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Films & DVDs - Genre

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PG-13 | 2007 | John Cusack, Samuel L, Jackson | Critics: 8-9-7-7-9-5

A man who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel.

Amazing Grace

PG | 2007 | Ioan Gruffudd, Benedict Cumberbatch | Critics: 9-5-8-6

True story of 18th-century British MP William Wilberforce, who tirelessly fought to end Britain's involvement in the slave trade.

Bourne Ultimatum

PG-13 | 2007 | Matt Damon, David Strathairn | Critics: 7-9-6

Bourne races to discover the final mysteries of his past while a government agent tries to track him down after a shootout in Moscow.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

PG | 2007 | Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson | Critics: 9-8-7-5

Young Harry turns 15, and along with adolescence comes battling the Ministry of Magic.

Nancy Drew

PG | 2007 | Emma Roberts, Max Thieriot | Critics: 9-5

A teen detective happens upon clues to a murder mystery involving a movie star.

Once

R | 2007 | Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová | Critics: 10-10-9-10-8

A heartbroken musician sparks a new romance with a young immigrant, as they write, rehearse, and record songs that follow their love story.

Around the World in 80 Days

PG-13 | 2004 | Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan | Critics: 3-6-6-6-7

Based on the classic novel by Jules Verne, an English businessman embarks on a journey around the world, after taking on a bet that he can traverse the globe in 80 days.

Alamo, The

PG-13 | 2003 | Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton

During a 13-day stand-off in 1836, Davy Crocket, Jim Bowie, and 187 other Texans do all they can to defend the ruined mission from Santa Ana's Mexican army.

American Outlaws

PG-13 | 2001 | Colin Farrell, Scott Caan | Critics: 8-8-5-6-7

Comic Western follows the notorious exploits of the James-Younger Gang who became some of the Old West's most notorious outlaws after running afoul of the law for justified vigilantism.

Fact based cultural clash drama about the tensions that build between a young Hungarian girl and her family after she's left behind in Budapest as an infant and reunited with her family in California seven years later.

An Autumn Tale

PG | 1999 | Marie Riviere, Beatrice Romand

Warmhearted comedy/drama about a woman's romantic complications when her friends contrive to find her a man. Though too slow-moving for mainstream viewers, this charming film delights Rohmer's fans, French cinema lovers.

Animal Farm

NR-TV | 1999 | Kelsey Grammer, Ian Holm | Critics: 6-7

Made-for-TV adaptation of Orwell classic likens oppressed farm animals's; lives to Stalinist Russia. Though Orwell fans may despise watered-down story, the impressive puppet effects, evocative voice-acting engage less demanding viewers.

Anna and the King

PG-13 | 1999 | Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat | Critics: 7-7-8

Glossy period drama chronicles relationship between stubborn British schoolmarm and proud Thai monarch. Though the plot holds few surprises, the lavish scenery, compelling performances should satisfy armchair travelers seeking exotic eye candy.

Arlington Road

R | 1999 | Jeff Bridges, Tim Robbins

After his FBI agent wife is murdered by right-wing terrorists, a college professor becomes obsessed with discovering what his seemingly friendly neighbors are hiding.

Bachelor, The

PG-13 | 1999 | Chris O'Donnell, Renee Zellweger | Critics: 6-4-3-2-4

A bachelor has 24 hours to get married in order to receive a $100 million inheritance.

Basket, The

PG | 1999 | Peter Coyote, Karen Allen | Critics: 3-5-2-1

In a Pacific Northwest farming community just after WWI, two German orphans are welcomed into a caring family, yet shunned by others because of their ethnicity.

Antz

G | 1998 | Woody Allen, Sharon Stone

A drone in an ant colony dreams of an independent life and the love of the queens daughter.

Avengers, The

PG | 1998 | Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman

Two British secret agents work overtime to defeat a sinister man attempting to control the world's weather.

Babe: Pig in the City

PG | 1998 | Elizabeth Daily, Magda Szubanski

Babe the Pig travels to the big city to earn money to save Hoggett farm.

Air Force One

PG-13 | 1997 | Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman

The U.S. President is firmly against negotiating with terrorists. His belief is put to the ultimate test when the plane carrying the First Family is hijacked by Russian terrorists.

Amistad

R | 1997 | Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins

Based on the true story of a slave revolt aboard a ship at sea in 1839. When the mutineers are put on trial, former President of the U.S. John Quincy Adams comes to their defense.

Anastatia

G | 1997 | Meg Ryan, Hank Azaria

A couple of con artists convince an eighteen-year-old orphan that she is the long-lost daughter of the czar so they can collect the reward.

Apostle, The

PG-13 | 1997 | Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett

A fugitive Pentecostal preacher fleeing from a violent episode makes a personal vow to minister to a small town in the Louisiana bayou.

Batman and Robin

PG-13 | 1997 | Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney

Super heroes Batman and Robin are joined by Batgirl in their fight to save the human race from destruction at the hands of Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy.

Aladdin and the King of Thieves

G | 1996 | Gilbert Gottfried, Jerry Orbach

This third in the Robin Williams Disney Aladdin series finds our hero in wedded bliss finally with Princess Jasmine and doing battle with the King of Thieves.

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