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Mystery MenGenre: Comedies Release Date: 10/05/2010 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 1999 Run Time: 122 mins Released By: Universal Studios Home Video Cast: Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, William H. Macy, Hank Azaria, Wes Studi When Captain Amazing, chief superhero of Champion City, is kidnapped by insane supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, who will save the city and ensure that justice is served? Enter the Mystery Men: Mr. Furious, The Bowler, The Blue Raja, The Shoveler, The Spleen, The Sphinx, and the Invisible Boy- a group of misfits in possession of superpowers...sort of. Watch the mayhem ensue, as this wacky team goes up against Frankenstein and his mad henchmen. This adaptation of the popular Dark Horse comic strikes a weird comic tone which is heightened by great production design and fun performances by all involved. This is the first feature from director Usher, who previously directed commercials ("Got Milk?"). … more less -
Made of HonorGenre: Comedies Release Date: 09/16/2008 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2008 Cast: Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan, Kevin McKidd, Kathleen Quinlan, Sydney Pollack Patrick "McDreamy" Dempsey leads this big-budget romantic comedy, making optimal use of his many swoon-inducing charms. Dempsey is Tom, a wealthy womanizer living the high life in New York City. He happily hops from bed to bed, living by a firm set of rules that keeps him from becoming romantically entangled with anyone. The only woman he makes time for is his dear college friend, Hannah (Michelle Monaghan), whom he sees weekly, and whom he adores. When Hannah suddenly takes off for Scotland on a job assignment, Tom misses her terribly, and has a dramatic realization about their relationship. He makes a plan to tell her about it as soon as she gets back, but of course she returns with a handsome Scottish fiancĂ© (Kevin McKidd) in tow. To make matters worse, she informs Tom that she must make wedding plans rather quickly, and would he please, please, please be her Maid of Honor? In typical rom-com fashion, the tale quickly escalates into over-the-top, barely believable plot twists, forcing the viewer to turn a blind eye to any holes in the story and instead focus on the pretty clothes and Dempsey's dimples. It shifts into full-on fantasy mode, with rugged lads on horseback, Scottish castles, and gargantuan New York apartments that only Bill Gates himself could afford. Monaghan is likeable and lovely in her role as the confused bride, but the star here is undoubtedly Dempsey. Despite being cast as a slick Casanova, he still manages to exude the fumbling charm from his CAN'T BUY ME LOVE days. His non-threatening grin will likely be put on repeat at slumber parties everywhere, charming yet another generation of teenage girls. … more less -
Mrs. WinterbourneGenre: Comedies Release Date: 09/01/2009 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 1996 Run Time: 106 mins Released By: Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment Cast: Ricki Lake, Shirley MacLaine, Brendan Fraser, Loren Dean, Susan Haskell Connie Doyle (Ricki Lake) is pregnant and homeless after a fight with her deadbeat boyfriend (Loren Dean). A train wreck and a case of mistaken identity leads her to the opulent Massachusetts mansion of the Winterbourne family, lead by the stately Grace (Shirley MacLaine). Thought to be the wife of their son, who was killed in the crash, Connie wins the love of the grieving mother as well as the heart of the deceased man's twin brother (Brendan Fraser). Actor Richard Benjamin directs a script based on the novel I MARRIED A DEAD MAN by Cornell Woolrich, which also inspired the 1950 Barbara Stanwyck vehicle NO MAN OF HER OWN. … more less -
Can't Buy Me LoveGenre: Comedies Release Date: 06/01/2004 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 1987 Run Time: 94 mins Released By: Buena Vista Home Entertainment Cast: Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Dennis Dugan, Courtney Gains, Seth Green Ronny is secretly in love with Cindi, the most popular girl on campus. She finds herself in a desperate predicament and Ronny saves the day - for a price. Cindi must pose as Ronny's girl so that her popularity might rub off on him. But it's not as easy as he thought. … more less -
Something NewGenre: Comedies Release Date: 05/22/2007 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2006 Run Time: 100 mins Released By: Universal Studios Home Video Cast: Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Mike Epps, Blair Underwood Kenya (Sanaa Lathan) is a beautiful, successful lawyer with loving parents and a close-knit group of supportive friends--but, predictably, no love life to speak of. Out for drinks on Valentine's Day, she and her girlfriends lament the difficulty of finding the "ideal black man" (successful, educated, and attractive), and the point is driven home when a coworker sets Kenya up on a blind date with a successful, educated, and attractive landscape architect named Brian (Simon Baker)--who turns out to be, to her surprise and dismay, white. While Kenya at first tries to deny their obvious attraction, the two soon start a relationship; and though they have undeniable chemistry, cultures clash. The plot of SOMETHING NEW is not, in fact, actually new, combining many of the usual truisms of romantic