Drama

Gran Torino (2008)

Gran Torino | Germany| United States of America
Genre
Drama
Budget
33,000,000.00$
Walt Kowalski has just lost his wife and his children want him to move out of the old neighborhood and move into a senior citizens' home. Walt doesn't want to move even though more Asian people live in his Detroit neighborhood than Americans. Walt has a problem with Asians ever since he fought them in the Korean War. This prejudice explodes when Thao, the teenage son of the Hmong family next door, tries to steal his mint condition 1972 Grand Torino car. Thao was pressured by an Asian gang to steal the car as an initiation rite. To regain the family's honor, Thao is forced to work for Walt. Walt begins to protect Thao from the gangs and soon he becomes a target. Cast: Clint Eastwood, Geraldine Hughes, John Carroll Ly Director: Clint Eastwood

The Great Buck Howard (2009)

The Great Buck Howard | United States of America
Genre
Drama| Comedy
Once upon a time, Buck Howard (John Malkovich) spent his days in the limelight. His mind-boggling feats as a mentalist extraordinaire – not to be confused with those of a mere magician - earned him a marquee act in Vegas and 61 appearances on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show. In his own humble opinion, his talents go far beyond simple sleight of hand – he can read minds and hypnotize not just a single soul but an entire room of people! But nowadays, it’s clear to everyone but Buck that his act has lost its luster; he performs in faded community centers and hasn’t sold out a theater in years. Yet, with a hearty handshake and a trademark “I love this town!,” Buck Howard perseveres, confident in his own celebrity, convinced his comeback is imminent. He just needs a new road manager and personal assistant. As it turns out, recent law school dropout and unemployed, would-be writer Troy Gable (Colin Hanks) needs a job and a purpose. Working for the pompous, has-been mentalist fills the former requirement, but how it satisfies the latter is questionable, especially to his father (Tom Hanks), who still assumes Troy is in law school. Nonetheless, with the aid of a fiery publicist (Emily Blunt) and a bold stroke of fate, Buck surprisingly lands back into the American consciousness, taking Troy along for the ride of his life. As the coveted spotlight again shines on the great Buck Howard, Buck becomes the unlikeliest of teachers as Troy learns a few tricks he couldn’t possibly have picked up in law school. Cast: John Malkovich, Colin Hanks, Emily Blunt, Tom Hanks, Steve Zahn Directed by Sean McGinly Script: Sean McGinly Producer: Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman

The Hurt Locker (2008)

The Hurt Locker | United States of America
Genre
Thriller| Drama| War
Budget
15,000,000.00$
An intense portrayal of elite soldiers who have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world: disarming bombs in the heat of combat. When a new sergeant, James, takes over a highly trained bomb disposal team amidst violent conflict, he surprises his two subordinates, Sanborn and Eldridge, by recklessly plunging them into a deadly game of urban combat. James behaves as if he's indifferent to death. As the men struggle to control their wild new leader, the city explodes into chaos, and James' true character reveals itself in a way that will change each man forever. Cast: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce, Ralph Fiennes, David Morse Directed by Kathryn Bigelow Script: Mark Boal Producer: Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal, Nicolas Chartier, Greg Shapiro

Little robbers (2009)

Mazie laupītāji | Latvia| Austria
Genre
Drama| Comedy| Crime
Budget
780,000.00$
I Cross your heart and hope to die! Can you honestly swear that at least once in your life you have not thought that robbing a bank is a good idea? Especially, if you’re five years old and that bank has just thrown your parents out of a brand new apartment, because your father has lost his job. Robby (5) is no Zorro, but he’d like to be. His sister Louise (7) thinks he’s too childish, but can’t resist the game of robbing a bank. Together they can pull off just about anything. Getting away with it is the hard part. Cast: Gustavs Vilsons, Zane Leimane, Karls Markovics, Artūrs Skrastiņš, Juris Žagars, Aija Dzērve, Imants Strads, Gunārs Placēns, Skaidrīte Putniņa Directed by Armands Zvirbulis Script: Māris Putniņš Producer: Gatis Upmalis

Knowing (2009)

