Guess the Film 2 Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Way of the Gun

Christopher McQuarrie directs "The Way of the Gun", a gritty thriller where two petty criminals abduct a pregnant surrogate mother. Further chaos ensues when the millionaire, who is paying the mother, hires a hit man (James Caan).

Answer: Plots with a View

This hilarious comedy, from director Nick Hurran, came even before "Six Feet Under" became a hit. Set amidst the funeral home business, a likeable man (Molina) is faced with two dilemmas: how to save his business from the hands of a scheming competitor (Walken) and how to "save" the love of his life (Blethyn) from faking her own death.

The lovely Naomi Watts, Lee Evans and Jerry Springer co-star.

Answer: City by the Sea

"City by the Sea" is a film that centers on an honorable detective (Robert de Niro) whose life has been marked with violence. He has a father, who was executed for the murder of a young child, and a son who may be guilty of murder. Frances McDormand and Elisa Dushku join the cast of this film directed by Michael Caton-Jones.

Answer: The Great Raid

From director John Dahl, "The Great Raid" is a stylish and engaging war movie that centers on the heroic rescue mission of a ranger batallion in the Philippines. As American prisoners of war slowly lose their hope from being saved from the hands of the ruthless Japanese army, a group of American soldiers, with the help of Filipino guerillas, set out on a mission to rescue them.

Answer: Noel

This dramatic film centers on five different people who are all awaiting for a miracle on Christmas day: Rose Collins (Sarandon) who is spending time with her mother who is inflicted with Alzheimer's, Nina Vasquez (Cruz) and her boyfriend (Paul Walker) who are on the verge of a break up due to the man's jealous nature, Artie Venzuela (Alan Arkin) who is searching for his wife, and Jules Calvert (Marcus Thomas), an abused kid who wants to spend the night in the hospital where he spent his best Christmas when he was a child. Actor Chazz Palminteri directs.

Answer: Snow Cake

In this dramatic film, a fatal car accident brings together two unlikely people. Alex Hughes (Rickman) is an ex-convict, while Linda Freeman (Weaver) is an autistic mother. Their worlds collide when Alex pays Linda a visit after a tragic vehicular accident that involves him and Linda's daughter. In the process, both Alex and Linda discover themselves. Carrie-Anne Moss co-stars.

Answer: The United States of Leland

2006 Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling (Half Nelson) stars in "The United States of Leland" as Leland Fitzgerald, a troubled teenager who, after murdering an autistic boy, is committed to a juvenile detention facility. In the facility, he becomes attached to a teacher (Don Cheadle), who moonlights as a writer. In his teacher, Leland finds a sanctuary from his distorted sense of the world.

Answer: The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

An award winning independent film from the Philippines, "The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros" is a poignant coming of age tale that is both funny and heartbreaking. Filipino actor Nathan Lopez portrays the title role, a precocious, loveable, gay teen who belongs to a family of crooks.

When he is rescued by a dedicated cop (Jr Valentin) from thugs, the young boy discovers how it is to fall in love. This film is remarkable. It is a gem.

Answer: Malena

From Italy, "Malena" is a well-crafted film on how beauty can lead to one's downfall. Monica Belluci plays the title role, a beautiful woman whose husband is sent to war and is left to face the odds. Amidst all the heartaches Malena survives and triumphs.

Answer: If I Had Known I Was a Genius

A child prodigy, Michael (Markus Redmond) grows up with little support from his parents. His mother (Whoopi Goldberg) mocks him to the point that she nicknames him ugly. His life takes a different turn when he meets an eccentric drama teacher (Sharon Stone) who helps him use his gift.