Cutting edge, animated science fiction, about an artificial brain that is created and will destroy the world, if it isn't stopped. Elijah Wood is the title character, one of nine creatures still attached to some part of their humanity, who are the only hope for killing off the brain. Crispin Glover, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau provide the voices for what is left of humankind. Directed by Shane Acker. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2009.
Elijah Wood in 9
An all-star cast appears in Bobby, which tells the stories of 22 people at the hotel where then-presidential candidate Robert Kennedy was assassinated in1968, on the day leading up to his murder. Lindsay Lohan plays a young woman about to marry a man (Elijah Wood) so that he won't be drafted to fight in Vietnam. Sharon Stone is a beautician at the hotel salon, while Demi Moore is an alcoholic singer. Shia LaBeouf plays a Kennedy staffer who goes on an LSD trip with a hippie pusher (Ashton Kutcher). Directed by Emilio Estevez. With Helen Hunt, Heather Graham, Martin Sheen, Freddy Rodríguez, Anthony Hopkins, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joshua Jackson, Christian Slater and Brian Geraghty. Categories: Drama. Year: 2006.
Elijah Wood in Bobby
Jonathan Safran Foer (Elijah Wood) travels to the Ukraine to find the woman who saved his grandfather from the Nazis during World War II. In Odessa, Jonathan meets up with his translator, Alex (Eugene Hutz), who learned English from old movies and a thesaurus, and Alex's grandfather (Boris Leskin), who acts as their driver and guide even though he claims to be blind. Together, they set out on an unexpectedly meaningful journey, learning the power of remembrance and the perilous nature of secrets. Directed by Liev Schreiber. With Oleksandr Choroshko. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Based on a Novel. Year: 2005.
Elijah Wood in Everything Is Illuminated
After being taking the fall for a classmate and being expelled from Harvard, Matt Buckner (Elijah Wood) moves to London to live with his sister, Shannon (Claire Forlani), and her husband, Steve (Marc Warren). Hoping to make Matt feel welcome, Steve asks his brother, Pete (Charlie Hunnam), to take the Yank to a soccer match. Reluctant at first, Pete eventually indoctrinates Matt into the Charlie Hunnam West Ham United family and shows him what it means to be a true Green Street Elite hooligan. Eventually, becomes caught in the middle of a long-standing fued with a rival club, resulting after the death of a young boy years ago. Directed by Lexi Alexander. With Ross McCall, Leo Gregory and Geoff Bell. Categories: Crime, Drama, Sports. Year: 2005.Unjustly expelled from Harvard when a stash of cocaine is found in his possession, Matt (Elijah Wood) moves to London to live with his sister and her husband Steve (Marc Warren.) He is quickly introduced to Steve's chirpy, cock-sure younger brother Pete (Charlie Hunnam.) Initially, Pete is reluctant to get acquainted with Matt and allow him to tread around the capital city with him because he may be seen by others as an 'outsider', but after a heavy drinking session with him and his mates he quickly changes his opinion of him. On the way back from a football match, Matt is viciously accosted by a gang of Birmingham City thugs, until Pete and his friends step in and save him. It is from here that Matt learns the truth about Pete and his friends- they are football hooligans, operating the GSE (Green Street Elite) 'firm.' Initially afraid of the violence, Matt soon ends up becoming as desensitized to it as his new found friends- but as events roll on, suspicion, shocking revelations and unsettled scores combine to a devastating climax where London's most fierce football rivals- Millwall and West Ham United- are set to go head to head.
Elijah Wood in Green Street Hooligans
Marv (Mickey Rourke) is an enormous thug who prowls the streets of Basin City looking for the killer of his love, Goldie (Jaime King). Hartigan (Bruce Willis) is a cop on a crooked police force trying to stop a Senator's disturbed son (Nick Stahl), who has an unhealthy obsession with young girls. Their stories make up just two to the twisted tales of the dark, hard-boiled world that is Sin City. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. With Benicio Del Toro, Jessica Alba, Devon Aoki, Alexis Bledel, Rosario Dawson, Josh Hartnett, Brittany Murphy, Clive Owen and Elijah Wood. Categories: Action, Crime, Thriller. Year: 2005.
Elijah Wood in Sin City
When Joel (Jim Carrey) discovers that his girlfriend, Clementine (Kate Winslet), has had the memories of their turbulent relationship erased from her brain by a professional service, he decides to have Clementine removed from his mind as well. But, as Joel's memories are removed one by one, he begins to recall the happy moments he spent with Clemintine and attempts to escape the procedure. Directed by Michel Gondry. With Elijah Wood, Mark Ruffalo, Kirsten Dunst and David Cross. Categories: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi. Year: 2004.
Elijah Wood in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
As Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) come closer to Mount Doom -- the only place where the One Ring can be destroyed -- the burden of their journey and Gollum's (Andy Serkis) interference begin to put a strain on their friendship. With Sauron's forces converging on Minas Tirith, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) must answer the call of his destiny and lead his people into combat with Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) by his side. In order to defeat the hordes of orc warriors bearing down on them, the people of Middle Earth will need the help of an army of ghosts and the full might of the wizard Gandalf's (Ian McKellen) power. Directed by Peter Jackson. With Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd and Liv Tyler. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Year: 2003.
Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
After their last mission, Juni (Daryl Sabara) and Carmen (Alexa Vega) have given up the spy life, letting their mom (Carla Gugino) and dad (Antonio Banderas) take over the family business. But, when an evil madmane named the Toymaker (Sylvester Stallone) kidnaps Carmen and traps her in a video game, Juni is forced to enter a virtual reality world in order to save his sister. Navigating through increasingly difficult levels, Juni relies on bravery, wit and quick reflexes to rescue Carmen and save the world. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. With Salma Hayek, Steve Buscemi, George Clooney, Bill Paxton and Cheech Marin, Alan Cumming, Tony Shalhoub and Ryan Pinkston. Categories: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2003.
Elijah Wood in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
While Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) continue their grueling journey to the dark lands of Mordor, the other members of the Fellowship are scattered about Middle Earth. Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) must save the people of Rohan from an oncoming army of orcs led by the dark wizard Saruman (Christopher Lee). Meanwhile, Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin (Billy Boyd) struggle to escape from their orc captors and team up with the Ents, a group of mobile, talking trees. Directed by Peter Jackson. With Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett and Andy Serkis. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Year: 2002.
Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Pure-hearted hobbit Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) begins his quest to destroy the One Ring before the evil Lord Sauron can regain his source of ultimate power. Aiding Frodo in his journey are his hobbit companions, Sam (Sean Astin), Pippin (Billy Boyd) and Merry (Dominic Monaghan), as well as the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen), sharp-shooting elf archer Legolas (Orlando Bloom), gruff dwarf Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) and the noble ranger Strider (Viggo Mortensen). As the path becomes more difficult, Frodo must make a difficult decision and make the burden of the ring his own. Directed by Peter Jackson. With Cate Blanchett, Sean Bean, Liv Tyler, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Andy Serkis and Hugo Weaving. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Year: 2001.
Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring