Friday, October 23, 2009

Flight Plan

Based off The Lady Vanishes, A Jody Foster movie about her daughter disappearing on a plane when she is sleeping. And while looking for her no one claims she ever came on this plane, and was eveer registered for a ticket. But with the twist and turns of the movie, Kyle has the advantage, she knows the plane..she designed it so any spot they could possibly hide her she knows how to get there. So having the whole crew look for her daughter, she is the only one who looks fully, everyone is half heartingly looking not really caring. Trying to prove she isnt delusional she pretends to give up and accept it.
Saving the final last action scene for the end finding out a twist you would of never expected.

The Lady Vanishes

A women gets hit on the head, and this old woman takes care of her while she is hurt. But when she wakes up, no one has seen this lady the main character is asking for. Searching for this women with her friend, they find out secrets that shouldn't of been revealed.
The old woman they were looking for was a goverment spy and was trying to cross the boarder before the germans could capture her and kill her because she had goverment informant that they didnt her want her to know.
Classic chase scenes and well thought out fight, this movie for an old film was quite thrilling.

Monday, October 12, 2009

#10 Surfs Up

Surf's Up (2007)
  • Directed by Ash Brannon and Chris Buck.
  • Written by Don Phymer, Ash Brannon, Chris Buck, and Chris Jenkins.
  • Cinematography by none.
  • Produced by Chris Jenkins, Lydia Bottegoni.
  • Distributed by Colombia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment.
  • Actors, Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder, James Woods, Diedrich Bader.
  • A documentary crew follows the events of Cody Maverick a small rockhopper penguin residing in Shiverpool, Antarctica. After a childhood visit from surf legend Zeke "Big Z" Topanga, Cody aspires to emulate the renowned legend by becoming a famous and respected surfer.Eventually, talent scout Mikey Abromowitz arrives in Shiverpool scouting for surfers to compete in the Big Z Memorial Surf Contest. Cody joins the group of surfers, once he's proven himself to Mikey, and quickly befriends Chicken Joe, an easy-going surfer from Wisconsin. Quickly having his eye caught by Lani Aliikai (Big Z's niece). Cody will be mentored by Geek until you find out that he is Big Z and he goes through trials and tribulations to prove to Z and to the beach that he is good enough to defend Z's title and crush Tank Evans. A sweet movie with a killer ending, this movie will definitely make you smile.

#9 Saw


Saw (2004)
  • Directed by James Wan.
  • Written by (Screenplay) Leigh Whannell (Story) James Wan and Leigh Whannell.
  • Cinematography by David A. Armstrong.
  • Produced by Greagg Hoffman, Oren Koules, Mark Burg.
  • Distributed by Lions Gate.
  • Actors, Leigh Whannell, Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, MIchael Emerson, Shawnee Smith, Tobin Beu, Bina Meyer.
  • A horror film based on finding this Psycho Murder called Jigsaw. He puts troubled people through tests to see if they deserve another chance at the life they messed up. If they fail to succeed they die and get burned with a Jigsaw puzzle letting the police know who did it. A suspenseful horror movie that makes you think who is justified in these obstacle for life. It keeps you on your toes and you will never know they ending.

#8 V for Vendetta


V for Vendetta (2005)
  • Directed by James McTeigue.
  • Written by (Screenplay) Larry Wachowski and Andy Wachowski. (Graphic Novel) Alan Moore and David Lloyd.
  • Cinematography by Adrian Biddle.
  • Produced by Joel Silver, Larry and ANdy Wachowski, Grant Hill.
  • Distributed by Warner Bros.
  • Actors, Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, John Hurt.
  • In 2034, Britain has become totalitarian and is ruled by the Fascist Norsefire regime. The story follows Evey Hammond, a young woman who is rescued from state police by a Guy Fawkes-masked vigilante known as "V". After rescuing her, they witness V's destruction of the Old Bailey. The regime explains the incident to the public as an emergency demolition, but this is shown to be a lie when V takes over the state-run British Television Network (BTN) the same day. He broadcasts a message urging the people of Britain to rise up against the oppressive government on the fifth of November; one year from that day, when V will destroy the Houses of Parliament. Evey helps V escape, but is put in danger. V saves Evey from being captured and interrogated by officials and brings her to his lair, where she is told that she must stay in hiding with him. Evey is about to send the train down the track, when she is discovered by Inspector Finch. Finch, who has been investigating V and thereby learned much about the corruption of the Norsefire regime, allows Evey to proceed. Meanwhile, thousands of Londoners, all wearing Guy Fawkes masks, march on Parliament to watch the event. Among these Londoners, we see the faces of those who have died, including a little girl shot by the police for wearing the mask; a pair of gay men seen in Valerie's flashback; Evey's parents; Valerie, the lesbian prisoner in the cell next to V's whose words had given him his drive; Ruth, Valerie's partner; and Gordon Deitrich. Because Creedy and the Chancellor are dead, the British Army stands down in the face of a civil rebellion. Parliament is destroyed by the explosion, accompanied by the 1812 Overture. On a nearby rooftop, Evey and Finch watch the scene together, as she answers his question of who V was by stating he was "all of us". "Only when you have no fear are you free"

#7 Miracle


Miracle (2004)
  • Directed by Gavin O' Connor.
  • Written by Eric Guggenheim.
  • Cinematography by none.
  • Produced by Mark Clardi, Gordon Gray, Ross Greenburg, Justis Greene, Hon Mone, Greg O' Connor.
  • Distributed by Buena Vista Pictures.
  • Actors, NKurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, Noah Emmerich, Sean McCann, Kenneth Weish, Eddie Cahill, Patrick O' Brien Demsey.
  • All time best sports movie ever. USA vs Soviet Union in hockey, based on the real story of Coach Herb Brooks and his team. Its such a great story of their journey to play the Soviet and how they go through so many struggles and how they become a miracle for the US.

#6 Hard Candy


Hard Candy (2006)
  • Directed by David Slade.
  • Written by Brian Nelson.
  • Cinematography by Jo Willems.
  • Produced By Rosanne Korenberg.
  • Distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment.
  • Actors, Ellen Page, Patrick WIlson, Odessa Rae, Sandra OH.
  • An Independent Film that focus' on a girls revenge after this one pedophile, she tortures him because how he does disgusting things to girls. Its an amazing movie and will really make you think. Ellen Page won Best Actress from Austin Film Critics Association, Won Three awards at Sitges Film Festival 2005, Director David Slade won Best Feature Film and Best Film, Writer Brian Nelson won Best Screenplay.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

#5 The Dark Knight


The Dark Knight (2008)
  • Directed by Christopher Nolan.
  • Written by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan.
  • Cinematography by Wally Pfister.
  • Produced by Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven, and Emma Thomas.
  • Distributed by Warners Bros.
  • Important Actors Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Arron Eckhart, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Morgan Freeman
  • The sequel to the movie Batman Begins which highlights the making of the superhero Batman and his early role in protecting Gotham City. In this one there are more villains, more intense action scenes are heart wrenching love triangle. This movie is an epic action thriller and a must see. RIP Heath Ledger.

#4 Titanic.


Titanic (1997)
  • Directed by James Cameron.
  • Written by James Cameron.
  • Cinematography by Russell Carpenter.
  • Produced by Jon Landau and James Cameron.
  • Distributed in the US and Canada by Paramount Pictures.
  • Distributed International by 20th Century Fox.
  • Important Actors were Leo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Victor Garber, Gloria Stuart, Bernard Hill, Danny Nucci, and Bill Paxton.
  • The Titanic is about two unlikely people to fall in love. Rose DeWitt Bukater a rich 17 year old falls hopelessly in love with a artist named Jack Dawson. They meet on the Titanic and go through crazy adventures. Trying to keep their relationship a secret from Rose's parents and the man Rose is arranged to be married to makes their love much more exciting. But when caught they must prove their love is strong enough and try to make it out alive.. When the boat crash's Rose gets off the lifeboat to find Jack because she cannot be without him. The end is the saddest part in the movie and I wont ruin it for you if you haven't seen it. One of the highest money makers in the film industry it is a classic and a must see!

