73 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Family
Thomas M. Disch’s sequel, based on the book sequel, has our heroes zooming off to, of all places, Mars.
Directors:
Robert C. Ramirez,
Patrick A. Ventura
|
Stars:
Thurl Ravenscroft,
Deanna Oliver,
Eric Lloyd,
Timothy Stack
Votes:
1,706
0+
|
78 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
70
Metascore
Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his ex-administrator Yzma, and must now regain his throne with the help of Pacha, the gentle llama herder.
Director:
Mark Dindal
|
Stars:
David Spade,
John Goodman,
Eartha Kitt,
Patrick Warburton
Votes:
210,975
| Gross:
$89.30M
75 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Kronk desperately tries to find ways to impress his dad, whom he can never please. But when things go wrong, Kronk kicks into comical gear and discovers the true riches in life are his friends and being «true to your groove».
Directors:
Saul Blinkoff,
Elliot M. Bour,
Robin Steele
|
Stars:
Patrick Warburton,
Tracey Ullman,
Eartha Kitt,
David Spade
Votes:
14,360
the second movie in The Emperor’s New Groove series
0+
|
83 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Drama
65
Metascore
A little fox named Tod, and Copper, a hound puppy, vow to be best buddies forever. But as Copper grows into a hunting dog, their unlikely friendship faces the ultimate test.
Directors:
Ted Berman,
Richard Rich,
Art Stevens,
David Hand,
Wolfgang Reitherman
|
Stars:
Mickey Rooney,
Kurt Russell,
Pearl Bailey,
Jack Albertson
Votes:
96,437
| Gross:
$63.46M
0+
|
69 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Tod and Copper still go together like an itch and a scratch, but when Copper gets a shot at the big time with a nutty group of hound dog howlers, their purebred friendship is put to the test.
Director:
Jim Kammerud
|
Stars:
Reba McEntire,
Patrick Swayze,
Jonah Bobo,
Harrison Fahn
Votes:
5,394
0+
|
74 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Family
73
Metascore
Basil, the rodent Sherlock Holmes, investigates the kidnapping of a toy maker and uncovers its link to his archenemy, Professor Ratigan.
Directors:
Ron Clements,
Burny Mattinson,
David Michener,
John Musker
|
Stars:
Vincent Price,
Barrie Ingham,
Val Bettin,
Susanne Pollatschek
Votes:
51,494
| Gross:
$38.60M
75 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
To protect her from a sea witch, Ariel’s daughter is not allowed in the ocean; but when she becomes 12, she runs away to an adventure under the sea.
Directors:
Jim Kammerud,
Brian Smith,
Bill Speers
|
Stars:
Tara Strong,
Pat Carroll,
Jodi Benson,
Samuel E. Wright
Votes:
20,465
G
|
77 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In the kingdom of Atlantica where music is forbidden, the youngest daughter of King Triton, named Ariel, discovers her love of an underground music club and sets off to a daring adventure to bring restoration of music back to Atlantica.
Director:
Peggy Holmes
|
Stars:
Jodi Benson,
Samuel E. Wright,
Jim Cummings,
Sally Field
Votes:
10,438
74 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In this collection of animated shorts based on the stories and characters by A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh, a honey-loving teddy bear, embarks on some eccentric adventures.
Directors:
John Lounsbery,
Wolfgang Reitherman,
Ben Sharpsteen
|
Stars:
Sebastian Cabot,
Junius Matthews,
Barbara Luddy,
Howard Morris
Votes:
37,815
80 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A cowardly boy, who buries himself in accident statistics, enters a library to escape a storm, only to be transformed into an animated illustration by the Pagemaster. He has to work through obstacles from classic books to return to real-life.
Directors:
Pixote Hunt,
Joe Johnston
|
Stars:
Macaulay Culkin,
Christopher Lloyd,
Kanin Howell,
Alexis Kirschner
Votes:
24,359
| Gross:
$13.67M
6+
|
100 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
61
Metascore
On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.
Director:
Robert Zemeckis
|
Stars:
Tom Hanks,
Chris Coppola,
Michael Jeter,
Leslie Zemeckis
Votes:
221,212
| Gross:
$183.37M
0+
|
97 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
73
Metascore
A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.
