In the Heart of the SeaMovie2015In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
RushMovie2013In the 1970s, a rivalry propels race car drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt to fame and glory — until a horrible accident threatens to end it all.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The DilemmaMovie2011Longtime friends Ronny and Nick are partners in an auto-design firm. They are hard at work on a presentation for a dream project that would really launch their company. Then Ronny spots Nick's wife out with another man, and in the process of investigating the possible affair, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. As the presentation nears, Ronny agonizes over what might happen if the truth gets out.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Angels & DemonsMovie2009Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati - a secret, underground organization - after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Frost/NixonMovie2008For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost's team harboured doubts about their boss's ability to hold his own. But as the cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The Da Vinci CodeMovie2006A murder in Paris’ Louvre Museum and cryptic clues in some of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery. For 2,000 years a secret society closely guards information that — should it come to light — could rock the very foundations of Christianity.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Cinderella ManMovie2005The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1920s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The MissingMovie2003When rancher and single mother of two Maggie Gilkeson sees her teenage daughter, Lily, kidnapped by Apache rebels, she reluctantly accepts the help of her estranged father, Samuel, in tracking down the kidnappers. Along the way, the two must learn to reconcile the past and work together if they are going to have any hope of getting Lily back before she is taken over the border and forced to become a prostitute.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
A Beautiful MindMovie2001John Nash is a brilliant but asocial mathematician fighting schizophrenia. After he accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn for the nightmarish.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
76MovieNerd ScoreHow the Grinch Stole ChristmasMovie2000The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...Overall72Story72Acting77Cinematography69Concept78Entertaining80Uniqueness81Family Friendly91
EdtvMovie1999Video store clerk Ed agrees to have his life filmed by a camera crew for a tv network.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
RansomMovie1996When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Apollo 13Movie1995The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.Overall75Story70Acting75Cinematography75Concept75Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly80
The PaperMovie1994Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchet-man Alicia Clark—Henry's nemesis—impose unpopular cutbacks.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Far and AwayMovie1992A young man leaves Ireland with his landlord's daughter after some trouble with her father, and they dream of owning land at the big giveaway in Oklahoma ca. 1893. When they get to the new land, they find jobs and begin saving money. The man becomes a local barehands boxer, and rides in glory until he is beaten, then his employers steal all the couple's money and they must fight off starvation in the winter, and try to keep their dream of owning land alive. Meanwhile, the woman's parents find out where she has gone and have come to America to find her and take her back.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
BackdraftMovie1991Firemen brothers Brian and Stephen McCaffrey battle each other over past slights while trying to stop an arsonist with a diabolical agenda from torching Chicago.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Problem ChildMovie1990Ben Healy and his social climbing wife Flo adopt fun-loving seven year old Junior. But they soon discover he's a little monster as he turns a camping trip, a birthday party and even a baseball game into comic nightmares.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
ParenthoodMovie1989The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the 'black sheep' of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Pet SemataryMovie1989Dr. Louis Creed's family moves into the country house of their dreams and discover a pet cemetery at the back of their property. The cursed burial ground deep in the woods brings the dead back to life -- with "minor" problems. At first, only the family's cat makes the return trip, but an accident forces a heartbroken father to contemplate the unthinkable.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
88MovieNerd ScoreWillowMovie1988The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.Overall90Story88Acting82Cinematography88Concept86Entertaining90Uniqueness95Family Friendly80
Armed and DangerousMovie1986After policeman Frank Dooley is framed for theft and loses his job on the force, he joins a security guard agency and teams up with inept former defense lawyer Norman Kane. When the two botch a job guarding a local warehouse, they begin to uncover corruption within the company and their union.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Gung HoMovie1986When a western Pennsylvania auto plant is acquired by a Japanese company, brokering auto worker Hunt Stevenson faces the tricky challenge of mediating the assimilation of two clashing corporate cultures. At one end is the Japanese plant manager and the sycophant who is angling for his position. At the other, a number of disgruntled long-time union members struggle with the new exigencies of Japanese quality control.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
CocoonMovie1985When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
SplashMovie1984A successful businessman falls in love with the girl of his dreams. There's one big complication though; he's fallen hook, line and sinker for a mermaid.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Night ShiftMovie1982A nebbish of a morgue attendant gets shunted back to the night shift where he is shackled with an obnoxious neophyte partner who dreams of the "one great idea" for success. His life takes a bizarre turn when a prostitute neighbor complains about the loss of her pimp. His partner, upon hearing the situation, suggests that they fill that opening themselves using the morgue at night.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
