The Shepherd: Border Patrol - a 2007 action movie starring Jean Claude Van Damme, Scott Adkins; directed by Isaac Florentine, who directed the Undisputed 2. The film was released to DVD - March 4, this year.
A bad American Special Forces department schemes to smuggle 35 million dollars worth of heroin in the U.S., and all the things that stands in the way is Jack Robideaux, border patrol agent (played by Jean-Claude Van Damme), an ex-homicide cop having a hidden plan. Taking on sadistic torturers, suicide bombers and traitorous officials on the both sides of that border, Jack shows now no mercy as he all by himself attempts destroying the cartel in this explosive thriller…
Scientist Dr Bruce Banner (Eric Bana) morphs into the rampaging Hulk after being exposed to a huge dose of gamma radiation, prompting the American military to embark on a no-holds-barred mission to destroy the monster. Meanwhile, Banner’s unstable father resurfaces after years of absence, holding the secret behind his bizarre transformation. Rather disappointing comic-strip adventure from director Ang Lee which, much like its troubled hero, shifts awkwardly between brain and brawn - Bana’s moody contemplation of childhood trauma never quite feels like it belongs in the same movie as a CGI behemoth chucking tanks around. Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott and a furiously overacting Nick Nolte also star.
The Machine Girl - a 2008 Japanese action/horror movie; the story life of a young schoolgirl from Japan, whose life’s ruined when whole her family is murdered by a Ninja-Yakuza family.
Her hand is cut off… and she replaces it, putting instead some death machines, seeking revenge. Many times has been compared by the critics to Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror. It’s scheduled now for release on August 2, in Japan, 2008; starring Minase Yashiro in the main role.
The first of three prequels to George Lucas’s celebrated STAR WARS films, EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE is set some 30 years before the original STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE in the era of the Republic. Naboo, a peaceful planet governed by the young but wise Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman), is…
The first of three prequels to George Lucas’s celebrated STAR WARS films, EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE is set some 30 years before the original STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE in the era of the Republic. Naboo, a peaceful planet governed by the young but wise Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman), is being threatened by the corrupt Trade Federation, puppets of an evil Sith lord and his terrifying apprentice, Darth Maul (Ray Park). Jedi knights Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor, performing an amazing vocal imitation of Alec Guinness, the older Obi-Wan) are called on to intervene in the trade disputes. Along the way, they acquire an apprentice of their own in the form of young prodigy Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), or as STAR WARS fans know him, the future Darth Vader. They also encounter Jar Jar Binks (Ahmed Best), a goofy, lizardlike creature who has been banished from his underwater world for clumsiness. When the Trade Federation launches an attack on Naboo, the queen and her allies must battle hordes of robot troopers while Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan face off against the sinister Darth Maul. One of the most anticipated films of all time, THE PHANTOM MENACE sets the stage for the tumultuous events to come. Lucas fills the screen with detailed sci-fi creatures and locations, revealing the most creative and exquisite sets, costumes, and character designs to hit the screen since the original trilogy.
Star Wars : Episode II - Attack of the Clones
In the second installment of the Star Wars series, EPISODE II–ATTACK OF THE CLONES, Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) is now a teenage Jedi apprentice to Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor). Together they must protect Senator Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman) from a militant group of… In the second installment of the Star Wars series, EPISODE II–ATTACK OF THE CLONES, Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) is now a teenage Jedi apprentice to Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor). Together they must protect Senator Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman) from a militant group of political activists that is trying to assassinate her. This group is led by the evil Count Dooku (Christopher Lee). Among other troubles, Anakin faces some hard choices as he begins to fall for Padme, knowing this love is forbidden by the Jedi knights’ creed. In addition, Anakin begins to show his rebellious attraction to the dark side–which will eventually conquer him, when he becomes the future Darth Vader. The story is set 10 years after STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE, and there are appearances by some of PHANTOM’s characters, including Jar Jar Binks. CLONES also brings back familiar faces from the original STAR WARS: the lovable droids R2D2 and C3PO, and Yoda, who plays a key role in this film. Lucas creates an impressive array of beautifully rendered alien planets and beings, sleek spaceships, and dazzling effects; he remains at the head of the class in terms of technical ability and visual imagination. The film’s climactic final sequences show the magic with which CLONES’ earns its place as part of the beloved STAR WARS series.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
It is 3 years after the Battle of Geonosis… Politican Chancellor Palpatine has been kidnapped by General Grevious, the evil commander of the Droid Army and renegade Jedi Count Dooku. Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice Anakin Skywalker comes to the rescue and Anakin kills Count Dooku and frees Chancellor Palpatine, but General Grevious escapes. On Coruscant, Anakin learns his secret wife, Padme Amidala is pregnant and Anakin begins having horrible nightmares of Padme dying giving birth. The Jedi council assigns Anakin to spy on Chancellor Palpatine, as Anakin is forming a close friendship with the politician. As Obi-Wan and a platoon of clone troopers are sent to the planet Utapau to destroy General Grevious and put a end to the war. Anakin learns Chancellor Palpatine is the mysterious Sith Lord Darth Sidious and is the mastermind behind the war, and he converts Anakin to the Dark Side and Anakin becomes the evil Sith Lord known as Darth Vader, believing the powers of the Dark Side will save Padme from death. With Anakin turned to the Dark Side, could this mean the fall of the Republic and the end of the Jedi Order?