Directors:
Ron Clements,
John Musker
|
Stars:
Anika Noni Rose,
Keith David,
Oprah Winfrey,
Bruno Campos
Votes:
152,271
| Gross:
$104.40M
6+
|
87 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
61
Metascore
The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max instantly dislikes.
Director:
Chris Renaud
|
Stars:
Louis C.K.,
Eric Stonestreet,
Kevin Hart,
Lake Bell
Votes:
207,283
| Gross:
$368.38M
79 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
61
Metascore
A poor boy named Arthur learns the power of love, kindness, knowledge and bravery with the help of a wizard called Merlin in the path to become one of the most beloved kings in English history.
Directors:
Wolfgang Reitherman,
Clyde Geronimi,
David Hand
|
Stars:
Rickie Sorensen,
Sebastian Cabot,
Karl Swenson,
Junius Matthews
Votes:
101,284
| Gross:
$22.18M
71 min
|
Animation, Comedy, Family
85
Metascore
Donald receives his birthday gifts, which include traditional gifts and information about Brazil (hosted by Zé Carioca) and Mexico (by Panchito, a Mexican Charro Rooster).
Directors:
Norman Ferguson,
Clyde Geronimi,
Jack Kinney,
Bill Roberts,
Harold Young
|
Stars:
Aurora Miranda,
Carmen Molina,
Dora Luz,
Sterling Holloway
Votes:
14,719
12+
|
80 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
91
Metascore
When her grandson is kidnapped during the Tour de France, Madame Souza and her beloved pooch Bruno team up with the Belleville Sisters—an aged song-and-dance team from the days of Fred Astaire—to rescue him.
Director:
Sylvain Chomet
|
Stars:
Michèle Caucheteux,
Jean-Claude Donda,
Michel Robin,
Monica Viegas
Votes:
55,533
| Gross:
$7.00M
The Tripllets of Belleville
6+
|
97 min
|
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
50
Metascore
A suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying baby pairs up with his 7-year old brother to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co.
Director:
Tom McGrath
|
Stars:
Alec Baldwin,
Steve Buscemi,
Jimmy Kimmel,
Lisa Kudrow
Votes:
132,000
| Gross:
$175.00M
PG-13
|
117 min
|
Action, Adventure, Thriller
47
Metascore
A group of Iraq War veterans look to clear their name with the U.S. Military, who suspect the four men of committing a crime for which they were framed.
Director:
Joe Carnahan
|
Stars:
Liam Neeson,
Bradley Cooper,
Sharlto Copley,
Jessica Biel
Votes:
262,641
| Gross:
$77.22M
126 min
|
Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
69
Metascore
An account of Baron Munchausen’s supposed travels and fantastical experiences across late 18th-century Europe with his band of misfits.
Director:
Terry Gilliam
|
Stars:
John Neville,
Eric Idle,
Sarah Polley,
Oliver Reed
Votes:
54,825
| Gross:
$8.08M
12+
|
136 min
|
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
66
Metascore
After Peter Parker is bitten by a genetically altered spider, he gains newfound, spider-like powers and ventures out to save the city from the machinations of a mysterious reptilian foe.
Director:
Marc Webb
|
Stars:
Andrew Garfield,
Emma Stone,
Rhys Ifans,
Irrfan Khan
Votes:
668,232
| Gross:
$262.03M
PG
|
104 min
|
Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
55
Metascore
A NASA astronaut, forced to retire years earlier so he could save his family farm, has never given up his dream of space travel and looks to build his own rocket, despite the government’s threats to stop him.
Director:
Michael Polish
|
Stars:
Billy Bob Thornton,
Virginia Madsen,
Bruce Dern,
Max Thieriot
Votes:
22,941
| Gross:
$11.00M
18+
|
117 min
|
Comedy, Crime
71
Metascore
Ultimate L.A. slacker Jeff «The Dude» Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, seeks restitution for a rug ruined by debt collectors, enlisting his bowling buddies for help while trying to find the millionaire’s missing wife.
