Wednesday, July 17, 2002

Movies Rented Today

Spartacus (1960)
directed by Stanley Kubrick
The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold. Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion.

Braveheart (1995)
directed by and starring Mel Gibson
William Wallace, a commoner, unites the 13th Century Scots in their battle to overthrow English rule.

Rob Roy (1995)
starring Liam Neeson
In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, but is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honor.

James Dean (2001)
starring James Franco
Made for TV movie in which the life of James Dean is dramatized.

Amelie (2001)
starring Audrey Tatou
Amelie, an innocent and naive girl in Paris, with her own sense of justice, decides to help those around her and along the way, discovers love.

Time and Tide (2000)
directed by Tsui Hark
In Hong Kong, a bodyguard and a mercenary attempt to foil an assassination attempt but are drawn towards opposite sides of the confrontation.

The Storm Riders (1998)
directed by Wai Keung Lau
An evil warlord takes in 2 students (Wind & Cloud) in an effort to become invincible so he can take over the world.

Trainspotting (1996)
starring Ewan McGregor
Choose life. Choose a job. Choose a starter home. Choose dental insurance, leisure wear and matching luggage. Choose your future. But why would anyone want to do a thing like that?

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