody
2009-10 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris (Larry David) and a naive, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody (Evan Rachel Wood). When Melody's uptight parents arrive in New York to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of whatever works. …More