Directors:
Joel Coen,
Ethan Coen
|
Stars:
Jeff Bridges,
John Goodman,
Julianne Moore,
Steve Buscemi
Votes:
822,274
| Gross:
$17.50M
16+
|
119 min
|
Drama, Horror, Mystery
90
Metascore
A wealthy San Francisco socialite pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when birds of all kinds suddenly begin to attack people.
Director:
Alfred Hitchcock
|
Stars:
Rod Taylor,
Tippi Hedren,
Jessica Tandy,
Suzanne Pleshette
Votes:
194,416
| Gross:
$11.40M
87 min
|
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
When an evil corporation threatens to unleash the black plague, Evan Grail, is recruited by his grandfather,Max, into the order of the Black Knights — a secret band of warriors who have been called upon in the past to fight evil
Director:
Juan Avilez
|
Stars:
Adam Salandra,
Win De Lugo,
Cheryl Texiera,
William A. Majors
Votes:
416
PG-13
|
129 min
|
Biography, Drama, Sport
53
Metascore
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All-American football player and first-round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
Director:
John Lee Hancock
|
Stars:
Quinton Aaron,
Sandra Bullock,
Tim McGraw,
Jae Head
Votes:
341,717
| Gross:
$255.96M
16+
|
135 min
|
Comedy, Drama, Music
58
Metascore
A band of rogue DJs that captivated Britain, playing the music that defined a generation and standing up to a government that wanted classical music, and nothing else, on the airwaves.
Director:
Richard Curtis
|
Stars:
Philip Seymour Hoffman,
Bill Nighy,
Nick Frost,
Michael Hadley
Votes:
113,454
| Gross:
$7.99M
16+
|
125 min
|
Comedy, Drama, Romance
27
Metascore
After his mistress runs over a young teen, a Wall Street hotshot sees his life unravel in the spotlight and attracts the interest of a down-and-out reporter.
Director:
Brian De Palma
|
Stars:
Tom Hanks,
Bruce Willis,
Melanie Griffith,
Kim Cattrall
Votes:
25,737
| Gross:
$15.69M
PG-13
|
131 min
|
Drama, War
53
Metascore
While subjected to the horrors of World War II Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. In the basement of her home, a Jewish refugee is being protected by her adoptive parents.
Director:
Brian Percival
|
Stars:
Sophie Nélisse,
Geoffrey Rush,
Emily Watson,
Ben Schnetzer
Votes:
138,303
| Gross:
$21.49M
16+
|
118 min
|
Action, Thriller
24
Metascore
The MacManus brothers are living a quiet life in Ireland with their father, but when they learn that their beloved priest has been killed by mob forces, they go back to Boston to bring justice to those responsible and avenge the priest.
Director:
Troy Duffy
|
Stars:
Sean Patrick Flanery,
Norman Reedus,
Billy Connolly,
Clifton Collins Jr.
Votes:
65,520
| Gross:
$10.27M
PG-13
|
110 min
|
Action, Comedy, Romance
22
Metascore
A bounty hunter learns that his next target is his ex-wife, a reporter working on a murder cover-up. Soon after their reunion, the always-at-odds duo find themselves on a run-for-their-lives adventure.
Director:
Andy Tennant
|
Stars:
Jennifer Aniston,
Gerard Butler,
Gio Perez,
Joel Marsh Garland
Votes:
130,414
| Gross:
$67.06M
16+
|
115 min
|
Action, Mystery, Thriller
85
Metascore
Jason Bourne dodges a ruthless C.I.A. official and his Agents from a new assassination program while searching for the origins of his life as a trained killer.
Director:
Paul Greengrass
|
Stars:
Matt Damon,
Edgar Ramírez,
Joan Allen,
Julia Stiles
Votes:
641,869
| Gross:
$227.47M
16+
|
119 min
|
Action, Mystery, Thriller
68
Metascore
A man is picked up by a fishing boat, bullet-riddled and suffering from amnesia, before racing to elude assassins and attempting to regain his memory.
Director:
Doug Liman
|
Stars:
Franka Potente,
Matt Damon,
Chris Cooper,
Clive Owen
Votes:
555,975
| Gross:
$121.66M
16+
|
108 min
|
Action, Mystery, Thriller
73
Metascore
When Jason Bourne is framed for a CIA operation gone awry, he is forced to resume his former life as a trained assassin to survive.