Knowing | United States of America| United Kingdom| Australia
Genre
Adventure movie| Action| Thriller| Sci Fi| Drama| Mystery
IMDB
6.2 (214979 votes)
Budget
50,000,000.00$
In 1959, as part of the dedication ceremony for a new elementary school, a group of students is asked to draw pictures of what they think the future will look like. Their drawings will be sealed into a time capsule and stored for 50 years. But one mysterious girl fills her paper with rows of apparently random numbers, which she says are being whispered to her by unseen people. A half-century later, a new generation of students examines the capsule’s contents and the girl’s cryptic message ends up in the hands of young Caleb Koestler Chandler Canterbury), but it’s Caleb’s father, astrophysics professor John Koestler (Nicolas Cage), who makes a startling discovery: the encoded message predicts the dates and death tolls of every major disaster of the past 50 years with pinpoint accuracy. As he further unravels the document’s secrets, John discovers that it foretells three additional catastrophes—the last of which hints at destruction on a global scale. John’s efforts to alert the authorities about the impending catastrophes fall on deaf ears and his fears intensify with the realization that Caleb is somehow connected to the mystery. Enlisting the help of Diana Wayland (Rose Byrne) and Abby Wayland (Lara Robinson), the daughter and granddaughter of the prophetic message’s author, he embarks on a heart-pounding race against time to prevent the ultimate disaster. Cast: Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury, Ben Mendelsohn Directed by Alex Proyas Script: Ryne Douglas Pearson, Juliet Snowden

The Man Who Loved Yngve (2008)

Mannen som elsket Yngve | Norway
Genre
Drama
Budget
2,200,000.00$
November 1989. The Berlin wall collapses. In Stavanger town, Jarle Klepp (17) has no idea that everything is about to change. So far he has got everything; the best girlfriend in the world and the world's coolest buddy. Together they will soon launch Stavanger's toughest punk band, "Mattias Rust Band". But then the new boy in class, Yngve, appears. He is not like anyone else, and Jarle is confused. He does not know what to do. All he knows is that he cannot stop meeting Yngve, even if it involves doing things he really hates, like listening to Duran Duran and playing tennis. Slowly but steadily Jarle lets everyone around him down, and finds out what it means to stand alone. Cast: Rolfs Kristians Larsens, Helge Ombo, Katrīne Halsnes Directed by Stians Kristiansens Scriptwriter: Tore Renbergs Producer: Ingve Sēters

Observe and Report (2009)

Observe and Report | United States of America
Genre
Drama| Comedy| Crime
IMDB
5.8 (59151 votes)
At the Forest Ridge Mall, head of security Ronnie Barnhardt patrols his jurisdiction with an iron fist, combating skateboarders, shoplifters and the occasional unruly customer while dreaming of the day when he can swap his flashlight for a badge and a gun. His delusions of grandeur are put to the test when the mall is struck by a flasher. Driven to protect and serve the mall and its patrons, Ronnie seizes the opportunity to showcase his underappreciated law enforcement talents on a grand scale, hoping his solution of this crime will earn a coveted spot at the police academy and the heart of his elusive dream girl Brandi, the hot make-up counter clerk who won’t give him the time of day. But his single-minded pursuit of glory launches a turf war with the equally competitive Detective Harrison of the Conway Police, and Ronnie is confronted with the challenge of not only catching the flasher, but getting him before the real cops do. Cast: Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Ray Liotta Director: Jody Hill

Michael Jackson's This is it (2009)

Michael Jackson's This is it | United States of America
Genre
Documentary| Drama| Music
Budget
60,000,000.00$
The majority of the film's footage was shot in June, 2009 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California and The Forum in Inglewood, California, as Jackson prepared for "This Is It," the series of fifty concerts Jackson planned to present at the O2 Arena in London. 'This Is It' will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer, his career, and the stage spectacular that would have been. The film will provide moviegoers with an unforgettable front row experience compiled from extensive footage that shows Jackson's meticulous preparation for his 2009 London shows. Director: Kenny Ortega Producer: Randy Phillips, Paul Gongaware

Oxygen (2009)

