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Friends With Kids

Friends With Kids

πŸ“… Release: March 9, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaComedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Chris O'Dowd, Adam Scott, Jennifer Westfeldt, Megan Fox, Edward Burns, Brian d'Arcy James, Kelly Bishop, Cotter Smith, Lee Bryant, Owen Bento, Ilana Levine, Michael Dean
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the movie [m=Friends with Kids], directed by [c=Jennifer Westfeldt], the complexities of modern relationships and parenting are explored through a blend of drama and comedy. The film features an e...
Thousand Words, A

Thousand Words, A

πŸ“… Release: March 9, 2012
🎭 Genre: Comedy
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington, Allison Janney, Clark Duke, Jordan-Claire Green, Philip Pavel, Eshaya Draper, Cliff Curtis, Greg Collins, Jill Basey, Edi Patterson, Jack McBrayer, Lou Saliba, Lyndsey Nelson, Robert LeQuang
πŸ“– Synopsis: Eddie Murphy is Jack McCall, a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, any way. He has set his sights on New Age guru Dr. Sinja (Cliff Curtis) for his own selfish purposes. But ...
Silent House

Silent House

πŸ“… Release: March 9, 2012
🎭 Genre: Thriller
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Adam Trese, Eric Sheffer Stevens, Julia Taylor Ross, Haley Murphy, Adam Barnett
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the unsettling real-time thriller "Silent House," [c=Elizabeth Olsen] delivers a gripping performance as Sarah, a young woman helping her father and uncle board up the family's isolated lakeside h...
Cleanskin

Cleanskin

πŸ“… Release: March 9, 2012
🎭 Genre: Thriller
🎬 Starring: Sean Bean, Charlotte Rampling, Sam Douglas, James Fox, Tuppence Middleton, Tom Burke, Silas Carson, Abhin Galeya, Shivani Ghai, Peter Polycarpou, Glenn Wrage, Tariq Jordan
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the shadowy world of counter-terrorism, a ruthless MI5 agent, [c=Sean Bean], is given a final, brutal mission: eliminate a "cleanskin"β€”a homegrown terrorist with no prior recordβ€”before he can ...
Salmon Fishing In The Yemen

Salmon Fishing In The Yemen

πŸ“… Release: March 9, 2012
🎭 Genre: RomanceComedy
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rachael Stirling, Catherine Steadman, Tom Mison, Pippa Andre, Amr Waked, Tom Beard, Clive Wood, Matilda White, Hamish Gray, Alex Taylor-McDowall
πŸ“– Synopsis: From the director of Chocolat and the Oscar-winning screenwriter of "Slumdog Millionaire" comes the inspirational comedy "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen". When Britain's leading fisheries expert (Ewan Mc...
John Carter

John Carter

πŸ“… Release: March 9, 2012
🎭 Genre: FantasySci-FiAction
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Mark Strong, Samantha Morton, Dominic West, Polly Walker, Bryan Cranston, Thomas Haden Church, James Purefoy, Daryl Sabara, Ciaran Hinds, David Schwimmer
πŸ“– Synopsis: From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes "John Carter"-a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars)."John Carter" is based on a classic novel ...
Being Flynn

Being Flynn

πŸ“… Release: March 2, 2012
🎭 Genre: ComedyDrama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Paul Dano, Robert De Niro, Olivia Thirlby, Julianne Moore, Lili Taylor, Victor Rasuk, Dale Dickey, William Sadler, Joe Urban, Wes Studi, Steve Cirbus, Eddie Rouse
πŸ“– Synopsis: Academy Award-nominated writer-director Paul Weitz (ABOUT A BOY) turns his hand to this moving portrait of fathers and sons. Based on a true story, "BEING FLYNN" follows Nick Flynn (Paul Dano of LITTL...
Project X

Project X

πŸ“… Release: March 2, 2012
🎭 Genre: Comedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Miles Teller, Oliver Cooper, Jonathan Daniel Brown, Kirby Bliss Blanton, Dax Flame, Nichole O'Connor, Thomas Mann, Alexis Knapp, Jillian Barberie
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the outrageous comedy "Project X," a group of high school seniors, led by the socially awkward Thomas (played by [c=Thomas Mann]), decides to throw an unforgettable birthday party for their friend...
Tim And Eric's Billion Dollar Movie

Tim And Eric's Billion Dollar Movie

πŸ“… Release: March 2, 2012
🎭 Genre: Comedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Zach Galifianakis, Robert Loggia, Jeff Goldblum, Will Forte, William Atherton, Erica Durance, Bob Odenkirk
πŸ“– Synopsis: An all new feature film from the twisted minds of cult comedy heroes Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim ("Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job")! Tim and Eric are given a billion dollars to make a movie,...
Lorax, The

Lorax, The

πŸ“… Release: March 2, 2012
🎭 Genre: Animation
⭐ Rating: PG
🎬 Starring: Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Taylor Swift, Zac Efron, Betty White, Rob Riggle, Sherry Lynn, Dee Bradley Baker, Marina Sirtis, Jenny Slate
πŸ“– Synopsis: The 3D-CGI feature Dr. Seuss' The Lorax is an adaptation of Dr. Seuss' classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a boy as ...
Snowtown Murders, The

