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Danny Trejo Movies

With his intimidating, tattooed, muscle-bound appearance, character actor Danny Trejo has formed a successful career as the all-purpose hard case over his curious and enduring cinematic career. Beating the odds of repeat offender syndrome after being released from prison, Trejo has risen through the ranks to find himself in high demand as an actor, and has even expanded his talents to include a producer credit to his resumé. His life story is just about as pristine an example of rehabilitation as one could ask for.
Raised in the mean streets of East L.A., Trejo spent many of his early years incarcerated in such legendary prisons as Folsom and San Quentin on drug and robbery convictions. Channeling his intense energy into the boxing ring and winning numerous lightweight and welterweight titles, Trejo was released as a new man after completing a life-changing 12-step rehabilitation program to overcome his addictions. Applying the ideas that changed his life in an attempt to help others headed down a similar path, upon release Trejo became involved with numerous rehabilitation and counseling programs. A chance meeting with a young man who asked for his support at a Cocaine Anonymous meeting in 1985 later found the sympathetic ex-con meeting the struggling addict on the set of Runaway Train, and Trejo was quickly offered a role as a convict presumably based on his threatening appearance. Chance piled upon chance found an old prison buddy/screenwriter who remembered Trejo's hard-hitting boxing skills on the same set, and Trejo was then offered a chance to train Eric Roberts for a film, and was eventually offered the role as his opponent in the ring. Following with roles in The Hidden (1987), and later Lock-Up (1989), Marked for Death (1990), Mi Vida Loca (1993), and Heat (1995), Trejo formed an alliance with director Robert Rodriguez with Desperado in 1995, and soon graduated to such bigger-budget films as Con Air (1997) and The Replacement Killers (1998) in the latter 1990s. The Rodriguez-Trejo twosome found the actor taking on the role of Uncle Isadore "Machete" Cortez in the director's 2001 smash hit Spy Kids, and was later cast in both the film's sequel and Rodriguez's Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2002). Trejo continued to work steadily on the big and small screens in a variety of projects such as Alias, Monk, The Devil's Rejects, Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror, the indie drama SherryBaby, and Smiley Face. He enjoyed one of his rare big-screen starring vehicles when Robert Rodriguez made Machete -- a feature-length version of the trailer he created for Grindhouse -- in 2007. He went on to appear in Valley of Angels, Saint John of Las Vegas, A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas, and Bad Ass. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
2012  
R  
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A decorated Vietnam veteran becomes a local hero after standing up to a pair of skinheads on a transit bus, and he later takes the law into his own hands after the police fail to investigate the brutal murder of his best friend. When Frank Vega (Danny Trejo) returned home from fighting for his country, he should have been hailed as a hero. Instead, he drifted into the margins of society after failing to find a job and being abandoned by his high-school sweetheart. Decades later, when Frank sees a pair of skinheads harassing an elderly black man on a city bus, he knocks them both out as the incident is captured on video. An instant viral hit, the widely circulated video turns Frank into an Internet celebrity. But his fame comes at a high price when his best friend Klondike is killed and authorities sweep the murder under the rug. Meanwhile, Frank's biggest battle is yet to come. Ron Perlman and Charles S. Dutton co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Danny Trejo
 
2011  
PG  
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A retired spy-turned-full-time homemaker attempts to stop a power-mad supervillain from taking over the planet, and gets some unexpected help from her disagreeable twin step-children in this fourth entry of writer/director Robert Rodriguez's family-friendly adventure series. It's been a long time since former OSS agent Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba) went chasing bad guys. These days it's hard enough just to get her precocious stepkids, Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard) and Cecil (Mason Cook), to clean their rooms, and make sure her baby daughter has a full sippy cup. And despite the fact that Marissa's husband, Wilbur (Joel McHale), earns his income chasing spies on TV, he hasn't a clue that his mild-mannered wife was once a cloak-and-dagger woman. Now the nefarious Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven) has hatched a plot for world domination, prompting the OSS to summon Marissa back to active duty. When Rebecca and Cecil discover their stepmother's tightly guarded secret, they realize they might be the only hope for getting her out of a tight jam and foiling the Timekeeper's evil plan. Fortunately Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara) are more than willing to teach Rebecca and Cecil the tricks of the trade, and in no time the two bickering ten-year-olds are wielding hi-tech gadgets and heading out on their first assignment. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Jessica AlbaJoel McHale, (more)
 
