'The Incredibles'Sun., March 29, 7:30PM on ABC Family
What It's About: Now fighting boredom in suburbia, a former superhero (Craig T. Nelson) and his family get a chance to save the world.
Fun Fact: 'The Incredibles' also features voice work from Oscar winner Holly Hunter, 'My Name Is Earl''s Jason Lee and Samuel L. Jackson.
We Say: Once again, Pixar has created another classic -- a truly enjoyable film that should be shared with the entire family. Parents will take to the star-studded voicework, while kids will love its adventurous story. And by the time it's over, everyone will agree: this is one movie that lives up to its title.
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'Heaven Can Wait'
Mon., March 30, 8PM on TCM
What It's About: Heavenly executive Mr. Jordan allows an angry quarterback (Warren Beatty), taken before his time, to return to Earth as a millionaire.
Fun Fact: A remake of 1941's 'Here Comes Mr. Jordan,' 'Heaven Can Wait' was later re-imagined by Chris Rock in the 2001 turkey 'Down to Earth.'
We Say: By combining all the right movie ingredients -- sports, romance, and comedy, just to name a few -- Beatty's remake is one of those rare flicks that anyone can enjoy. And with the help of terrific supporting performances from Charles Grodin and Oscar nominees Jack Warden and Dyan Cannon , 'Heaven Can Wait' scores a real touchdown.
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'Something's Gotta Give'Tue, March 31, 6:30PM on TNT
What It's About: A music executive (Jack Nicholson) falls for the mother (Diane Keaton) of his young girlfriend after having a heart attack in her home.
Fun Fact: Keaton and Nicholson also starred together -- and earned Oscar nominations -- in Warren Beatty's 1981 epic 'Reds.'
We Say: Classic movie fans will love the indelible chemistry shared between the movie's two leads, which harks back to the good old days of cinema. But in end, 'Something's Gotta Give' is Diane Keaton's show, whose hilarious and heartfelt performance earned her a well-deserved Oscar nomination.
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More movies picks of the week:
'Drugstore Cowboy'
Wed., Apr. 1, 8PM on IFC
'Ghost'
Thu., Apr. 2, 9PM on Lifetime
'Catch Me If You Can'
Fri., Apr. 3, 8PM on TNT
'The Color Purple'
Sat., Apr. 4, 2PM on BET
'Baby Mama' (HBO premiere)
Sat., Apr. 4, 8PM on HBO
'His Girl Friday'
Watch anytime on AOL TV
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