Sneak Peak Movies for April 2009

"Lymelife"

Stars include Alec Baldwin, Kieran Culkin, Rory Culkin, Timothy Hutton, Cynthia Nixon, and Emma Roberts. It is directed by Derick Martini. When an outbreak of Lyme disease hits a suburban community in the 1970's, the life of a 15-year-old and his family will never be the same again. This Screen Media Films drama is Not Yet Rated.

April 3, 2009

"Fast and Furious"

Stars include Vin Diesel, John Ortiz, Paul Walker, and Michelle Rodriguez. It is directed by Justin Lin. Ex-con, Dom Toretto, and ex-LAPD officer, Brian O'Conner returns to Los Angeles but they are forced to trust each other when they have to confront a shared enemy. This Universal Pictures action/thriller is Not Yet Rated.

"Paris 36"

Stars include Gerard Jugnot, Clovis Cornillac, Kad Merad, and Nora Arnezeder. It is directed by Christophe Barratier. In 1936, three out-of-work dance hall stagehands put on their own show at their newly defunct place of employment. This Sony Classics drama/comedy is rated PG-13.

"Sugar"

Stars include Algenis Perez Soto, Rayniel Rufino, Michael Gaston, and Brandon Gorrell. It is directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. This is a story about Dominican baseball star, Miguel "Sugar" Santos, who played in the United States minor leagues. This Sony Classics drama/sports film is rated R.

"The Ugly Truth"

Stars include Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, Cheryl Hines, and Bree Turner. It is directed by Robert Luketic. Abby Richter is a challenged morning show producer, who is reluctantly tested by her chauvinistic correspondent. This Columbia romance/comedy is rated R.

April 10, 2009

"Dragonball"

Stars include Justin Chatwin, James Marsters, Jamie Chung, Emmy Rossum, and Ernie Hudson. It is directed by James Wong. When a young boy, Goku, seeks out the great Master Roshi, he also tries to gather all seven Dragon Balls in order to prevent Piccolo from succeeding in his quest to use the Dragon Balls to conquer the world. This 20^th Century Fox action/fantasy/sci-fi film is Not Yet Rated.

"The Hannah Montana Movie"

Stars include Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Jason Earles, Mitchel Musso, Billy Ray Cyrus, Barry Bostwick, Tyra Banks, Vanessa L. Williams, Dolly Parton, Vicki Lawrence, and Taylor Swift. It is directed by Peter Chelsom. Well, it looks like the popular stars of Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana" sitcom finally make it to the big screen. Just as fame and fortune start to take over her life, Miley Stewart decides to go back to her hometown, Crowley Corners, Tennessee, to get some real perspective on her life and determine what really matters most. This Walt Disney Pictures comedy/musical is Not Yet Rated.

"Observe and Report"

Stars include Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Ray Liotta, Michael Pena, and Collette Wolfe. It is directed by Jody Hill. Ronnie Barnhardt, a local mall security guard, wages war on the cops. This Warner Brother comedy is rated R.

April 17, 2009

"17 Again"

Stars include Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Matthew Perry, Michelle Trachtenberg, and Melora Hardin. It is directed by Burr Steers. Here, an adult man becomes a 17-year-old high school student again. This New Line Cinema comedy is rated PG-13.

"Crank 2: High Voltage"

Stars include Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Dwight Yoakam, Bai Ling, and Corey Haim. It is directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. A Chinese mobster steals Chelios' (an indestructible hit man) heart and replaces it with a battery-powered ticker, which requires regular jolts of electricity to keep it ticking. This Lionsgate action/sequel is Not Yet Rated.

"State of Play"

Stars include Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren, Robin Wright Penn, and Jason Bateman. It is directed by Kevin MacDonald. U. S. Congressman, Stephen Collins, and a street-smart, investigative Washington, D. C. reporter, Cal McCaffrey, get involved in a case of seemingly unrelated, brutal murders. This Universal Pictures drama/crime/thriller is Not Yet Rated.

April 22, 2009

"Earth"

The United States version is narrated by James Earl Jones and is directed by Mark Linfield. In 2007, this award-winning natural history film was released in cinemas internationally. The British version was narrated by Patrick Stewart. It is based on the BBC documentary TV series, "Planet Earth," which received an Emmy Award and a Peabody Award. The TV series was narrated by David Attenborough and was produced by Alastair Fothergill. Environmental changes are referenced throughout the film and three featured species are used to illustrate particular threats to the planet's wildlife. In other words, this documentary is a wake-up call to save our planet. This Disneynature documentary is filmed with high definition cameras that take us on an incredible journey throughout the planet we call, "Earth." This film is definitely a must-see.

April 24, 2009

"Fighting"

Stars include Terrence Howard, Channing Tatum, Zulay Henao, Luis Guzman, and Anthony DeSando. It is directed by Dito Montiel. When small-town boy, Shawn MacArthur comes from New York City with nothing, he suddenly gets lucky, thanks to the efforts of scam artist, Harvey Boarden. Now, a star brawler in the corrupt bare-knuckle circuit, he soon finds that with this overnight success, comes a different kind of fight, a fight to escape. This Rogue Pictures drama is rated PG-13.

"Obsessed"

Stars include Beyonce Knowles, Ali Larter, and Idris Elba. It is directed by Steve Shill. This movie is about an asset manager who has a knockout wife and thriving career, that is, until a temporary office worker begins to staking him. This Sony Screen Gems thriller/suspense is rated PG-13. Previously announced release date was February 27, 2009.

"The Soloist"

Stars include Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, and Lisa Gay Hamilton. It is directed by Joe Wright. Journalist, Steve Lopez, discovers Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, a former classical music prodigy, playing his violin on the streets of Los Angeles. As Lopez tries to help the homeless man find his way back from poverty, a very special friendship develops. This Paramount drama/bio is rated PG-13.

"Vanilla Gorilla"

Stars include Pierce Brosnan, Dennis Haysbert, Madeline Carroll, and Joe Vaz. It is directed by Terry Loane. When a New York girl befriends, Gogo, the world's sole surviving albino gorilla, they learn to communicate through sign language and form a long-lasting bond. Unfortunately, in her quest to return Gogo to the wild, she gets them in trouble with ruthless poachers, relentless CNN reporters, and one very worried parent. This Freestyle Releasing adventure/family/animal film is Not Yet Rated.

"O'Horten"

Stars include Bard Owe, Espen Skjonberg, Ghita Norby, and Bjorn Floberg. It is directed by Bent Hamer. Since Horten was forced to retire after 40 years of traveling a very stable rail, suddenly, the platform does not feel like a safe place anymore. This Sony Classics comedy/drama is rated PG-13. Previously announced release date was February 20, 2009.