This landmark juvenile-delinquent drama scrupulously follows the classic theatrical disciplines, telling all within a 24-hour period. Teenager Jimmy Stark (James Dean) can't help but get into trouble, a problem that has forced his appearance-conscious parents (Jim Backus and Ann Doran) to move from one town to another. The film's tormented central characters are all introduced during a single night-court session, presided over by well-meaning social worker Ray (Edward Platt). Jimmy, arrested on a drunk-and-disorderly charge, screams "You're tearing me apart!" as his blind-sided parents bicker with one another over how best to handle the situation. Judy (Natalie Wood) is basically a good kid but behaves wildly out of frustration over her inability to communicate with her deliberately distant father (William Hopper). (The incestuous subtext of this relationship is discreetly handled, but the audience knows what's going on in the minds of Judy and her dad at all times.) And Plato (Sal Mineo), who is so sensitive that he threatens to break apart like porcelain, has taken to killing puppies as a desperate bid for attention from his wealthy, always absent parents. The next morning, Jimmy tries to start clean at a new high school, only to run afoul of local gang leader Buzz (Corey Allen), who happens to be Judy's boyfriend. Anxious to fit in, Jimmy agrees to settle his differences with a nocturnal "Chickie Run": he and Buzz are to hop into separate stolen cars, then race toward the edge of a cliff; whoever jumps out of the car first is the "chickie." When asked if he's done this sort of thing before, Jimmy lies, "That's all I ever do." This wins him the undying devotion of fellow misfit Plato. At the appointed hour, the Chickie Run takes place, inaugurated by a wave of the arms from Judy. The cars roar toward the cliff; Jimmy is able to jump clear, but Buzz, trapped in the driver's set when his coat gets caught on the door handle, plummets to his death. In the convoluted logic of Buzz' gang, Jimmy is held responsible for the boy's death. For the rest of the evening, he is mercilessly tormented by Buzz' pals, even at his own doorstep. After unsuccessfully trying to sort things out with his weak-willed father, Jimmy runs off into the night. He links up with fellow "lost souls" Judy and Plato, hiding out in an abandoned palatial home and enacting the roles of father, mother, and son. For the first time, these three have found kindred spirits -- but the adults and kids who have made their lives miserable haven't given up yet, leading to tragedy. Out of the bleakness of the finale comes a ray of hope that, at last, Jimmy will be truly understood. Rebel Without a Cause began as a case history, written in 1944 by Dr. Robert Lindner. Originally intended as a vehicle for Marlon Brando, the property was shelved until Brando's The Wild One (1953) opened floodgates for films about crazy mixed-up teens. Director Nicholas Ray, then working on a similar project, was brought in to helm the film version. His star was James Dean, fresh from Warners' East of Eden. Ray's low budget dictated that the new film be lensed in black-and-white, but when East of Eden really took off at the box office, the existing footage was scrapped and reshot in color. This was great, so far as Ray was concerned, inasmuch as he had a predilection for symbolic color schemes. James Dean's hot red jacket, for example, indicated rebellion, while his very blue blue jeans created a near luminescent effect (Ray had previously used the same vivid color combination on Joan Crawford in Johnny Guitar). As part of an overall bid for authenticity, real-life gang member Frank Mazzola was hired as technical advisor for the fight scenes. To extract as natural a performance as possible from Dean, Ray redesigned the Stark family's living room set to resemble Ray's own home, where Dean did most of his rehearsing. Speaking of interior sets, the mansion where the three troubled teens hide out had previously been seen as the home of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard. Of the reams of on-set trivia concerning Rebel, one of the more amusing tidbits involves Dean's quickie in-joke impression of cartoon character Mr. Magoo -- whose voice was, of course, supplied by Jim Backus, who played Jimmy's father. Viewing the rushes of this improvisation, a clueless Warner Bros. executive took Dean to task, saying in effect that if he must imitate an animated character, why not Warners' own Bugs Bunny? Released right after James Dean's untimely death, Rebel Without a Cause netted an enormous profit. The film almost seems like a eulogy when seen today, since so many of its cast members -- James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Nick Adams -- died young. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi Release Date Rebel Without a Cause Oct 27, 1955 Wide If You Like this movie you can streaming Rebel Without a Cause movie without downloading HERE
