Puns About Movies

From Sergio Leone, starring Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef, Aldo Giuffrè
Rated R

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is a classic 1966 spaghetti western directed by the legendary Sergio Leone. Starring Clint Eastwood as The Good, Lee Van Cleef as The Bad and Eli Wallach as The Ugly, the film follows the trio as they search for a hidden cache of Confederate gold during the American Civil War. Along the way, they confront danger, survival, and betrayal as they try to outwit and outgun each other. With a sweeping, iconic score by composer Ennio Morricone, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is considered one of the best westerns of all time.

From Michael Curtiz, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains
Rated PG

Casablanca is a classic romantic drama that tells the story of Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), a world-weary expatriate running a nightclub in the Moroccan city of Casablanca during World War II. Rick is forced to confront a past he has tried to forget when he is confronted by his former lover Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman). Ilsa and her husband Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid) are desperately searching for the papers necessary to escape the country and continue their fight against the Nazis. As they become entangled in the love triangle, the film concludes with a dramatic climax as Rick makes the ultimate sacrifice to help the couple escape. Alongside its iconic performances and memorable lines, Casablanca remains one of the most beloved films of all time.

From John McTiernan, starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson
Rated R

Die Hard is an action-packed classic movie directed by John McTiernan. The film follows John McClane (Bruce Willis), a New York police officer, who is visiting his estranged wife, Holly (Bonnie Bedelia), in Los Angeles. When a group of terrorists led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) take Holly and her coworkers hostage in the high-rise Nakatomi Plaza, John's only hope is to take on the terrorists alone and save the hostages. With wits and strength, John takes on the terrorists, outwitting and outfighting them in an adrenaline-fueled battle to the end. The movie features thrilling action sequences and memorable one-liners, making it an iconic action classic and one of the greatest action films of all time.

From Directors: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise, starring Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Jesse Corti, Rex Everhart
Rated G

Beauty and the Beast is a classic Disney animated film released in 1991 and directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise. It follows the story of Belle, a young woman who is taken prisoner by a cursed Beast in his enchanted castle. In order to break the spell, the Beast must learn to love and be loved in return. Along the way, he discovers the power of friendship and love. The film features memorable songs and memorable characters, including Belle, the Beast, and their sidekicks, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Mrs. Potts. With the help of their loyal friends, Belle and the Beast find strength in each other and ultimately learn that true beauty lies within.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace
Rated PG

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial tells the story of a young boy, Elliott, and his sister, Gertie, who find a stranded alien in their backyard. Elliott and Gertie befriend the alien, whom they name "E.T.", and try to help him return to his home planet. The three soon develop a strong bond, and E.T. teaches them about the wonders of the universe. However, their friendship is threatened when the government discovers E.T. and attempts to capture him. With the help of their friends, Elliott and Gertie set out on an adventure to reunite E.T. with his people and return him to his home. Along the way, Elliott and Gertie learn valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and trust.

From John Frankenheimer, starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, Angela Lansbury
Rated PG-13

The Manchurian Candidate is a classic political thriller about a Korean War veteran, Raymond Shaw (Laurence Harvey), who begins to experience strange flashbacks, nightmares, and hallucinations. It is revealed that he and his fellow soldiers were brainwashed and programmed by the communist Chinese during the war, and Raymond has been assigned to assassinate a presidential candidate in the upcoming election. With the help of his former commanding officer, Captain Marco (Frank Sinatra), Raymond attempts to unravel the mystery and thwart the assassination plot. In the process, he discovers a connection between his own family and the international communist conspiracy. The Manchurian Candidate is a tense and gripping film, exploring themes of paranoia, loyalty, and manipulation.

From Nicholas Meyer, starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan
Rated PG

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is a 1982 American science fiction film directed by Nicholas Meyer. It is the second installment in the Star Trek film series, and is the sequel to Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979). In the film, Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and the crew of the Starship Enterprise face off against the vengeful genetically engineered superman Khan Noonien Singh (Ricardo Montalbán), who is seeking revenge on Kirk for marooning him on Ceti Alpha V many years ago. This time, Khan has acquired a powerful terraforming device called the Genesis Device, which he intends to use in a bid for revenge against Kirk. With the help of his trusted crew, Kirk must find a way to thwart Khan's plans before it is too late. The film also features the death of Spock (Leonard Nimoy), making it one of the most beloved and influential Star Trek films of all time.

From Marc Forster, starring Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Radha Mitchell
Rated PG

Finding Neverland is a 2004 British-American fantasy drama film directed by Marc Forster and written by David Magee based on the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee. The film stars Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Dustin Hoffman, and Freddie Highmore. The film follows playwright J.M. Barrie's relationship with four young siblings and their widowed mother, Sylvia Llewelyn Davies. With the boys' help, Barrie creates the children's classic Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up. The movie was a critical and commercial success, receiving seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and winning Best Original Score for composer Jan A.P. Kaczmarek.

From Mel Gibson, starring Jim Caviezel, Monica Bellucci, Maia Morgenstern, Christo Jivkov
Rated R

From Nicholas Hytner, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, Paul Scofield, Joan Allen
Rated PG-13

From Michael Bay, starring Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler
Rated PG-13

From Gavin Hood, starring Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin
Rated PG-13