Snowtown Murders, The

πŸ“… Release: March 2, 2012
🎭 Genre: Thriller
🎬 Starring: Lucas Pittaway, Daniel Henshall, Craig Coyne, Richard Green, Louise Harris, Anthony Groves, Brendan Rock, Frank Cwiertniak
πŸ“– Synopsis: Based on horrifying crimes discovered in Snowtown, Australia in 1999, "The Snowtown Murders" is Justin Kurzel's directorial debut, a stark journey into a brutal subculture of suspicion, addiction and ...
Good Deeds

Good Deeds

πŸ“… Release: February 24, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaRomance
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Tyler Perry, Thandie Newton, Jamie Kennedy, Rebecca Romijn, Gabrielle Union, Brian White, Eddie Cibrian, Jordenn Thompson, Beverly Johnson, Phylicia Rashad
πŸ“– Synopsis: A successful, wealthy businessman, Wesley Deeds (Tyler Perry) has always done what's expected of him, whether it's assuming the helm of his father's company, tolerating his brother's misbehavior at th...
Gone

Gone

πŸ“… Release: February 24, 2012
🎭 Genre: Thriller
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Carpenter, Wes Bentley, Sebastian Stan, Socratis Otto, Michael Pare, Emily Wickersham, Erin Carufel, Ted Rooney, Amy Lawhorn, Sam Upton
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the gripping thriller "Gone," directed by [c=Heitor Dhalia], viewers are thrust into a harrowing race against time. The story centers on Jill Parrish, portrayed by [c=Amanda Seyfried], a young wom...
Tomorrow, When The War Began

Tomorrow, When The War Began

πŸ“… Release: February 24, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaAdventure
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Rachel Hurd-Wood, Lincoln Lewis, Chris Pang, Deniz Akdeniz, Caitlin Stasey, Phoebe Tonkin, Ashleigh Cummings, Andy Ryan, Colin Friels, Don Halbert
πŸ“– Synopsis: A group of Australian teenagers return from a camping trip to discover that their country has been invaded and their families taken captive, thrusting them into a desperate fight for survival in [m=T...
Wanderlust

Wanderlust

πŸ“… Release: February 24, 2012
🎭 Genre: Comedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Paul Rudd, Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux, Malin Akerman, Lauren Ambrose, Alan Alda, Ray Liotta, Michaela Watkins, Kathryn Hahn, Ken Marino, Kerri Kenney
πŸ“– Synopsis: Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston star in Wanderlust, a raucous comedy from director David Wain (Role Models) and producer Judd Apatow (Knocked Up) about a couple who leaves the pressures of the big city...
Act Of Valor

Act Of Valor

πŸ“… Release: February 24, 2012
🎭 Genre: ActionThriller
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Roselyn Sanchez, Emilio Rivera, Jason Cottle, Nestor Serrano, Gonzalo Menendez, Ailsa Marshall, Alex Veadov, Drea Castro, Timothy Gibbs, Alexander Asefa
πŸ“– Synopsis: An unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking, Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in a powerful story ofcontemporary global anti-terrorism. Inspired by true eve...
Conception

Conception

πŸ“… Release: February 24, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaComedy
🎬 Starring: Sarah Hyland, Julie Bowen, Alan Tudyk, Steve Howey, Connie Britton, Pamela Adlon, Moon Bloodgood, Gregory Smith, Matt Prokop, David Arquette, Aaron Ashmore
πŸ“– Synopsis: In this heartfelt and humorous ensemble comedy from director [c=Josh Stolberg], nine couples navigate the complex, often awkward journey of trying to conceive a child. Spanning a single weekend, the ...
All Things Fall Apart

All Things Fall Apart

πŸ“… Release: February 14, 2012
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: 50 Cent, Ray Liotta, Mario Van Peebles, Lynn Whitfield, Tracey Heggins, Mike P, Ambyr Childers, Cedric Sanders, Steve Eastin, Corey Large, Brian A Miller
πŸ“– Synopsis: With the dexterous aide of Mario Van Peebles (New Jack City, Panther, Baadassss!) in the director's seat, rapper/actor Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson undergoes an astonishing physical transformation as Deon...
Undefeated

Undefeated

πŸ“… Release: February 17, 2012
🎭 Genre: Documentary
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Montrail Brown, O.C. Brown, Bill Courtney, Chavis Daniels
πŸ“– Synopsis: Set in the inner-city of Memphis, Undefeated chronicles the Manassas Tigers' 2009 football season, on and off-the-field, as they strive to win the first playoff game in the high school's 110-year hist...
Secret World Of Arrietty, The

Secret World Of Arrietty, The

πŸ“… Release: February 17, 2012
🎭 Genre: AnimationFamily
⭐ Rating: G
🎬 Starring: Bridgit Mendler, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, David Henrie, Olivia Colman, Moises Arias, Carol Burnett, Peter Jason, Frank Marshall, Karey Kirkpatrick, Gracle Poletti, Steve Alpert
πŸ“– Synopsis: Residing quietly beneath the floorboards are little people who live undetected in a secret world to be discovered, where the smallest may stand tallest of all. From the legendary Studio Ghibli ("Spiri...
Thin Ice