Visitor Ranting & Critics For Rebel Without a Cause
User Ranting Rebel Without a Cause : 3.9 User Percentage For Rebel Without a Cause : 86 % User Count Like for Rebel Without a Cause : 56,124 All Critics Ranting For Rebel Without a Cause : 8.2 All Critics Count For Rebel Without a Cause : 41 All Critics Percentage For Rebel Without a Cause : 95 %
An unmissable film, made with a delirious compassion. Dave Kehr-Chicago Reader
Here is a fairly exciting, suspenseful and provocative, if also occasionally far-fetched, melodrama of unhappy youth on another delinquency kick. Robert J. Landry-Variety
Dean's finest film, hardly surprisingly in that Ray was one of the great '50s directors. Geoff Andrew-Time Out
Like its hero, Rebel Without a Cause desperately wants to say something and doesn't know what it is. If it did know, it would lose its fascination. Roger Ebert-Chicago Sun-Times
There are some excruciating flashes of accuracy and truth in this film. Bosley Crowther-New York Times
An indelible vision of a pretty 1950s America with a searing crack in it. Peter Stack-San Francisco Chronicle
1950s James Dean teen-rage landmark still resonates. Charles Cassady-Common Sense Media
This full-color, widescreen masterpiece gives us remarkable images. Jeffrey M. Anderson-Combustible Celluloid
Fine generational drama-tragedy which helped give James Dean movie immortality. Steve Crum-Video-Reviewmaster.com
The drama and hepcat dialogue feel clunky now, but the movie's plea for dads to talk to their children -- what we now call emotional literacy -- is valid enough. Peter Bradshaw-Guardian [UK]
For all its faults this is still the teen angst melodrama to end them all, and Dean's performance established him as an icon, a legend and a myth. -Film4
In this powerful study of juvenile violence, Dean is riveting as a teenager groping for love from a society he finds alien and oppressive. -TV Guide's Movie Guide
If ever a film was haunted, it's "Rebel Without a Cause," which burns as a bright memorial for stars James Dean, Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo. Phil Villarreal-Arizona Daily Star
Under Ray's dissecting eye, the suburban home itself becomes a battleground where parent and child must scream over each other to be heard Leo Goldsmith-Reverse Shot
Directed with visual flair by Nicolas Ray, the 1955 feature offers little more than a basic melodrama, but Dean is in such command of his ability to communicate his character's inner turmoil that you are riveted by his presence Douglas Pratt-Movie City News
A fine script, dynamic direction, doomed romantic idealism and telling performances make this the most timeless of Ray's gripping, socially aware dramas. Angie Errigo-Empire Magazine
Rebel shifts with the times S. James Wegg-JWR
People like to say that Dean was nothing but a Marlon Brando imitation, but Marlon never looked this young, this perfect. Brad Laidman-Film Threat
When first released, the studio and critics didn't know what to make of it, failing to realize that it would become the most influential youth picture in American history. Emanuel Levy-EmanuelLevy.Com
User Ranting The Guilt Trip : 3.2 User Percentage For The Guilt Trip : % User Count Like for The Guilt Trip : 24,124 All Critics Ranting For The Guilt Trip : 5.1 All Critics Count For The Guilt Trip : 120 All Critics Percentage For The Guilt Trip : 38 %
Andrew [Rogen], who has invented an organic cleaning compound, pitches it to retailers in a succession of meetings across the country that have no grounding in any known reality. Joe Morgenstern-Wall Street Journal
The Guilt Trip pairs Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand in the hope, no doubt, that sparks will fly. They don't. Peter Rainer-Christian Science Monitor
Rogen and Streisand are reasonably funny together, though Rogen, always best when he's angry, is crowded into the role of a well-mannered straight man. J. R. Jones-Chicago Reader
To its detriment, The Guilt Trip opts to work gently on the heart rather than hard on the funny bone. James Adams-Globe and Mail
A breezy, funny and warm road-trip comedy. Richard Roeper-Richard Roeper.com
The Guilt Trip is clearly targeted at older audiences less than receptive to the crude jokes that made Seth Rogen famous. Connie Ogle-Miami Herald
Rogen's deadpan misery meshes well with Streisand's oblivious idiocy, making the laughs roll in. Phil Villarreal-COEDMagazine.com
On paper, it must have seemed like a solid idea Bill Gibron-Film Racket
Contrived and mostly medicore, but may satisfy Streisand fans Robert Denerstein-Movie Habit
It's all kvetch this and kvetch that, with few jokes or amusing encounters ... Philip French-Observer [UK]
It never quite delivers juggernaut-sized laughs, but the sharp-tongued sparring between the two leads pops and fizzes throughout, with Streisand in particular showing she's still an intuitive and naturalistic comedian. Terry Staunton-Radio Times
