Actor Antonio Banderas (1960)

An American action-adventure film, Uncharted (2022), directed by Ruben Fleischer and written by Rafe Lee Judkins, Art Marcum, and Matt Holloway, is based on the popular video game franchise. The story follows two brothers, Nathan and Sam Drake, who are caught attempting to steal a valuable map made after the Magellan expedition. While Sam escapes, Nathan is returned to their orphanage. However, before leaving, Sam gives him a ring that once belonged to their ancestor, Sir ...

The film Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (2021) is an American action comedy directed by Patrick Hughes and written by Tom O’Connor and Brandon and Phillip Murphy. The main character, Michael Bryce, takes a break from his bodyguarding career to vacation in Capri while he awaits the reinstatement of his license. However, his peace is interrupted when Sonia Kincaid finds him and convinces him to help rescue her hitman husband Darius, who has been kidnapped by ...

Stephen Gaghan directed the American fantasy adventure film, Dolittle (2020). The screenplay was co-written by Gaghan, Dan Gregor, and Doug Mand, based on a story by Thomas Shepherd. Set in Victorian era Britain, the film follows Dr. John Dolittle, a Welsh veterinarian with the unique ability to communicate with animals. After his wife Lily’s death at sea, Dolittle isolates himself from human society and focuses solely on ...

Knight of Cups (2015) is an American experimental drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick. It tells the story of a young prince, whose father, the king of the East, sends him on a mission to find a pearl in Egypt. However, upon arriving, he is offered a drink that causes him to forget his royal identity and fall into a deep slumber. The King sends out many messengers in search of his son, hoping to guide him back home. As a child, Rick would often hear this tale from his father. Now grown and working as a screenwriter in Santa Monica, he yearns for something more meaningful but doesn’t know where to ...

The 33 (2015) is a biographical disaster-survival drama film directed by Patricia Riggen. In August 2010, a group of miners from Copiapó, Chile are working in the San José mine when it collapses due to the owner’s negligence. This unfortunate event leaves them trapped and without a way out. As the miners gather in a rescue chamber, they quickly realize they lack necessary supplies for a long stay – the radio is broken, the medical kit is empty, and there is little food. Amidst this dire situation, Mario Sepúlveda emerges as a leader, taking charge of rationing food and maintaining order among the group. Despite ...

A film The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015) is a mix of live-action and animation, based on the popular animated show SpongeBob SquarePants. In it, a pirate named Burger Beard heads to Bikini Atoll and comes across a magical book that can bring any written words to life. This particular book tells the tale of SpongeBob’s adventures in Bikini Bottom, where he works with Mr. Krabs at the fast food joint, the Krusty Krab. As we all know, his job there is to cook up delicious Krabby Patties. For years, SpongeBob has protected the secret formula for these patties from Plankton, his arch-nemesis who runs the Chum Bucket restaurant next door. One ...

The Expendables 3 (2014) is an American action film directed by Patrick Hughes and written by Creighton Rothenberger, Katrin Benedikt and Sylvester Stallone. Led by Barney Ross, the team of mercenaries includes Lee Christmas, Gunner Jensen, and Toll Road. They successfully extract their former member Doctor Death from a dictator’s fortress prison-camp while he is being transported on a train. Doctor Death, who specializes in medicine and knives, joins them to help ...

The film Machete Kills (2013) is an American action exploitation film, directed by Robert Rodriguez with a screenplay by Kyle Ward based on a story by Robert and Marcel Rodriguez. The movie follows Machete Cortez and agent Sartana Rivera as they attempt to stop corrupt military members from completing a weapons deal with a Mexican drug cartel. Despite their efforts, the gangsters are eliminated by another group of masked men led by a luchador-masked figure who tragically ...

Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos (2012) is an American computer-animated short comedy adventure. After the Golden Goose incident, Puss finds himself at a crossroads – should he continue as an outlaw or become a hero? During a ride through the desert on his trusty horse, Puss is captured by Italian knights and brought before Princess Alessandra Belagomba. The princess reveals that her kingdom’s prized Ruby, known as the ‘Heart of Fire’, has been stolen. While initially thinking he has been falsely accused, Puss learns that the princess simply wants to hire him based on his reputation. She explains that the theft was committed by a French thief ...

The animated adventure comedy film, Puss in Boots (2011), was produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The title character is an anthropomorphic cat who speaks Spanish and is known for his signature boots. After becoming a fugitive, he is determined to reclaim his lost honor. One night, he discovers that the notorious Jack and Jill have the magic beans he has been searching for. These beans are said to lead to a giant’s castle and its precious golden goose eggs. However, when Puss tries to steal the beans from their hideout, he is interrupted by another cat named Kitty Softpaws. As it turns out, she was also hired by Humpty ...

The comedy-drama film, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010), was written and directed by Woody Allen. Alfie and Helena split up, leading Helena to seek guidance from a fortune teller named Cristal. Meanwhile, their daughter Sally’s marriage with writer Roy is on the rocks as he anxiously awaits feedback from his publisher on his latest manuscript. To support them, Helena helps pay their rent. In the midst of all this chaos, Alfie marries a prostitute named Charmaine. Roy finds himself drawn to Dia, a musicologist he sees through a nearby window who happens to be engaged. On top of that, Sally contemplates an ...

