Movies May 2012 - MovieWeb

Marvel's The Avengers

MovieWeb — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Marvel's The Avengers

Marvel's The Avengers-the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins. In 3D at select locations.

Men in Black 3

MovieWeb — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Men in Black 3

Agent J travels in time to MIB's early years in the 1960s, to stop an alien from assassinating his friend Agent K and changing history.

Battleship

MovieWeb — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Battleship

A fleet of battleships do battle with an armada of unknown origins to try and discover why they are here and what their ultimate goal is.

Mother's Day

MovieWeb — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Mother's Day

After a bank robbery gone wrong, three brothers head for home, hoping their Mother (Rebecca De Mornay) can provide them with a getaway. The youngest brother, Johnny (Matt O'Leary), has been shot, and their back-stabbing former partner has gotten away with all the cash. But when the brothers get home, they find that all their stuff is gone, and Mother is nowhere to be found: She lost the house months ago in a foreclosure. The new owners, Beth and Daniel Sohapi (Jaime King and Frank Grillo), and their guests, gathered for an ill-timed birthday party, become the brothers' unwitting hostages. Not long after, Mother arrives, along with the boys' sister Lydia (Deborah Ann Woll), and it soon becomes clear that Mother will do absolutely anything to protect her children. In one terrifying evening she brilliantly takes control of the situation and masterminds her sons' escape from the law. Sides will be taken, secrets revealed, and sins punished as the hostages struggle to make it through the night alive.

Dark Shadows

MovieWeb — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Dark Shadows

Director Tim Burton brings the cult classic series âDark Shadowsâ to the big screen featuring an all-star cast, led by Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena Bonham Carter. In the year 1752, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas, set sail from Liverpool, England to start a new life in America. But even an ocean was not enough to escape the mysterious curse that has plagued their family. Two decades pass and Barnabas (Johnny Depp) has the world at his feetâor at least the town of Collinsport, Maine. The master of Collinwood Manor, Barnabas is rich, powerful and an inveterate playboyâ¦until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green). A witch, in every sense of the word, Angelique dooms him to a fate worse than death: turning him into a vampire, and then burying him alive. Two centuries later, Barnabas is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate has fallen into ruin. The dysfunctional remnants of the Collins family have fared little better, each harboring their own dark secrets. Matriarch Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (Michelle Pfeiffer) has called upon live-in psychiatrist, Dr. Julia Hoffman (Helena Bonham Carter), to help with her family troubles. Also residing in the manor is Elizabethâs neâer-do-well brother, Roger Collins, (Jonny Lee Miller); her rebellious teenage daughter Carolyn Stoddard (Chloe Moretz); and Rogerâs precocious 10-year-old son, David Collins (Gulliver McGrath). The mystery extends beyond the family, to caretaker Willie Loomis, played by Jackie Earle Haley, and Davidâs new nanny, Victoria Winters, played by Bella Heathcote. Burton is directing âDark Shadowsâ from a screenplay by Seth Grahame-Smith, story by John August and Grahame-Smith, based on the television series created by Dan Curtis. Also producing are OscarÂ® winner Richard D. Zanuck (âAlice in Wonderland,â âDriving Miss Daisyâ), continuing his long association with Burton; OscarÂ® winner Graham King, (âRango,â âThe Departedâ), continuing his collaboration with Depp; Johnny Depp, Christi Dembrowski, and David Kennedy. The executive producers are Chris Lebenzon, Tim Headington, and Bruce Berman. The behind-the-scenes creative team includes cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel, OscarÂ®-winning production designer Rick Heinrichs (âSleepy Hollowâ), OscarÂ®-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood (âAlice in Wonderlandâ) and editor Chris Lebenzon (âAlice in Wonderlandâ). The score is composed by Danny Elfman. A Warner Bros. Pictures presentation in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, an Infinitum Nihil/GK Films/Zanuck Company production, a Tim Burton film, âDark Shadowsâ is slated to open on May 11, 2012, and will be distributed worldwide in theatres and IMAX by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.

LOL

MovieWeb — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

LOL

In a world connected by YouTube, iTunes and Facebook, Lola (Cyrus) and her friends navigate the peer pressures of high school romance and friendship while dodging their sometimes overbearing and confused parents. When Lola's mom, Anne (Moore), accidentally reads her teenage daughter's racy journal, she realizes just how wide their communication gap has grown. Through hilarious and heartfelt moments between mother and daughter, LOL is an authentic coming-of-age story for the way we live now. Lola's high school inner-circle includes Kyle (Booth) â Lola's BFF, whom she realizes is her love interest; Lola's two best friends Janice (Esco) and Emily (Hinshaw); Max (Sevani) â a nerd that Emily secretly hooks up with; Lola's ex-boyfriend and Kyle's best friend Chad (Finn); Lloyd (Watson) who is part of their crew; and Ashley (Greene) â the sexy girl who has set her sights on Kyle, much to Lola's dismay. Thomas Jane plays Alan, Anne's ex-husband and Lola's father. Jay Hernandez plays James, a dangerously cute, good-natured cop dating Anne who is able to offer a little perspective on her teenage daughter. Austin Nichols plays Mr. Ross, the heartthrob math teacher, who all the girls have a crush on. Marlo Thomas plays Gran, Anne's sophisticated mother whose relaxed demeanor allows her to be the easy-going bystander when it comes to watching Anne raising children of her own. Gina Gershon and Fisher Stevens play Anne's closest friends and confidants and Nora Dunn plays Emily's mom.

