Jason Hewitt Movies
When Santa Claus fails to bring 10-year-old Abigail (Brianna Dufrene) the gift she so kindly requested in a letter to the North Pole, the scheming young girl decides to abduct jolly old St. Nick, and give him a piece of her mind. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
A self-made multi-millionaire from meager beginnings learns that he is dying of cancer, and seeks a deathbed reunion with his long lost daughter as his mother and minister wrestle over control of his vast fortune. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
A shady FBI agent (Til Schweiger) recruits a Courier (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) to deliver a mysterious package to a vengeful master criminal (Mickey Rourke) who has recently resurfaced with a diabolical plan in this action thriller from Paradise Now director Hany Abu-Assad. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
A corporate retreat becomes a crash course in taking control of men for a woman with serious relationship issues. Try as she might, nice girl Lonnie just can't find a man who respects her. But as Lonnie prepares for an important weekend work trip, her friends convince her that it's time she finally stops allowing men to call all the shots. Before the trip is over, not only has Lonnie learned the trick to switching the script, but she's also caught the eye of her boss' son David - a handsome guy who seems different from all the rest. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
A headstrong single mother fights back against a desperate bank robber in this tense thriller from The Marine director John Bonito. Having recently separated from her abusive ex-husband, Lorraine (Maria Bello) is driving home with her young son Chad (Connor Hill) when she pulls into a gas station to grab a quick dinner. That's when Roy (Stephen Dorff) appears in her back seat with a loaded gun, and demands that Lorraine starts driving. Roy is a bank robber who's just pulled off a major heist. He's on his way to pick up his money, but with the cops everywhere he's sure to be caught if he goes it alone. Though Roy assures the terrified mother that he will not harm them if they do what he asks, Lorraine begins to suspect they will both be killed once Roy gets his cash. Realizing that one false move could mean the death of her son yet determined not to be victimized, Lorraine fights fiercely to gain the upper hand against Roy, and see that he pays for his crime. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Maria Bello, Stephen Dorff, (more)
Set in five neighborhoods of Los Angeles, director Christopher Landon's ensemble comedy drama Burning Palms follows a small group of protagonists as they shatter taboos and strive for success. When a lonely woman meets a handsome single father (Dylan McDermott), she thinks she's found the perfect mate. She begins to have second thoughts, however, upon witnessing his unusual interactions with his overly flirtatious adolescent daughter (Emily Meade). Meanwhile, a woman (Jamie Chung) seeking to please her sexually deviant boyfriend finds that the price of submission may be more than she's willing to pay, and a gay couple (Peter Macdissi and Anson Mount) begin to have second thoughts about adoption after welcoming an African child into their home. Things only get more absurd when a depressed woman (Zoe Saldana) makes a bizarre proposal to a man (Nick Stahl) who recently attacked her, and a mischievous boy engages his brothers in a series of increasingly twisted challenges. Rosamund Pike and Lake Bell co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jamie Chung, Rosamund Pike, (more)
R&B icon Patti LaBelle stars in writer/director Charles Randolph-Wright's big screen adaptation of the off-Broadway hit about a young gospel singer who clashes with her preacher mother after becoming a pop star. Amara Winter (Ciara) has a voice that could shake the pillars of heaven. Every Sunday morning, her voice lifts the spirit of the lord up for all to exalt. But when Amara abandons the congregation for a shot at superstardom, her risqué image draws the ire of her disapproving mother Lillian (Lynn Whitfield), a respected preacher. Now, in order to avoid losing the thing that matters most to both of them, Amara and her mother must find a way to see past their differences, and reconnect through the power of faith. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Ciara Harris
A small town sheriff retires his badge to avenge his brother's murder, but finds himself tempted into the criminal lifestyle by a beautiful killer in this gritty crime thriller. Dejected when veteran detectives write off his brother's murder as gang related, Sheriff Michael Spencer (Luke Goss) decides to take the law into his own hands. Posing as a violent, tattooed gangster, he quickly works his way up through the criminal ranks. In the process, Michael begins to lose his own identity, eventually becoming romantically entangled with a ruthless temptress (AnnaLynne McCord), and ultimately facing off against the leader of a powerful criminal empire (Val Kilmer). Vinnie Jones and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Luke Goss, Curtis Jackson, (more)
