The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (
2007) | IMDb:
7.5
Outlaw Jesse James is rumored to be the 'fastest gun in the West'. An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw and, when Robert and his brother sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status.
Running with Scissors (
2006) | IMDb:
6.1
Young Augusten Burroughs absorbs experiences that could make for a shocking memoir: the son of an alcoholic father and an unstable mother, he's handed off to his mother's therapist, Dr. Finch, and spends his adolescent years as a member of Finch's bizarre extended family.
Starring:
Joseph Cross
,
Annette Bening
,
Brian Cox
,
Gwyneth Paltrow
,
Joseph Fiennes
,
Evan Rachel Wood
The Departed (
2006) | IMDb:
8.5
To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mob kingpin, a career criminal rises through the police ranks. But both sides soon discover there's a mole among them.
Starring:
Jack Nicholson
,
Leonardo DiCaprio
,
Matt Damon
,
Mark Wahlberg
,
Vera Farmiga
,
Martin Sheen
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (
2005) | IMDb:
6.7
A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.
Starring:
Johnny Depp
,
Freddie Highmore
,
David Kelly
,
Helena Bonham Carter
,
Noah Taylor
,
Missi Pyle
View from the Top (
2003) | IMDb:
5.3
No one thought Donna would go very far. But when she sets her sights on becoming a first-class international flight attendant, Donna throws caution to the wind and takes off in pursuit of her dream. The ride is anything but smooth, however, and Donna's laugh-packed journey of a lifetime is rocked by more turbulence than she bargained for.
Starring:
Gwyneth Paltrow
,
Christina Applegate
,
Mark Ruffalo
,
Candice Bergen
,
Joshua Malina
,
Mike Myers
City by the Sea (
2002) | IMDb:
6.1
Vincent LaMarca is a dedicated and well-respected New York City police detective who has gone to great lengths to distance himself from his past, but then makes the terrible discovery that his own son has fallen into a life of crime.
Starring:
Robert De Niro
,
Frances McDormand
,
James Franco
,
Eliza Dushku
,
William Forsythe
,
Patti LuPone
Scary Movie (
2000) | IMDb:
6.2
A familiar-looking group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a more-than-vaguely recognizable masked killer! As the victims begin to pile up and the laughs pile on, none of your favorite scary movies escape the razor-sharp satire of this outrageously funny parody!
Starring:
Anna Faris
,
Jon Abrahams
,
Marlon Wayans
,
Shawn Wayans
,
Regina Hall
,
Shannon Elizabeth
Screwed (
2000) | IMDb:
5.6
A chauffeur kidnaps his rich boss's dog to hold it for ransom, but when she accidentally gets the dog back, she thinks that it's the chauffeur who's been kidnapped.
Starring:
Norm Macdonald
,
Dave Chappelle
,
Danny DeVito
,
Elaine Stritch
,
Daniel Benzali
,
Sherman Hemsley
What Planet Are You From? (
2000) | IMDb:
5.6
A human-looking alien from a highly advanced but emotionless all-male society is sent to Earth to impregnate a woman and bring the child back to their planet. The alien ends up falling in love there. A suspicious F.A.A. Agent targets him.
Starring:
Garry Shandling
,
Annette Bening
,
John Goodman
,
Greg Kinnear
,
Ben Kingsley
,
Judy Greer
Dirty Work (
1998) | IMDb:
6.4
Unemployed and recently dumped, Mitch and his buddy Sam start a revenge-for-hire business to raise the $50,000 that Sam's father needs to get a heart transplant.
Starring:
Norm Macdonald
,
Artie Lange
,
Jack Warden
,
Traylor Howard
,
Christopher McDonald
,
Chevy Chase
The Wedding Singer (
1998) | IMDb:
6.9
Robbie, a local rock star turned wedding singer, is dumped on the day of his wedding. Meanwhile, waitress Julia finally sets a wedding date with her fiancée Glenn. When Julia and Robbie meet and hit it off, they find that things are more complicated than anybody thought.
Starring:
Adam Sandler
,
Drew Barrymore
,
Christine Taylor
,
Allen Covert
,
Matthew Glave
,
Ellen Albertini Dow
The Replacement Killers (
1998) | IMDb:
6.1
Hired assassin John Lee is asked by Chinatown crime boss Terence Wei to murder the young son of policeman Stan Zedkov. Lee has the boy in his sights, but his conscience gets the better of him, and he spares the child's life. Afraid that Wei will take revenge on his family in China, Lee seeks out expert forger Meg Coburn to obtain the passport he needs to get out of the country, but a band of replacement killers is soon on his trail.
Starring:
Chow Yun-fat
,
Mira Sorvino
,
Michael Rooker
,
Kenneth Tsang
,
Jürgen Prochnow
,
Til Schweiger
Bulletproof (
1996) | IMDb:
5.8
An undercover police officer named Rock Keats befriends a drug dealer and car thief named Archie Moses in a bid to catch the villainous drug lord Frank Coltan. But the only problem is that Keats is a cop, his real name is Jack Carter, and he is working undercover with the LAPD to bust Moses and Colton at a sting operation the LAPD has set up.
Starring:
Damon Wayans
,
Adam Sandler
,
James Caan
,
Jeep Swenson
,
James Farentino
,
Kristen Wilson
The Cable Guy (
1996) | IMDb:
6.1
When recently single Steven moves into his new apartment, cable guy Chip comes to hook him up—and doesn't let go. Initially, Chip is just overzealous in his desire to be Steven's pal, but when Steven tries to end the 'friendship', Chip shows his dark side. He begins stalking Steven, who's left to fend for himself because no one else can believe Chip's capable of such behaviour.
Happy Gilmore (
1996) | IMDb:
7
Failed hockey player-turned-golf whiz Happy Gilmore — whose unconventional approach and antics on the green courts the ire of rival Shooter McGavin — is determined to win a PGA tournament so he can save his granny's house with the prize money. Meanwhile, an attractive tour publicist tries to soften Happy's image.
Starring:
Adam Sandler
,
Christopher McDonald
,
Julie Bowen
,
Frances Bay
,
Carl Weathers
,
Allen Covert