281. A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Year of Release: 2001
Overall Rating: 2.6 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Sci-Fi/Adventure
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Steven Spielberg
Actors: Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law, Frances O'Conner, William Hurt, Sam Robards, Ken Leung
Plot: A future in which the human race has created mechas for work and
entertainment. Then David is created, a mecha boy designed to feel real
emotion. When his adoptive "parents" leave him alone, he begins a quest
to find his humanity.
282. Agora
Year of Release: 2009
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Adventure/Drama
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Alejandro Amenábar
Actors: Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Ashraf Barhom, Michael Lonsdale, Rupert Evans
Plot: Tells the story of astronomer-philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria (Weisz) and her relationship with her slave Davus (Minghella), who is torn between his love for his mistress and the possibility of gaining his freedom by joining the rising tide of Christianity.
283. The Polar Express
Year of Release: 2004
Overall Rating: 2.7 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Animation/Adventure
MPAA Rating: G
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Actors: Tom Hanks, Leslie Harter Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen, Nona Gaye, Peter Scolari, Jimmy 'Jax' Pinchak
Plot: Based on the book, when a boy who doubts Santa exists stays up Christmas Eve for the arrival of the jolly man, he is instead greeted by a steam-powered train headed for the North Pole.
284. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Year of Release: 1925
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Adventure/Drama
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Fred Niblo
Actors: Ramon Novarro, May McAvoy, Francis X. Bushman, Claire McDowell, Nigel De Brulier
Plot: Two childhood friends, Judah Ben-Hur and Massala grow into a wealthy (though conquered) Israelite and a Roman officer. But an accident during a Roman parade causes that friendship to rift as Ben-hur is sent away a slave his fortune and family gone. Rising through the ranks he vows revenge on Massala.
285. Rio
Year of Release: 2011
Overall Rating: 2.7 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Animation/Adventure
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Carlos Saldanha
Actors: Anne Hathaway, Rodrigo Santoro, George Lopez, Jake T. Austin, Carlos Ponce, Bernardo de Paula
Plot: A macaw from Minnesota, pampered and nerdy, finds himself learning to become a true bird of paradise when he finds himself in Rio de Janeiro.
286. National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Year of Release: 2007
Overall Rating: 2.6 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Adventure/Action
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Actors: Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Jon Voight, Ed Harris, Harvey Keitel, Helen Mirren
Plot: Gates is back at it again as he tries to solve the mystery of President Lincoln's death. The key lies within the missing pages of John Wilkes Booth's diary.
287. Duma
Year of Release: 2005
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Adventure/Drama
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Carroll Ballard
Actors: Alex Michaeletos, Campbell Scott, Hope Davis, Eamonn Walker, Mary Makhatho, Jennifer Steyn
Plot: A young boy embarks on a journey into the wilds of Africa to release his pet cheetah whom he has raised since a cub.
288. Harry and Tonto
Year of Release: 1974
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Adventure/Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Paul Mazursky
Actors: Art Carney, Cliff De Young, Larry Hagman, Philip Bruns, Josh Mostel, Dolly Jonah
Plot: This road movie follows a retired man and his cat on a cross-country journey, on which they encounter a number of quirky characters.
289. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Year of Release: 1989
Overall Rating: 2.7 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Adventure/Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Stephen Herek
Actors: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin, Terry Camilleri, Jane Wiedlin, Dan Shor
Plot: Two dim-bulb rockers are on the verge of flunking out of school, but are given one last chance: an oral report on how historical figures would react to modern times. Enter Rufus, a time-traveler who reveals the music made by the two shapes the future and in order to keep things right, gives them a time machine to round up some of histories greatest figures for one righteous report.
290. The Black Stallion
Year of Release: 1979
Overall Rating: 2.8 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Family/Adventure
MPAA Rating: G
Director: Carroll Ballard
Actors: Teri Garr, Mickey Rooney, Kelly Reno, Hoyt Axton, Clarence Muse, Michael Higgins
Plot: A young boy and a black stallion horse survive a shipwreck on a deserted island.