Director:
Paul Greengrass
|
Stars:
Matt Damon,
Franka Potente,
Joan Allen,
Brian Cox
Votes:
471,307
| Gross:
$176.24M
18+
|
135 min
|
Action, Adventure, Thriller
61
Metascore
An expansion of the universe from Robert Ludlum’s novels, centered on a new hero whose stakes have been triggered by the events of the previous three films.
Director:
Tony Gilroy
|
Stars:
Jeremy Renner,
Rachel Weisz,
Edward Norton,
Scott Glenn
Votes:
307,223
| Gross:
$113.20M
16+
|
113 min
|
Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
30
Metascore
Evan Treborn suffers blackouts during significant events of his life. As he grows up, he finds a way to remember these lost memories and a supernatural way to alter his life by reading his journal.
Directors:
Eric Bress,
J. Mackye Gruber
|
Stars:
Ashton Kutcher,
Amy Smart,
Melora Walters,
Elden Henson
Votes:
499,042
| Gross:
$57.94M
R
|
96 min
|
Drama, Thriller
51
Metascore
When a veteran 911 operator takes a life-altering call from a teenage girl who has just been abducted, she realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl’s life.
Director:
Brad Anderson
|
Stars:
Halle Berry,
Evie Thompson,
Abigail Breslin,
Morris Chestnut
Votes:
125,538
| Gross:
$51.87M
16+
|
112 min
|
Comedy, Fantasy
39
Metascore
Dave is a married man with three kids and a loving wife, and Mitch is a single man who is at the prime of his sexual life. One fateful night while Mitch and Dave are peeing in a fountain, lightning strikes and they switch bodies.
Director:
David Dobkin
|
Stars:
Jason Bateman,
Ryan Reynolds,
Olivia Wilde,
Leslie Mann
Votes:
188,092
| Gross:
$37.24M
PG-13
|
99 min
|
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
23
Metascore
A cobbler, bored of his everyday life, stumbles upon a magical heirloom that allows him to become other people and see the world in a different way.
Director:
Tom McCarthy
|
Stars:
Adam Sandler,
Melonie Diaz,
Steve Buscemi,
Method Man
Votes:
57,754
18+
|
101 min
|
Horror, Thriller
56
Metascore
After a strange and insecure plane crash, an unusual toxic virus enters a quaint farming town. A young couple are quarantined, but they fight for survival along with help from a couple of people.
Director:
Breck Eisner
|
Stars:
Radha Mitchell,
Timothy Olyphant,
Danielle Panabaker,
Joe Anderson
Votes:
124,436
| Gross:
$39.12M
18+
|
149 min
|
Mystery, Thriller
46
Metascore
A murder inside the Louvre, and clues in Da Vinci paintings, lead to the discovery of a religious mystery protected by a secret society for two thousand years, which could shake the foundations of Christianity.
Director:
Ron Howard
|
Stars:
Tom Hanks,
Audrey Tautou,
Jean Reno,
Ian McKellen
Votes:
441,682
| Gross:
$217.54M
1 boring 2 gripping 3 confusing 4 moving
5 unnatural 6 funny 7 convincing 8 convincing
9 interesting 10 interesting 11 spectacular
12 unrealistic 13 interesting 14 interesting 15 scary 16 violent
Transcript
1
Liam Did you enjoy the film, Emily?
Emily Not very much. The plot was a bit boring. I expect a romantic comedy to be more exciting.
L Oh, I thought the plot was really gripping. Did you like the ending?
E No, I found it confusing.
L Confusing? I thought it was really moving. I cried!
E Well, it didn’t make sense to me. I think the problem was probably the script. It was so unnatural.
L I thought the script was funny. And the acting was certainly convincing, but you expect that from big Hollywood stars.
E Yes, I agree about the acting. Totally convincing. But not a great film.
L Oh, I really enjoyed it.
2
Anna Did you enjoy that film, David?
David Yes, I did. The characters are often a bit boring in action films, but in this one, I thought they were very interesting.
A I agree. And weren’t the special effects great? They were really spectacular.
D Yes, but rather unrealistic, I thought.
A But they often are, aren’t they? That’s why they’re special effects!
D And the soundtrack was very interesting.