Thin Ice

πŸ“… Release: February 17, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaCrimeComedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin, Billy Crudup, Michelle Arthur, Bob Balaban, David Harbour, Lea Thompson, Michelle Hutchison, James Detmar, Joe Minjares
πŸ“– Synopsis: Mickey Prohaska (Greg Kinnear) is a small-time insurance agent looking for a way to jump-start his business, reunite with his estranged wife (Lea Thompson) and escape the frigid Wisconsin weather. Thi...
Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance

Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance

πŸ“… Release: February 17, 2012
🎭 Genre: ActionFantasyThriller
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Nicolas Cage, Ciaran Hinds, Idris Elba, Christopher Lambert, Johnny Whitworth, Violante Placido, Kevin Nash, Fergus Riordan, Vincent Regan, Jacek Koman
πŸ“– Synopsis: Nicolas Cage returns as Johnny Blaze in Columbia Pictures' and Hyde Park Entertainment's "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance". In the successor to the worldwide hit Ghost Rider, Johnny - still strugglin...
This Means War

This Means War

πŸ“… Release: February 17, 2012
🎭 Genre: ActionComedy
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy, Chelsea Handler, Til Schweiger, John Paul Ruttan, Valin Shinyei, Angela Bassett, Laura Vandervoort
πŸ“– Synopsis: In a hilarious clash of espionage and romance, "This Means War" pits two elite CIA operatives, playfully portrayed by [c=Chris Pine] and [c=Tom Hardy], against each other in a ruthless competition fo...
In Darkness

In Darkness

πŸ“… Release: February 10, 2012
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Robert Wieckiewicz, Benno Furmann, Agnieszka Grochowska, Maria Schrader, Herbert Knaup, Marcin Bosak, Krzysztof Skonieczny, Milla Bankowicz
πŸ“– Synopsis: From acclaimed director Agnieszka Holland, "In Darkness" is based on a true story. Leopold Socha, a sewer worker and petty thief in Lvov, a Nazi occupied city in Poland, one day encounters a group of ...
Return

Return

πŸ“… Release: February 10, 2012
🎭 Genre: Drama
🎬 Starring: Linda Cardellini, John Slattery, Michael Shannon, Talia Balsam, Rutanya Alda, Louisa Krause, Emma Rayne Lyle, Paul Sparks, Rosie Benton, Bonnie Swencionis, James Murtaugh
πŸ“– Synopsis: When Kelli (Linda Cardellini, Freaks & Geeks, Brokeback Mountain) returns home from war, she expected to slowly but surely settle back into her life with her husband (Michael Shannon, Boardwalk Empire...
Vow, The

Vow, The

πŸ“… Release: February 10, 2012
🎭 Genre: RomanceDrama
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Scott Speedman, Jessica Lange, Sam Neill, Wendy Crewson, Jessica McNamee, Sarah Carter, Dillon Casey, Lucas Bryant, Jeananne Goossen
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the heart-wrenching romance drama "Vow, The," directed by [c=Michael Sucsy], love is put to the ultimate test when tragedy strikes. The story centers on Leo (played by [c=Channing Tatum]), a devot...
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

πŸ“… Release: February 10, 2012
🎭 Genre: AdventureFantasyFamily
⭐ Rating: PG
🎬 Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Vanessa Hudgens, The Rock, Anita Briem, Michael Caine, Luis Guzman, Kristin Davis, Michael Beasley, Stephen Caudill, Anna Colwell, Branscombe Richmond
πŸ“– Synopsis: The follow-up to the 2008 hit. The new journey begins when young adventurer Sean (Josh Hutcherson) receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist-a place of str...
Perfect Sense

Perfect Sense

πŸ“… Release: February 3, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaRomance
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Ewan McGregor, Eva Green, Connie Nielsen, Ewan Bremmer, Stephen Dillane, Denis Lawson, Alastair Mackenzie, Liz Strange, Richard Mack, James Watson, Caroline Paterson
πŸ“– Synopsis: The story of two people who begin to fall in love as the world begins to fall apart. Susan is a scientist. Michael is a chef. He takes a break from the kitchen heat in the alleyway below her apartm...
Safe House

Safe House

πŸ“… Release: February 10, 2012
🎭 Genre: ThrillerAction
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Vera Farmiga, Liam Cunningham, Brendan Gleeson, Robert Patrick, Sam Shepard, Nora Arnezeder, Tracie Thoms, Ruben Blades, Joel Kinnaman, Fares Fares
πŸ“– Synopsis: Oscar winner Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds star in the action-thriller "Safe House". Washington plays the most dangerous renegade from the CIA, who comes back onto the grid after a decade on the...
Union, The

Union, The

πŸ“… Release: February 2, 2012
🎭 Genre: DocumentaryMusic
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Elton John, T-Bone Burnett, Leon Russell
πŸ“– Synopsis: A captivating and exhilarating real-life experience of musical creation and generosity, "The Union" is an unprecedented look at the creative life of Elton John and his remarkable collaborative album w...