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The American action thriller film The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009), directed by Tony Scott and written by Brian Helgeland, revolves around a hijacking scenario. A man known as Ryder, along with his accomplices Bashkin, Emri, and ex-train operator Phil Ramos, take over Pelham 123 – a New York City Subway train at 77th Street. In an attempt to gain control of the situation, Walter Garber – a Metropolitan Transportation Authority employee working as a train dispatcher in the Rail Control Center – receives a call from Ryder demanding $10 million in cash ...

Carriers (2009) is a post-apocalyptic American film written and directed by the Pastor brothers. The world has been devastated by an extremely contagious virus, known as “The World Ender Virus”, causing widespread deaths. In order to seek refuge, Brian, his girlfriend Bobby, his brother Danny, and Danny’s friend Kate plan to make their way to Turtle Beach, Texas – a place they used to visit in their childhood. To increase their chances of survival, they adhere to a set of rules devised by Brian. On their journey, they encounter Frank and his infected daughter Jodie who are stranded with an empty ...

Brain Drain (2009) is a Spanish romantic comedy film directed by Fernando González Molina and featuring Mario Casas and Amaia Salamanca. The movie, produced by A3 Films, follows the story of Emilio, a shy eighteen-year-old who has been enamored with Natalia since childhood. His close-knit group of friends includes Flash, who may be blind but behaves like any other teenager; Wheels, a wheelchair-bound person with sexist views; Goat, a hacker and drug dealer; and Corneto, known for his womanizing ways.

The Spanish film Sex, Party & Lies (2009) was directed by Alfonso Albacete and David Menkes. It features a star-studded cast including Mario Casas, Yon González, Ana Polvorosa, Ana de Armas, Hugo Silva, Maxi Iglesias and Alejo ...

Produced, edited, and directed by Juan José Campanella, The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) is an Argentine-Spanish crime drama film based on Eduardo Sacheri’s novel La pregunta de sus ojos. In 1974, judiciary agent Benjamin Espósito investigates the rape and murder of Liliana Colotto de Morales. He vows to her husband Ricardo to find the killer and ensure a life sentence. As he delves into the case with his partner Pablo Sandoval, who struggles with alcoholism, they are joined by their new department chief Irene Menéndez-Hastings. Espósito’s rival Romano ...

Daniel & Ana (2009) is a gripping Mexican thriller directed by Michel Franco. The highly anticipated film had its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival on May 18th. Starring Darío Yazbek Bernal and Marimar Vega, it tells the story of two siblings who are abducted and the devastating aftermath that follows. In Mexico City, Daniel and Ana reside with their wealthy parents. While Daniel is in a committed relationship with Mariana, Ana is set to marry Rafa who plans to move to Spain for work. However, their lives take a horrifying turn when they are kidnapped at gunpoint and forced to engage in sexual ...

The New Daughter (2009) is an American horror film and the first feature directed by Spanish screenwriter Luis Berdejo. Recently divorced novelist John James moves to an old house in rural South Carolina with his teenage daughter, Louisa, and young son, Sam. Their relationship is strained as Louisa accuses him of never loving her mother and ruining everything. On their first night in the house, strange noises outside Louisa’s bedroom window catch her attention. Unseen by her, a humanoid creature lurks on the roof. The next day while exploring the fields and forest nearby, they stumble upon a large mound. While ...

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan (2009), a television film set in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica universe, follows the events leading up to the destruction of the Twelve Colonies as shown in the miniseries. Humanoid Cylon John Cavil is seen strategizing the devastating attack on humanity with the other seven known Cylons at their main base. Meanwhile, two versions of Cavil reside in a Resurrection Ship along with the mysterious ‘Final Five’ Cylons in stasis. In a brief conversation, the two Cavils discuss their plans for punishing their creators. One version of Cavil makes his way to witness the annihilation of humanity firsthand on planet ...

Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods – Final Cut (2009) is the debut installment of Stargate SG-1, a military science fiction TV show. It was written by producers Jonathan Glassner and Brad Wright, and directed by Mario Azzopardi. The episode originally aired on July 27, 1997 on Showtime as a TV movie before being split into two parts for repeats and syndicated viewings. On July 21, 2009, an updated version titled Children of the Gods – The Final Cut was released. At an underground United States Air Force base known as Stargate Command in the Cheyenne Mountain Complex, five airmen are playing poker in front of the inactive Stargate. One of them, ...

Rebecca Miller’s film, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009), follows the tumultuous life of its titular character. Growing up as the youngest and only girl in a large Christian family, Pippa’s childhood was overshadowed by her neurotic mother Suky’s obsessive focus on her appearance. As a teenager, Pippa learns that her mother self-medicates with amphetamines to cope with intense mood swings. Seeking refuge from her dysfunctional family, she moves in with her aunt Trish and her partner Kat, who live in a lesbian menage. However, when Trish discovers Pippa’s involvement in erotic photo shoots ...