Streisand has lost little of her gawky, pesky touch in comedy, while Rogen knows just how to be the charmingly daft slob. Derek Malcolm-This is London
Rogen plays the science nerd Andrew, who has just invented an organic cleaning product and is taking a cross-country trip to find a buyer. In a moment of weakness, he invites his meddling mother Joyce (Streisand). Rich Cline-Contactmusic.com
Barbra's speed-yapping makes her mollycoddling mum Joyce even more annoying than she is supposed to be. Grant Rollings-Sun Online
What we're left with is a bafflingly dull road movie. Maybe Alexander Payne could have done something with this. Peter Bradshaw-Guardian [UK]
It is the makers who should feel guilty. Nigel Andrews-Financial Times
Enjoyable mother-son road movie that swerves the potential potholes of broad or outrageous comedy in favour of an engaging, emotionally convincing and ultimately moving portrait of the central relationship ... Matthew Turner-ViewLondon
It's been more than fifteen years since Barbra Streisand has taken a lead role in a movie...and after suffering this you can see why. Tim Evans-Sky Movies
There are OK performances but the cast are better than this. Very occasionally it's vaguely amusing, but it's mostly just annoying or cringeworthy. Roz Laws-Birmingham Post
Think of it as a Sunday drive, easy and breezy, with good company to pass the time. Stella Papamichael-Digital Spy
Despite the odds, both stars strike a few sparks in Anne Fletcher's slight comedy. Eddie Harrison-The List
You've seen this film already. That's how predictable it is...the film is surprisingly light on laughs. Jim Schembri-3AW
Small stakes and consistently tame inclinations mark screenwriter Dan Fogelman's effort, which gives off an ambling vibe that would be more at home in an independent production. Brent Simon-Screendaily
Only comes to life during a Texan steak-eating contest that has Babs ingest a mountain of meat. Neil Smith-Total Film
Some actors you'd pay to watch read the phonebook; turns out it's worth paying to see Streisand eat a steak. Alice Tynan-The Vine
After exploring the worlds of toys and bugs in the two Toy Story films and A Bug's Life, the award-winning computer animation company Pixar delves into the realm of monsters with its fourth feature. Hulking, blue-furred behemoth James P. "Sully" Sullivan (John Goodman) and his one-eyed assistant Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) are employed by Monsters, Inc., a scream processing factory. It seems that the denizens of their realm thrive on the screams of kids spooked by monsters lurking under their beds and in their closets. It's the job of Sully, Mike, and their co-workers, including sarcastic Randall Boggs (Steve Buscemi), crab-like CEO Henry J. Waternoose (James Coburn), and lovely snake-headed receptionist Celia (Jennifer Tilly) to keep the frights flowing. When Sully and Mike are followed back into the monster world by a very unafraid little human girl named Boo (Mary Gibbs), they are exiled to her universe, where they discover that such a modern-day mythological specimen as the Abominable Snowman is a fellow refugee. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi Release Date Monsters, Inc. 3D Dec 19, 2012 Wide If You Like this movie you can streaming Monsters, Inc. 3D movie without downloading HERE
Genres Monsters, Inc. 3D : Animation,Kids & Family,Science Fiction & Fantasy,Comedy
Visitor Ranting & Critics For Monsters, Inc. 3D
User Ranting Monsters, Inc. 3D : 3.8 User Percentage For Monsters, Inc. 3D : 84 % User Count Like for Monsters, Inc. 3D : 1,216,774 All Critics Ranting For Monsters, Inc. 3D : 8 All Critics Count For Monsters, Inc. 3D : 190 All Critics Percentage For Monsters, Inc. 3D : 96 %
It's in the visuals that 'Monsters Inc' comes to life, from the jazzy, Norman McLaren influenced opening to the hilarious, shakycam amateur-dramatic recap over the closing credits. Tom Huddleston-Time Out
It may be harder nowadays to dazzle audiences with fancy visual effects, but Monsters, Inc. 3D proves that smart, imaginative storytelling still does the trick every time. Stephan Lee-Entertainment Weekly
Most of the charm of "Monsters Inc." comes from its vocal cast. Stephen Whitty-Newark Star-Ledger
If history is any guide, you and your family - whether young or old - will probably want to see "Monsters University" over and over. Elizabeth Weitzman-New York Daily News
The movie itself stands up well, even from an adult, two-dimensional perspective. Rob Salem-Toronto Star
Its reassuring message is more relevant than ever. Colin Covert-Minneapolis Star Tribune
Pixar's overlooked gem arrives in a worthwhile collector's edition bursting with features and exceptional A/V presentation. Tina Hassannia-Slant Magazine