2011  
R  
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Christmas gets green as pot-smoking pals Harold and Kumar reunite for a hilariously hazy holiday adventure set six years after the events of the previous film. It's been a long time since Harold (John Cho) and Kumar (Kal Penn) escaped from Guantanamo Bay, and these days they're just not as tight as they used to be. But as they each prepare to celebrate Christmas Eve with their new best buds, Kumar receives a very special delivery that should have gone to Harold. Always the dutiful friend, Kumar does his best to see that the package reaches its intended destination by the time sleigh bells start ringing. Unfortunately, while making the delivery Kumar causes Harold's family Christmas tree to go up in flames. Thankfully for Harold, the in-laws are away for the evening, giving him just enough time to track down a replacement and avoid the wrath of his wife's temperamental father. With the clock counting down to Christmas and the family returning home soon, Harold and Kumar race though New York City on a mad dash to find the perfect substitute tree. Neil Patrick Harris returns for more raunchy fun in a sequel also featuring Danneel Harris, David Krumholtz, and Eddie Kaye Thomas. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
John ChoKal Penn, (more)
 
2011  
 
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Leaving his life as a ranch hand in the wake of her parents' death, thirtysomething Jesse Torres (Roger Gutierrez) sets his sights on Los Angeles and quickly learns that life in the city isn't for the faint of heart. Jesse is a natural-born misfit. His attitude formed more by the spirit of rock & roll than Spanish tradition, the tattooed shutterbug knows there's more to life than working on a ranch, and seeks out his childhood friend Tom (Brian Eric Johnson) after arriving in the Hollywood ghetto. Before long, old friends are neighbors, and Jesse realizes that Tom has fallen in with the local gangs and developed a serious drug habit. Though the future isn't looking very bright, Jesse soon finds comfort in the company of Lil' Bit (Christina Woods), a pretty local girl with a tough attitude. When Jesse learns that Lil' Bit is the property of volatile local gangster Capone (Danny Trejo), and that Capone intends to hold onto her at all costs, the warm-hearted former ranch hand prepares to make a choice that could change his life forever. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Roger GutierrezChristina Woods, (more)
 
2010  
R  
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Luke Goss, Ving Rhames, Sean Bean, and Danny Trejo headline director Roel Reiné's thrill-ride sequel to Paul W.S. Anderson's hyper-violent remake exploring the origins of the most notorious Death Race competitor ever to take the wheel. Featuring a screenplay by Tony Giglio (Chaos), Death Race 2 follows convicted cop-killer Carl Lucas (Goss) as he vies for freedom by competing in the most deadly reality show ever conceived. The U.S. economy has completely collapsed, and as lawlessness spreads, private prisons crop up all across the country. Corruption reigns in these for-profit penitentiaries, and Terminal Island is home to some of the most violent offenders in the world. Lucas has just been handed a life sentence for killing a cop. Just when it looks like he'll be spending the rest of his days behind bars, unscrupulous television producer September Jones shows up seeking contestants for a brutal new game show where prisoners battle it out in high-performance death machines equipped with lethal weapons. The reward for surviving this psychotic demolition derby: freedom. Before long Lucas is fastening his seat belt, and preparing for the ride of his life. By the time this race is over, an apocalyptic legend will be born. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Luke GossVing Rhames, (more)
 
2010  
NR  
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YouTube sensation Pastor Shepherd maked the leap from cyberspace to the big screen in this comedy about a hapless freeze-dried pet salesman who finds himself out of work, and bound for an End Times Revival Event with some seriously quirky traveling companions. Pastor Shepherd lives with his elderly mother, a pill-popping television junkie who now faces bankruptcy for sending all of her money to smooth talking televangelists. When Pastor Shepherd loses his job, he takes his family doctor's advice and hits the road with his mother, their free-spirited neighbor Annamarie (Maria-Elena Laas), and Annamarie's ill-tempered father Phil (Danny Trejo) in order to attend a revival event that promises to transform their fate in ways they never thought possible. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Pastor ShepherdMaria-Elena Laas, (more)
 
