Yahoo! Movies: New Remake DVD Releases

You've Got Mail

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:52 -0000

The film tells of Kathleen Kelly, who owns a children's bookstore= in New York. It is a small but profitable labor of love -- until Foxbooks,= a mega-chain of super-sized bookstores, begins building across the street.= Joe Fox, an executive with the family-owned firm, is directly responsible= for this particular branch. Kathleen despises Joe and everything he seems= to stand for. The future of her very livelihood is in doubt. When Kathleen= and Joe are not working, they are logged onto their respective computers,= where they've each met a wonderful friend. No one else has shared-or is= even aware of-their intimate, anonymous electronic conversations that begin= with the magic words "you've got mail." (1 hr. 59 min.) Release date: Jan 19, 2010

Pride & Prejudice

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:51 -0000

The classic tale of love and values unfolds in the class-conscious England of the late 18th century. The five Bennet sisters--including strong-willed Elizabeth and young Lydia--have all been raised by their mother with one purpose in life: finding a husband. When a wealthy bachelor takes up residence in a nearby mansion, the Bennets are abuzz. Amongst the man's sophisticated circle of friends, surely there will be no shortage of suitors for the Bennet sisters. But when Elizabeth meets up with the handsome but snobbish Mr. Darcy, the battle of the sexes is joined. Based on the novel by Jane Austen. (2 hrs. 8 min.) Release date: Feb 9, 2010

Hairspray

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:50 -0000

Originally written and directed by filmmaker John Waters in 1988, and then put on Broadway, the camp musical HAIRSPRAY could easily have run its course with viewers. But thanks to playful direction, flashy costumes, over-the-top performances, and a positive message of peace, this newest spin proves to be yet another enjoyable incarnation. Set in 1960s Baltimore, the story follows a plump young girl named Tracy Turnblad (played by impressive newcomer Nikki Blonski) on an amazing journey as her dream of dancing on the popular Corny Collins Show becomes a reality. The local television program is a shiny spectacle spear-headed by Corny Collins (James Marsden), a gang of young dancers, and producer Velma Von Tussle (Michelle Pfeiffer), a seductress ice queen whose manipulative ways ensure her daughter Amber (Brittany Snow) gets more than her fair share of screen time as one of the show's stars. When Tracy shows up at an open call, Velma can barely contain her rage, and sets out to rid the show of Tracy and the talented black dancers who make up the show's popular "Negro Day." Thus begins a war of talent and a battle for justice, with those in favor of integration meeting many obstacles along the way.

While less out-there than Waters's original, the film still contains some very quirky humor. John Travolta playing Tracy's overweight mother may seem an odd concept at first, but in this context it works. Scenes that would ordinarily be cheesy are made more interesting due to the odd dynamic between Christopher Walken and John Travolta playing man and wife. As the two dance and woo one another, the strange smile on Travolta's lipsticked lips and the grace of Walken's dancing will be sure to fascinate viewers. Viewers should also watch for cameos by Ricki Lake, and by John Waters as a Baltimore streaker. With all the wacky comedy, it's often easy to forget that the meat of HAIRSPRAY is a battle over racial integration. The film manages to create some touching moments in the midst of sparkling musical numbers. (1 hr. 55 min.) Release date: Jan 19, 2010

City of Angels

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:49 -0000

What happens when an angel falls in love with a mortal? In this Hollywoodized version of Wim Wenders' "Wings of an Angel," the romance is as longing and deferred as it was in "Sleepless in Seattle." (1 hr. 57 min.) Release date: Jan 19, 2010

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:48 -0000

Story based on the adventures of Robin Hood. (2 hrs. 23 min.) Release date: Feb 2, 2010

No Reservations

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:47 -0000

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Aaron Eckhart are charming in the romantic comedy NO RESERVATIONS. Zeta-Jones stars as Kate, an executive chef at a popular restaurant in New York City's Greenwich Village. She is so dedicated to her job that she has no time for a personal life; she even brings gourmet cuisine to her therapist (Bob Balaban), feeding him food rather than opening up her soul. But her life changes when her sister dies in a car accident, leaving Kate to take care of her sister's young daughter, Zoe (Abigail Breslin, from LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE). Suddenly, Kate is responsible for more than just fancy dishes; she is responsible for another human being, which confounds her. After taking a few days off, she returns to her kitchen, only to find that the restaurant owner, Paula (Patricia Clarkson), has hired another chef to assist Kate, a playful, talkative, talented man named Nick (Aaron Eckhart) who likes listening to opera while he works (Kate considers that a major distraction) and so wins over the rest of the staff that Kate feels threatened. But deep down, she also feels a little attracted by the attention Nick pours on her. However, Kate is not sure she can mix being a mother, a master chef, and, perhaps, a lover. NO RESERVATIONS, based on the award-winning German film BELLA MARTHA (MOSTLY MARTHA) (Sandra Nettelbeck, 2001), is a satisfying souffl� of comedy and romance, directed by Scott Hicks (SHINE, SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS) and featuring a piano-based soundtrack by minimalist musician Philip Glass. And just as she did in LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, Breslin will both charm and break viewers' hearts. (1 hr. 45 min.) Release date: Jan 19, 2010

