Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy by Ryan S., Glendale, AZ “Anchorman” is one of the most hilarious movies produced this century. It is 104 minutes of nonstop laughter; even before the opening credits are over, it has begun its witty script ... Continue...
Constantine by Brian C., Phoenix, AZ I work at the local movie theatre and remember selling what seemed like millions of tickets to “Constantine” the weekend it was released ... Continue...
Hitch by Chelsea J., El Dorado, KS With a line-up of stars from Will Smith to Kevin James, “Hitch” is one of the year’s best romantic comedies. Will Smith plays Alex “Hitch” Hitchens, a smooth guy who is a professional date doctor ... Continue...
Hotel Rwanda by May M., Greenville, RI “You do not think you can kill themall?” “Why not? We’re half-way therealready.” - From “HotelRwanda”
“Hotel Rwanda” is an excruciatinglytruthful and harsh docu-drama addressing the Rwandan genocide in 1994 ... Continue...
Ladder 49 by Ryan E., Wilmington, DE Since September 11, many people look at firefighters differently because of their heroism on that day. Finally, there’s a movie about the everyday life of these great men ... Continue...
The Forgotten by Regan A., Phoenix, AZ “The Forgotten” is an edge- of-your-seat thriller. It won’t make you hide under the covers, but the suspense and drama unleashed will be sure to leave you satisfied ... Continue...
The Shawshank Redemption by Andrea D., New City, NY Based on the short story “Rita Hayworth” by Stephen King, “The Shawshank Redemption” claims an all-star cast and an ingenious plot ... Continue...
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