2010  
 
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A prominent bill collector finds himself indebted to a very dangerous man, and scrambles to raise the funds needed to save his life in this independent drama featuring Danny Trejo. Lorenzo Adams (Gary Moore) works for Lump Sum Collections. A top agent for the company, he never returns to the office empty handed. Meanwhile, Lorenzo owes has been skipping on his own debt to fierce Uncle Frankie (Trejo) for years. When Uncle Frankie learns that Lorenzo has been hiding out in Norfolk, West Virginia, he reckons that the time has come to collect from the collector. But Lorenzo is flat broke. Now, with no place to run and Uncle Frankie losing patience, Lorenzo turns to Pastor Kevin (Ron Kenoly) and the down-trodden members of an inner-city parish to pay off his lingering debt while he still can. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Danny Trejo
 
2010  
R  
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A group of hardened killers are hunted on an alien planet in producer Robert Rodriguez and director Nimród Antal's entry into the popular sci-fi action franchise. Mercenaries, murderers, gangsters, and convicts, they were the most feared men on Earth. But now they're a long way from home, and when the predators become the prey, fearless mercenary Royce (Adrien Brody) prepares for the fight of his life. And he's not alone, because Mexican gangster Cuchillo (Danny Trejo), Israeli Defense Forces veteran Isabelle (Alice Braga), notorious mass murderer Stans (Walton Goggins), Russian Special Forces operative Nikolai (Oleg Taktarov), RUF death squad member Mombasa (Mahershalalhashbaz Ali), and sword-wielding Yakuza Hanzo (Louis Ozawa Changchien) are all armed to the teeth, and out for blood. The odd man out is Edwin (Topher Grace), a once-prominent physician whose career came to an end following a big scandal. When the motley crew encounters Noland (Laurence Fishburne), a resourceful human who has somehow managed to survive on the alien's hunting grounds for some time, they prepare to take the ultimate stand against the most powerful Predators yet. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Adrien BrodyTopher Grace, (more)
 
2010  
R  
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Robert Rodriguez brings a new breed of antihero to the big screen in this hyper-violent adaptation of the "fake" trailer originally featured in the 2007 double-feature exploitation throwback Grindhouse. Machete (Danny Trejo) is a former Mexican Federale who plays by his own rules, and doesn't answer to anybody. In the wake of a harrowing encounter with feared drug lord Torrez (Steven Seagal), Machete finds himself in Texas, where the shadowy Booth (Jeff Fahey) offers him the opportunity to make some quick cash by assassinating the unscrupulous Senator McLaughlin (Robert De Niro). When the job goes awry and Machete realizes he's been set up, he turns to fierce taco queen Luz (Michelle Rodriguez), heavily armed holy man Padre (Cheech Marin), and trigger-happy socialite April (Lindsay Lohan) to show Booth that he just messed with the wrong Mexican. But before they can get to Booth, Machete's gang will have to contend with blade-wielding ICE agent Sartana (Jessica Alba), who never met an adversary she couldn't flay. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Danny TrejoRobert De Niro, (more)
 
2010  
R  
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A dangerous psycho meets his match when he takes over an isolated roadside diner, and begins methodically dispatching the staff and patrons. Michael Madsen, Danny Trejo, and Harold Perrineau star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Michael MadsenHarold Perrineau, Jr., (more)
 
2010  
R  
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A dying man and a desperate woman seek supernatural assistance in defeating a ruthless mercenary hired to kidnap young Asian girls for sexual slavery. Deep in the jungles of Southeast Asia, Riker (Gary Daniels) and his men begin rounding up girls. By selling them into the sex trade, the mercenaries will make millions. In the process of kidnapping Nana (Krystal Vee), Riker executes her village's spiritual leader, Aroon (Danny Trejo). Later, following a desperate struggle for escape, Nana crosses paths with Lonny (John Edward Lee), a terminal man who has just cashed in his own life-insurance policy for one last hurrah. Now, with Riker hot on their trail, Nana and Lonny return to Southeast Asia to seek the advice of Aroon - a man with the power to transcend death, and the wisdom of the ages to guide him. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Gary DanielsDanny Trejo, (more)
 
