Rating: 6.5/10 (15,321 votes) Director: Daniel Barnz Writer: Patrick Tobin (screenplay) Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Adriana Barraza, Anna Kendrick, Sam Worthington Runtime: 102 min Rated: R Genre: Drama Released: 23 Jan 2015
Plot: The acerbic, hilarious CLAIRE SIMMONS becomes fascinated by the suicide of a woman in her chronic pain support group. As she uncovers the details of Nina's suicide and develops a poignant relationship with Nina's husband, she also grapples with her own, very raw personal tragedy.
Rating: 7.1/10 (26,878 votes) Director: J.C. Chandor Writer: J.C. Chandor Stars: Oscar Isaac, Elyes Gabel, Jessica Chastain, Lorna Pruce Runtime: 125 min Rated: R Genre: Action, Crime, Drama Released: 30 Jan 2015
Plot: A crime drama set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the city's history, and centered on the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built.
Rating: 4.1/10 (8,250 votes) Director: Elaine May Writer: Elaine May Stars: Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman, Isabelle Adjani, Charles Grodin Runtime: 107 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy Released: 15 May 1987
Plot: Two terrible lounge singers get booked to play a gig in a Moroccan hotel but somehow become pawns in an international power play between the CIA, the Emir of Ishtar, and the rebels trying to overthrow his regime.
Rating: 6.1/10 (31,626 votes) Director: Rupert Wyatt Writer: William Monahan (screenplay), James Toback Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Griffin Cleveland, Jessica Lange, Omar Leyva Runtime: 111 min Rated: R Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Released: 25 Dec 2014
Plot: Jim Bennett is a risk taker. Both an English professor and a high-stakes gambler, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Always one step ahead, Bennett pits his creditor against the operator of a gambling ring and leaves his dysfunctional relationship with his wealthy mother in his wake. He plays both sides, immersing himself in an illicit, underground world while garnering the attention of Frank, a loan shark with a paternal interest in Bennett's future. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must take the ultimate risk for a second chance...
Rating: 6.3/10 (44,088 votes) Director: Shawn Levy Writer: David Guion (screenplay), Michael Handelman (screenplay), Mark Friedman (story), David Guion (story), Michael Handelman (story), Thomas Lennon (characters), Robert Ben Garant (characters) Stars: Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan Runtime: 98 min Rated: PG Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family Released: 19 Dec 2014
Plot: At the Museum of Natural History, there's new exhibit being unveiled. Larry Daley who manages the night exhibit because the exhibits come to life because of the Tablet of Ahkmenrah, is in charge of the presentation. But when the exhibits go wild, Larry finds himself in trouble. He learns that the Tablet is corroding so he does some research and learns that Cecil, the former museum guard was at the site when the Tablet was discovered. He tells Larry that they were warned that if they remove it could mean the end. Larry realizes it means the end of magic. He talks to Ahkmenrah who says that he doesn't know anything. Only his father the Pharoah knows the Tablet's secrets. He learns that the Pharoah was sent to the London museum. So he convinces, Dr. McPhee the museum curator to help send him to London. He goes and takes Ahkmenrah with him but some of the others like Teddy Roosevelt, Attila, Octavius, and Jedediah come with him.
Rating: 7.4/10 (220,224 votes) Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Jason Hall, Chris Kyle (book), Scott McEwen (book), Jim DeFelice (book) Stars: Bradley Cooper, Kyle Gallner, Cole Konis, Ben Reed Runtime: 132 min Rated: R Genre: Action, Biography, Thriller Released: 16 Jan 2015
Plot: Chris Kyle was nothing more than a Texan man who dreamed of becoming a cowboy, but in his thirties he found out that maybe his life needed something different, something where he could express his real talent, something that could help America in its fight against terrorism. So he joined the SEALs in order to become a sniper. After marrying, Kyle and the other members of the team are called for their first tour of Iraq. Kyle's struggle isn't with his missions, but about his relationship with the reality of the war and, once returned at home, how he manages to handle it with his urban life, his wife and kids.
Rating: 7.3/10 (1,554 votes) Director: Leon Gast, Ryan Moore Writer: N/A Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Liam Neeson, Jinkee Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao Runtime: 88 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Documentary, Drama, Sport Released: 23 Jan 2015
Plot: A man who overcame insurmountable odds to become one of the most loved and respected athletes of all time. From a starving teenager who fought to feed his family, to a Congressman working tirelessly to improve the lives of his people, Manny is a hard hitting feature length documentary film that explores the many triumphs and tribulations of Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao.
Rating: 7.1/10 (26,878 votes) Director: J.C. Chandor Writer: J.C. Chandor Stars: Oscar Isaac, Elyes Gabel, Jessica Chastain, Lorna Pruce Runtime: 125 min Rated: R Genre: Action, Crime, Drama Released: 30 Jan 2015
Plot: A crime drama set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the city's history, and centered on the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built.
Rating: 6.9/10 (64,188 votes) Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Marc Klein (screenplay), Peter Mayle (novel) Stars: Freddie Highmore, Albert Finney, Russell Crowe, Rafe Spall Runtime: 117 min Rated: PG-13 Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Released: 10 Nov 2006
Plot: After years of no contact with his Uncle Henry, London banker and bond trader Max Skinner learns that Henry has died intestate, so Max inherits a château and vineyard in Provence. Max spent part of his childhood there, learning maxims and how to win and lose, and honing his killer instinct (at chess, which serves him well in finance). Max goes to France intent on selling the property. He spends a few days there, getting the property ready to show. Memories, a beautiful woman, and a young American who says she's Henry's illegitimate daughter interrupt his plans. Did Max the boy know things that Max the man has forgotten?
Rating: 5.5/10 (2,473 votes) Director: Russell Mulcahy Writer: Sergio Altieri Stars: Dolph Lundgren, Gina Bellman, Conrad Dunn, Christopher Heyerdahl Runtime: 93 min Rated: R Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller Released: 12 Oct 1996
Plot: Action superstar Dolph Lundgren (Universal Soldier) delivers big-screen entertainment in the adventure thriller that's loaded with special effects and hard-hitting action...SILENT TRIGGER! Lundgren plays a top political assassin who's teamed with a sexy female counterpart (gorgeous Gina Bellman) to gun down a target. But when emotions begin to cloud his thoughts, it sets off an explosive series of events leading to the ultimate climax of kill or be killed! From the director of Highlander and The Shadow, SILENT TRIGGER is action -packed entertainment that'll blow you away!