Star Wars (AKA Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope)
STAR WARS, George Lucas’s stunning sci-fi masterpiece, is arguably one of the most inventive and entertaining films ever made, garnering generations of loyal fans who are forever imprinted with the memory of its characters and dialogue. As the adventure begins, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), an impulsive but goodhearted young man who lives on the dusty planet of Tatooine with his aunt and uncle, longs for the exciting life of a Rebel soldier. The Rebels, led by the headstrong Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), are fighting against the evil Empire, which has set about destroying planets inhabited by innocent citizens with the Death Star, a fearsome planetlike craft commanded by Grand Moff Tarkin (Peter Cushing) and the eternally frightful Darth Vader (David Prowse, with the voice of James Earl Jones). When Luke’s aunt and uncle are murdered by the Empire’s imperial stormtroopers and he mysteriously finds a distress message from Princess Leia in one of his androids, R2-D2 (Kenny Baker), he must set out to find Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness), a mysterious old hermit with incredible powers. On his journey, Luke is aided by the roguish, sarcastic mercenary Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his towering furry sidekick Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) as they run into a host of perilous situations while trying to rescue the princess–and the entire galaxy. Magnificently referencing everything from Akira Kurosawa’s SEVEN SAMURAI and THE HIDDEN FORTRESS to THE WIZARD OF OZ to John Ford Westerns and Joseph Campbell philosophies, STAR WARS revolutionized the cinematic world with its epic storytelling and amazing special effects. In addition to film veterans Guinness and Cushing, the movie also features an unforgettable performance from the young Ford, who would, of course, go on to become one of the biggest stars of the silver screen. Even today, Lucas’s astonishing film leaves viewers wanting to see it again and again.
Star Wars : Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Considered the most morally and emotionally complex of the original Star Wars trilogy, THE EMPIRE STRIKE BACK continues creator George Lucas’s epic saga where STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE left off. The Rebel Forces–which include young adventurer Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), rogue pilot Han Solo (Harrison Ford), and the beautiful but seemingly humorless Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher)–have been successful in destroying the Evil Empire’s Death Star. However, the Empire’s top commander, the terrifying Lord Darth Vader (played by David Prowse, voiced by James Earl Jones), is scanning the galaxy for the Rebels’ secret location. After a visually stunning showdown on the ice planet Hoth, the Rebels are forced to flee, and Luke separates from Han and Leia. Masterful storytelling weaves multiple, archetypal plotlines that pit Vader against Han and Leia as he desperately attempts to capture Luke for political–and, secretly, personal–reasons. Luke, meanwhile, finds himself under the tutelage of the tiny but powerful old Jedi Master Yoda, who teaches him the ways of the Force and warns the impatient but talented student against the threat of the Dark Side. Greek tragedy meets a philosophical hero’s journey in EMPIRE, a remarkable sci-fi epic in which the performances are as powerful as the spectacular special effects. In 1997 a special edition of the film was digitally remastered with enhanced visual and sound effects. Several scenes–including the one in which Luke Skywalker encounters a deadly Wampa on Hoth–were reedited with more detail while other scenes–such as the one on Cloud City–were added for the rerelease.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
The third and final chapter in the wondrous STAR WARS saga is RETURN OF THE JEDI. Luke (Mark Hamill) must save Han Solo (Harrison Ford) from the clutches of the monstrous Jabba the Hut, and bring down the newly reconstructed–and even more powerful–Death Star. With Solo imprisoned, Luke accompanies his faithful droids R2D2 (Kenny Baker) and C3PO (Anthony Daniels) in a rescue bid, with Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) also lending a hand. After they valiantly disentangle their friends from Jabba’s clutches, Luke returns to his Jedi Knight training with Yoda. Meanwhile, the Rebel Troops amass in an attempt to see off the impending threat from Darth Vader (played by David Prowse, voiced by James Earl Jones) and his new Death Star, with the operation being lead by Han Solo. But Luke must face Vader himself if he is to become a true Jedi Knight, and as he enters into a spirited battle with his light saber-wielding enemy, some surprising revelations await the young warrior.
