Tolkien (
2019) | IMDb:
6.8
England, early 20th century. The future writer and philologist John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) and three of his schoolmates create a strong bond between them as they share the same passion for literature and art, a true fellowship that strengthens as they grow up, but the outbreak of World War I threatens to shatter it.
Holmes & Watson (
2018) | IMDb:
3.9
Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson join forces to investigate a mysterious murder at Buckingham Palace. It seems like an open-and-shut case as all signs point to Professor James Moriarty, the criminal mastermind and longtime nemesis of the crime-solving duo. When new twists and clues begin to emerge, the world's greatest sleuth and his trusted assistant must now use their legendary wits and ingenious methods to catch the killer as they only have four days before the queen becomes the next victim.
Starring:
Will Ferrell
,
John C. Reilly
,
Rebecca Hall
,
Rob Brydon
,
Kelly Macdonald
,
Lauren Lapkus
The Raven (
2012) | IMDb:
6.4
A fictionalized account of the last days of Edgar Allan Poe's life, in which the poet is in pursuit of a serial killer whose murders mirror those in the writer's stories.
Starring:
John Cusack
,
Luke Evans
,
Alice Eve
,
Brendan Gleeson
,
Kevin McNally
,
Oliver Jackson-Cohen
Children of Men (
2006) | IMDb:
7.9
In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.
Starring:
Clive Owen
,
Clare-Hope Ashitey
,
Pam Ferris
,
Chiwetel Ejiofor
,
Julianne Moore
,
Michael Caine
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (
2004) | IMDb:
7.9
Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turning back time. But the term also brings danger: soul-sucking Dementors hover over the school, an ally of the accursed He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named lurks within the castle walls, and fearsome wizard Sirius Black escapes Azkaban. And Harry will confront them all.
Starring:
Daniel Radcliffe
,
Rupert Grint
,
Emma Watson
,
Robbie Coltrane
,
Michael Gambon
,
Gary Oldman
Death to Smoochy (
2002) | IMDb:
6.3
Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuchsia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.
Starring:
Robin Williams
,
Edward Norton
,
Catherine Keener
,
Danny DeVito
,
Jon Stewart
,
Pam Ferris
Matilda (
1996) | IMDb:
7
Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia misunderstand her because they think she is so different. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a sadistic headmistress. As she gets fed up with the constant cruelty, she begins to realize that she has a gift of telekinetic powers. After some days of practice, she suddenly turns the tables to stand up to Harry and Zinnia and outwit the headmistress.