The television special Scared Shrekless (2010), which aired on NBC, follows the events of Shrek Forever After. Fiona and their three children manage to scare off some teenage trick or treaters. To pass the time, Shrek and his friends – Donkey, Puss, the Three Little Pigs, the Big Bad Wolf, Gingy, and Pinocchio – decide to tell spooky tales. As a competition ensues for the title of King of Halloween, they make their way to Lord Farquaad’s deserted castle in Duloc. Each character takes a turn sharing their terrifying story. The Bride of Gingy. Gingy visits the Muffin Man to share about his ...

Shrek Forever After (2010) is an American animated comedy film loosely based on the 1990 children’s picture book Shrek! by William Steig. Many years ago, King Harold and Queen Lillian were ready to hand over control of Far Far Away to Rumpelstiltskin (‘Rumpel’) in exchange for breaking the curse on their daughter, Princess Fiona – cursed to turn into an ogre every night and locked away until her ‘true love’ rescued her. However, before they could sign the deal, news arrived that she had been saved and they called it off. In present times, Rumpel has become an outcast and holds a ...

Thick as Thieves (2009) is an action-packed American/German heist thriller directed by Mimi Leder. In New York, experienced thief Keith Ripley enlists the help of a younger criminal, Gabriel Martin, to execute a final job and pay off his debt to the Russian mafia. Their previous partner, Victor Korolenko, was killed before they could complete the plan. Despite initially being hesitant about Ripley’s trustworthiness, Martin is convinced otherwise by Ripley’s goddaughter Alexandra Korolenko, Victor’s daughter. However, tensions arise as Ripley disapproves of their growing closeness. He reveals their ...

The American Christmas computer-animated comedy television special, Shrek the Halls (2007), premiered on ABC. As the holiday season approaches, Shrek is contently residing in the swamp with his loved ones. However, upon Donkey’s prodding, Shrek reluctantly agrees to give Princess Fiona a surprise for Christmas. Seeking advice, Shrek heads to a Far Far Away bookstore where he receives a copy of Christmas For Village Idiots – a guide to celebrating the festivities. He follows its instructions by adorning his home and procuring a tree for a peaceful Christmas Eve with his family. However, Donkey disrupts their plans by bringing everyone over to the swamp. ...

Shrek the Third (2007) is an animated comedy film based on William Steig’s popular children’s book, Shrek!. After King Harold falls ill, Shrek and Princess Fiona are expected to take over the throne. However, Shrek quickly realizes that being a ruler is not his cup of tea. Before he passes away, Harold tells Shrek about another potential heir – his nephew and Fiona’s cousin, Arthur ‘Artie’ Pendragon. Meanwhile, Prince Charming is determined to seek revenge for his mother’s death and become the new king. He rallies the other fairy tale villains at the Poison Apple tavern ...

In Take the Lead (2006), an American drama dance film directed by Liz Friedlander, Antonio Banderas portrays Pierre Dulaine, a dance instructor and the creator of Dancing Classrooms. As a group of students prepares for their school dance, Rock shows up with a damaged ticket and is turned away by Mr. Temple and Principal James. Later, he gets into trouble with some thugs who pressure him to vandalize the Principal’s car. However, when Pierre arrives and interrupts them, they scatter. The next day, Pierre visits the school to speak with the Principal about what he ...

Far Far Away Idol (2004), a six-minute interactive short with various endings, was included as a bonus on the Shrek 2 DVD and VHS on November 5, 2004. Following the conclusion of Shrek 2, fan-favorite characters participate in a singing competition judged by none other than Simon Cowell himself. Experience the comical antics of your beloved Shrek characters as they belt out tunes all night long in this side-splitting parody. Laugh along with Fiona, Puss in Boots, Donkey and the rest of the Far Far Away Kingdom as they compete in a musical showdown.

In 2004, an American animated comedy film was released called Shrek 2 (2004). It was loosely based on a children’s picture book from 1990 by William Steig also titled Shrek!. The story follows the main characters, newlyweds Shrek and Princess Fiona, who return from their honeymoon to receive an invitation from Fiona’s parents to attend a royal ball in honor of their marriage. Despite initial hesitation, Fiona convinces Shrek to attend and together they journey to the kingdom of Far Far Away with their companion Donkey. Upon arrival, they are met with surprise and disapproval from Fiona’s ...

The film Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) tells the story of El Mariachi, who is recruited by CIA officer Sheldon Jeffrey Sands for a mission. He must take down General Emiliano Marquez, a corrupt Mexican Army officer working for drug lord Armando Barillo. Barillo plans to assassinate the President and overthrow the government during a time of civil unrest in Culiacán, the capital of Sinaloa. Years ago, El Mariachi’s wife and daughter were killed by Marquez in retaliation for a previous confrontation. Along with El Mariachi, Sands enlists retired FBI agent Jorge Ramírez to kill Barillo, who had also killed his former partner Archuleta. AFN operative Ajedrez is ...