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The cat from outer space

2004
An extraterrestrial cat named Jake is forced to crash-land his spaceship on Earth where he leads a physicist, his girlfriend, the Army and a team of baffled scientists on hilarious escapades during his visit.

Madagascar, escape 2 Africa

2009
When Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippo, and Melman the giraffe become stranded in Africa after a failed attempt to return to New York City, Alex discovers that his father is still the alpha lion of his pride and learns that his uncle is scheming to take his place.

As Good As It Gets

1997
New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when neighboring gay artist Simon is hospitalized and his dog is entrusted to Melvin. In addition, Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.
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Tortilla soup

2001
Martin Naranjo is equally passionate about his cooking and the fate of his three daughters, but they are anxious for independence and often find themselves at odds with their socially conservative father.
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The school of rock

2003
A diehard rock guitarist and slacker fakes his way into a teaching position where he turns his fifth graders into a rock group who compete in a battle of the bands.
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Shrek 2

2004
Princess Fiona's parents invite her and Shrek to dinner to celebrate her marriage. If only they knew the newlyweds were both ogres.

She done him wrong

1960
Set in the 1890s, West plays a brash barroom entertainer with a soft spot for men in trouble, especially the mission director, young Cary Grant.

What's eating Gilbert Grape

1994
A young girl turns her life around in this flawless blend of comedy and drama. Arnie knows a secret - his big brother Gilbert is the greatest person on the planet.

D2

the Mighty Ducks
1994
Everyone's favorite peewee hockey team returns to the ice for more slapshot action and slapstick laughter.

Laurel and Hardy

the magic behind the movies
1987

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