A team of scientists decide they must gas to death a young girl named Sil. Why? Because she is the result of an experiment in which human DNA was mixed with that of a (possibly nefarious) alien race. But Sil has plans of her own, so she breaks out of the gas chamber and escapes. This prompts Fitch, the…
A team of scientists decide they must gas to death a young girl named Sil. Why? Because she is the result of an experiment in which human DNA was mixed with that of a (possibly nefarious) alien race. But Sil has plans of her own, so she breaks out of the gas chamber and escapes. This prompts Fitch, the head scientist, to gather a team to track the child down. Unfortunately, they may have trouble recognizing their prey, because Sil has turned herself into a lethal, sexy, adult woman… whose goal is to procreate as soon as possible. The fetching mutant embarks on a number of sexual encounters most of which have gruesome results for her partners. Will Sil, who finally changes into a hideous, slimy monster, defeat our heroes… and breed a new generation of mutants?
ROMEO MUST DIE is the story of fathers and sons, of the importance of blood, of star-crossed lovers willing to risk their lives for their love. Two warring families, one Chinese, one African American, are fighting for control of the Oakland waterfront. It’s an eye for an eye as members of each gang keep turning up dead–including the son of Ch’u Sing, the Chinese gang leader, which escalates the war to epic proportions. Into this fray comes Han Sing (Jet Li), Ch’u’s other son, a cop who has escaped from a Hong Kong prison where he was serving time for not arresting his father and brother. Han soon becomes a little too friendly with Trish O’Day (Aaliyah), the daughter of Isaak O’Day (Delroy Lindo), the leader of the African American gang. The growing romance between Han and Trish parallels the growing body count.
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself traveling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
Shooter - an action/conspiracy thriller from 2007 directed by Antoine Fuqua. It’s based on Stephen Hunter’s novel Point of Impact. It was released on 2007, March 23. The DVD was released in the same year on June 26, hitting the top sales charts. Co-starring Danny Glover and Michael Peña (on World Trade Center).
Some expert marksman (played by Mark Wahlberg) is now coaxed out of his seclusion by the colleagues who want his help to prevent the president’s death. He soon knew it’s a set up when he is framed for the murder attempt. The question is… can he delay the law until he finds he real attacker?
Yesterday was about honor. Today is about justice.
Flash Point - a 2007 Hong Kong action film (martial arts) directed by Wilson Yip, it has action and fight choreography from the movie’s producer and star Donnie Yen. Co-stars Louis Koo, Collin Chou, Fan Bingbing, Lui Leung-Wai.
Detective Sargent Jun Ma (played by Donnie Yen) is determined now to bring down these three brothers in a strong crime syndicate. He is able now to get the goods on them when he brings a mole (Louis Koo) in that organization. So, when the identity of the mole is compromised, then Jun Ma must do all that he can, protect him before they kill him…
Matt - an elite ex-cop with his life ruined since he was dismissed from the Force. So, after a tough encounter, meeting this mysterious henchman, Matt’s brought now face to face with the only chance of reclaiming his old life back and handling the gambling debt markers. Just after he begins on his all-new tasks… he recognize the good guys from the creeps. And… meanwhile… the love he has for his daughter really helps him to conquer his biggest enemie, the alcoholism…
Three American soldiers (Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson) nearing the end of their tours of duty in Iraq are sent on one final humanitarian mission to bring medical supplies to a remote Iraqi village. The unit is ambushed and takes heavy losses. The surviving troops suffer both physical and psychological injuries. Now, as they return to the United States, four soldiers must face memories of the past as they look towards the future and return to civilian life.
