Movies starring Jena Malone

Contact (1997)

150 mins     Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi      

There has been a surprising amount written about the movie "Contact" over the years, and in these various writings things such as that it focuses on the age old debate of science & religion is often mentioned, so is the fact ...

Stepmom (1998)

124 mins     Drama      

I've heard some critics and reviewers describe "Stepmom" as a good old fashioned tear jerker, well either I am missing something or just very cold hearted. Yes at times "Stepmom" is emotional, but never to the extent that it ...

For Love of the Game (1999)

137 mins     Drama, Romance, Sport      

"Clear the Mechanism" is what Billy Chapel (Kevin Costner) says to himself as he prepares to pitch in what could be his last ever professional basbeball game and whilst pitching what could be the perfect game he reminisces ov...

The Ballad of Lucy Whipple (2001)

96 mins     Drama, Family, TV Movie, Western      

"The Ballad of Lucy Whipple" feels like a fore-runner to the Janette Oke "Love Comes Softly" stories which were turned into movies with its story of young Lucy Whipple dealing with living in a Gold Rush town. It has that old ...

The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002)

105 mins     Comedy, Drama      

When it comes to coming of age movies their effectiveness comes from connection, something a character feels you can connect with bringing back memories of your own adolescence. It means that a coming of age movie can push bo...

Hitler: The Rise of Evil (2003)

177 mins     Biography, Drama, TV Movie      

I will be honest and say up front that history has never been my thing although with a fascination for old movies sometimes I wish I did. But on the flip side of that statement admitting my historical ignorance or should I sa...

Cold Mountain (2003)

154 mins     Adventure , Drama      

Cold Mountain (2003) Jude Law and Nicole Kidman star in this romantic drama about a soldier during the American Civil War trying to return to Cold Mountain and the woman he loves...

Pride & Prejudice (2005)

129 mins     Drama, Romance      

Pride & Prejudice - Keira Knightley & Matthew MacFadyen star in this romantic adaptation of Jane Austen's novel...

Into the Wild (2007)

148 mins     Adventure , Biography, Drama      

To be honest I had never heard of Christopher McCandless prior to watching "Into the Wild" but something about his story resonates with me. Maybe there is something in his story which resonates with a lot of people because he...

The Ruins (2008)

90 mins     Horror, Thriller      

I have a problem with "The Ruins" and it is rather strangely who its target audience is because here we have a movie which starts with 4 young people enjoying themselves by the pool and then partying in the evening. It makes ...

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

146 mins     Action , Adventure , Sci-Fi, Thriller      

"The Hunger Games genuinely surprised me and whilst I don't think it was a great movie it was certainly entertaining enough to make me want to watch again." That is a quote from my review of "The Hunger Games" and the truth i...

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014)

123 mins     Adventure , Sci-Fi, Thriller      

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014) Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss becomes the Mockingjay, the symbol of the rebellion...

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)

137 mins     Action , Adventure , Sci-Fi      

At the end of my review of "the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-1" I said that I found it too drawn out and a struggle to be captivating. I have some sad news as the follow up, "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2", is just as...