Ip Man 2

Action, Biography, History, Martial Arts
Asia  /  Chinese

Ip Man 2 is a 2010 semi-biographical martial arts film based on the life of Ip Man, a grandmaster of Wing Chun martial arts. A sequel to the 2008 film Ip Man, the film was directed by Wilson Yip, and stars Donnie Yen, who reprises the leading role. Continuing after the events of the earlier film, the sequel centers on Ip's movements in Hong Kong, which is under British colonial rule. He attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun, but faces rivalry from other practitioners, including the local master of Hung Ga martial arts.

Future X Cops

Action, Sci-Fi
Asia  /  Chinese

Kidd (Andy Lau) a police officer from the year 2080 and his wife Millie (Bingbing Fan) are summoned to protect Dr. Masterson (Jingwu Ma), who is known as the "Father of Solar Energy" due to creating a cheap method to replace fossil fuel with solar energy. Because of Dr. Masterson's creation, oil tycoons have made several attempts on the life of Dr. Masterson. The Special Force of the police department has received credible information that an army of humanoids (half-man/half-machine) led by Kalon (Siu-Wong Fan) & Fiona (Yifei Tang) are set to ambush Dr. Masterson at the Convention Center.

The New Daughter

Horror, Thriller
USA  /  English

The New Daughter follows the James family, as John (Costner, Dances With Wolves, Mr. Brooks) tries to rebuild his family after a painful divorce. John has his hands full raising his youngest child Sam (Griffith, Couples Retreat) and especially his adolescent daughter Louisa (Baquero, Pan’s Labyrinth, in her first English-speaking role). As Louisa’s troubling behavior continues, far beyond the average tween angst and frustrations, John begins doubting his parental abilities. But when events around the James household start taking on an increasingly mysterious nature, John realizes that his family may be in mortal danger…

The Spy Next Door

Comedy, Family, Action
USA  /  English

CIA spy Bob Ho (Jackie Chan) is leading a double life. He is attracted to his next door neighbor Gillian (Amber Valetta), but can't tell her what he really does for a living. He decides to retire from his job in an attempt to be with Gillian, but her two kids Farren (Madeline Carroll) and Ian (Will Shadley) are not so keen on Bob's nerdy manner. When Gillian has to go out of town, Bob volunteers to watch Farren and Ian in an attempt to win them over. However, things get complicated when Ian accidentally downloads a secret file on Bob's computer. Suddenly, Russian terrorist Poldark (Magnus Scheving) shows up with the intent to kill Bob and the children.

Percy Jackson And The Olympians The Lightning Thief

Adventure, Fantasy
USA  /  English

Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman) is a somewhat misfit student who doesn't feel as if he fits in with anyone other than his best friend Grover (Brandon T. Jackson). His life takes a very unexpected turn when he walks into the New Roman and Greek Art Gallery as part of a school field trip. It is revealed that Percy is a descendant of Poseidon, Grover is actually a satyr (half human, half goat) and his protector - and one of his teachers - is actually a centaur. To make things more complicated, Zeus' lightning bolt has been stolen and Percy is the prime suspect. Percy is taken to a camp to learn to use his powers and at the same time his mother is taken prisoner by Hades. When Percy hears this news, he leaves the camp, along with Grover and Annabeth (Alexandra Daddario) to rescue his mother. However, they encounter Medusa (Uma Thurman) standing in their way, among other threats.

Valentine's Day

Comedy, Romance
USA  /  English

As Valentine's Day approaches, we see a number of relationships in various stages of love and/or trouble. Holden (Bradley Cooper) and Sean (Eric Dane) are struggling in their relationship but are determined to get it back on the right path. Captain Kate Hazeltine (Julia Roberts) is traveling from Iraq, to visit her lover who is almost halfway around the world from her. Julia (Jennifer Garner) thinks she's got it good with boyfriend Dr. Harrison Copeland (Patrick Dempsey), until he tells her that he's married. Jason (Topher Grace) is unhappy about his girlfriend Liz's (Anne Hathaway) choice of side jobs. Estelle (Shirley MacLaine) and Edgar's (Hector Elizondo) seemingly strong marriage is suddenly looking shaky after some truths come to light. Will these couples will be able to keep their relationships going?

Invictus

Sports, History, Biography
USA  /  English

President Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) attempts to reconcile South Africa's racial groups after apartheid. Recognizing the importance of the rugby World Cup to South Africa's powerful white minority, Mandela works with the South African national team's captain, Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon) to improve the team and inspire South Africans to rally behind the team. This decision is met with some controversy amongst Mandela's staff, as he is also meant to be tackling South Africa's huge domestic challenges, such as rising crime, high black unemployment, and the effects of international sanctions on the South African economy.

The Messenger

War, Romance
USA  /  English

Will Montgomery (Ben Foster) a Staff Sergeant has just returned home from a tour of duty in war torn Iraq. His new assignment is to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. He is partnered with Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson) to carry the terrible news to the families of fallen soldiers. Will struggles with his mission while he tries to find comfort back home. He suddenly finds himself attracted to Olivia (Samantha Morton) after delivering the message of her husband’s death. Can Will focus on his mission or will love get the best of him? How will his story or survival, friendship and grief end?

Daybreakers

Horror, Thriller, Action
USA  /  English

Earth in the future is populated by vampires at every corner. However, their supply of blood is about to run out when man faces extinction. Most of the population is now members of the undead. As humans are disappearing the vampires plan to capture the remaining population in order to farm them and ensure their food supply is safe. As a backup plan they are trying to find a blood substitute to feed their needs. Hematologist, Edward Dalton (Ethan Hawke) is in charge of the research project. He finds some of the last humans alive. The humans are led by Elvis (William Defoe) who was once a vampire. Elvis’ past may hold the solution that could save the human race. Dalton has to avoid his boss’ (Sam Neill) security team while pursuing his own agenda. The boss however, wants to find the blood substitute and repopulate the human race and sell their blood to the highest bidder.

A Single Man

Drama
USA  /  English

British expatriate George (Colin Firth) lives comfortably in sunny California and teaches at one of the universities. He is a private man and keeps his relationship with Jim (Matthew Goode) unobtrusive in the days before gay openness. One day in his life becomes subject of a chronicle when he learns his lover has died in a car crash in the mid-west. He tells no one, and he continues with his normal routine of going to the gym, having dinner with an old friend named Charlotte (Julianne Moore), and teaching his class. He observes his students with a wistful nature and even becomes drawn to Kenny Potter (Nicholas Hoult) for an adventurous, but ill-fated fling.

A Prophet

Thriller, Crime
USA  /  French

Malik el Djebena (Tahar Rahim) is a 19 year old who is imprisoned for alleged violence against the police. Shortly after he arrives in jail, he is chosen by the prison boss Cesar Luciani (Niels Arestrup) to kill a prisoner named Reyeb (Hichem Yacoubi). Reyeb is currently in prison and is awaiting his turn to testify against the mob. Malik does as he is asked and kills Reyeb, and becuase of Luciani's power and control, there are no repercussions to the action. This initiation of sorts allows Malik to become a high ranking member of the Corsican gang in the prison. Malik learns to read while in prison, which helps him to learn and understand the inner workings of the gang. He befriends prisoner Ryad (Adel Bencherif), and after a time, is granted some time away from the prison, thanks to Luciani. While his time out is supposed to be to fulfill missions for Luciani, Malik also starts up a drug trade, with the help of Ryad. While the dangers he faces are many, Malik always seems to get out of trouble unscathed. Will his charmed life continue, or will his luck eventually run out?