6 Movies Directed by Chris Weitz

American Pie

American Pie

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1999-07-09

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

95 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

(295837 Reviews)

Fullplot:

Jim, Oz, Finch and Kevin are four friends who make a pact that before they graduate they will all lose their virginity. The hard job now is how to reach that goal by prom night. Whilst Oz begins singing to grab attention and Kevin tries to persuade his girlfriend, Finch tries any easy route of spreading rumors and Jim fails miserably. Whether it is being caught on top of a pie or on the Internet, Jim always end up with his trusty sex advice from his father. Will they achieve their goal of getting laid by prom night? or will they learn something much different.

Down to Earth

Down to Earth

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-02-16

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, Australia, Germany, Canada

Runtime:

87 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.4 (18221 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Elaine May

Warren Beatty

Chris Rock (screenplay)

Lance Crouther (screenplay)

Ali LeRoi (screenplay)

Louis C.K. (screenplay)

Fullplot:

It seems everyone is trying to get into heaven; at least those whose time is up. For Lance Barton, a struggling comedian and bicycle messenger, it's the last thing on his mind. His due date upstairs is 50 years away. In the meantime, he's got big dreams to pursue on Earth, such as landing a slot at the final Amateur Night Contest at the famed Apollo Theatre. Lance's has one little problem though - he ain't that funny. Thanks to an over-cautious emissary from heaven, Mr. Keyes, he's going to get hit (literally) with a much bigger problem. Showing that even God has difficulty finding good help these days, the inept minion mistakenly plucks Lance from a traffic accident - before it takes place. Transporting him to the Pearly Gates, or more accurately, the velvet roped-lines of the hottest club around, the error is finally addressed by Mr. King, the streetwise, no-nonsense head angel who manages the place from his plush windowed office. Since returning to his own body on Earth is impossible, the urban dwelling Lance reluctantly agrees to a normally unthinkable proposal. He'll occupy the body of a wealthy old white mogul, Charles Wellington, until a more suitable body can be found. Strangely enough, in a Park Avenue penthouse, servants and butlers become his new homeys as Lance works on his streetwise comedy routine for the big Apollo showdown. Living in the body of a callous old white man would be bizarre enough for Lance without falling in love with Sontee, the beautiful woman publicly battling Wellington's company at the same time. And if that wasn't enough, he's got to deal with the love affair between Wellington's wife and his personal assistant, and their plot to have him killed. Can reincarnation lead to self discovery, true love and a better stand up routine? Lance Barton is about to find out.

About a Boy

About a Boy

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2002-05-17

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK, USA, France, Germany

Runtime:

101 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (136354 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Nick Hornby (novel)

Peter Hedges (screenplay)

Chris Weitz (screenplay)

Paul Weitz (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Twelve year old Marcus Brewer lives with his chronically depressed single mother, Fiona Brewer. Both Fiona and Marcus beat to their own respective drummers. Marcus will do whatever he can to make his depressed mother happy, even if it causes himself grief. As such, he realizes that he is perceived as different than most kids, as even the self-professed weird kids don't want to hang out with him as he is the target of bullying. Part of the taunts against him are the fact that he sings and speaks to himself without even realizing that he is doing it. Meanwhile, thirty-eight year old Will Freeman is a slacker who has lived comfortably off the royalties of a song written by his deceased father, and as such has never had to work a day in his life. He is a solitary man who places himself as the first and only priority in life. He comes across the idea that dating single moms meets his selfish carnal needs. It is in this capacity that Will meets Marcus, as one of Will's single mother conquests, Suzie, is friends with the Brewers. Trying to escape his life but wanting Will to date Fiona, Marcus infiltrates Will's life, much to Will's chagrin. Will slowly begins to realize that Marcus is more than just a nuisance, but rather someone who needs some guidance navigating through the trials of adolescence and the trials of dealing with a suicidal mother, and perhaps he can be a small part of providing that direction. Conversely, Marcus may be able to show Will the path to becoming a real adult.

The Golden Compass

The Golden Compass

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2007-12-07

Languages:

English, Icelandic, Russian, French

Countries:

USA, UK

Runtime:

113 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

6.1 (140696 Reviews)

Director:

Chris Weitz

Cast:

Writer:

Chris Weitz (screenplay)

Philip Pullman (novel)

Fullplot:

It was no ordinary life for a young girl: living among scholars in the hallowed halls of Jordan College and tearing unsupervised through Oxford's motley streets on mad quests for adventure. But Lyra's greatest adventure would begin closer to home, the day she heard hushed talk of an extraordinary particle. Microscopic in size, the magical dust- discovered in the vast Arctic expanse of the North -was rumored to possess profound properties that could unite whole universes. But there were those who feared the particle and would stop at nothing to destroy it. Catapulted into the heart of a terrible struggle, Lyra was forced to seek aid from clans, 'gyptians, and formidable armored bears. And as she journeyed into unbelievable danger, she had not the faintest clue that she alone was destined to win, or to lose, this more-than-mortal battle...

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-11-20

Languages:

English, Italian

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

130 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

4.6 (207333 Reviews)

Director:

Chris Weitz

Cast:

Writer:

Melissa Rosenberg (screenplay)

Stephenie Meyer (novel)

Fullplot:

After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. However, a minor accident during the festivities results in Bella's blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, who decide to leave the town of Forks, Washington for Bella and Edward's sake. Initially heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even-closer friendship with Jacob Black. Danger in different forms awaits.

A Better Life

A Better Life

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2011-07-28

Languages:

English, Spanish

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

98 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (12520 Reviews)

Director:

Chris Weitz

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Eric Eason (screenplay)

Roger L. Simon (story)

Fullplot:

Carlos Galindo is a decent man, a Mexican single parent working as a gardener in California to raise Luis,his fourteen-year-old son,whom Carlos is frightened will drift into local gang culture. Carlos buys a truck for his work with money loaned by his sister but a shifty new employee steals it from him and,though Carlos and Luis track the thief down,he has sold the truck. Father and son bond as they reclaim the vehicle from the pound but Carlos attracts police attention,making his future in America uncertain when it is discovered that he is an illegal immigrant.

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