Tag Archives: whimsical

Penelope

IMDB Rating: 8.40
580 votes

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This is the story of a named Penelope, who is the victim of a curse placed on a wealthy family by a witch. After generations ago, a witch placed a curse on the Wilhern family that would result in the next girl being born into the clan having the face of a pig. The otherwise-normal girl Penelope is forced to endure life with a pig's snout instead of a conventional nose, which has sent many a potential suitor running off into the streets, shouting in terror. Eventually, she runs away from her sheltered existence and overprotective parents, to explore the world on her own. As she meets new friends and a potential lover who doesn't run away, she begins to discover happiness - while all the while her parents believe the only way she can be happy is through an arranged marriage, which will hopefully break her curse.
Actors
PenelopeChristina Ricci
MaxJames McAvoy
Jessica WilhernCatherine O'Hara
Also posted in 2006, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, High IMDB rating | Comments (0)

Doctor Dolittle

IMDB Rating: 5.30
15591 votes

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Dr. John Dolittle has the world in his hands: A beautiful wife at his side, two adorable daughters and a career that could not go better. One night, he nearly runs over a dog with his car. The dog yells "bonehead" and disappears. From then on, his childhood ability is back: To communicate with animals. Unfortunately, the word of Dolittle's ability is spreading quickly. Soon, many animals from rat to horse flock to his place to get medical advice. But his colleagues suspect he's going mad, and as the clinic Dolittle used to work for is about to being taken over for a huge amount of money, many decisions have to be made. Believe him? Put him into a mental institution? Sell the clinic? But also his family is close to breaking apart. Until a circus tiger falls seriously ill.
Actors
Dr. John DolittleEddie Murphy
Archer DolittleOssie Davis
Dr. Mark WellerOliver Platt
Also posted in 1998, Comedy, Family | Comments (0)

Kate & Leopold

IMDB Rating: 6.10
14172 votes

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Kate and her actor brother live in N.Y. in the 21st Century. Her ex-boy friend, Stuart, lives above her apartment and finds this space near the Brooklyn Bridge where there is a gap in time. He goes back to the eighteen hundreds and takes pictures of the place. Leopold, a man living in the 1870's, was puzzled by Stuart's tiny camera and decides to follow him and they both ended up in this century. Leopold is clueless about his new surroundings. He gets help and insights from Charlie who thinks that Leopold is an actor who is always in character. Leopold is a highly intelligent man and tries his best to learn and even improve the modern conveniences that he encounters.
Actors
Kate McKayMeg Ryan
LeopoldHugh Jackman
Stuart BesserLiev Schreiber
Also posted in 2001, Comedy, Fantasy, High IMDB rating, Romance, Sci-Fi | Comments (0)

Feast of Love

IMDB Rating: 6.70
588 votes

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A meditation on love and its various incarnations, set within a community of friends in Oregon. and is described as an exploration of the magical, mysterious and sometimes painful incarnations of love.
Actors
Harry StevensonMorgan Freeman
Bradley ThomasGreg Kinnear
DianaRadha Mitchell
Also posted in 2007, Drama, High IMDB rating, Romance | Comments (0)

The Money Pit

IMDB Rating: 5.70
10555 votes

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A young couple sinks their life savings into a house that was trashed by a rock group to the extent that it no longer has a main stairway or water. This creates strains on their relationship. Every home owner will recognize some of the situations they encounter.
Actors
Walter Fielding, Jr.Tom Hanks
Anna Crowley Beissart/Anna FieldingShelley Long
Max Beissart, the MaestroAlexander Godunov
Also posted in 1986, Comedy | Comments (0)

Beetle Juice

IMDB Rating: 7.20
37342 votes

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The Deetz's gothic daughter discovers the Maitands in the attic and befriends them. She finds their after life handbook which is eventually confiscated by the family's interior decorator who is fascinated by the paranormal, and during a seance,conjures up the Maitlands. Most of the trouble starts as the free lance bio-excorist, Beetlejuice gets involved.
Actors
AdamAlec Baldwin
BarbaraGeena Davis
Jane ButterfieldAnnie McEnroe
Also posted in 1988, Comedy, Fantasy, High IMDB rating, Horror | Comments (0)

The Nanny Diaries

IMDB Rating: 6.20
2191 votes

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A college graduate goes to work as a nanny for a rich New York family. Ensconced in their home, she has to juggle their dysfunction, a new romance, and the spoiled brat in her charge.
Actors
Annie BraddockScarlett Johansson
Mrs. XLaura Linney
Mr. XPaul Giamatti
Also posted in 2007, Comedy, Drama, High IMDB rating, Romance | Comments (0)

Bridge to Terabithia

IMDB Rating: 7.20
5911 votes

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Fifth grader Jesse Aaron's hopes of becoming the fastest runner in his class are dashed when new girl Leslie Burke outruns everybody, including him. However, Jess and Leslie soon begin a friendship, and create a magical kingdom in the forest, where the two of them reign together as king and queen.
Actors
Jesse AaronsJosh Hutcherson
Leslie BurkeAnnaSophia Robb
Ms. EdmondsZooey Deschanel
Also posted in 2007, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, High IMDB rating | Comments (0)

Music and Lyrics

IMDB Rating: 6.50
7965 votes

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Cheery Alex Fletcher lives comfortably in Manhattan off the residuals from his 80's pop success and reprising his hits at school reunions, theme parks, and state fairs. But those gigs are declining, so he jumps at the chance to write a song and record it with reigning teen idol Cora Corman. Trouble is, he's good at melodies but needs a lyricist and has less than a week to finish. Enter Sophie Fisher, subbing for a friend who waters Alex's plants; she's a pretty good poet, quick witted, and could do it, if she'd agree. But there's some sort of shadow over her head that Alex may not be able to charm his way past. And what if they do get a song written, what then?
Actors
Alex FletcherHugh Grant
Sophie FisherDrew Barrymore
Chris RileyBrad Garrett
Also posted in 2007, Comedy, High IMDB rating, Music, Romance | Comments (0)