"Limitless"
"People" recently crowned Bradley Cooper the Sexiest Man Alive — check him out in "Limitless." The movie follows Cooper as a man who takes a drug that opens up the limitless powers of his brain with some unfortunate side effects.
"Gnomeo and Juliet"
You probably didn't know that "Romeo and Juliet" would make for a good animated musical comedy, but it absolutely does. Set to Elton John's music, "Gnomeo and Juliet" follows the neighboring gardens of the Montague and Capulet families and those that call these gardens home. Two young garden gnomes from each side of the fence fall in love amidst the turmoil and, well, you know the rest of the story.
"Return of the Pink Panther"
Peter Sellers shines in this classic comedy. A thief has made off with the Pink Panther diamond in Lugash, and Inspector Clouseau (Sellers) is called in to help the investigation. Despite his bumbling police work, Clouseau somehow manages to find the real thief and bring him to justice. Although threats on his life come around almost every turn, Clouseau stays alive and completes his investigation in the hilarious manner that Sellers has become known for. The slapstick comedy and goofy disguises will keep you laughing through the whole 95 minutes.
"A Knight's Tale"
Just a year after his supporting role in "The Patriot" with Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger landed the leading role in this action-adventure film set in Medieval Europe. He plays William Thatcher, a peasant masquerading as a knight so that he can compete in jousting tournaments. Ledger's brooding looks and handsome face make him perfect in this leading role, and his supporting cast complements him well. Although the film is considered to be in the action-adventure genre, there are still hints of comedy and romance, from the character of Geoffrey Chaucer (Paul Bettany) to Thatcher's love interest, Jocelyn (Shannyn Sossamon). It's your stereotypical story of love and good moral character conquering evil, but it's not one to miss.
"Never Been Kissed"
In case you missed this classic high school flick during one of the million times it's shown on ABC Family don't worry because it's now on Instant Netflix. Budding journalist Josie Geller (Drew Barrymore) goes undercover at a local high school to give parents an inside look at the lives of their teenage children. A complete dork during her own high school experience, Josie enlists the help of her cool younger brother. He becomes a popular baseball player and she moves up the social ladder with him. In the end Josie's romance with her English teacher consumes her and the plot culminates on the high school baseball field.
"Hope Floats"
After her husband reveals that he is having an affair with her best friend on national television, Birdee Pruitt (Sandra Bullock) and her daughter move back to her hometown of Smithville, Texas. Birdee must rebuild her life and find some kind of stability for her daughter, but instead she finds herself attracted to her former high school classmate, Justin. It is a touching tale about finding oneself after a traumatic experience.
