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Synopsis: Based on the true story of a twice-divorced mother working as a low-level secretary at a Los Angeles law firm, a chronicle of a woman, without a law degree, who takes it upon herself to fight powerful corporate forces. Hired out of sympathy after her lawyer lost her personal injury suit, Brockovich stumbled upon the cover-up involving contaminated water in a small desert community, while working at the small law firm. Brockovich tracks a case of water poisoning created by PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric) and champions it all the way up the judicial ladder--becoming instrumental in rallying the over 600 plaintiffs and in helping them win the largest class-action suit of its type.

Starring: Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart, Marg Helgenberger, David Brisbin
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
U.S. Rating: R

Without hesitation, I must say that this in one of my favorite movies of all time. Julia Roberts played a role with such perfection that made everyone be involved not just in the story, but in Erin's life. Even though the script is based on a true story, the plot was so strong that made the combination plot/cast to obtain the perfect results. An interesting detail about the movie is that I never knew that the real Erin Brockovich had a small role played in this film! She played the role of Julia, the waitress. Everyone knows that I love films based on true stories. I watch and enjoyed them all (well, most of them), but this film was one of the best films based on true stories that I've ever watched. According with Wikipedia, the story shown on the plot is totally accurate, despite some minor details. I never get tired of watching this film, I always find it fascinating and so motivating. Totally recommended!

What did I like from this movie?

1. What I enjoyed the most was the story told on this film. They showed that Erin was a woman submerged in so many personal and financial problems and dilemmas like everybody else, with no higher education, but with the determination and dedication to achieve her goals and final results. She was able to work for others, expecting nothing back, just the joy of knowing that she helped other people to overcome injustice
2. Julia Robert's role. My respects for this amazing role played. I'm not a big fan of her, but I totally loved her work in this movie!
3. Great cast and strong plot

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. Nothing!

I would rate this movie with a 5/5

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Synopsis: Jack Campbell is a Wall Street trader living the high life in New York City. When Jack, who has forsaken all for the pursuit of money, becomes involved in a grocery store holdup, everything changes. He awakens the next morning, on a snowy Christmas day, lying in bed next to a wife--Kate, the college sweetheart he dumped when his career ambitions took hold--whom he never married, and in a house with two kids he never had. Now living in New Jersey in an alternate suburban universe, he has a chance to see how his life would have turned out had he married Kate and raised a family. Jack soon begins to feel strangely comfortable in the new role of loving husband and father, finding himself happy in the life he would have led had he made different choices as a young man.

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Téa Leoni, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Piven, Saul Rubinek
Directed by: Brett Ratner
U.S. Rating: PG-13

An ideal movie for the Christmas season without being a Christmas movie! Yes, it is a Christmas movie, but the message is not about Christmas. It is all about the importance of Family upon any other temporal interests like work, professional success, fame or money. The Family Man is such a great family movie for a quiet and relaxing movie night to be enjoyed with the loved one. I must be honest and say that I didn't feel any chemistry between Nicolas Cage and Téa Leoni, but it doesn't mean that I didn't enjoy their roles and the way they worked together. Both of them were brilliant in their own dimension and roles. When we put all together: their amazingly well performed roles, the strong script and the season, the results are really enjoyable. Totally recommended!

What did I like from this movie?

1. What I liked the most was the end, since it was totally unexpected. After switching his wealthy and successful professional & single life to his married life with so many financial limitations and different career, I was expecting that he'd decide to choose to maintain his second stage after experiencing the importance of family and true happiness, but... I was wrong, and I liked the final
2. Both lead roles were nicely played, even though, if I had to choose the best one, I could say that Téa Leoni played an amazing role in this movie

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. I didn't find anything wrong with the film, even though, it was kinda corny in a couple of times (but I still liked it!)

I would rate this movie with a 4/5

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Synopsis: Nick Marshall, a Chicago advertising executive, gets a whole new outlook on life when a fluke accident gives him the ability to read women's minds. At first, this "gift" provides Nick with way too much information, but he begins to realize that he can use it to good effect, especially when it comes to outwitting his new boss, Darcy Maguire. In spite of his best efforts to finesse Darcy, he soon finds himself falling in love and truly understanding what women want.