comedies and interracial dramas. In fact, with his too-good-to-be-true personality (sensitive yet strong, working with his hands yet educated, determined yet patient), Brian is reminiscent of Sidney Poitier's John in GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER, a man so perfect that no critic could find anything to object to beyond his race. But top-to-bottom excellent performances from an extremely talented cast make the characters three-dimensional and save the movie from clichĂ©. Lathan's radiant, skillful performance manages to display all of Kenya's many neuroses and flaws, even her occasional rudeness, without ever allowing her to become unlikable. The always excellent Earl Billings and Alfre Woodard bring real warmth and depth to the roles of Kenya's parents, and Donald Faison displays perfect comic timing as her playboy brother. Blair Underwood--as Brian's main competition--miraculously manages to make his attractive, suave character somewhat unappealing. The actors, working with Sanaa Hamri's sure-handed and inventive direction (in her feature film debut, no less), give the movie a lively spark and likeability that elevate it above its genre conventions. … more less -
Look Who's TalkingGenre: Comedies Release Date: 02/05/2002 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 1989 Run Time: 96 mins Released By: Sony Pictures Home Cast: Kirstie Alley, John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Olympia Dukakis, George Segal A single mother in her mid-30's (Kirstie Alley) sets out to find a proper father for her son. Baby Mikey is determined to make his opinion on the subject known through his actions--he favors an engaging cab driver turned baby sitter (John Travolta). But by the time he learns to talk, it may be too late. … more less -
Art of Getting By, TheGenre: Comedies Release Date: 11/29/2011 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2011 Run Time: 83 mins Released By: 20th Century Fox Cast: Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Elizabeth Reaser, Sam Robards A high school slacker forges an unlikely bond with the most popular girl in his class, and becomes an apprentice to an older artist after learning that his disdain for homework may cost him his diploma. George (Freddie Highmore) isn't what you'd call a people person, yet he's somehow managed to make it through high school with a minimal amount of effort. Meanwhile, Sally (Emma Roberts) is a natural-born beauty whose popularity helps to hide the fact that she's positively miserable at home. Brought together by their turbulent personal lives, Sally and George quickly discover that despite appearances, they actually have quite a bit in common. It all threatens to fall apart, though, when George learns that he may not be eligible for graduation. Desperate to escape high school by any means necessary, George attempts to learn some measure of self-discipline by working under Dustin, a successful 25-year-old artist who sees potential in the young misfit. Now, just as George begins to see the future as something to embrace rather than something to dread, his lazy past threatens to hinder his forward momentum. … more less -
Stop! or My Mom Will ShootGenre: Comedies Release Date: 06/01/2010 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 1992 Run Time: 88 mins Released By: Universal Studios Home Video Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Estelle Getty, Roger Rees, JoBeth Williams, Martin Ferrero Los Angeles police Sergeant Joe Bomowski has his life turned upside-down when his feisty mother comes to town for a rare visit. She is soon rearranging his home and his affairs. To add to Joe's problems, she witnesses a murder and becomes his unlikely partner when she refuses to divulge information unless she's allowed in on the investigation. … more less -
Major League 2/Major League 3Genre: Comedies Release Date: 08/22/2006 Rating PG-13 Production Year: Cast: Charlie Sheen, Dennis Haysbert, Tom Berenger, Scott Bakula MAJOR LEAGUE 2: Step up to the plate as Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn and the rest of his fictional Cleveland Indians teammates return in this sequel to "Major League," in which front office shuffles, religious conversions, relentless hecklers, and greedy ex-wives all conspire against the home team. MAJOR LEAGUE 3: Third in the Major League Trilogy (so far). A new manager for the minor-league baseball team The Buzz needs to turn around a team of laughable baseball players in this hard-hitting comedy. … more less -
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Comedy Favorites CollectionGenre: Comedies Release Date: 09/18/2007 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 1989 Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Kelly Preston, Chloe Webb, David Caruso JUNIOR: In order to test an experimental new drug designed to ensure healthy pregnancies, a scientist impregnates himself with a fellow scientist's frozen egg in this high-concept comedy. Academy Award Nomination: Best Original Song. KINDERGARTEN COP: To trap an elusive criminal, a veteran cop is forced to go undercover as a pre-school teacher. This charming film is one of Schwarzenegger's best efforts. TWINS: Twin brothers, hardly identical, are separated at birth. One is raised on an island with the perfect environment, the other is left in New York to survive. When each discovers the other exists, they reunite and set off an a comic adventure in search of their mother. … more less -