The Dictator

MovieWeb — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

The Dictator

The heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed. It is inspired by the best selling novel Zabibah and The King by Saddam Hussein.

A Little Bit of Heaven

MovieWeb — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

A Little Bit of Heaven

Marley Corbett (Kate Hudson) is young, beautiful, and wildly funny, but sheâs afraid of opening herself up to true love and commitment. Though she uses her humor to prevent matters from getting serious, a life-changing visit to her doctor (Gael Garcia Bernal) sends both of them on an eye-opening adventure of mutual discovery, leading to revelations neither thought possible.

Hysteria

MovieWeb — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Hysteria

A romantic comedy wrapped around the surprising story of the first electro-mechanical vibrator, invented by happenstance at a time when the very peak of Victorian prudishness coincided with the dawn of the electrical age. âHysteriaâ is a tale of a cautious man (Dancy) and a liberated woman (Gyllenhaal) brought together by the wonders of friction.

Hick

MovieWeb — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Hick

Small town teenager Luli escapes to Las Vegas, leaving behind her alcoholic and abusive parents. Armed with her smarts, a pistol and pocket money, she hitchhikes her way west. Along the way, Luli crosses paths with Eddie , an unstable rebel with questionable motives and Glenda , a cocaine-snorting drifter on the run. Adapted from the critically acclaimed novel by Andrea Portes, this powerful story pulls you into a provocative world of drugs, seduction and murder.

What to Expect When You're Expecting

MovieWeb — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

What to Expect When You're Expecting

Based on the 16 million copy best-selling book, What to Expect When You're Expecting is an ensemble romantic-comedy is in the vein of Love Actually and Valentine's Day. The film is a modern look at love through the eyes of four interconnected couples experiencing the thrills and surprises of having a baby, and ultimately coming to understand the universal truth that no matter what you plan for, life doesn't always deliver what's expected.

Moonrise Kingdom

MovieWeb — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Moonrise Kingdom

Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, Moonrise Kingdom follows a young boy and girl falling in love. When they are moved to run away together, various factions of the town mobilize to search for them and the town is turned upside down â which might not be such a bad thing. Bruce Willis plays the town sheriff; two-time Academy Award nominee Edward Norton is cast as a camp leader; Academy Award nominee Bill Murray and Academy Award winner Frances McDormand portray the young girlâs parents; the cast also includes Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton and Jason Schwartzman. The young boy and girl are played by Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward.

Beyond the Black Rainbow

MovieWeb — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Beyond the Black Rainbow

Despite being under heavy sedation, Elena tries to make her way out of Arboria, a secluded, quasi-futuristic commune.

Virginia

MovieWeb — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Virginia

A sheriff sees his state senate bid slide out onto the ice when his daughter begins to date the son of a charming but psychologically disturbed woman with whom the sheriff has engaged in a two-decades-long affair.

Transit

MovieWeb — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Transit

A family on a road trip through the desert is stalked by criminals who stashed stolen money in their car.

The Cup

MovieWeb — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

The Cup

Born into a legendary racing family, jockeys Damien Oliver and his brother, Jason, were destined for greatness. However, tragedy strikes when Jason is in a deathly riding accident just days before the prestigious Melbourne Cup race. Damien considers bowing out of the race and wonders if heâll ever ride again, but with the encouragement of famed Irish horse trainer Dermot Weld, he realizes that racing is the one way he can pay tribute to the memory of his beloved brother. In a moment that captured the attention â and the hearts â of the world, Damien and his horse Media Puzzle victoriously cross the finish line at the Melbourne Cup.

The Samaritan

MovieWeb — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

The Samaritan

After twenty five years in prison, Foley is finished with the grifter's life. Prison and a lifetime in the game have stripped him of friends, family and a reason to get up in the morning, but when he meets an elusive young woman named Iris, the possibility of a new start looks real.

Dragon Eyes

MovieWeb — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Dragon Eyes

In St. Jude, drug dealers and corrupt cops have destroyed an urban neighborhood. But newcomer, Hong, has the fighting skills and moral vision to save this town from itself.