When a former NAVY Seal incurs the wrath of a dangerous gangster, he must mend fences with an old friend in order to escape death and protect his family. If you mess with Bobby (Rob Van Dam)'s family, you're going to pay the price. The corrupt nightclub owner who brutalized his wife found that out the hard way when Bobby sent the scumbag to an early grave. Now, the club owner's brother is gunning for revenge. He's put out a contract on Bobby, and kidnapped his daughter. If Bobby ever wants to see his little girl again, he'll need the help of his old ally Ronnie (David Bautista). Though Bobby and Ronnie haven't been on the best of terms lately, Ronnie agrees to put their differences aside to help save his old friend's family. It won't be easy, but then again if it were, it wouldn't be any fun either. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 2008
A New Orleans detective falls prey to a malevolent Voodoo Priest who caters to the city's wealthy elite in this dark supernatural thriller. When down on his luck detective Jesse Bookman apprehends a vicious criminal, he quickly becomes a local celebrity. As a reward, his captain gives him a much-needed vacation. Meanwhile, scheming Bocor Lamar Davis sets his sights on Jesse while profiting off of rich locals with an interest in Voodoo. Due to his hero status, Jesse will be the perfect human sacrifice to seal Lamar's deal with the devil. But when Jesse's partner Mac discovers evidence of the Voodoo Priest's plan, he teams up with Jesse's father to save the day, and comes face to face with a powerful evil that threatens to destroy them all. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Amidst claims that the African-American family unit is slowly deteriorating, filmmaker Leslie Small sets out to explore how the role of black women in the family has evolved as the population of black males continues to diminish. Inspired by the musical stage play of the same name, Small's film follows three women as they battle temptation and contend with their personal demons while waging a valiant battle to maintain happy, healthy relationships. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Golden Brooks, Darrin Dewitt Henson, (more)
Brian Krause and Jamie Mann star in this World War II fantasy that finds a group of US soldiers pitted against a prehistoric enemy after being forced to make an emergency landing on a deserted Pacific Island. As the soldiers struggle to get back in the air and transport their volatile cargo to the front, Japanese pilots and ravenous winged creatures descent from the sky on a mission of death. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Brian Krause, Jamie Elle Mann, (more)
DMX, Clifton Powell, and Vivica A. Foxx star in director Phenomenon's inspirational tale of a well-meaning religious leader whose questionable business decision ignites a shocking scandal. Bishop Calvin Jacobs (Powell) is the kind of pastor who is relied on by the community and trusted by his loyal congregation. When Bishop Jacobs realizes during a board meeting that the church's funds have apparently been plundered, he rightly discerns that the church is in very real danger of having to closing its doors. Desperate, Bishop Jacobs subsequently accepts a substantial loan from an international tycoon involved in some seriously shady dealings. When in "innocent" loan ignites an international scandal and a beloved church leader loses his life, the same religious leader who once turned to the dark side in hopes of keeping his ministry alive must now repent and seek the forgiveness of a higher power if he hopes to set things right. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- DMX, Clifton Powell, (more)
The new owner of a modest rim shop attempts to come up with some quick cash when a loan shark from his past turns up demanding payment for an old debt in this comedy starring Clifton Powell and Tommy "Tiny" Lister. Business is booming for Joe Joe, but just as the money starts rolling in, an underworld moneyman appears to complicate the situation. Now Joe Joe has just twenty-four hours to clear his old debts, or he'll lose everything. Of course the million dollar coin stolen by Joe Joe's half-wit friends could be the key to solving all of his problems, if only the bumbling thieves realized it was worth more than a few dollars. Now, as time starts to run short, Joe Joe races to get his hands on the coin before his lame brain friends auction it off to the highest bidder. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
A powerful drug dealer has taken control of New Orleans, but as the authorities scramble to stop the bloodshed things only get worse in this violent thriller starring DMX, Lou Diamond Phillips, Leila Arcieri, and Keshia Knight Pulliam. "The Dog" (DMX) is a drug dealer who will stop at nothing to be the number one bad boy in the Big Easy. His ruthlessness is legendary, and his power far reaching. But the authorities are onto "The Dog," and now the time has come to put this pit-bull to sleep. Will they accomplish their mission before any more innocent lives are lost, or could it be that New Orleans' top dog is truly above the law? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- DMX, Lou Diamond Phillips, (more)
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