Wild ChildGenre: Comedies Release Date: 11/17/2009 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2009 Run Time: 99 mins Released By: Universal Studios Home Video Cast: Emma Roberts, Natasha Richardson, Shirley Henderson, Aidan Quinn Nicholas Moore directs this tweeny bopper fish-out-of-water comedy starring Emma Roberts. Poppy (Roberts) is a spoiled Malibu brat, and the film opens with her wreaking havoc on her stepmother's moving-in day. Her father (Aidan Quinn) decides he's had it with her wild ways and promptly packs her off to an English boarding school. Poppy arrives at Abbey Mount with blond extensions, a designer wardrobe, and plenty of attitude, and she is furious when she is forced to follow the school's strict code of conduct. She is determined to find some way back to sunny Malibu. She soon befriends her roommates, a loyal, fun-loving troop of girls, who agree to help her come up with a way to get kicked out of school. They devise a scheme for Poppy to get caught fooling around with the headmistress's (Natasha Richardson) son, Freddie (Alex Pettyfer), but things soon go awry when Poppy's rival Harrier (Georgia King) tries to step in and foil her plan. Poppy is forced to make some big changes, and decide what it is she truly wants. Emma Roberts is perhaps best known as the niece of Julia, and her wide smile is indeed reminiscent of her superstar aunt's, as is her feisty charm and likeability. This film is loud, silly fun, and it manages to send forth some very positive messages without sucking all the joy out of being a teen. It does touch on sex and underage drinking, so it might not be for the lower tween set. But for the older crew--this one is sure to be a sleepover favorite. … more less -
Three O'Clock HighGenre: Comedies Release Date: 04/02/2013 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 1987 Run Time: 90 mins Released By: Universal Studios Home Video Cast: Casey Siemaszko, Anne Ryan, Richard Tyson, Jeffrey Tambor Buddy, the nastiest guy in class, forces Jerry into a fight at 3 p.m. in the school parking lot. Poor Jerry has just seven hours, a good supply of wit, a few friends, a savvy kid sister and the worst luck of any kid alive, to find a way out of this tough problem. … more less -
With HonorsGenre: Comedies Release Date: 09/08/2009 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 1994 Run Time: 101 mins Released By: Warner Home Video Cast: Joe Pesci, Brendan Fraser, Moira Kelly, Patrick Dempsey, Josh Hamilton When a Harvard senior's thesis falls into the hands of an irascible homeless man, the Ivy League lad and his unenlightened roommates become students of the real world. … more less -
I Love You, Beth CooperGenre: Comedies Release Date: 11/03/2009 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2009 Run Time: 102 mins Released By: 20th Century Fox Cast: Hayden Panettiere, Paul Rust, Jack T. Carpenter, Lauren London, Lauren Storm Larry Doyle adapts his own novel for the screen with this comedy about a nerdy high school valedictorian who uses his graduation speech to share his love with a popular cheerleader. I LOVE YOU, BETH COOPER stars Hayden Panettiere (HEROES) as the object of the boy's affection. … more less -
I Don't Know How She Does ItGenre: Comedies Release Date: 01/03/2012 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2011 Run Time: 90 mins Released By: Anchor Bay/Starz Cast: Sarah Jessica Parker, Pierce Brosnan, Kelsey Grammer, Christina Hendricks, Olivia Munn A working mother strives to balance her demanding career with the stress of raising two young children and maintaining a healthy marriage in this comedy adapted from the best-selling novel by Allison Pearson. By day, Kate Reddy (Sarah Jessica Parker) works for a Boston-based financial management firm; by night, she's a devoted mother to two adoring children and the happily married wife of out-of-work architect Richard (Greg Kinnear). Though balancing those two worlds has its fair share of challenges, Kate generally manages to come out on top thanks to the support of her best friend, Allison (Christina Hendricks), who's had plenty of experience balancing kids and a career. Meanwhile, on the other end of the spectrum, Kate's sharp-as-a-tack junior associate assistant, Momo (Olivia Munn), possesses a fear of children and a strong work ethic. Just when Kate lands a lucrative new account that will see her traveling across the country on a regular basis, however, her new business associate Jack (Pierce Brosnan) reveals his flirtatious side and Richard receives a job offer he can't turn down. Though it looks as if Kate and Richard couldn't possibly take on any more responsibility, the demands of modern living ensure they'll never have a dull moment, even if they try. … more less -
Movie Marathon Collection: Flashback ComediesGenre: Comedies Release Date: 03/02/2010 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2010 Run Time: 489 mins Released By: Universal Studios Home Video This collection of comedies from the '80s includes the John Hughes scripted CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, the romantic comedy CASUAL SEX?, and three Michael J. Fox films including FOR LOVE OR MONEY, THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS, and THE HARD WAY. … more less -
