Movies starring Jason Bateman

Teen Wolf Too (1987)

95 mins     Comedy, Family, Fantasy      

Despite coming nearly 2 decades before we got the "American Pie" movies and the subsequent straight to DVD spin-offs "American Pie Presents ....", "Teen Wolf Too" reminds me strongly of these spin-offs. The reason being is th...

Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart (1995)

86 mins     Adventure , Crime, Mystery, TV Movie      

Like in the previous "Hart to Hart" movies "Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart" starts with Jonathan and Jennifer in fancy dress, this time dressed as pirates with Max involved in the pantomime at the same time. I say pantomim...

The Sweetest Thing (2002)

88 mins     Comedy, Romance      

It's very difficult not to end up comparing "The Sweetest Thing" to the Farrelly brother's "There's Something About Mary" and not just because they both star the lovely Cameron Diaz. They both try to deliver laughs through ri...

DodgeBall (2004)

88 mins     Comedy      

To be totally honest, I really did not find "DodgeBall" that funny, well to start with anyway. But having watched it a few times it has sort of grown one me. Not that it is an exceptionally good movie; in fact it is distinctl...

Starsky and Hutch (2004)

101 mins     Comedy      

So "Starsky and Hutch" yet another remake of a classic American series, to think in 20 years time, we could be watching movie remakes called "Hill Street Blues" or "ER". Anyway, back to the movie, as a like for like remake, "...

The Break-Up (2006)

102 mins     Comedy, Romance      

The Break-Up: Vince Vaughn & Jennifer Aniston star as the couple who end up at war over the condo as they try to out do each other...

Arthur and the Invisibles (2006)

94 mins     Adventure , Animation, Family      

Whilst the name Luc Besson maybe better known for his more shall we say grown up movies but with "Arthur and the Invisibles" he firmly tries to create a movie for a young audience. Now there is nothing wrong with Besson doing...

Juno (2007)

96 mins     Comedy, Drama      

"Juno" starring the delightful Ellen Page is one of those movies that classification doesn't come easy, on one hand it's typical of a teenage coming of age movie but then it's also a romance plus a comedy, but not your normal...

The Kingdom (2007)

110 mins     Action , Drama, Thriller      

I wanted to like "The Kingdom" it sounded like a good thriller featuring some of my favourite actors but sadly it left me numb. In fact it left me with more gripes than positives from the tediously slow build up through to th...

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007)

93 mins     Comedy, Family, Fantasy      

Having watched "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" I get a sense that writer and director Zach Helm was a fan of Roald Dahl's imaginative stories and in particular Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, because there are similaritie...

Hancock (2008)

92 mins     Action , Comedy, Crime      

In recent years Will Smith has become Mr. Reliable, if he stars in a movie the chances are it's going to be pretty damn good whether it is a drama, comedy or action flick. But when it comes to "Hancock" it doesn't quite work ...

State of Play (2009)

127 mins     Crime, Drama, Mystery      

Let me tell you something, if you haven't watched "State of Play" yet when you do watch it you will want to watch it again, not because it is something new or different but because it is well made. Here we have a movie which ...

Up in the Air (2009)

109 mins     Drama, Romance      

Damn you George Clooney, there you stand looking like a male model in your suit, the smile, the glint in your eye and an aura of confidence, without doing anything you have ruined life for your average Joe as we hear "Well he...

Couples Retreat (2009)

113 mins     Comedy      

"Couples Retreat" looks like the sort of movie that they had fun making, Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau messing around on Bora-Bora with their friends. Unfortunately that sense of fun never materialises for the audience making ...

Extract (2009)

92 mins     Comedy, Crime, Romance      

Extract: Jason Bateman stars as Joel who wants an affair but without the guilt, the trouble is the woman he fancies is a con woman with a hidden agenda...

The Switch (2010)

101 mins     Comedy, Drama, Romance      

"The Switch" is the sort of romantic comedy which if you haven't watched many movies starring Jason Bateman or Jennifer Aniston will probably end up really enjoyable. But then if you have "The Switch" ends up another familiar...

Paul (2011)

104 mins     Adventure , Comedy, Sci-Fi      

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost make movies for movie lovers, not in the sense of vacuous entertainment for those who just want effects and obvious humour but for those whose knowledge of cinema can spot the clever in jokes which l...

The Change-Up (2011)

112 mins     Comedy      

Do you find it amusing when a father goes to change a baby's nappy and the baby urinates all over him mid change? It's a tired gag but one which can sort of work but what if they decided to crude it up and we watch the babies...

Horrible Bosses (2011)

98 mins     Comedy, Crime      

Horrible Bosses (2011) a trio of friends decide to kill their bosses having finally tired of their behaviour...

Disconnect (2012)

115 mins     Drama, Thriller      

Now as someone who works online I champion any movie which highlights the negative aspects of the internet and "Disconnect" highlights three real problems with the internet which include cyber bullying, identity theft and the...