When the U.S. military abducts a Muslim leader, New York City becomes the target of several terrorist attacks in this gripping political thriller ripped from newspaper headlines. Denzel Washington stars as Anthony “Hub” Hubbard, the head of the FBI terrorism task force who is charge of investigating the bombings. Ironically, Hub’s partner, Frank Haddad (Tony Shalhoub), is Arab-American and must fight for his family’s rights as the citizens of New York become increasingly paranoid about the Arab-American population. Elise Kraft (Annette Bening) is an undercover CIA official and Middle East expert who is also investigating the terrorist attacks and joins Hub and Frank as they search for the terrorists. As Hub, Elise, and Frank work to uncover the source of the terrorism, the city erupts in escalating madness, spiraling out of control until the government sends in General William Devereaux (Bruce Willis), who takes over the city and declares martial law. Ultimately, the government seizes the male Arab-American population of New York in makeshift internment camps in this incredibly relevant and cautionary thriller that examines the real dilemma of how a democratic society can uphold the rights of its citizens while under military protection. Director Edward Zwick’s film features excellent performances from an all-star cast and includes real footage of President Clinton addressing the problem of terrorism.
By night, vampires rise from loamy graves in search of human prey. By day, vampire slayer Jack Crow leads a contingent of Vatican mercenaries in a long-waged war against these enemies. After destroying a vampire nest in rural Mexico, ‘Team Crow’ is savagely ambushed during the victory celebration by the unholy Valek, a vicious 600-year-old vampire. Valek is nearing the end of a long search for the Berziers Cross, the implement of ritual that can give him all the vampires succeeding him omnipotent power to walk in the daylight. With most of his team massacred, and accompanied only by young priest Adam Guiteau, the sole surviving member of his team, Tony Montoya, and Katrina, a prostitute bitten by Valek who has yet to “change over,” Crow pursues Valek through the high deserts, culminating in a fateful confrontation between faith and immortality…
All his life, Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage) has been searching for a treasure no one believed existed: amassed through the ages, moved across continents, to become the greatest treasure the world has ever known. Hidden by our Founding Fathers, they left clues to the Treasure�s location right before our eyes… from our nation�s birthplace, to the nation�s capitol, to clues buried within the symbols on the dollar bill. In a race against time, Gates must elude the FBI, stay one step ahead of his ruthless adversary (Sean Bean), decipher the remaining clues and unlock the 2000 year-old mystery behind our greatest national treasure.
In this, the second Batman movie, megalomaniac businessman Max Shreck sets a plot against Gotham City in motion. He is joined by Penguin, a deformed and rather deranged man abandoned at birth by respectable parents. Penguin, backed by hoodlums and real penguins, runs for mayor. The plot is further complicated by Selena, a wronged secretary who transforms into Catwoman, a villain with mixed motives.
National Treasure 2-Book Of Secrets - a 2007 adventure film. It’s the sequel to the 2004 movie National Treasure. It was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Jon Turteltaub.
In the present sequel, Ben Gates - treasure hunter (Nicolas Cage) stumbles on a worldwide conspiracy about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, after he finds 18 pages that have been missing, taking from the diary of John Wilkes Booth.
Transformers - a 2007 live action movie of the Transformers franchise. Starring Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky.
Our world will be dramatically transformed when two robots races — the heroic Autobots plus the evil Decepticons (able to change in many forms, objects, including autos, trucks, planes and any other high-tech creations)–making Earth their ultimate battleground. As the evil forces seek the key to the final power, our last survival chance rests now in the young hands of Sam Witwicky.
So Transformers won’t really change your life, but it will keep you entertain a damn fun, cool couple of hours at the cinema.
The dead body of La Grenouille finally surfaces and the entire NCIS is put under the investigation by the FBI, with Jenny as the prime suspect for his murder.