Cape Fear

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:46 -0000

A deranged convict seeks revenge on the attorney who improperly= defended him. (2 hrs. 8 min.) Release date: Jan 22, 2010

The Box

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:45 -0000

From SOMEWHERE IN TIME to I AM LEGEND, writer Richard Matheson's tales have frequently made their way to the screen, and this adaptation of his story "Button, Button" is no exception. Richard Kelly (DONNIE DARKO) directs Cameron Diaz and James Marsden in this horror film about a couple who find a box that has power over life and death. (1 hr. 56 min.) Release date: Feb 23, 2010

Ponyo

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:44 -0000

Fans of Hayao Miyzaki's stunning animation can rejoice since the Japanese master still hasn't made good on his promises to retire. In this film, the story of "The Little Mermaid" is brought to modern-day Japan, where a small fish named Ponyo wants to live with a five-year-old boy named Sosuke. (1 hr. 41 min.) Release date: Mar 2, 2010

Sorority Row

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:43 -0000

THE HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW (1983) gets an update with this horror movie remake. In SORORITY ROW, a prank at a sorority house doesn't go according to plan, and one of the sisters ends up dead. However, the deaths don't end there, and a serial killer begins to murder the girls one by one. This chiller stars Carrie Fisher, Rumer Willis, and Briana Evigan. (1 hr. 40 min.) Release date: Feb 23, 2010

Everybody's Fine

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:42 -0000

Robert De Niro leads a stellar cast in this insightful dramedy starring Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, and Sam Rockwell. A remake of the Italian film STANNO TUTTI BENE, EVERYBODY�S FINE features De Niro playing a widower who tries to improve his relationships with his troubled adult children. (1 hr. 40 min.) Release date: Feb 23, 2010

All s Well End s Well 2009

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:41 -0000

No description available (1 hr. 32 min.) Release date: Feb 23, 2010

The Stepfather

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:40 -0000

PROM NIGHT director Nelson McCormick tackles another horror remake with this update of the 1987 thriller. This time, it's NIP/TUCK's Dylan Walsh stepping into the sticky shoes of the stepfather, and GOSSIP GIRL's Penn Badgley is the young man who suspects him of murderous malice. (1 hr. 41 min.) Release date: Feb 9, 2010

The Phantom of the Opera

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:39 -0000

The masked phantom of the Paris Opera House schemes to make a beautiful young soprano the star of the opera company and wreak revenge on those who stole his music. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best (Color) Cinematography. (1 hr. 32 min.) Release date: Jan 31, 2010

St. Trinian's

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:38 -0000

It's no more Mr. Nice Guy for Colin Firth in this anarchic British comedy. The former Mr. Darcy stars as an uptight education minister who wants to shut down the fun at St. Trinian's all-girls school. From raising their hemlines to blowing up small buildings, the sassy students ignore the rules, especially when it comes to saving their precious school from closing. ST TRINIAN'S features some of Britain's best talent, including Lena Headley, Russell Brand, Stephen Fry, Celia Imrie, and Rupert Everett, who dons drag as the school's headmistress. Inspired by the work of artist Ronald Searle, this comedy follows in a series of films about the girls' school, including THE BELLES OF ST. TRINIAN'S. (1 hr. 37 min.) Release date: Jan 26, 2010

Fame

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:37 -0000

This remake of the 1980s classic focuses on a group of young students attending a high school for the performing arts. Classmates study various aspects of performance from dance to songwriting to acting, all of them hoping for the chance to one day become stars. Debbie Allen, Charles S. Dutton, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally, and Bebe Neuwirth portray the instructors, with a host of newcomers toplining the production as the students. (1 hr. 47 min.) Release date: Jan 12, 2010

Blind Date

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:36 -0000

A married couple deals with a crushing loss in a way that's both funny and deeply sad in this comedy-drama from director, screenwriter, and star Stanley Tucci. Don (Tucci) and his wife, Janna (Patricia Clarkson), meet every night in the same shabby nightclub where Don performs a humorously shambolic magic act. Don and Janna's relationship has been on the verge of collapse since the death of their daughter, and they're trying to reconnect with each other through role-playing, so each evening they pretend they're meeting for the first time on a blind date after discovering one another through personal ads. Sometimes they assume characters that are openly confrontational, while other times they try to bring a sweetness and intimacy back into their lives, but more often than not their struggle to reclaim the love they knew ends in confusion and frustration. BLIND DATE was adapted by Tucci and screenwriter David Schechter from Theo Van Gogh's 1996 film of the same name; it was the second in a series of remakes of Van Gogh's films (following Steve Buscemi's INTERVIEW) created in response to Van Gogh's assassination by political extremists in 2004. (1 hr. 20 min.) Release date: Dec 22, 2009

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:35 -0000

Jesse Metcalfe, Amber Tamblyn, and Michael Douglas star in this thriller based on an RKO classic. Metcalf (JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE) plays a writer who stands trial for a murder he didn�t commit in order to expose a corrupt district attorney (Douglas). (1 hr. 45 min.) Release date: Dec 22, 2009