2010  
R  
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A young couple (Jason Mewes and Samantha Lockwood) shopping for wedding rings witnesses a jewel heist gone awry, and becomes the target of a vicious mob boss (Danny Trejo) who's determined not to leave any witnesses. Meanwhile, two brothers (Nic Nac Nicotera and Mike Hatton) are forced to hitch a ride to work after getting stranded on the road, and find themselves hopelessly drawn into the fiasco when they accept a ride from the fleeing couple. Fred Williamson and Nick Turturro co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Jason MewesSamantha Lockwood, (more)
 
2009  
NR  
A scheming grifter desperate to pay off his gambling debts teams with a tech savvy teen to launch a highly-profitable website, and gets in over his head when the situation spirals out of control. His gambling debt sold to a violent gangster (Danny Trejo) by his shady bookie (Brent Briscoe), Luke (C. Thomas Howell) realizes he'll be in serious trouble unless he can make some quick cash. Enter Josh (Michael Welch): an ambitious teen who knows a way to make a killing on the web. Before long Luke and Josh have launched "hotgirlsinahouse.com" a voyeuristic site featuring beautiful women who know how to play their audience. Strip club drink-slinger Brooke (Lauren Walsh) is just as hot as any girl at the club where she works; rebellious escort Sophia (Eve Mauro) is a professional at the fine art of manipulating men; sexy Alex (Sarah Scott) can fleece any competitor at the pool table; and nymphomaniac MILF Naomi (Christina DeRosa) is always looking for a quick roll in the hey. In order to cover the costs of the launch up front, Luke allows well-connected local thug (Tom Sizemore) to skim credit card numbers from users. In no time the cash is rolling in. But when one of the girls becomes the victim of a violent attack, everything starts to unravel. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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2009  
R  
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Director James Cotten recruits an all-star roster for this crime thriller set along the Mexican-American border. Mexican drug lord Pelon has managed to escape the ire of the American government, but his decision to switch from cocaine from Colombia to heroin from Afghanistan attracts their attention. Numerous assassins come for the man's blood, but Pelon evades them all. Hitman Mark Shields sets himself apart from the pack with 20 years of killing experience, but he becomes distracted by the presence of a woman and her daughter. This character-driven action film stars Andy Garcia, Ray Liotta, Armand Assante, and Esai Morales. ~ Kimber Myers, Rovi

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Starring:
Ray LiottaEsai Morales, (more)
 
2009  
PG13  
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When an unidentified creature wrecks havoc in Central Park, it's up to Edward Carnby to destroy the monstrous abomination. Rick Yune, Rachel Specter and Lance Henriksen star in this sequel to Uwe Boll's 2005 video game adaptation. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Rick YuneRachel Specter, (more)
 
2009  
R  
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A compulsive gambler attempts to cure his addiction by moving from Las Vegas to Albuquerque and working at an auto insurance company, only to find old temptations cropping up once again when he's sent out to investigate a dubious car accident just outside of Sin City. After a string of bad luck at the tables, John (Steve Buscemi) decides to give up gambling and take a shot at a "normal" life. Arriving in Albuquerque and landing a job at an auto insurance company, John goes to work for Mr. Townsend (Peter Dinklage), who pairs him with the company's top fraud debunker, Virgil (Romany Malco), and sends them out on an investigation together. While John is eager to get a promotion, he's reluctant to go anywhere near Las Vegas, and before he leaves he strikes up a tenuous romance with his eccentric co-worker Jill (Sarah Silverman). On the road, Virgil and John encounter a series of offbeat characters including a nude militant (Tim Blake Nelson), a wheelchair-bound stripper (Emmanuelle Chriqui), and a carnival human torch (John Cho). But while Virgil is the one with the experience, John gradually begins to assert himself and soon his efforts begin to pay off as the case moves closer to conclusion. As John's confidence grows, he becomes increasingly aware of the fact that running away from his gambling problem is not the solution, and that he'll only be able to move forward by returning to Las Vegas to face his demons head on. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Steve BuscemiRomany Malco, (more)
 