Starring: Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda, Ashley Johnson
Directed by: Nancy Meyers, Bruce A. Block
U.S. Rating: PG-13

Nancy Meyers surprises her fans and viewers with such enjoyable and entertaining romantic comedies. I'm one of them. I'm not a huge fan of romantic movies, but I must say that I've watched all her romantic comedies, and I have enjoyed every single one of them. On this film, Nancy brings the story of a man working on a prestigious marketing company who gets a curious and rare gift after suffering an accident at home. The gift? He can hear women's thoughts! Let's face it, what man wouldn't want to have such an amazing gift?! Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt play great roles in this romantic comedy, reflecting a good chemistry between both characters.

Helen Hunt, one of my favorite "beautiful" actresses play a good and professional role in this film, along with other great and well known actresses like Marisa Tomei.

What did I like from this movie?

1. One of the funny moments, when he's leaving his home and the black lady in the entrance starts talking about his butt... really funny
2. The whole situation with Marisa Tomei, really funny, especially when he finds her at the entrance of his home and she confronts him asking him if he's gay
3. Good plot, a little bit cheesy, but the comedy involved made it easy and enjoyable to watch

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. I haven't seen Helen Hunt ever since!...

I would rate this movie with a 3/5

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Synopsis: Gwen Cummings is a successful New York writer living life in the fast lane and everyone's favorite party girl. She shares this roller-coaster lifestyle of hopping from dance club to bar to hangover with boyfriend Jasper--handsome, magnetic and equally attracted to life on the wild side. Life is just an execise in debauchery--until Gwen's ungraceful display at her sister Lily's wedding, when she gets drunk, commandeers the limo and earns herself a DUI and 28-days in court ordered rehab. There Gwen comes face to face with a unique set of rules (like no cell phones) and rituals (like chanting) embraced by an assortment of fascinating fellow re-habbers. A jaded city-girl to the core, Gwen is determined not to conform. Then she meets Counselor Cornell, who begins to break through her carefully constructed defenses and force her to take a closer look herself Ultimately, through the companionship of her group as well as a devastating loss, Gwen gradually begins the long struggle to take back her life.

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Viggo Mortensen, Dominic West, Elizabeth Perkins, Azura Skye
Directed by: Betty Thomas
U.S. Rating: PG-13

Excellent movie. Not just because I really love Sandra Bullock, but because it offered a great cast and an interesting plot. When I say interesting, I could mean interesting, but not good enough for Bullock's performance, she deserved a more intense and complete script in this story to match her great performance. Sandra Bullock brought to the screen a great drama with her role as a drug/drink addict who has been forced to get into rehab to take control of her life and addiction. What happens in those 28 days of rehab, the experiences, the feelings, the people, the things she has to face will change her life forever. A really good movie drama that I personally recommend to watch.

What did I like from this movie?

1. The gay guy is hilarious! First, the moment when they're in their therapy and he's trying to express his feelings while he's crying, and then, when he's out and he's crying about the flower and his dog, hopeless!
2. It was the first movie I saw Sandra Bullock with short hair, and she looked really cute in that movie!
3. The big changes she took in her life, step by step, and how she influenced other people's lives there too

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. She doesn't do a really good job performing as a drunk woman, it looked fake :)
2. The script wasn't as good as it could have been to match Bullock's great performance

I would rate this movie with a 3/5

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Synopsis: Randall "Memphis" Raines long ago abandoned his life of crime, but after an ominous visit from an old friend, he finds he has no choice but to return to what he does best--stealing cars--in order to save his brother's life. It all comes down to one night, 50 cars and a mafia contract. A true automobile aficionado, Memphis has a burning passion for cars. He knows and loves every nut and bolt, every gleaming piece of chrome. Memphis is a car thief of legendary proportions. No fancy lock or alarm can stop him; your car will be there and gone in 60 seconds. Though he's always eluded the law while boosting every make and model imaginable, will his rusty skills be enough to rescue his brother from a particularly dangerous high stakes caper?