A Yes, it was. It added to the suspense, didn’t it? Some of the scenes were very scary.
D Yes, and very violent. I couldn’t look sometimes.
A Yes, there was too much violence. But overall, it was great.
D Yes, it was.
Match the idioms with their definitions.
in the centre of attention
accept responsibility/punishment for smth that has been done
when a situation or an argument involves two people, they are both responsible for it
Fill in the gaps in the text with the following idioms:
face the music, run the show, it takes two to tango, in the spotlight
I believe that the Peterson sisters should just admit that it is they who caused the problem, and
.
Why does Adele want to
? It’s not fair that she is always the one telling everyone else what to do!
It’s not easy for shy persons to be a celebrity as they are always
.
Louis says that only Mandy is responsible for the situation with the car, but
.
Complete the sentences with the correct comparative/superlative form of the adjectives in brackets.
Oranges are (sweet)
than lemons.
Janet’s jokes are always (funny) the
of all.
Statistics shows that driving your own car is (dangerous)
than flying in an airplane.
Professor Sato’s lectures are the (interesting)
in university.
Tracy, even the floor is (clean)
than you are. Get into the bath!
Choose the right words to complete the sentences.
Would you like to play a video game? — Not really.
watch some film than play a video game.
How about going to the museum? — I’d
go to the cinema.
Do you want to read this newspaper after me? — No, thanks. I rarely read newspapers.
reading news on the Internet.
Do you want to start learning Spanish with me? — Not really. I’d prefer to learn Italian
learn Spanish.
Fill in the gaps in the text with the following words and phrases: box office, visual effects, action-packed, plot, all-star.
For an evening at home, The Day After Tomorrow is a(n)
film that will have you on the edge of your seats! The
cast, which includes Dennis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal all give incredible performances. The film has an interesting
. A team of scientists tries to save the Earth from destruction, and there is a moving twist at the end. What’s more, there is great camera work and the
are stunning. This film had a
success when it came out and offers thrills and excitement for all in the family. A must-see!
Complete the sentences with the correct comparative/superlative form of the adjectives/adverbs in brackets.
Bruce’s the (tall)
in his group.
My little sister is getting (good)
and
at painting.
You have to be a bit (patient)
with you granny.
He couldn’t have sculpted the statue (skillfully)
; it’s perfection.
Tracey is (hardworking)
than her elder brother.
Match the types of films to their descriptions.
These films are about love and relationships. The characters often have to face some problems on the way to their happiness.
The heroes in such films usually find themselves in exotic locations. They are involved in exciting actions like looking for an unknown land or trying to save friends or get back home from an inhabitant island.
In these films characters go through challenges that usually include violence, fighting, and chases. The strong hero struggles against villains in life-threatening situations. These films typically end in victory for the hero.
In such films the set is often distant planets or even parallel universes. They are about space travel, time travel, and supernatural. They are often based on books or scientific theories.
Choose the words to complete the sentences.
1) I like Chinese cuisine than Italian.
2) Old shoes are usually more than new shoes.
3) The thing on the table is his briefcase.
4) A pillow is than a rock.
5) This task is complicated than the previous one.
6) Australia is the continent on Earth.
more
comfortable
biggest
softer
less
smallest
Описание и ответ задания[править | править код]
Match the names of these films with their types.
- A film about space travel or life in an imaginary future. – d) a science fiction film
- A film about criminals and detectives. – e) a crime film
- A film with lots of music and dance. – a) musical
- A film about cowboys and life in the Wild West. – b) a western
- A funny film with a happy ending.– c) a comedy
- A film in which mysterious and frightening things happen. – f) a horror film
Перевод задания и ответа[править | править код]
Сопоставьте названия этих фильмов с их типами.
- Фильм о космических путешествиях или жизни в воображаемом будущем. — г) научно-фантастический фильм
- Фильм про преступников и сыщиков. — д) криминальный фильм
- Фильм с большим количеством музыки и танцев. — музыкальный
- Фильм о ковбоях и жизни на Диком Западе. — б) вестерн
- Веселый фильм со счастливым концом. — в) комедия.
- Фильм, в котором происходят загадочные и пугающие вещи. — е) фильм ужасов