The Illusionist
In nineteenth century Vienna, the illusionist Eisenheim (Edward Norton) is thrilling audiences so convincingly, some believe he is manipulating supernatural forces. Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell) is intent to expose Eisenheim as a fraud and gets his future wife Princess Sophie (Jessica Biel) to volunteer on stage. Eisenheim recognises her as the girl he once loved, and when they renew their romance, Prince Leopold orders Inspector Uhl (Paul Giamatti) to close Eisenheim's illusion act.
The Good German
US war correspondent Jake Geismer (George Clooney) returns to Berlin at war's end, to cover the 1945 Potsdam Peace Conference. Like everyone in Berlin, Jake's driver, Corporal Tully (Tobey Maguire), is busy wheeling and dealing. Soon after he discovers that his old pre-war flame Lena Brandt (Cate Blanchett) is now Tully's girlfriend, Tully ends up in the Russian zone with 100,000 Marks in his pockets and a bullet in his back. Jake finds himself drawn into the mystery of this murder, why both the American and Russian authorities look the other way and what it was that Tully was trying to peddle on the black market.
Flyboys
In 1916, before the US becomes involved in World War I, several young Americans volunteer as trainee pilots in the new French flying corps, the Escadrille Lafayette. Blaine Rawlings (James Franco), a Texan evicted from his family's ranch, joins ace flyer Reed Cassidy (Martin Henderson)'s squadron, along with newcomers Higgings (Christien Anhold), William Jensen (Philip Winchester), Briggs Lowry (Tyler Labine), Eddie Beagle (David Ellison) and black American boxer Eugene Skinner (Abdul Salis). Under Captain Georges Thenault (Jean Reno), they are readied for deadly aerial combat against highly trained German pilots in superior Fokker aircraft. Rawlings even finds hope and love in a chance meeting with local French lass Lucienne (Jennifer Decker).
Norbit
Norbit (Eddie Murphy) has never had it easy. As a baby, he was abandoned on the steps of a Chinese restaurant/orphanage and raised by Mr. Wong (Eddie Murphy). Things get worse when he's forced into marriage by the mean, junk food-chugging queen, Rasputia (Eddie Murphy). Just when Norbit's hanging by his last thread, his childhood sweetheart, Kate (Thandie Newton), moves back to town.
The Good Shepherd
As an eager student at Yale in the late 1920s, Edward Wilson (Matt Damon), is recruited to join the secret society, Skull and Bones, a breeding ground for leaders. Wilson's spotless reputation and sincere belief in American values render him a prime candidate for a career in intelligence, and he is soon recruited by the OSS (the precursor to the CIA) during WWII. Edward's idealism is eroded by a growing suspicious nature, a necessity of the Cold War. Wilson becomes one of the Agency's key operatives. However, his steely dedication to his country comes at an ever-increasing price. Not even his wife Clover (Angelina Jolie) or his beloved son (Eddie Redmayne) can divert Wilson from a path that will force him to sacrifice everything in pursuit of this job.
Employee Of The Month
Zack Bradley (Dane Cook) and Vince Downey (Dax Shepard) have both been working at Super Club, the largest bulk-discount retailer for ten years. Vince, with the help of his box-boy sidesick Jorge (Efren Ramirez) works as head cashier, and is the proud winner of 17 consecutive Employee of the Month Awards. By contrast, Zack is scruffy and lazy, being content to remain a box boy, and values the friendship of his colleagues. No employee has ever won 18 consecutive awards, and Vince is desperate to do so and win the sought after prize of a new car. Equally desirable is the chance to win the affections of the store's glamorous new cashier Amy (Jessica Simpson), who has a reputation for dating the Employee of the Month. Even Zak is inspired to compete.
Razzle Dazzle: A Journey Into Dance
The seriously politically correct dance school teacher Mr Jonathon (Ben Miller), is once again in fierce competition with 5-time champion Miss Elizabeth (Jane Hall) and her troupe of littlies, in the Sanosafe Troupe Spectacular. This time a documentary crew follows the preparations, which shows the determination of young dancer Tenille's (Shayni Notelovitz) mum Justine (Kerry Armstrong), who will stop at nothing to ensure her daughter is on the winning team - and in a leading role. Mr Jonathon is helped by his assistant Barbara (Denise Roberts) and wardrobe queen Marianne (Tara Morice), preparing the troupe to face the judges (Noelene Browne, Toni Lamond, Leo Sayer) on the big night.
