Michael Weiner Movies
- 2007
- G
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Experience a compelling twist on the familiar fairy tale in an animated Disney sequel that explores just what may have happened had the mythical glass slipper not fit. Cinderella's wicked stepmother has stolen the Fairy Godmother's magic wand, and now she's determined to turn back the hands of time. Now, in order to break the evil spell, the frightened Cinderella will have to find her beloved Prince Charming before her time runs out. Gus, Jaq, and all of the characters who made the original Cinderella a beloved classic return in an enchanting animated sequel filled with show-stopping musical numbers, nail-biting suspense, and magical wonders for the entire family. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jennifer Hale, C.D. Barnes, (more)
- 2002
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Fifty years after releasing their opulent adaptation of the classic fairy tale Cinderella, Walt Disney Productions revisits the characters in this direct-to-video sequel. Cinderella 2: Dreams Come True encompasses three short stories; first, after Cinderella (voice of Jennifer Hale) marries Prince Charming (voice of Christopher Daniel Barnes), she finds it difficult to reconcile her new station in life with the simple ways she's known in the past. Secondly, the friendly mouse Jacques (voice of Rob Paulsen) wishes he could be a human being -- but after the Fairy Godmother (voice of Russi Taylor) makes it so, he discovers it's a lot tougher than he imagined. And finally, Cinderella takes pity on her stepsister, Anastasia (voice of Tress MacNeille), and teaches her how to smile in the hopes she can find a love of her own. Cinderella 2: Dreams Come True also includes a new song by Brooke Allison, "Put It Together." ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Johnny Twenties (Gibson Frazier) is a man who lives up to his name; from his snazzy suits to his snappy lingo, Johnny is a walking embodiment of the era when liquor was illegal, swing was being born, and the movies were just learning to talk. There's just one problem -- Johnny is living in New York City in the late 1990s, and he seems to have no idea that he's a man out of his era. When not courting his girlfriend Samantha (Susan Egan), who's not sure what to make of her beau's time-warp personality, Johnny does battle with a vicious gangster and his thugs. Man of the Century was written by leading man Gibson Frazier and director Adam Abraham, and features supporting performances from comic/impressionist Frank Gorshin and jazz pianist Bobby Short. The film was shown at the 1999 Slamdance and South by Southwest film festivals. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Gibson Frazier, Susan Egan, (more)
Comedian Billy Crystal made his directorial debut with this biography of fictional comedian Buddy Young Jr. (portrayed by Crystal himself), whose self-destructive tendencies prevent him from rising to top of the show business ladder during his five-decade career. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Billy Crystal, David Paymer, (more)
- 1991
Queen Latifah makes her second series appearance, this time in the role of Dee-Dee, the full-figured relative of one of Uncle Philip's law partners. Although Will (Will Smith) discovers to his delight that he and Dee-Dee have a great deal in common, he is reluctant to invite her to a school dance because of his friends' derisive comments about the girl's weight. This episode marks the first appearance of Perry Moore as Tyriq; also, future series regular Nia Long, aka "Lisa Wilkes", shows up in a different role. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
The leading lady of the Christmas tale knows just what she wants for Christmas and she lets Macy's Santa know, too. She wants nothing more than the reuniting of her recently divorced parents. Bordering on being a Miracle on 34th Street re-make, this film follows much the same theme, but the kids here get more involved as they thwart any likelihood of romantic success between their mom and her new boyfriend and try ever-so-hard to make Mommy and Daddy love each other again. A reunion does result, but it's a lackluster one and so's this film, which was generally seen as a little too contrived and way too bland. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Harley Jane Kozak, Jamey Sheridan, (more)
- 1990
Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) seethes with jealousy as Will (Will Smith) becomes the star of the prep-school basketball team. Worse, the team's obsequious coach (Dave Florek) treats Will like a pampered prima donna, allowing him to cut practice and slough off. The situation climaxes at a crucial basketball game, where Carlton is determined to show up Will--who for his part is enjoying the fact that he's finally been accepted by his wealthy peers, and isn't about to relinquish this honor. NBA legend Isiah Thomas appears as himself. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
- PG13
Three rebellious bickersome brothers reunite to drive their father's title car from their Detroit homes to Florida. The auto is to be a gift to celebrate their mother's birthday party. Along the way, their adventures are punctuated by pop tunes from 1963 that include "Louie, Louie," a song that inspires a hilarious debate as the three attempt to fathom the song's meaning. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Patrick Dempsey, Arye Gross, (more)
- 1990
Hoping to scare the wits out of Ashley's slumber-party guests, Will (Will Smith) regales them with a hip-hop horror story. The eerie tale involves an innocent homeboy named "Wilbert Smithsoniam" who gets into a terrible jam after carving the word "Fresh" on a desk in a fashionable prep school, and is subsequently subjected to unspeakable tortures at the hands of his evil cousin "Carlbert." How long will it be before Ashley (Tatyana M. Ali) catches on that Will is merely embellishing his own experiences during his first day at Bel-Air Academy? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
A man who fails to make the grade as a Los Angeles cop goes on a killing spree as the dangerous "Sunset Killer," to show the dupes who wouldn't hire him. He uses all his cop smarts to try to elude all who dare try capture him. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Judd Nelson, Robert Loggia, (more)
