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United States, 2005
U.S. Release Date: 9/9/05 (wide)
Running Length: 1:53
MPAA Classification: PG-13 (Horror elements, violence, profanity)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Cast: Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, Campbell Scott, Jennifer Carpenter, Colm Feore, Mary Beth Hurt, Shohreh Aghdashloo
Director: Scott Derrickson
Producers: Paul Harris Boardman, Beau Flynn, Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg, Tripp Vinson
Screenplay: Paul Harris Boardman, Scott Derrickson
Cinematography: Tom Stern
Music: Christopher Young
U.S. Distributor: Screen Gems

Movie Rental Review Rating: 9/10

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose is based on a true story about a 19-year old girl named Emily Rose (Jennifer Carpenter). She died violently from demonic possession, her body just shutdown. This movie is a testament to her story, to shed light on the dark forces that surrounds all off us. Not just one demon but six possess Emily. Father Moore (Tom Wilkinson) is the family’s parish priest; the authorities ultimately blamed him for Emily’s death because of the exorcism. A hotshot defense lawyer Erin Bruner (Laura Linney) defends Father Moore for his alleged crime. The trial is more like good verses evil as the character Erin Bruner soon see for herself. I liked how the flash backs of the film revealed the story, slowly. It added an interesting view to the film. I found this movie very touching as I do believe in the spiritual realm and the dark forces that the movie alludes to surround all of us whether we believe in them or not. Emily was put through a very tough ordeal for God’s work. Emily was even given an out but she decided to stay and endure the pain so others would realize the spiritual world exists. I was disappointed in Laura Linney, she walked away from this movie without even a question if any of this is true.

The Exorcism of Emily Rose is a great movie to raise questions of a spiritual nature. What do you believe?

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United States, 2005
U.S. Release Date: 7/8/05 (wide)
Running Length: 1:50
MPAA Classification: PG-13 (Violence, mild profanity, sexual innuendo)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Cast: Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington
Director: Tim Story
Producers: Avi Arad, Michael Barnathan, Chris Columbus, Bernd Eichinger, Ralph Winter
Screenplay: Michael France and Mark Frost, based on the comic book by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
Cinematography: Oliver Wood
Music: John Ottman
U.S. Distributor: 20th Century Fox

Movie Rental Review Rating: 8/10

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Fantastic Four starts out with our super hero team leader Reed Richards (Ioan Gruffudd) and his best friend, Ben Grimm (Michael Chiklis) approaching the very rich Victor Von Doom (Julian McMahon) about a project. Reed wants to work on Victor’s space station to study the effects of cosmic rays on living material. Victor’s deal gives him 75% of the potential revenue. Reed agrees because he is in it for humanity. The two others jointing the trip are Victor’s assistant, Sue Storm (Jessica Alba) and her radical brother Johnny Storm (Chris Evans). Reed was once involved with Sue so this adds extra tension to the mission. As usual, the mission goes bad and all four are exposed to cosmic rays. These cosmic rays “fundamentally alters” their DNA granting each a different super power. Reed’s body becomes elastic; Sue gains the ability to turn invisible; Ben becomes a rock creature with incredible strength; Johnny turns into the human torch that can burn as hot as the sun. Victor also develops the ability to manipulate electricity. Victor becomes the bad guy and calls himself Doctor Doom.
The Fantastic Four was a great movie because I was a comic book fan of the Fantastic Four series.

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BUY The 40-Year-Old Virgin (Unrated Widescreen Edition) DVD
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United States, 2005
U.S. Release Date: 8/19/05 (wide)
Running Length: 1:55
MPAA Classification: R (Sexual situations, nudity, profanity, drug use)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Cast: Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Romany Malco, Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Leslie Mann, Jane Lynch
Director: Judd Apatow
Producers: Judd Apatow, Shauna Robertson, Clayton Townsend
Screenplay: Judd Apatow & Steve Carell
Cinematography: Jack Green
Music: Lyle Workman
U.S. Distributor: Universal Pictures

Movie Rental Review Rating: 9/10

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The 40 Year Old Virgin is about Andy Stitzer (Steve Carell) who is a 41-year old dork with geeky charm that is an inventory clerk in a stereo store. His buddies at the store David (Paul Rudd), Jay (Romany Malco), and Cal (Seth Rogen) invite him out to find out that he is a virgin and they are determined to change that. Andy meets Trish (Catherine Keener) who sells items for people on eBay and meets Beth (Elizabeth Banks). Trish is a very down to earth girl but gets nervous when she want to get physical. Beth on the other hand is a hot young sex freak. Which will Andy choose.
The Movie Rental Review found this movie very hilarious, I laugh throughout the movie. I did find the language a little much but all in all it was very well done.

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