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Giovanni Ribisi, Angelina Jolie, T. J. Cross, William Lee Scott
Directed by: Dominic Sena, Philip C. Pfeiffer, Dominc Sena
U.S. Rating: PG-13

One of the best movies with Nicolas Cage, no doubt about it! Gone in 60 Seconds is such a great action plot. The script and film offers you a huge doses of adrenaline, speed, great cars, an amazing cast and amazing scenes and situations. I've watched this movie countless times. I always enjoy it, getting the best from every scene and entertaining situations. Randall Reins and his gang were the best in their field, stealing cars. After leaving the city, by request of his mother, Randall needs to come back few years later to save his younger brother, who has decided to follow his older brother's steps. His brother set a deal with a criminal to provide him with 50 stolen cars. The only problem: His brother has been caught by the police and he won't be able to complete the deal. Now his brother needs to care of the deal and deliver 50 stolen cars in one night. Can Randall and his gang make it like in the old times and save his little brother? That's the movie all about! 50 cars, one night. Amazing and entertaining situations and action scenes. 100% Recommended!

What did I like from this movie?

1. I totally enjoyed the amazing cast in this movie. Such a great list of great actors and actresses. Robert Duvall, Nicolas Cage, Delroy Lindo, Angelina Jolie
2. The scene when Randall and his brother escape from the rival gang and hide at the bar where police officers were taking a cup of coffee
3. All the strategy and scenes where the cars were being stolen
4. Obviously, the whole scenes with Eleanor

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. All critics and reviews made on this movie were based on a comparison with the original plot from 1974, trying to take this remake down because it just took part of the original script and scenes

I would rate this movie with a 4/5

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Synopsis: Peter Bowman, an American engineer in a Latin American country, is kidnapped for a $3 million dollar ransom. Abandoned by her husband's employer and insurance company, his wife Alice refuses to give up his life. She takes on the task of bringing him home but quickly realizes she can't do that without help. An expert in 'K&R' (Kidnap & Ransom), Terry Thorne is Alice's best and only hope for saving Peter. He takes on the job, but soon finds it to be trickier than anyone thought. Throughout the lengthy negotiations, Alice and Terry develop a mutual respect which evolves into a mutual attraction as they barter for Peter's life with the kidnappers. With the help of a fellow negotiator, Dino, and a trio of highly trained mercenaries, Terry takes on a do-or-die rescue operation that could as easily result in disaster as in triumph.

A great plot with a great cast. This could be considered one of those very few great movies with a cast full of great actors and actresses. Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe make a great team on this movie with great supporting roles by David Caruso, David Morse and Pamela Reed. This movie brings to the big screen a tragic reality lived by hundreds of people in many different countries in South and Central America: Being kidnapped by revolutionary armed groups. I always enjoy these plot expressing situations that are pretty closed to real situations in life. In this case, the movie is able to go through all possible situations: Peter Bowman, an American engineer in a Latin American country, is kidnapped for a $3 million dollar ransom. They're abandoned by Peter's employer and insurance company, all the negotiation process and final rescue from the jungle. It also brings some drama when Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe get too attached to each other due to the situation, even though, they knew it couldn't have a happy end, since the priority and most important thing was to rescue Meg's husband.

What did I like from this movie?

1. As mentioned before, I believe it is a plot that offers a little bit of drama, love, treason, action, suspense. I believe that all the roles were clearly identified in this movie. It didn't have a main role or character, but all the roles involved were influential and relevant.
2. In a fictional plot expressing such a real situation lived and suffered by so many people in some Latin American countries.

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. The casual situation when the house keeper's daughter recognizes the kidnapper's voice. Even though, I know it can possible, since in most of the kidnapping cases, there's an insider that always provides information about the victim.
2. Some of the rebels were really lame as actors or actresses.

I would rate this movie with a 4/5

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