In the Heart of the SeaMovie2015In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
RushMovie2013In the 1970s, a rivalry propels race car drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt to fame and glory — until a horrible accident threatens to end it all.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The DilemmaMovie2011Longtime friends Ronny and Nick are partners in an auto-design firm. They are hard at work on a presentation for a dream project that would really launch their company. Then Ronny spots Nick's wife out with another man, and in the process of investigating the possible affair, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. As the presentation nears, Ronny agonizes over what might happen if the truth gets out.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Angels & DemonsMovie2009Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati - a secret, underground organization - after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Frost/NixonMovie2008For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost's team harboured doubts about their boss's ability to hold his own. But as the cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The Da Vinci CodeMovie2006A murder in Paris’ Louvre Museum and cryptic clues in some of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery. For 2,000 years a secret society closely guards information that — should it come to light — could rock the very foundations of Christianity.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Cinderella ManMovie2005The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1920s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The MissingMovie2003When rancher and single mother of two Maggie Gilkeson sees her teenage daughter, Lily, kidnapped by Apache rebels, she reluctantly accepts the help of her estranged father, Samuel, in tracking down the kidnappers. Along the way, the two must learn to reconcile the past and work together if they are going to have any hope of getting Lily back before she is taken over the border and forced to become a prostitute.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
A Beautiful MindMovie2001John Nash is a brilliant but asocial mathematician fighting schizophrenia. After he accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn for the nightmarish.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
76MovieNerd ScoreHow the Grinch Stole ChristmasMovie2000The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...Overall72Story72Acting77Cinematography69Concept78Entertaining80Uniqueness81Family Friendly91
EdtvMovie1999Video store clerk Ed agrees to have his life filmed by a camera crew for a tv network.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
RansomMovie1996When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Apollo 13Movie1995The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.Overall75Story70Acting75Cinematography75Concept75Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly80
The PaperMovie1994Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchet-man Alicia Clark—Henry's nemesis—impose unpopular cutbacks.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Far and AwayMovie1992A young man leaves Ireland with his landlord's daughter after some trouble with her father, and they dream of owning land at the big giveaway in Oklahoma ca. 1893. When they get to the new land, they find jobs and begin saving money. The man becomes a local barehands boxer, and rides in glory until he is beaten, then his employers steal all the couple's money and they must fight off starvation in the winter, and try to keep their dream of owning land alive. Meanwhile, the woman's parents find out where she has gone and have come to America to find her and take her back.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
BackdraftMovie1991Firemen brothers Brian and Stephen McCaffrey battle each other over past slights while trying to stop an arsonist with a diabolical agenda from torching Chicago.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Problem ChildMovie1990Ben Healy and his social climbing wife Flo adopt fun-loving seven year old Junior. But they soon discover he's a little monster as he turns a camping trip, a birthday party and even a baseball game into comic nightmares.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
ParenthoodMovie1989The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the 'black sheep' of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Pet SemataryMovie1989Dr. Louis Creed's family moves into the country house of their dreams and discover a pet cemetery at the back of their property. The cursed burial ground deep in the woods brings the dead back to life -- with "minor" problems. At first, only the family's cat makes the return trip, but an accident forces a heartbroken father to contemplate the unthinkable.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
88MovieNerd ScoreWillowMovie1988The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.Overall90Story88Acting82Cinematography88Concept86Entertaining90Uniqueness95Family Friendly80
Armed and DangerousMovie1986After policeman Frank Dooley is framed for theft and loses his job on the force, he joins a security guard agency and teams up with inept former defense lawyer Norman Kane. When the two botch a job guarding a local warehouse, they begin to uncover corruption within the company and their union.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Gung HoMovie1986When a western Pennsylvania auto plant is acquired by a Japanese company, brokering auto worker Hunt Stevenson faces the tricky challenge of mediating the assimilation of two clashing corporate cultures. At one end is the Japanese plant manager and the sycophant who is angling for his position. At the other, a number of disgruntled long-time union members struggle with the new exigencies of Japanese quality control.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
CocoonMovie1985When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
SplashMovie1984A successful businessman falls in love with the girl of his dreams. There's one big complication though; he's fallen hook, line and sinker for a mermaid.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Night ShiftMovie1982A nebbish of a morgue attendant gets shunted back to the night shift where he is shackled with an obnoxious neophyte partner who dreams of the "one great idea" for success. His life takes a bizarre turn when a prostitute neighbor complains about the loss of her pimp. His partner, upon hearing the situation, suggests that they fill that opening themselves using the morgue at night.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
