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Movies in 2008 (38 titles)

Movies I've seen this year!

by: A customer from Newcastle upon Tyne

I'd heard good things about this movie, but was extremely disappointed.

Disturbia on DVD (2007)
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Sarah Roemer, Carrie-Anne Moss
Director: D.J. Caruso
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A teen living under house arrest becomes convinced his neighbor is a serial killer.
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- 70
- from 30,356 members

Another mediocre horror movie.

One Missed Call on DVD (2008)
Starring: Shannyn Sossamon, Edward Burns, Ana Claudia Talancon
Director: Eric Valette
Certificate:
Watch now: Unavailable
In this remake of the Japanese horror film "Chakushin Ari" (2003), several people start receiving voice-mails from their future selves -- messages which include the date, time, and some of the details of their deaths.
- Rate this
- 60
- from 10,235 members

Very very funny.

Run, Fat Boy, Run on DVD (2007)
Starring: Hank Azaria, Ameet Chana, India de Beaufort
Director: David Schwimmer
Certificate:
The lovable, but grossly overweight Dennis (Pegg) leaves his fiancee Libby (Newton) on their wedding day, only to discover a decade later that she's still his one true love. To win Libby back, he must become marathon-fit to compete with her new wealthy boyfriend and prove that he's still the man ..read more »
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- 70
- from 99,957 members

Brilliant chick flick.

27 Dresses on DVD (2008)
Starring: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Akerman
Director: Anne Fletcher
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After serving as a bridesmaid 27 times, a young woman (Heigl) wrestles with the idea of standing by her sister's side as her sibling marries the man she's secretly in love with.
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- 70
- from 62,640 members

Liked it.

Never Back Down on DVD (2008)
Starring: Sean Faris, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet
Director: Jeff Wadlow
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At his new high school, a rebellious teen (Faris) is lured into an underground fight club, where he finds a mentor in a mixed martial arts veteran (Hounsou).
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- 70
- from 15,116 members

Funniest film I've seen for a while, Russell Brand was hilarious!

Forgetting Sarah Marshall on DVD (2008)
Starring: Kristen Bell, Russell Brand, Bill Hader
Director: Nicholas Stoller, Nick Stoller
Certificate:
Comedy from the team behind 'Knocked Up' and 'The 40 Year Old Virgin'. When struggling musician Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) is dumped by his long-term girlfriend, TV star Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), he goes into a downward spiral. After a clumsy attempt at becoming a lothario backfires, he ..read more »
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- 70
- from 60,025 members

Stunning Disney movie, Amy Adams is just wonderful.

Enchanted on DVD (2007)
Starring: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Susan Sarandon
Director: Kevin Lima
Certificate:
Watch now: Unavailable
A classic Disney fairytale collides with modern-day New York City in a story about a fairytale princess (Amy Adams) from the past who is thrust into present-day by an evil queen (Susan Sarandon). Soon after her arrival, Princess Giselle begins to change her views on life and love after meeting a ..read more »
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- 70
- from 61,363 members

Predictable romantic movie.

Made Of Honour on DVD (2008)
Starring: Sydney Pollack, Michelle Monaghan, Richmond Arquette
Director: Paul Weiland
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Romantic comedy starring Patrick Dempsey. When serial womaniser Tom's (Dempsey) long-time best friend, Hannah (Michelle Monaghan), becomes engaged to Colin (Kevin McKidd), Tom comes to the realisation that Hannah is in fact the woman he wants to be with. Tom agrees to become Hannah's maid of honour,..read more »
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- 70
- from 33,818 members

Enjoyable in some parts, but ending was too predictable.

What Happens in Vegas on DVD (2008)
Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Cameron Diaz, Queen Latifah
Director: Tom Vaughan
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Set in Sin City, the story revolves around two people who discover they've gotten married following a night of debauchery, with one of them winning a huge jackpot after playing the other's quarter. The unhappy pair try to undermine each other and get their hands on the money--falling in love along ..read more »
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- 70
- from 51,603 members

Stunning movie, with a breathtaking performance by Marion Cotillard.

La Vie en Rose on DVD (2007)
Starring: Clot, Marion Cotillard, Gerard Depardieu
Director: Oliver Dahan, Olivier Dahan
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Biography of French singer Edith Piaf (Cotillard). Neglected by her mother, Edith is brought up by her grandmother and then by her father, a travelling acrobat. The street singer is discovered and rises to fame, determined to work even when dying.
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- 70
- from 26,693 members