Wednesday, August 3, 2011

New Quick Flicks for the Week of August 2, 2011

Ayn Rand: In Her Own Words
Ayn Rand: In Her Own Words
By Rand, Ayn
2011-04 - E1
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Rio
Rio
By Saldanha, Carlos
Director Mann, Leslie Saldanha
Voice by Hathaway, Anne
2011-08 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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Captured as a young bird from the wild, Blu (Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Network) is a domesticated Spix Macaw living thousands of miles away from his homeland, Brazil. When his human owner Linda (Leslie Mann, 17 Again) discovers that he is the last male of his kind, they head south to Rio de Janeiro to meet the only other female. But its far from love at first sight between the socially-awkward, flight-challenged Blu and the fiercely independent, high-flying female, Jewel (Anne Hathaway, The Princess Diaries). Shortly after Blus arrival, the two rare birds are captured by greedy animal smugglers and find themselves lost in the Brazilian rainforest. Unexpectedly thrown together, they embark on a hilarious and clumsy adventure where they learn about friendship, love, courage and spreading ones wings to fly. …More


Soul Surfer
Soul Surfer
By McNamara, Sean
2011-08 - Provident-Integrity Distribution
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SOUL SURFER is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. The film features an all-star cast, including Anna Sophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid. In the wake of this life-changing event that took her arm and nearly her life, Bethany's feisty determination and steadfast beliefs spur her toward an adventurous comeback that gives her the grit to turn her loss into a gift for others. …More


The Traveler
The Traveler
By Oblowitz, Michael
2011-01 - Paramount Home Video
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A bloody, gruesome and relentless thriller, THE TRAVELER stars Val Kilmer as a mysterious stranger whose past threatens to haunt the lives of six unsuspecting sheriff's deputies. The moment he arrives in their small town police station confessing to multiple murders, their lives are forever changed. From the first scene to the shocking conclusion, horror fans will get more than their fair share of torture and bloodshed. …More


Tekken
The year is 2039 and the world wars have destroyed everything and territories are run by corporations. The mightiest of which is Tekken. In the midst of the ruined society, one warrior rises from the streets. A young man with street smarts and raw fighting skills who is driven by nothing more than vengeance must defeat the world's most elite fighters in the greatest tournament ever known and become the 'King of Iron Fist'.