Miracle at St. Anna

Movie review, movie trailer and interview.

Theatrical Release Date: September 26, 2008.

Starring: Derek Luke, Michael Ealy, Omar Benson Miller. Directed by: Spike Lee. A Touchstone release.

Drama. Rating: R. Running time: 166 min.

Sgt Aubrey Stamps (Derek Luke) is one of four members of the all black “Buffalo Soldier” Division stationed in Italy during World War II who find themselves trapped behind enemy lines after one of them risks his life to save an Italian boy.

This is an inspiring and powerful story that succeeds in transcending all boundaries and touches the goodness within us all.

Grade: B+

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Eagle Eye

Movie review, movie trailer and interview.

Theatrical Release Date: September 26, 2008.

Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson, Michael Chiklis. Directed by: D.J. Caruso. A Dream Works release.

Thriller. Rating: PG-13. Running time: 118 min.

Jerry Shaw (Shia LaBeouf) and Rachel Holloman (Michelle Monaghan) are two strangers thrown together under mysterious circumstances who try to save their lives as they are confronted with a series of increasingly dangerous situations.

There is enough suspense in this race-against-time thriller to fill two average action movies.

Grade: B+

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The Dark Knight

Movie review, movie trailer and interview.

Theatrical Release Date: July 18, 2008.
DVD Release Date: December 9, 2008.

Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal. Directed by: Christopher Nolan. A Warner Bros. release.

Drama. Rating: PG-13. Running time: 150 min.

Follow-up to the action hit “Batman Begins.”

Batman (Christian Bale) travels across the world in his quest to defeat a growing illegal organization when a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker (Heath Ledger) unleashes a new reign of chaos.

The combination of a great story, great acting and great special effects make this an excellent movie.

Grade: A-

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