Francis Lawrence Movies
Director Francis Lawrence has made a legendary name for himself as a music-video director, directing almost a hundred videos over the course of his career for artists like Alanis Morissette, Nine Inch Nails, the Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, and Destiny's Child. In 2005, he branched into feature film, directing the adaptation of the Hellblazer comic, Constantine. In 2007, he helmed another adaptation with I Am Legend, based on the Richard Matheson novel of the same name. The big-budget action-horror film starred Will Smith and was estimated to be among the most expensive movies ever made. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
In this drama, a king and his family navigate the challenges of a modern-day monarchy fraught with power struggles and conflict, while a young soldier rises quickly through the ranks and becomes entrenched in a new and strange world. ~ Brie Hearn, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ian McShane, Chris Egan, (more)
Adapted from acclaimed author Richard Matheson's influential novelette of the same name, Constantine director Francis Lawrence's I Am Legend follows the last man on Earth as he struggles to survive while fending off the infected survivors of a devastating vampiric plague. A brilliant scientist who raced to discover a cure for the man-made virus as humanity came crumbling down all around him, Robert Neville (Will Smith) was inexplicably immune to the highly contagious superbug. Now the entire population of New York City -- and perhaps the world -- has been transformed into carnivorous bloodsuckers that fear the light and live solely to spread their contagion to any remaining living creature that crosses their path. It's been three years since civilization came to an end, and the loneliness has taken a devastating toll on Neville. By day he scours the city for food and supplies while sending out desperate radio messages in hopes that someone might respond, and by night he attempts to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus by experimenting with his own blood. But time is running out for Neville as the legions of infected watch his every move from the safety of the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. They, too, long to learn the secret that lurks in Neville's blood, though they will have to take caution while attempting to procure it because Neville will sooner die attempting to slay every last one of them than willingly giving up a single drop. Previously adapted for the screen in the 1964 Vincent Price frightener The Last Man on Earth and the 1971 Charlton Heston action film The Omega Man, Matheson's novelette also served as the inspiration for George A. Romero's groundbreaking zombie classic Night of the Living Dead. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Will Smith, Alice Braga, (more)
An ordinary man with an extraordinary gift must save the planet from evil in this action-packed fantasy. Unknown to most people, the world is crowded with spirits both good and evil who walk among us in human guise. One of the few who can see these spirits is John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), but the responsibility of his vision is more than he can stand, and he tries to kill himself. Saved from death, Constantine must now atone for his actions by acting as a guardian in the middle ground between Paradise and Hell. Constantine also makes the acquaintance of Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz), a police detective who becomes aware of his unusual gift while looking into the death of her sister; he leads her into the unknown world of the spirits and soon circumstances demand that they join forces in a desperate bid to save humanity from evil. Constantine also features Tilda Swinton, Peter Stormare, and Gavin Rossdale, the latter best known as the lead singer of the rock group Bush. Michelle Monaghan (Made of Honor) was originally in the film (cast as a half-breed demon) but director Francis Lawrence cut her scenes. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, (more)
- 2001
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Led by singer and main songwriter Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day has been one of the most successful and influential American punk bands since their breakthrough album, Dookie. This video collects over a dozen of their music videos including memorable clips for "Basket Case," "Good Riddance," and "Minority." ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