Biloxi BluesGenre: Comedies Release Date: 02/15/2011 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 1988 Run Time: 107 mins Released By: Universal Studios Home Video Cast: Matthew Broderick, Christopher Walken, Matt Mulhern, Corey Parker, Markus Flanagan In the second of Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical trilogy (with BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND), Matthew Broderick plays Simon's alter ego, Eugene Jerome. This time Eugene is in army basic training during World War II, and his general dissatisfaction with military life is exacerbated by his sadistic drill sergeant, Toomey (performed with comic perfection by Christopher Walken). Eugene has three goals--to get out of the army alive, to lose his virginity, and to fall in love. In funny, poignant lessons, Eugene learns about friendship from his fellow soldiers, about sex from a down-home, no-nonsense prostitute, and about love from a local girl he meets at a dance. The strong supporting cast includes Park Overall as the prostitute and Penelope Ann Miller as Daisy, Eugene's first love. Broderick's deadpan delivery of his smart-aleck observations gives Mike Nichols's film many of its funniest moments. … more less -
DickGenre: Comedies Release Date: 09/03/2002 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 1999 Run Time: 94 mins Released By: Sony Pictures Home Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, Dan Hedaya, Will Ferrell, Dave Foley Arlene (Michelle Williams) and Betsy (Kirsten Dunst) wander away from their tour group while visiting the White House and stumble upon one of Nixon's infamous top-secret document shredding sessions. Seeking to uncover how much the two girls have discovered, Nixon appoints them "Official White House Dog Walkers" but it's not long before the ditzy duo go from taking out Checkers to taking on "Tricky Dick" in this fun, WAG THE DOG-meets-CLUELESS political send-up. Dan Hedaya (CLUELESS) stars as Richard Nixon. … more less -
Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy NightsGenre: Comedies Release Date: 10/05/2004 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2002 Run Time: 76 mins Released By: Sony Pictures Home Cast: Adam Sandler, Kevin Nealon, Jon Lovitz, Tyra Banks, Norm Crosby Adam Sandler and director Seth Kearsley present an animated Hanukkah tale with ADAM SANDLER'S EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS. Davey Stone (Sandler) is lurching down a wayward path. He's a drunk and aging delinquent, infamous in Dukesberry for spreading misery as deftly as he belches full sentences. He's facing prison when Whitey Duvall (Sandler again), a lovable, physically challenged man, proposes that Stone work with him at the community center as a referee for the local basketball league. The surly Stone accepts the job, and moves in with Whitey and his twin sister, Eleanore (also voiced by Sandler). But the true test is whether Stone can rise above his self-destructive habits in order to reunite with his former girlfriend, Jennifer (Jackie Titone), and act as a role model for her young son, Benjamin (Austin Stout). The snow-covered landscapes in EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS have a pleasing, three-dimensional realism that's as cheerful as a Hallmark holiday card. Sandler, with his wide range of inane, high-pitched voices, is as funny as ever, punctuating the innocent world of EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS with the refreshingly irreverent brand of humor he displayed in HAPPY GILMORE, THE WEDDING SINGER, and BIG DADDY. Though the film isn't really for kids, Sandler and Kearsley manage to make even the more daring animated characters--like one with three breasts--seem harmless. EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS also features the voices of Jon Lovitz, Kevin Nealon, Rob Schneider, and Tyra Banks. … more less -
America's SweetheartsGenre: Comedies Release Date: 02/04/2003 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2001 Run Time: 103 mins Released By: Sony Pictures Home Cast: Julia Roberts, John Cusack, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Billy Crystal, Hank Azaria Gwen (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Eddie (John Cusack) are AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS, two wildly popular celebrities who share their love on and off the screen in this farcical romantic comedy. But a messy breakup sends Eddie to a New Age Hollywood healing center and Gwen into the arms of her current affair, a Spanish bohunk short on charm (Hank Azaria). When their relationship troubles begin to threaten their superstar celebrity status and the release of their final film together the studio heads call in legendary press agent Lee Phillips (Billy Crystal) to helm the troubled film's press junket. Julia Roberts costars as Kiki, Gwen's personal assistant and sister who has always lived to please her demanding diva sister. Once overweight and severely self-conscious, Kiki's life revolves around her sister's ridiculous demands in this send up of ego-driven movie star vanity, penned cleverly with cynical insider wit by Crystal and Peter Tolan. Phillips manages to gather the warring superstars and gaggles of press together at a remote desert location for the all important press junket where his best laid plans begin to unravel in this hysterical parody of the movie industry replete with neurotic actors, eccentric crazed directors (Christopher Walken in a gem of a cameo), maniacal studio heads, and gossip-starved press who will do anything or anyone for the next big story. … more less
