Monday 20 August 2007

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

The enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. As the Silver Surfer races around the globe wreaking havoc, Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben must unravel the mystery of the Silver Surfer and confront the surprising return of their mortal enemy, Dr. Doom, before all hope is lost.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 31 min.
Release Date: June 15th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for sequences of action violence, some mild language and innuendo.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox Distribution
U.S. Box Office: $130,788,105







Fracture

When Ted Crawford discovers that his beautiful younger wife, Jennifer, is having an affair, he plans her murder--the perfect murder. Among the cops arriving at the crime scene is hostage negotiator Detective Rob Nunally, the only officer permitted entry to the house. Surprisingly, Crawford readily admits to shooting his wife, but Nunally is too stunned to pay close attention when he recognizes his
Genres: Drama, Thriller and Crime/Gangster
Running Time: 1 hr. 52 min.
Release Date: April 20th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: R for language and some violent content.
Distributors:
New Line Cinema
U.S. Box Office: $39,004,700





Dead Silence

There is an old ghost story in the sleepy town of Ravens Fair about Mary Shaw, a ventriloquist who went mad. Accused of the murder of a young boy, she was hunted down by vengeful townspeople who cut out her tongue and killed her. They buried her along with her "children," a hand-made collection of vaudeville dolls. Since that time, Ravens Fair has been plagued by death. The ghastly dolls from Mary
Genres: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Suspense/Horror and Thriller
Running Time: 1 hr. 30 min.
Release Date: March 16th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: R for horror violence and images.
Distributors:
Universal Pictures Distribution
U.S. Box Office: $16,545,445




Sunday 19 August 2007

Daddy's Little Girls

A single father, Monty, is a garage mechanic who lives in a poor neighborhood and struggles to make ends meet as he raises his three young daughters on his own. But when the courts award custody of his daughters to his corrupt, drug-dealing ex-wife, Monty desperately tries to win them back, enlisting the help of Julia, a beautiful--and hard-nosed--attorney he meets during his short stint as a chauffeur
Genres: Comedy and Romance
Running Time: 1 hr. 35 min.
Release Date: February 14th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for thematic material, drug and sexual content, some violence and language.
Distributors:
Lionsgate
U.S. Box Office: $31,339,647




Wednesday 15 August 2007

Code Name: The Cleaner

Jake is a seemingly regular guy who has no idea who he is after being hit over the head by mysterious assailants. When he finds himself unexpectedly entangled in a high-level government conspiracy, Jake and his pursuers begin to believe that he is an undercover agent who subconsciously holds a key piece of information that could expose an arms deal involving the CIA and FBI.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy and Drama
Running Time: 1 hr. 31 min.
Release Date: January 5th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, crude humor and some violence.
Distributors:
New Line Cinema
U.S. Box Office: $8,104,069






Captivity

Top cover girl and fashion model, Jennifer Tree has it all--beauty, fame, money and power. Her face appears on covers of hundreds of magazines. At the top of her game, Jennifer is America's sweetheart. She is loved and adored and sought after. Everyone wants her. But someone out there has been watching and waiting. Someone wants her in the worst way. Out alone at a charity event in Soho
Genres: Thriller
Running Time: 1 hr. 38 min.
Release Date: July 13, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence, torture, pervasive terror, grizzly images, language and some sexual material.
Distributors:
After Dark Films
U.S. Box Office: $2,626,800





Becoming Jane

The year is 1795 and young Jane Austen is a feisty 20-year-old and emerging writer who already sees a world beyond class and commerce, beyond pride and prejudice, and dreams of doing what was then nearly unthinkable - marrying for love. Naturally, her parents are searching for a wealthy, well-appointed husband to assure their daughter's future social standing. They are eyeing Mr. Wisley,
Genres: Art/Foreign, Drama, Romance and Biopic
Running Time: 1 hr. 52 min.
Release Date: August 3rd, 2007 (limited); August 10th (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for brief nudity and mild language.
Distributors:
Miramax Films
U.S. Box Office: $4,502,593






Are we done yet?

Now married to Suzanne, Nick Persons has bought a quiet suburban house to escape the rat race of the big city and to provide more space for his new wife and kids Lindsey and Kevin. But when his new home quickly becomes a costly "fixer upper" and he finds himself at the mercy of an eccentric contractor, Nick's suburban dream becomes a riotous nightmare.
Genres: Comedy and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 32 min.
Release Date: April 4th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for some innuendos and brief language.
Distributors:
Sony Pictures Releasing
U.S. Box Office: $49,968,665





Catch and Release

A woman must deal with the untimely death of her husband and the revelation of secrets he kept from her.
Genres: Comedy, Drama and Romance
Running Time: 2 hrs. 4 min.
Release Date: January 26th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, language and some drug use.
Distributors:
Sony Pictures Releasing
U.S. Box Office: $15,269,668





Monday 13 August 2007

Shrek the Third

Being king isn't for everyone--especially if you're a prickly ogre who smells like the shallow end of a swamp. When Shrek married Fiona, the last thing he wanted was to rule Far Far Away, but when his frogger-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, Shrek is quickly fitted for the crown. Now, unless the reluctant would-be king can find a suitable replacement, he'll be royally screwed for the rest of his
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Animation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 33 min.
Release Date: May 18th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for some crude humor, suggestive content and swashbuckling action.
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures, Paramount Pictures International
U.S. Box Office: $320,706,665







Daddy Day Camp

Dads Charlie Hinton and Phil Ryerson take over running a summer day camp. Armed with no knowledge of the great outdoors, a dilapidated facility, and a motley group of campers, it doesn’t take long before things get out of control. Up against threats of foreclosure and declining enrollment, Charlie is forced to call on his estranged father, Col Buck Hinton, to help bring the camp together and teach
Genres: Comedy and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 33 min.
Release Date: August 8th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for mild bodily humor and language.
Distributors:
Sony Pictures Entertainment
U.S. Box Office: $5,035,000





Stardust

A young man named Tristan (Charlie Cox) tries to win the heart of Victoria (Sienna Miller), the beautiful but cold object of his desire, by going on a quest to retrieve a fallen star. His journey takes him to a mysterious and forbidden land beyond the walls of his village. On his odyssey, Tristan finds the star, which has transformed into a striking girl named Yvaine (Claire Danes). However, Tristan
Genres: Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hr. 8 min.
Release Date: August 10th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some fantasy violence and risque humor.
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $9,011,000