Friday, October 2, 2009

#3 The Sandlot


The Sandlot (1993)
  • Directed by David Mickey Evans.
  • Written by David M. Evans, Robert Gunter.
  • Cinematography by Anthony B. Richmond.
  • Produced by Mark Burg and Chris Zarpas.
  • Distributed by 20th Century Fox.
  • Important Actors were Torn Guiry, Mike Vitar, James Earl Jones.
  • Scott Smalls the main character of the movie, who is reminiscing on his first summer in Los Angeles. In 1962, Smalls moves with his mother and stepfather to a new neighborhood, and struggles to make new friends. One afternoon, he decides to follow a group of neighborhood boys, and watches them play an improvised game of baseball at a small field, which they call the “sandlot.” As Smalls gets better the team starts to accept him more, until one day where Benny hits a pop fly and the ball breaks. The other kids look at it as an omen when Smalls rushes home to steal his stepfathers autographed baseball signed by Babe Ruth himself... Smalls not being the biggest baseball fan had no idea how much this ball meant. The movie takes off from there, now with their efforts to get the ball back from "the Beast." Its absolutely an all time favorite for every kid and adult.

#2 Garden State


Garden State (2004)
  • Directed and Written by Zach Braff.
  • Cinematography by Lawrence Sher.
  • Distributed by Fox Searchlight.
  • Produced by Pamela Abdy, Danny Divito, Gary GIlbert, Dan Halsted
  • Important Actors were Zach Braff, Nataile Portman, Peter Sargaard, Ian Holm, Jackie Hoffnan.
  • Garden State is about Andrew Largeman (Braff) a not to well known actor journeys back to his home town of New Jersey because of the tragic death of his mother. Largeman runs into his friends from highschool who were the gravediggers at the cemetery now. Largeman had always been medicated since he was a young boy so while he was home he got his head looked at to see if there was anything wrong, in the waiting room he encounters a young girl named Sam (Portman) she has epilepsy. Throughout the movie it shows their journey of the days Largeman is home. WIth a heartfelt ending and moments this movie easily touches your heart and uncovers the Largeman, Sam, or Mark in you.

#1 Serendipity


Serendipity (2001)
  • Directed by Peter Chelsom.
  • Written by Marc Klein.
  • Cinematography by John de Borman.
  • Produced by Peter Abrams, Rober L. Levy, Simon Fields.
  • Distributed by Miramax Films.
  • Important Actors were John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven, Molly Shannon and Bridget Moynahan
  • Its a romantic comedy about these two people Jonathan Trager (Cusack) and Sara Thomas (Beckinsale) who meet each other when they go to buy the same pair of gloves. They go out and eat ice cream at Serendipity 3. But realize that they have left something at the ice cream bar, and return only to find each other again. They then head to Central Park. Upon seeing Sara's freckles, Jonathan mentions that they look like the constellation Cassiopia . He then tells her that Cassiopeia was a very beautiful queen, but when the gods got jealous, they turned her into a constellation. At the end of the night, the two are forced to decide some kind of next step. When the smitten Jonathan suggests an exchange of phone numbers, Sara balks and proposes an idea that will allow fate to take control of their future. Sara asks Jonathan to write his name and phone number on a $5 bill, while she writes her name and number on the inside cover of a used copy of Love in the time of Cholera If they are meant to be together, she tells him, he will find the book and she will find the $5 bill, and they will find their way back to each other. They each get a glove from the pair both of them purchased.... The story goes on, bringing you to now what is 5 years later, Jonathan is engaged but is having doubts because he is in love with Sara who is now newly single. The rest of the movie is them trying to find each other. Its my all time favorite movie, I love it so much.