2009  
R  
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Paul Giamatti, Brian Posehn, Rosario Dawson, Danny Trejo, Daniel Roebuck, Tom Kenny, Tom Papa, and, of course, Sheri Moon Zombie all lend their voices to director Rob Zombie's animated tale of a washed-up luchador who makes it his mission to battle the forces of the supernatural. As the heroic El Superbeasto (voice of Papa) advances ever closer to his ultimate confrontation with the diabolical Dr. Satan (Giamatti), each adventure becomes more surreal and terrifying than the last. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Tom PapaPaul Giamatti, (more)
 
2008  
 
A spy hell-bent on revenge will do anything to find the men who took the life of the woman he loved in this 70s-style drama filled with action, stunts and nudity. Stanley Cashay (Randy Russell) was a top agent for the CIA until his psyche was shattered by a traumatic event -- a handful of enemy operatives raided his home while he was on assignment, and with Cashay missing, they killed his wife instead. Returning home to Milwaukee, Cashay sinks into an alcoholic haze and is contemplating suicide until he's called up for a new mission. Two suitcases belonging to presidential candidate Squire Parks (Michael Sottile) have gone missing, and the Agency wants their classified contents returned safe and sound; if Cashay can recover them, the CIA will give him the one thing he wants most -- the names and whereabouts of the men who murdered his wife. Cashay teams up with a handful of former allies, including Casey Thunderbird (Barry Poltermann) and Black Licorice (Nikki Johnson) for an adventure that takes them from Milwaukee to Tokyo, but Cashay discovers it's not easy to tell your friends from your enemies as he's subjected to betrayals and double-crosses en route to finding the stolen goods. Also featuring Danny Trejo and Mark Borchardt, Modus Operandi was shot over a period of four years by first-time director Frankie Latina. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Barry Poltermann
 
2008  
PG  
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A seven year old boy drives away every babysitter in town in order to spend more time with his absentee parents, and finds himself saddled with the one nanny who doesn't take any guff. Danny Parker's parents are always leaving for business dinners, so most nights he's left in the care of a babysitter. His favorite is Janelle, but the nights Danny gets stuck with Ms. Greene mean fun isn't on the menu. According to Danny's friend Marco, a "No-Sit List" circulates among the babysitters in town containing all the names of the kids who can't behave; if your name is on the list, you're shunned by the sitters. If Danny can just manage to get on that golden list, his parents will have no choice but to spend more time with him. The only problem is that Danny is an inherently good kid. In order to get tips on how to behave badly, Danny and Marco visit Snook, the neighborhood Bully. Before long, Danny has driven off Ms. Green, and he's well on his way to earning a spot on the "No-Sit List." But later, when Danny finds himself saddled with a former prison guard who has never met a kid he couldn't handle, the game is on. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Trenton RogersBrittany Finamore, (more)
 
2008  
PG  
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An ex-football star takes in his young nephew after the child's parents are killed in an accident, and convinces the fragile boy that his parents are convalescing in the hospital. Johnny Dunn (Richard Tyson) is a former gridiron giant who left the game behind to purchase a small desert town. He calls the place Jake's Corner, and despite the barren surroundings, the few people that live their flourish. They're a small, eccentric group, but for what it's worth, they're family. After the accident, Johnny's nephew Spence comes to live in Jake's Corner. Uncertain of how to raise a child, Johnny reveals to his friends that Spence still doesn't know that his parents are dead, and that it's their job to help him maintain the ruse. Their spirits lifted by the presence and energy of the curious young boy, the residents of the secluded town take the opportunity to share their homespun wisdom with Spence, and try to prepare him for the hard truth he's about to face. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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2008  
 