It’s Complicated (2009) is an American romantic comedy written and directed by Nancy Meyers. The film follows Jane, a successful bakery owner in Santa Barbara, California, and Jake Adler, an accomplished attorney who have been divorced for a decade. The former couple shares three children – two girls and a boy. With their youngest child off to college, Jane is left feeling lonely. Meanwhile, Jake has remarried Agness, the much younger woman he had an affair with during his marriage to Jane. While attending their son Luke’s graduation in New York City, Jane and Jake reconnect over drinks and share ...

The Soloist (2009), directed by Joe Wright, features Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. in lead roles. The film tells the true story of Nathaniel Ayers, a homeless man who struggles with schizophrenia and is also an exceptionally talented musician. In 2005, Steve Lopez works as a journalist for the Los Angeles Times under his ex-wife Mary, who is now his editor. After being involved in a biking accident, Lopez is hospitalized. It is during this time that he hears the beautiful sound of a violin being played. Intrigued, he ...

Extract (2009), an American comedy film written and directed by Mike Judge, centers around Joel Reynolds, the owner and founder of Reynolds Extract. While his business is thriving, his marriage lacks excitement and he frequently deals with his bothersome neighbor, Nathan. One day, an unfortunate incident occurs at the factory resulting in employee Step losing a testicle. This catches the attention of Cindy, a con artist who reads about it in the news. She devises a plan to make easy money by getting a job at the factory and manipulates Joel for inside information on Step. In addition, she begins stealing from her ...

Based on the self-help book of Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, He’s Just Not That Into You (2009) is an American romantic comedy-drama film, directed by Ken Kwapis. The movie revolves around the struggles of nine individuals in their relationships. Throughout the story, Gigi stands out as a recurring character who continuously misinterprets her partners’ actions. However, things take a positive turn when she meets Alex, who guides her in understanding the signals from her dates.

Invictus (2009), a biographical sports film directed by Clint Eastwood, features Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon as its lead actors. This is the third time Eastwood and Freeman have collaborated on a film, following their work on Unforgiven (1992) and Million Dollar Baby (2004). Adapted from John Carlin’s book Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and ...

The Informant! (2009) is an American biographical-crime comedy film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Scott Z. Burns. It follows the story of Mark Whitacre, a rising star at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) in Decatur, Illinois during the early 1990s. Whitacre’s wife Ginger urges him to blow the whistle on the company’s illegal price-fixing practices. In November 1992, he confesses to FBI agent Brian Shepard that ADM executives (including himself) had been colluding with competitors to manipulate lysine prices. To gather evidence, Whitacre secretly ...

The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) is a satirical black comedy war film directed by Grant Heslov and adapted by Peter Straughan. It begins with U.S. Army General Dean Hopgood’s failed attempt to use paranormal abilities to pass through a solid wall. Ann Arbor Daily Telegram reporter Bob Wilton is left by his wife for the editor, leading him to fly to Kuwait to cover the Iraq War. There, he crosses paths with retired U.S. Army Special Forces operator Lyn Cassady, who shares that he was part of a unit training psychic spies in skills such as invisibility and remote ...

Post Grad (2009), an American romantic comedy-drama directed by Vicky Jenson, follows the story of Ryden Malby. She had been meticulously planning her life since she was eleven, and now, despite facing the challenges of graduating during a recession and relying on scholarships to fund her education, she is finally receiving her bachelor’s degree in English. During the graduation ceremony, there is some chaos as Ryden’s family arrives late. Along with her upbeat father Walter, meticulous mother Carmella, and ambitious younger brother Hunter, her eccentric grandmother Maureen also makes an appearance with her ...

The fantasy film, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009), was directed and co-written by Terry Gilliam along with Charles McKeown. Heath Ledger’s performance in most of the movie was later replaced by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell as different versions of his character in the dream world. This was Ledger’s final acting role and a dedication to him and ...

The movie Under the Sea 3D (2009) presents a captivating journey through one of the most mysterious parts of our planet. Utilizing impressive IMAX technology, this film magnificently displays the wonders of the sea and its captivating inhabitants. With narration by Jim Carrey, viewers are taken on a visually stunning adventure that also aims to shed light on the impact of climate change and emphasize the significance of preserving our oceans for future generations. The film primarily focuses on Australia and features an array of intriguing marine life such as fish, crustaceans, squids, seals, and vibrant coral formations. Overall, Under the Sea offers an essential, ...