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FILM DESCRIPTIONS
Back to the Future
With the help of a local inventor's time machine, Marty travels back to the 1950s. There his 80s hipness
stands out, and he inadvertently interferes with the fledgling romance of his parents-to-be. Can Marty keep
them together? He'd better, or his own future will fade away. Featuring: Christopher Lloyd, Michael J.Fox.
A universal Pictures release, 1 hr. 55 min.
Beethoven's 2nd
In this sequel to the popular Beethoven, our canine hero falls for Missy, who soon has puppies. Missy's
greedy owner, Regina, who sees only money in the little purebreds, separates mom and pups from Beethoven.
His owners rescue the puppies, but Regina still has Missy. Featuring: Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt. A Universal
Pictures release, 1 hr. 26 min.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Despite the popularity of his treats, candy maker Willy Wonka shuts himself inside his factory. But then
Willy holds a contest, offering five lucky children the chance to see his company. Poor but pleasant Charlie
Bucket finds a ticket, as do four less-deserving children. Featuring:
Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore. A Warner Bros. Release, 1 hr. 56 min.
Cinderella Man Based on actual events, this film follows the life of Jim Braddock, a boxer in New York City
during the Great Depression. After a series of losses, Braddock is forced into retirement. But he never gives up
his boxing dream, and neither does his manager. Featuring: Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger. A Universal
Pictures release, 2 hr. 14 min.
Liar Liar
Lawyer Fletcher Reede has never told the truth in his life. Then his son makes a birthday wish that his dad
would stop lying for 24 hours. Suddenly, Fletcher's mouth spouts everything he thinks. His compulsion brings
disaster to courtroom, where he must defend a client whose case was built on lies. Featuring: Jim Carrey,
Justin Cooper. A Universal Pictures release, 1 hr. 25 min.
1. Which of the following is probably the name of a dog?
A. Marty.
B. Missy.
C. Fletcher.
D. Charlie
2. Willy Wonka is _______.
A. a boxer who suffers a series of losses
B. a lawyer who has never told the truth
C. a man who runs a chocolate factory
D. a man who invents a time machine
3. Which film is about the life of a real person?
A. Beethoven's 2nd
B. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
C. Cinderella Man
D. Liar Liar