An unlikely ranchero star finds fame on both sides of the Mexican border in this mockumentary comedy drama satirizing our celebrity-obsessed culture. When Jonathan French (Spencer John French) was just three years old, his parents were stoned to death by lepers. Subsequently adopted by his Mexican nanny (Lupe Ontiveros) and her God-fearing husband (Danny Trejo), Jonathan grew up to become a hard working janitor and gardener, eventually adopting the name Juan Francés. When Juan turned 33, he was blessed with a beautiful singing voice by the Virgin of Guadalupe. Over time, Juan sharpened his musical skills by performing in front of modest crowds at East L.A. soccer bars. In the wake of a successful performance at a prominent music festival, however, the burgeoning singer became a bona fide superstar on the Mexican pop charts. Eventually, Juan becomes so wrapped up in his own fame that he changes his name to "El Guero," and makes the leap from ranchero music to Reggaeton. Just when it seems that Juan's identity couldn't become any more clouded, a sensitive secret from his past prompts him to question everything he's ever known, and make a tough choice about who he really wants to be. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Spencer John FrenchLupe Ontiveros, (more)
 
2007  
PG  
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When the peaceful inhabitants of the planet Terra come under attack from humans in search of a new home, the friendship between a human pilot and an alien girl may hold the key to saving both races. Mala (Evan Rachel Wood) is an alien girl living on the planet Terra. The Terrians are gentle race of extraterrestrials that have no need for war, and harbor a deep respect for nature. When Earth's natural resources began to dwindle, the human race established colonies on Venus and Mars. Although that solution worked temporarily, tragedy struck when the colonies on Venus and Mars attempted to declare independence from Earth, and all three planets were destroyed in the ensuing war. Now, humankind's only hope for survival is to reach Terra. The few remaining humans have developed a machine that will make Terra habitable for them yet poisonous for Terrians, and while the human council is dedicated to finding a peaceful means of coexisting with the Terrians, the villainous General Hemmer (Brian Cox) is fast losing patience. When heroic human fighter pilot Lt. Jim Stanton (Luke Wilson) crash-lands on Terra while chasing Mala into uncharted territory, the empathetic alien girl saves his life, and an interspecies friendship is forged. But time is running out for both the humans and the Terrians, and when General Hemmer stages a military coup d'état, the stage is set for a battle that threatens to destroy both species. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Evan Rachel WoodJustin Long, (more)
 
2007  
 
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The Grand Prize winner of the 2004 WriteMovies.com International Screenwriting Contest, Valley of Angels follows a twenty-something drug dealer who falls into the dark side of the underworld after realizing that the City of Angels has lost its soul. Zachary "Zeus" Andrews is a Chicago transplant who moved to Los Angeles as a young boy, and quickly realized that he would never fit in there. A stranger in a hostile plastic landscape, Zues quickly became the go-to guy for rich kids in search of chemical kicks. One day, after meeting a girl who appears to transcend the materialistic culture they both inhabit, the small-time drug dealer receives a tantalizing glimpse of his true destiny. Now, just as Zeus becomes convinced that he is finally on the path to enlightenment and begins preparing to leave his old life behind, the harsh reality of his grim existence strikes back with deadly vengeance. George Katt and Danny Trejo star in a crime drama from first-time writer/producer/editor/director Jon Rosten. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Danny TrejoGeorge Katt, (more)
 
 
2007  
R  
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One woman's day goes all to pot in this resinous comedy from independent filmmaker Gregg Araki. Jane (Anna Faris) is a college dropout and aspiring actress who suffers from a certain lack of ambition, doubtless reinforced by her fondness for marijuana. One morning, Jane wakes with a busy day ahead of her -- she has a big audition, she has to pay the electric bill on her apartment to prevent the power from being shut off, and she needs to pick up some pot after paying her debt to her dealer -- and decides to take the edge off her anxieties by getting a little stoned. Under the influence, the cupcakes her roommate Steve (Danny Masterson) has made for his friends to enjoy at the weekend's Sci-Fi convention look too good to resist, and she gobbles them down. What Jane doesn't realize until it's too late is that the baked goods were laced with some especially strong marijuana, and what starts as a pleasant buzz turns into a world-class high that refuses to go away. As Jane struggles to make her way through the day, fate keeps throwing her into strange and surreal situations involving police officers, Steve's lovesick best friend, and a rare original manuscript of The Communist Manifesto. Smiley Face also stars Adam Brody, John Krasinski, Jane Lynch, Michael Hitchcock, John Cho and Roscoe Lee Browne. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Anna FarisRoscoe Lee Browne, (more)