Кислород
Genre
Thriller| Drama
A music studio. He and She. The recording of a disk. Ten compositions, ten provocations, ten questions for those who want to breathe, who search for OXYGEN in their lives. Ten compositions about love, hatred, death, beauty, truth, lie… A dialogue with the spectator through the text of the play “Oxygen”, which has been translated into 70 languages. – Prize for the best director, Michael Tariverdiev's Prize for the best music (group of composers), Prize of the Russian Film Critics' Guild "White Elephant" – Russian Film Festival "Kinotavr", Sochi, 2009. Cast: Alexei Filimonov, Karolina Gruszka Directed by Ivan Vyrypaev Script: Ivan Vyrypaev Producer: Vadim Goriainov, Leonid Lebedev, Valeri Todorovsky

Paris, I Love You (2009)

Paris, je t'aime | France
Genre
Drama| Romance
Budget
13,000,000.00$
“Paris, je t'aime” is about the plurality of cinema in one mythic location: Paris, the City of Love. Twenty filmmakers have five minutes each; the audience must weave a single narrative out of twenty moments. The 18 moments are fused by transitional interstitial sequences and also via the introduction and epilogue. Each transition begins with the last shot of the previous film and ends with the first shot of the following film, extending the enchantment and the emotion of the previous segment, preparing the audience for a surprise, and providing a cohesive atmosphere. There's a reappearing mysterious character who is a witness to the Parisian life. A common theme of Paris and love fuses all. Cast: Natalie Portman, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Steve Buscemi, Elijah Wood, Nick Nolte, Ludivine Sagnier, Fanny Ardant, Bob Hoskins, Ben Gazzara, Gérard Depardieu, Rufus Sewell, Miranda Richardson, Alexander Payne Directed by Olivier Assayas ("Quartier des Enfants Rouges"), Frédéric Auburtin, Gérard Depardieu ("Quartier Latin"), Gurinder Chadha ("Quais de Seine"), Sylvain Chomet ("Tour Eiffel"), Ethan Coen&Joel Coen ("Tuileries"), Isabel Coixet ("Bastille"), Wes Craven ("Père-Lachaise"), Alfonso Cuarón ("Parc Monceau"), Christopher Doyle ("Porte de Choisy"), Richard LaGravenese/ ("Pigalle"), Vincenzo Natali ("Quartier de la Madeleine"), Alexander Payne ("14th arrondissement"), Bruno Podalydès ("Montmartre"), Walter Salles, Daniela Thomas ("Loin du 16ème"), Oliver Schmitz ("Place des Fêtes"), Nobuhiro Suwa ("Place des Victoires"), Tom Tykwer/ ("Faubourg Saint-Denis"), Gus Van Sant/ ("Le Marais") Feature film concept and transitions Emmanuel Benbihy Idea by Tristan Carné Producer: Emmanuel Benbihy, Claudie Ossard

Rachel getting married (2008)

Rachel getting married | United States of America
Genre
Drama
Kym is a recovering drug addict who leaves rehab behind to attend the wedding of her sister, Rachel, but Kym's problems follow her home. Rachel cannot forgive or forget Kym's many drug-fuelled transgressions, and their father dotes on his returned daughter. As the wedding grows closer, the spotlight shifts from Rachel to Kym, much to the bride's irritation. Cast: Anne Hathaway, Debra Winger, Bill Irwin, Rosemarie DeWitt, Anna Deavere Smith, Tunde Adebimpe, Mather Zickel, Anisa George Directed by: Jonathan Demme Scriptwritter: Jenny Lumet Producer: Neda Armian, Marc Platt

Red Cliff (2008)

Red Cliff | China
Genre
Adventure movie| Action| Drama| War
Budget
80,341,000.00$
In 208 A.D., in the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao Cao convinced the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite all of China was to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south. Thus began a military campaign of unprecedented scale, led by the Prime Minister, himself. Left with no other hope for survival, the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu formed an unlikely alliance. Numerous battles of strength and wit ensued, both on land and on water, eventually culminating in the battle of Red Cliff. During the battle, two thousand ships were burned, and the course of Chinese history was changed forever. Cast: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Chen Chang, Fengyi Zhang, Wei Zhao, Takeshi Kaneshiro un citi Directed by John Woo
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