God Bless America

MovieWeb — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

God Bless America

On a mission to rid society of its most repellent citizens, terminally ill Frank makes an unlikely accomplice in 16-year-old Roxy.

7 Days in Havana

MovieWeb — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

7 Days in Havana

A young American boy is trying to break into the acting business, and goes to Cuba during a film festival.

#ReGeneration

MovieWeb — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

#ReGeneration

#ReGeneration explores the inherent cynicism found in many of today's youth and young adults, and the influences that perpetuate our culture's apathetic approach to social and political causes. The film features three intersecting stories of students, parents, and artists all looking for their place in society. Together they capture the thoughts and feelings of today's struggling generation as some of the worlds leading scholars, activists, and media personalities provide their insight into the ideas and movements that can inspire change.

Lovely Molly

MovieWeb — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Lovely Molly

When newlywed Molly Reynolds returns to her long-abandoned family home, frightful reminders of a nightmarish childhood begin seeping into her new life. She soon begins an inexorable descent into an evil that blurs the lines between psychosis and possession.

American Animal

MovieWeb — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

American Animal

Jimmy is a terminally ill young man. He is also quite eccentric, bordering on plain old crazy, and starting today he has decided that he is âhappyâ and no longer sick. Jimmyâs roommate James is a healthy, dreamy young man. Theyâre best friends. They live together. They donât do much of anything and they seem very happy that way. Today, they have a couple of female friends over to their downtown Los Angeles loft for just another day of drinks, drugs, board games and casual sex, among other things. All seems well. But trouble arises when it gets revealed that James will be leaving for a new job in the morning. Jimmy, feeling betrayed, is not pleased by this development. He sees it as nothing short of the destruction of the perfect little world that theyâve set up, and a classic, humorous battle of wills ensues as James prepares for the real world and Jimmy falls deeper and deeper into his world of illness, isolation, madness and make-believe.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

MovieWeb — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

For a desparate group of English pensioners, retirement takes an unconventional turn when they abandon their homeland, enticed by advertisements for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a seemingly luxurious sanctuary for the elderly and beautiful in Jaipur, India. On arrival, they discover that the hotel falls somewhat short of the romantic idyll promised in the brochure, but they are gradually won over by the ever-optimistic young manager Sonny, and tentatively embark on a new adventure, finding that life can begin again when you let go of the past.

Sleepless Night

MovieWeb — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Sleepless Night

A drug heist goes wrong, as one of the drug carriers escapes after stabbing the robbers, gets a glimpse of their faces. The two masked men are actually two police officers, who decided to plan the heist. Vincent, a lieutenant who now has a bad stab wound, ends up with a huge bag of coke. The bag of coke belongs to a powerful mob boss/nightclub owner named Jose, who kidnaps Vincent's son in hopes to reclaim his property. Vincent has until the end of the night to return the stash and save his son.

Chernobyl Diaries

MovieWeb — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Chernobyl Diaries

Chernobyl Diaries is set in the city of Prypiat that once housed the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, the horror-thriller follows a group of friends who, while vacationing in Europe, find themselves stranded in the abandoned city only to discover that they are not alone.

Last Call at the Oasis

MovieWeb — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Last Call at the Oasis

Although it covers 70 percent of the earthâs surface, there is a very real possibility that in the near future, there wonât be enough water to sustain life on the planet. This documentary illuminates the vital role water plays in our lives, exposes the defects in the current system and shows communities already struggling with its ill-effects and individuals championing revolutionary solutions. Firmly establishing the urgency of the global water crisis as the central issue facing our world this century, the film posits that we can manage this problem if we are willing to act now.

Girl in Progress

MovieWeb — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Girl in Progress

Grace (Eva Mendes) is a single mom. She is too busy juggling work, bills, and the very married Dr. Hartford (Matthew Modine), to give her daughter, Ansiedad (Cierra Ramirez) the attention she desperately needs. When Ansiedad's English teacher, Ms. Armstrong (Patricia Arquette), introduces her students to classic coming-of-age stories, Ansiedad is inspired to skip adolescence and jump-start her life without mom. While Grace becomes preoccupied with the increasing affections of her co-worker (Eugenio Derbez), Ansiedad enlists the help of her loyal friend, Tavita (Raini Rodriguez), to plot her shortcut to adulthood. But as her misguided plan unravels, Ansiedad and Grace must learn that sometimes growing-up means acting your age.

A Bag of Hammers

MovieWeb — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

A Bag of Hammers

A comedy about two misfit best friends incapable of growing up, whose direction is tested by an abandoned child, worn beyond his years; together they invent the family they've always needed.

A Beautiful Soul

MovieWeb — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

A Beautiful Soul

An R&B singer struggles for redemption after his crew is the victim of a brutal attack.

