Movies Coming Soon: May 12, 2014~May 18, 2014

Godzilla (2014) 

In Summer 2014, the world's most revered monster is reborn as Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures unleash the epic action adventure "Godzilla." From visionary new director Gareth Edwards ("Monsters") comes a powerful story of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature, when the awe-inspiring Godzilla rises to restore balance as humanity stands defenseless. 

Run Time (in minutes): 123 minutes. 
Movie appeal: Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy 
Directed By: Gareth Edwards , Keith Melton 
Written By: Max Borenstein, Frank Darabont, Dave Callaham 
In Theaters: May 16, 2014 Wide 
Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, David Strathairn, Ken Watanabe, Juliette Binoche 

The Immigrant (2014) 

In James Gray's THE IMMIGRANT, Ewa Cybulski (Marion Cotillard) and her sister sail to New York from their native Poland in search of a new start and the American dream. When they reach Ellis Island, doctors discover that Magda (Angela Sarafyan) is ill, and the two women are separated. Ewa is released onto the mean streets of Manhattan while her sister is quarantined. Alone, with nowhere to turn and desperate to reunite with Magda, Ewa quickly falls prey to Bruno (Joaquin Phoenix), a charming but wicked man who takes her in and forces her into prostitution. The arrival of Orlando (Jeremy Renner) - a dashing stage magician who is also Bruno's cousin - restores her self-belief and hopes for a brighter future, becoming her only chance to escape the nightmare in which she finds herself. 

Run Time (in minutes): 120 minutes. 
Movie appeal: Drama, Romance 
Directed By: James Gray 
Written By: James Gray, Ric Menello 
In Theaters: May 16, 2014 Limited 
Cast: Marion Cotillard Ewa Cybulski, Joaquin Phoenix Bruno Weiss, Jeremy Renner Orlando, Orlando, Angela Sarafyan Magda, Magda Cybulsk 

Chinese Puzzle (2014) 

A 40-year-old father of two, still finds life very complicated. When the mother of his children moves to New York, he can't bear them growing up far away from him and so he decides to move there as well. 

Run Time (in minutes): 117 minutes. 
Movie appeal: Drama, Romance, Comedy 
Directed By: Cédric Klapisch 
Written By: Cédric Klapisch 
In Theaters: May 16, 2014 Limited 
Cast: Romain Duris Xavier, Kelly Reilly Wendy, Audrey Tautou Martine, Sandrine Holt Ju, Margaux Mansart Mia 

Top Easter Movies for Kids and Families

Easter is, in many ways, two holidays. From the Easter Bunny to eggs and parades, these movies cover the more secularized version of the holiday. For religious DVDs that focus on the Christian meaning of Easter. 

1. It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (DVD) (1974) 

No holiday is complete without the Peanuts. Charles Schultz' Peanuts gang is getting ready for Easter. There are eggs to decorate and shopping trips to take, and of course Linus is telling anyone who'll listen about the Easter Beagle. Peanuts fans also get some fun glimpses of Woodstock and Snoopy in this springtime special. NR 

2. Hop 

In this live action (with some animation) film, E.B. (voice of Russell Brand) is the son of the one and only Easter Bunny (Hugh Laurie). E.B. has to have the sweetest life ever, but he has a passion much stronger than his sweet tooth: drumming. So, on the eve of his coronation to make him the new Easter Bunny, E.B. sneaks away and hops off to Hollywood, where he hopes to make his dreams of being a drummer come true. The candy coated world of the Easter Bunny will make your mouth water, and E.B.'s adventure has just enough comedy and fun for the whole family to enjoy. (Rated PG, recommended for ages 5+) 

3. Winnie the Pooh - Springtime with Roo (DVD) (2004) 

It's springtime in the Hundred Acre Woods, Easter day is here, and everyone is excited. Even Rabbit is in festive spirits, but he's more interested in Spring Cleaning Day. Roo and the gang are crushed when Rabbit even goes so far as to declare that Easter is cancelled. Can Roo, Pooh, Piglet, and Tigger remind Rabbit of the fun of Easter and bring their favorite Easter Bunny back? (Rated G, ages 2+) 

4. Bugs Bunny's Easter Funnies 

Bug's Bunnies Easter Funnies weaves together classic Looney Tunes with newly animated sequences, creating an all new story for kids and Looney fans of all ages. When the Easter Bunny is sick, Bugs and friends try their hand at taking over the job. Well, it seems like another bunny, one named Bugs in particular, might be the most apt at hopping around playing Easter Rabbit, but Sylvester, Pepe Le Pew, Foghorn Leghorn and Daffy all want to get in on the fun as well. 

5. The First Easter Rabbit 

Told and sung by the great Burl Ives, The First Easter Rabbit tells a Velveteen Rabbit-like story in classic Rankin/Bass style. Stuffy the Rabbit is a favorite toy who magically comes to life and is given a very special job. The cute and caring bunny is directed to journey to Easter Valley, a beautiful land where it is always springtime, and start a new tradition of delivering Easter treats to children. Unfortunatley, One cold-hearted villain does not want to see Stuffy succeed, and he tries to freeze Easter Valley and stop Easter from happening. With a little help from his friends and a lot of help from Santa Clause, though, Stuffy might just be headed down the Bunny Trail after all. (NR, recommended for ages 3+) 

6. Here Comes Peter Cottontail 

Peter Cottontail wants to be the chief Easter Bunny, but Evil Irontail is after the top spot as well. The competition is on, and Peter must deliver more eggs than Irontail, or Easter might be ruined for all of the children. Hop into an eggcellent adventure with Peter and his friends as they try to beat Irontail and save the day. (NR) 

7. Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie (DVD) (2006) 

Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie is a full-length sequel to the classic 1971 Rankin/Bass television special. The sequel updates the original's stop-motion puppetry with CGI animation, and features the voice of Miranda Cosgrove. In the musical adventure, Peter Cottontail is trying to pull off Easter even as the Evil Irontail and Jackie Frost, the queen of winter, try to foil his favorite holiday. (NR) 

8. The Great Easter Egg Hunt (DVD) 

Whiskers, a confused stuffed bunny rabbit in this animated adventure, must lead Peter's other toys in a quest for a cure for their owner's illness, so the little boy will be up and around by Easter. As the relentlessly upbeat rabbit canvasses the town for help after recruiting Peter's Spanish-accented parrot, Carmen, he eventually encounters the actual Easter Bunny. (NR) 

9. The Easter Bunny's Coming to Town 

Another Rankin/Bass special, The Easter Bunny's Coming to Town features the voice of Fred Astaire. The movie tells the story of Sunny the Bunny and his Kidsville friends as they invent all kinds of Easter traditions in order to win over a grouchy town. The hippity-hoppity adventure provides sprintime fun for children and families. (NR) 

10. Yogi the Easter Bear (DVD) (1993) 

It's Easter, and Yogi Bear is up to his old tricks stealing picnic baskets with his friend Boo Boo, and their antics don't bode well for the Easter Jamboree at Jellystone Park. Things get even worse when they find out that the Easter Bunny has been kidnapped, they must do everything they can to save him. (NR) 

The above movies cover the more secularized version of the holiday. He let us recall the classic, relive the different Easter. If you want to know more about Easter DVDs for Kids and Families, there is a link for you, and you can search the Amazon.com to look for more information.