Tucci to Tucci Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Lovely Bones

"The Lovely Bones" was a 2009 film adapted from the acclaimed novel written by Alice Sebold. Murdered schoolgirl Susie Salmon, played by Irish actress Saoirse Ronan, was looking over her family while she was in the afterlife. Unable to communicate with them, she had to silently watch their grief and despair through the years until they learnt to heal. Stanley Tucci starred as a neighbor of Susie, outwardly appearing as a decent citizen, but with a dark secret which he took to his grave.

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Answer: The Grand Budapest Hotel

"The Grand Budapest Hotel" was a 2014 film which starred Ralph Fiennes as the hotel's concierge, Monsieur Gustave, and Tony Revolori as Zero Mustafa, a young lobby boy. Saoirse Ronan played Zero's fiance, Martha. Gustave was left a painting by a deceased female guest, but her family was opposed to this and framed him for her murder. Zero, along with Agatha's help tried to prove his innocence but with comedic results. The film starred a plethora of famous stars from the acting world, including Willem Dafoe, Edward Norton, Bill Murray and Tilda Swinton.

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Answer: Clash of the Titans

There have been several films made about Greek mythology, and none better than this tale of Perseus that starred Sam Worthington in the lead role. "Clash of the Titans" (2010) featured all the nasty surprises that its predecessor did in the 1981 version. These included the sea monster Kraken, the three blind witches who shared one eye, and the slitheringly sinister Medusa. Ralph Fiennes played the evil Hades superbly, along with Mads Mikkelsen, the Danish actor who took sword wielding to another level.

Image: Sculpture of Perseus holding the severed head of Medusa

Answer: Casino Royale

Mads Mikkelsen played the slightly mad Le Chiffre with great gusto in the James Bond 2006 remake, "Casino Royale". His attempt to gain money by nefarious means led him to Casino Royal in Montenegro where he pit his wits against James Bond (Daniel Craig) in a high-stakes game of poker. "You changed your shirt, Mr Bond. I hope our little game isn't causing you to perspire" said Le Chiffre after his failed attempt to kill the infamous British Secret Service agent. No chance!

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Answer: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" was a dark 2011 thriller based on the novel written by Stieg Larsson. Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) was recruited by wealthy businessman Henrik Vanger (Christopher Plummer) to investigate the disappearance of his grandniece 40 years ago. Blomkvist was aided by a computer hacker, played by American actress Rooney Mara. Together they uncovered the murderous history of the dysfunctional brother, Martin Wanger (Stellan Skarsgard).

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Answer: Mamma Mia!

Feel good disco songs written by ABBA featured abundantly in the bubbly 2008 film musical "Mamma Mia!" These included "Dancing Queen", "Souper Trouper" and the rousing "The Winner Takes It All". Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) wanted to invite her father to her wedding, but she did not know who it was out of a choice of three.

It was either Harry (Colin Firth), Sam (Pierce Brosnan) or Bill (Stellan Skarsgard). All three turned up on the island where she lived with her single mother Donna, played by Meryl Streep (as if the part was written for her!).

Help was given by a brilliant supporting cast which included dashing Dominic Cooper, middle-aged sexpot Christine Baranski, and with a dash of comedy from the lovable Julie Walters.

Answer: The Hours

"The Hours" was a 2002 Academy Award winning film which earned Nicole Kidman the Best Actress award for her portrayal of Virginia Woolf. Woolf was a depressive author who committed suicide in 1941. During the 1950s, an unhappy housewife (Julianne Moore) settled down to read "Mrs Dalloway", a book written by Virginia Woolf. In the early 2000s, Meryl Streep watched as her very good friend, who was an AIDS sufferer, committed suicide before her eyes. The name of the film was taken from a line in the suicide note left by Virginia Woolf, "Always the years between us. Always the years. Always the love. Always the hours."

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Answer: Cold Mountain

"Cold Mountain" (2003) was a film of epic proportions which starred Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Renee Zellweger. Inman (Jude Law) and Ada (Nicole Kidman) were on the brink of a wonderful relationship when he was called up to serve towards the end of the American Civil War. The story told of his desertion from the army and his long journey back to the love of his life. In the meantime, Ada had to struggle working a farm as all the men folk were at war. She was helped by Ruby (Renee Zellweger), a neighbour already adept at the life and hardships of living on a farm

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Answer: Road to Perdition

The 2002 film "Road to Perdition" was directed by Sam Mendes. Michael Sullivan Sr, played by Tom Hanks, tried to avenge the murder of his wife killed by his adopted brother. His adopted father (Paul Newman) authorized an assassin, played by Jude Law, to kill Sullivan. During a shoot out, Sullivan was injured and escaped to a farm with his son where he discovered his adopted brother had been embezzling from his father. The film was Paul Newman's last screen performance before he retired from acting.

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Answer: The Terminal

"The Terminal" was a 2004 film directed by Steven Spielberg. Viktor Navorski was following a dream of his late father to collect signatures of 57 jazz musicians which featured on a black and white photograph called "A Great Day in Harlem". Viktor only had one more signature to collect from a musician in New York. It was when he landed at JFK airport that his troubles started, for his home country Krakozhia had just declared a civil war. This meant that poor Viktor was stranded in the airport as he has become stateless. Stanley Tucci played the senior US Customs official at the airport, who fixated on Viktor and made sure he adhered to rules inside the building, but in the end turned a blind eye.

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