A Buddy Story

MovieWeb — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

A Buddy Story

Buddy is a struggling NYC musician touring the northeast with his pet turtle. Buddy's neighbor Susan seeks an opportunity for escape from her abusive boyfriend, and tags along on Buddy's tour. From a rough biker bar to a 100-year-old's birthday party and other odd stops along the way, Buddy and Susan come to realize that it's not the road's end that matters, but rather the road itself.

American Warship

MovieWeb — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

American Warship

A mockbuster of Battleship that finds a naval fleet fighting off an alien invasion.

Asylum Blackout

MovieWeb — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Asylum Blackout

A group of cooks at an asylum for the criminally insane get locked in with the inmates during a massive thunderstorm.

Barfi!

MovieWeb — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Barfi!

Barfii is a romantic and mystery movie in which Ranbir plays the role of a deaf and dumb person and Priyanka as a mentally-challenged girl.

Bill W.

MovieWeb — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Bill W.

A documentary about Bill Wilson, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Bonsai

MovieWeb — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Bonsai

A young writer recounts an earlier romance in hopes of attracting his new love interest.

Changing the Game

MovieWeb — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Changing the Game

An epic tale about a bright young African-American male who rises from the ferocious and oppressive streets of North Philadelphia to being a shining star in the lucrative world of high finance at Wall Street's most prestigious firm. However, he soon finds that the white-collar world is filled with crime and death just like the drug-filled hood he left behind. His only chance of survival is to fully integrate a mysterious gift from a slain childhood friend fully into the fabric of his character.

Chronicling a Crisis

MovieWeb — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Chronicling a Crisis

The result of seven years of therapeutic self-absorption, âChronicling a Crisisâ documents Mr. Kollekâs journey to regain emotional stability and reconnect with his craft. Hopping between the cities he knows best, New York and Jerusalem, he ponders his undefined spirituality (ânever been religious; wonât start nowâ) and unresolved issues with his nonagenarian father, Teddy Kollek, whose celebrated 28-year tenure as the mayor of Jerusalem left an indelible imprint on his sonâs psyche.

Cowgirls N' Angels

MovieWeb — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Cowgirls N' Angels

A group of rodeo trick-riders recruits a young girl to join them.

Crooked Arrows

MovieWeb — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Crooked Arrows

The film centers on coach Joe Logan, who reluctantly leads a Native American high school team on their unlikely journey to the state lacrosse championship game against their prep school rivals. Along the way, Joe and the team rediscover their connection to the spiritual tradition of the ancient sport of lacrosse. Set in the diverse worlds of modern Native American culture and prep school lacrosse, Crooked Arrows offers moviegoers a new twist on a classic underdog sports story.

Death of a Superhero

MovieWeb — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Death of a Superhero

A dying 15-year-old boy draws stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.

Department

MovieWeb — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Department

The film follows the lives of three strict policemen.

El Gringo

MovieWeb — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

El Gringo

A man crossing into Mexico with a satchel of $2,000,000, and a bloody past, finds himself under sudden attack in the sleepy town of El Fronteras.

Entrance

MovieWeb — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Entrance

A film about the limits of our perception, how the things lurking on the periphery of our lives can lead to horrific conclusions; about how she fell out of love with the city, but it wouldn't let her go.

First Position

MovieWeb — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

First Position

A documentary that follows six young dancers as they prepare for the Youth America Grand Prix.

Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story

MovieWeb — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story

The story of Jonathan Netanyahu, an intimate journey into a young heroâs mind.

Four Assassins

MovieWeb — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Four Assassins

"FOUR ASSASSINS" aka "Far Away Eyes" is a tense drama about an ace assassin who reunites with three professional colleagues at a Hong Kong hotel room to resolve unfinished business. The film was heavily influenced by the modern "Wuxia" genre - following a tragic protagonist with exceptional fighting skills and a yearning for something more. Not your ordinary "shoot 'em" film, Four Assassins examines the internal pain and conflicts of four highly trained killers and ask the ultimate question "What is the price of love? Written by anonymous

Grand Master

MovieWeb — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Grand Master

A veteran cop chases a cold blooded serial killer.

Hide Away

MovieWeb — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Hide Away

A successful businessman attempting to resurrect his life buys and boards a dilapidated sailboat.

I Wish

MovieWeb — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

I Wish

Twelve-year-old Koichi lives with his mother and retired grandparents in Kagoshima, in the southern region of Kyushu, Japan. His younger brother Ryunosuke lives with their father in Hakata, northern Kyushu. The brothers have been separated by their parentsâ divorce and Koichiâs only wish is for his family to be reunited. When he learns that a new bullet train line will soon open, linking the two towns, he starts to believe that a miracle will take place the moment these new trains first pass each other at top speed. With help from the adults around him, Koichi sets out on a journey with a group of friends, each hoping to witness a miracle that will improve their difficult lives.