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A Londoner of lower class befriends and begins a romantic relationship with an aristocrat that becomes complicated when the aristocrat introduces his new friend to his sister.
"...elegantly mounted and well acted..."--Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"...clever writing, strong performances and sumptuous production design make for a rich experience..."--USA Today
"Offers lush and compelling drama drawn from Evelyn Waugh's beloved novel..."--Variety...
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Nicholas Nickleby and his family live a comfortable life, until his father's death leaves them destitute. They are sent to their evil Uncle Ralph and are promptly separated. Nicholas teaches at a boarding school and helps a crippled boy escape.
"The movie is jolly and exciting and brimming with life, and wonderfully well-acted."--Roger Ebert
"The movie is a rambunctious joy."--Boston Globe
"A delightful experience."--Variety
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The neverending story: Jeopardized by an encroaching void known as the Nothing, the creatures of Fantasia and its child-Empress must rely on the young warrior Atreyu, and on the faith of Bastian who is reading the book about Atreyu's adventures. The neverending story II: Bastian returns to his fantasy world, where he must save it from an evil sorceress, and discovers the courage he lacks in real life.
11) The homesman
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When three women living on the edge of the American frontier are driven mad by harsh pioneer life, the task of saving them falls to the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy. Transporting the women by covered wagon to Iowa, she soon realizes just how daunting the journey will be, and employs a low-life drifter, George Briggs to join her.
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Frankie is a former boxing manager who initially refuses to train Maggie due to her gender and age. With her talent and his coaching, the spirited young fighter rises through the ranks of women's boxing and the pair form a touching bond in the process.
"The kind of movie where you sit very quietly in the theater and are drawn deeply into lives that you care very much about."--Chicago Sun-Times
"A breathtaking human drama that will leave you speechless."--Reel.com
"An...
15) Mrs. Doubtfire
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Daniel Hillard is no ordinary father, so when he learns his ex-wife needs a housekeeper, he applies for the job. With the perfect wig, a little makeup and a dress for all occasions, he becomes Mrs. Doubtfire, a devoted British housekeeper who is hired on the spot. Free to be the "woman" he never knew he could be, the disguised Daniel creates a whole new life with his entire family.
17) Sully
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On Thursday, January 15th, 2009, the world witnessed the "Miracle on the Hudson" when Captain Chesley Sullenberger, nicknamed "Sully" glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career. Includes...
19) Life of pi
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Based on the bestselling novel by Yann Martel. A young Pi Patel, overcoming a cataclysmic shipwreck, finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with the only survivor, a ferocious Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Limited quanites will included bonus DVD version of the film.
"Everything looks beautiful in Life of Pi."--Entertainment Weekly
"...is a miraculous achievement of storytelling and a landmark of visual mastery."--Roger Ebert
"One of the most...
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An out-of-work governess stumbles into the job of social secretary for a glamourous entertainer.
Guinevere Pettigrew, a middle-aged London governess, finds herself unfairly dismissed from her job. An attempt to gain new employment catapults her into the glamorous world and dizzying social whirl of an American actress and singer, Delysia Lafosse.
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