Friday, February 27, 2009

What Movies You Can Download Online

By Aspen Riser

This is a sampling of the more popular movies put up on the big screen in 2008. This list consists of the films I found entertaining in this years crop. Hopefully you will see some films here that you will enjoy.

Jumper: Nearing death by drowning, David realizes something incredible. He now knows he can transport himself to any place he wants to go, at any time. Eventually, he discovers that he is not alone in having this ability. After he becomes used to jumping around the world, he learns that there are people that think jumpers are a threat, and need to be eliminated. He must fight for his life, as those people believe he should die.

BOLT: Bolt is an animated family comedy. The star is dog actor Bolt, who plays the role of a dog that has superpowers. His problem is that he is convinced he is this super hero dog with superpowers. When he is accidentally finds himself in a real world situation, he discovers that he is just a dog. On a journey to get back home, he finds help, in the form of Mittens, the cat, and Rhino, the hamster.

THE CHRONICALS OF NARNIA, PRINCE CASPIAN: It is one year later, in "real" time, when Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are teleported back to Narnia. Prince Caspian has blownn Susan's magic horn, praying that he will be saved. 100's of years have passed since they left Narnia, but they have been called back to rescue Narnia from an evil fate. With the support of the brave warriors of Narnia, they will fight for the future of Narnia.

WANTED: Wesley, an office worker going nowhere in life, learns that his long lost father is a contract killer. When his father is killed, Wesley is basically forced into the secret society of killers that his father was a part of. He now will become the assassin that he was meant to be. After that, everything becomes extremely complicated. Enjoy this roller coaster ride.

THE DARK KNIGHT: Batman and law enforcement officials are taking the major criminals off the streets. This has effectively reduced crime, until a new criminal mastermind shows up, and attacks the city. Batman has his work cut out him now, as criminal mastermind, the Joker, has released an overwhelming assault on Gotham City.

TWENTY ONE: The basis for this film is an amazing true story about M.I.T. students who created a winning formula to beat blackjack. This team of blackjack players planned, trained, and executed a ruthless attack on the tables. To be successful in Las Vegas, where players who beat the game can be banned from playing, they had to change casinos often, and disguise themselves, so they wouldn't get caught. This movie is based on the best selling book that tells how the M.I.T. teams took it to the casinos.

10,000 B.C.: This cinematic production sends us back almost 12,000 years. When a warlike tribe invades the Yaghai tribe, they kidnap the beautiful Evolet. D'Leh, a young hunter who deeply cares for Evolet, organizes a band of hunters to chase down these warmongers, and save her, and the rest of the captured tribe members.

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS: Wild and crazy nights in Las Vegas are normal. Young partiers Joy and Jack get up the next day and find out that they are married. When they win a $3 million jackpot, each thinks they deserve the prize, so they ask a judge for a decision. The judge decides that for the next few months they must stay together, and try to make their marriage work. With $3 million on the line, they each try to get the other to give up, as both desire to wind up with all the money.

WALL-E: This film is an animation comedy. Mankind has left Earth, since it had become a pile of rubbish. Wall-E, a trash collecting robot, is assigned to clean up the mess. When Eve, another robot, arrives looking to see if the planet can sustain any life, Wall-E is finally not alone. When the spaceship returns for Eve, Wall-E sneaks aboard, and starts an incredible adventure.

These days just about everyone buys or rents films, and views them on their home entertainment system. A new way people are acquiring movies is by downloading them directly from online sources. There are websites that will download tons of different movies. - 16039

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