A nomadic tribe struggling to survive, must pray to the Fathers for a successful hunting season. Recently, the mammoths they need to survive have become scarce. The village elder, Old Mother, forecasts the arrival of a young girl with blue eyes, who will lead the tribe to prosperity. Evolet(Belle), with her stunningly blue eyes, captures the heart of D’Leh(Strait) immediately. D’Leh’s father left the tribe to try to find another means of survival, leaving his son to inherit his place as the leader of the tribe. Through trials, D’Leh wins the hand of Evolet and the White Spear, signifying his leadership of the clan.
His reign is to be short-lived though. A band of marauders attacks the village stealing several men, women and children to be their slaves. Among those taken is Evolet, and D’Leh is forced to pursue in an attempt to rescue her. Aided by his father’s friend, Tic’Tic(Curtis), D’Leh must travel beyond the White Mountains, through the forests and across the deserts, to the land of the gods to save the woman he loves. (more…)
Charlie Wilson(Hanks) is a womanizing, drug-using, alcoholic Congressman from Texas, but none of this will stop him from making his mark on history. Beginning in the early 1980’s, Charlie realizes the potential of the people of Afghanistan in the battle against Soviet Russia. Using his sway in Congress, and his influence around the world, Charlie Wilson starts a covert war with Russia, using the Afghan people as his soldiers.
By giving money to Pakistan, Charlie plans to equip tribesmen in Afghanistan with Soviet-made weapons supplied by Israel. Meanwhile, Charlie is under investigation for drug use in Las Vegas. Being a smart man, Charlie uses this to his advantage; he knows that the American public will be distracted by his misgivings and not notice the entirely immoral actions he’s perpetrating behind their backs. (more…)
Ben Gates(Cage) is back hunting treasure again along with his side-kick Riley(Bartha), girlfriend Abigail(Kruger) and father Patrick Gates(Voight). After finding the ancient Knights Templar treasure, Gates and co should be flying high. Riley is unsuccessfully trying to push his conspiracy-theorist book. Ben and Abigail are separated and Patrick and Ben are still trying to clean-up the Gates family name.
Determined to make clear his family name as well, Mitch Wilkinson(Harris) uses the Gates to springboard toward finding a lost city of gold. Beginning with a singed page from the diary of John Wilkes Booth and culminating in the discovery of the City of Gold under Mount Rushmore, Riley’s book leads everyone on an international treasure hunt. (more…)
Beowulf(Winstone) is a heroic Thane whose reputation as a dragon-slayer and a wooer of women precedes him beyond all bounds. Some of the stories are true, others false, but all agree that Beowulf is a true hero and the only one who can save Heorot from the attacks of Grendel(Glover) and his mother(Jolie). Grendel, born of consummation between King Hrothgar(Hopkins) and an evil temptress is terrorizing his father’s city, enraged by all the merriment which echos through his cave. (more…)
Senator Irving(Cruise) has a bold new plan for the War on Terror. His plan will turn the tides of war and bring the United States a win against the axis of evil. Now all he needs is the public’s support. Building on reporter Janine Roth’s(Streep) previous endorsement of him and his policies, Senator Irving calls her in for an exclusive. He hopes that with her story, he will be viewed as the savior of the war on terror and the executor who started the end of the war.
At the same time, three time-zones over, Political Science Professor Malley(Redford) holds another meeting with one of his most promising students, Todd Hayes(Garfield). Todd is a typical college student; sliding through college getting decent grades, chasing girls and trying not to get in too much trouble. But Professor Malley sees much more in Todd. (more…)
I’m always a fan of historical films; especially when they bring their stories to life and envelope you with deep characters, exquisite dialogue and great acting. Such is evident in ‘Elizabeth: The Golden Age.’ The relationship between Queen Elizabeth I(Blanchett) and Sir Walter Raleigh(Owen) is a classic story of forlorn love. A story told again and again as the epitome of duty to country over self. The Golden Age is more than just a love story though. It is the story of a fight for survival, a fight to keep England alive.
Set in the late 16th century, during a period of religious unrest between the power-hungry nations of Europe, The Golden Age begins as a story of a beloved queen. Elizabeth, lacking child, is expected to marry and produce an heir. Meanwhile, forces near and far align against her, each looking to further their fortunes and territories. (more…)
