A Jumble Of Choice Cinematic Film Summaries

For years now, the video store was the way to get movies. You can now save a trip to the video store and download movies right off the internet. Just about any movie every made can be attained through a movie download site now. Check out these samples.

The Foxes of Harrow: Lavish however lumbering story of philanderer splitting up his matrimony to seek wealth and popularity in New Orleans in 1820. Cast includes Rex Harrison, Maureen O’Hara, Richard Haydn, Champ McLaglen, Vanessa Brown, Patricia Medina, and Gene Lockhart. (117 minutes, 1947)

The Mask: Mild mannered Stanley Ipkiss discovers an ancient mask. Once he puts it on he has incredible powers. This leads him to a crime spree, and a big increase in his self-confidence. When a big crime boss takes the mask from him, the town is in big trouble.

American Beauty: Lester Burnham has just about had it with his life. His family has become dysfunctional, and he hates his job. He finally quits his job, and begins to reinvent himself. He is right at the point where things are looking better and tragedy strikes.

Amistad: This film is based on the true story of an unsuccessful mutiny aboard a slave ship in 1839 bound for the US. The subsequent trial would put the entire foundation of the US legal system on trial. Three great men, abolitionist Theodore Joadson, lawyer Roger Baldwin, and former president John Quincy Adams fight for the freedom, and civil rights, of the African slaves.

Officer Michael is on the trail of a drug dealer and needs help. A friend gives him a dog that can sniff out drugs. His name is Jerry Lee. Jerry Lee has some issues though, and he only works when he is in the mood.

Airplane 2: Somewhat ludicrous rehash of Airplane (by a new author-director), however it couldn’t match the amount, or premium, of chuckles in the first film. Numerous cameos appearances include Raymond Burr, Chuck Connors, and Sonny Bono. Cast includes Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Lloyd Bridges, Peter Graves, William Shatner, Chad Everett, and David Paymer. (85 minutes, 1982)

For Richer or Poorer: Very wealthy New Yorkers Allen and Alley, whose matrimony is on the stones, are made to take it on the lam while they’re implicated of tax fraud and hide out on an Amish farm, where they make believe to be blood brothers of farmer Sanders. Ruined and lethargic, they’re made to do tough, truthful work, and essentially materialize to like it. Cast includes Tim Allen, Kirstie Alley, Jay O. Sanders, Michael Lerner, Carrie Preston, and Katie Moore. (115 minutes, 1997)

Dealer Horn: Cast includes Pole Taylor, Anne Heywood, Jean Sorel, Don Horseman, Ed Bernard, and Pile Perforate. Comical redo of 1931 rendition has Taylor famed explorer and dealer of African interior, adjoined by youthful widow. Apparent use of stock footage and the truth that cast on no account leaves back-lot spoil all idea of believability. PG (105 minutes, 1973)

Any Given Sunday: Tony D’Amato, coach of the NFL Miami Sharks, is a typical old school coach. The new age players are all about the money and fame. He struggles with them to become a team, and make a run at a championship.

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