While nippers will love the colourful creatures and their slapstick antics, grown-ups will find less humour and layers than in the likes of Toy Story, meaning less overall appeal as a result. Stephen Carty-Flix Capacitor
[I] really don't see the point of paying extra for children under eight. Their eyes are still developing, their noses are still small for slippery glasses, and... isn't a trip to the pictures enough for them in any case? Graham Young-Birmingham Mail
If anything, it improves with age. Charlotte O'Sullivan-This is London
Monsters displays wonderful imagination which makes it worth reliving in an extra dimension - particularly the energetic chase scene along a conveyor belt of doors. Alex Zane-Sun Online
[An] exciting, imaginative and very likable adventure. Henry Fitzherbert-Daily Express
Despite its eternal message about physical differences and the importance of love over fear of the unknown, Monsters, Inc primarily remains an ambitious concept film. Graham Young-Birmingham Post
Another chance to see Pixar's most dazzling premise, now spruced up with a third dimension. Helen OHara-Empire Magazine
Now in 3D, the filmmakers have created a wonderful reality - the reality of Monstropolis, which like the worlds of Oz and Pleasantville, whisk us far, far away on a magic carpet of fantasy Louise Keller-Urban Cinefile
A shrewdly timed reminder of Pixar's early, heady days, when the animation powerhouse could do no wrong. Ed Gibbs-The Sun Herald
This didn't need 3D to work. It long ago passed the kids-wear-out-the-DVD-rewatching-it test. Roger Moore-McClatchy-Tribune News Service
There's really little reason to check out Monsters, Inc. 3D in... well, 3D, rather than going for a good old-fashioned 2D screening instead. Sandy Schaefer-ScreenRant
It does well, but not brilliantly: an amusing trifle from a studio whose best work still lay ahead of it. Rob Vaux-Mania.com
Not quite a Pixar classic, but funny, witty and visually spectacular enough to be enjoyed again on the big screen. Avi Offer-NYC Movie Guru
Monsters, Inc. continues a positive 3D trend for the company, who appear to be selecting their upgraded titles wisely, choosing features that benefit from the additional depth. Brian Orndorf-Blu-ray.com
Not even the opportunistic 3D-ification can squander the pure delight of the film's meticulously detailed world of ragtag creatures. Nick McCarthy-Slant Magazine
In this contemporary thriller set in Scotland, two women, Dorothy (Susan Lynch) and Petula (Rachel Weisz), bond over a dangerous encounter. Petula is being routinely beaten by her boyfriend Brian (Tom Mannion); Dorothy, after having left her unstable relationship with Tony (Iain Glen), accidentally kills Brian in a fit of rage. In desperation, the two women forge a bizarre scheme to convince Brian's older, more powerful brother Ronnie (Maurice Roeves) that Brian has been kidnapped. Their plan hits a snag, however, when Detective Inspector Hepburn (Alex Norton) begins to suspect the women and offers to be on the take for their intended get-rich plan. Soon after, Tony also re-emerges and also wants in on the deal, leaving the two women to compose a different plan. A blackly comic film noir, Beautiful Creatures is the feature debut of director Bill Eagles. ~ Jason Clark, Rovi Release Date Beautiful Creatures Apr 6, 2001 Limited If You Like this movie you can streaming Beautiful Creatures movie without downloading HERE
User Ranting Beautiful Creatures : 3 User Percentage For Beautiful Creatures : % User Count Like for Beautiful Creatures : 3,085 All Critics Ranting For Beautiful Creatures : 4.7 All Critics Count For Beautiful Creatures : 59 All Critics Percentage For Beautiful Creatures : 37 %
Writer and coproducer Simon Donald offers an efficient plot, and director Bill Eagles knows how to pace the actors and action while delivering it. Jonathan Rosenbaum-Chicago Reader
Emits an aura of contrived cool. Steven Rea-Philadelphia Inquirer
Too much style and not enough of anything else. Jay Carr-Boston Globe
The dialogue is banal and the characters are irritatingly dumb. James Berardinelli-ReelViews
Tedious and unfunny. Jan Stuart-Newsday
Why should boys have all the fun in the movies? Michael O'Sullivan-Washington Post
The well of surprise is all but parched in the post-Tarantino seriocomic crime caper genre. Michael Dequina-TheMovieReport.com
The main problems with Beautiful Creatures lie in execution -- the film's baser machinations come across as nothing more than indie film quirks. Brent Simon-Entertainment Today
More Tom and Jerry than Thelma and Louise. Harry Guerin-RTE Interactive (Dublin, Ireland)
a sweet, violent B-movie funfest that strays from perfection here and there, yet still leaves you with a fond feeling for killing penised bullies Brandon Judell-Bay Area Reporter
A black comedy triggered with snide Guy Ritchie type of lowbrow British humor that is not as clever as it thinks it is. Dennis Schwartz-Ozus' World Movie Reviews
