On July 4, 2008, as the city of Los Angles sits on the brink of the apocalypse, Boxer Santaros (Dwayne Johnson), a famous action film star, wakes up in the desert with amnesia. As Santaros begins a journey to recover his memory, he discovers that he is involved in a high-level conspiracy that could decide that fate of the world. Along the way, he meets Krysta Now (Sarah Michelle Gellar), an adult film star developing a reality tv show, and Ronald Taverner(Seann William Scott), a police officer who, along with his twin, holds the key to unlocking the mystery and preventing armageddon. Directed by Richard Kelly. With Mandy Moore, Amy Poehler, Justin Timberlake, Cheri Oteri, Holmes Osborne and Miranda Richardson. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi. Year: 2006.
Wallace Shawn in Southland Tales
Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) used to be the world's greatest superhero before being forced to enter the witness protection program. Now an insurance claims adjuster known simply as Bob Parr, Mr. Incredible has gotten out of shape and grown bored with his ordinary life. When a mysterious message summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment, Mr. Incredible jumps at the chance to get back in the action. But, when Syndrome (Jason Lee), a sinister new enemy, takes Mr. Incredible hostage, he will have to rely on his wife, Elastigirl (Holly Hunter), their super kids, Dash (Spencer Fox) and Violet (Sarah Vowell), and his old buddy Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson) to help save the day. Directed by Brad Bird. With Elizabeth Peña. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Animation. Year: 2004.
Wallace Shawn in The Incredibles
During an anniversary trip with his wife Sara (Marsha Thomason) and their two children (Marc John Jefferies and Aree Davis), workaholic realtor Jim Evers (Eddie Murphy) makes a detour to an historic but rundown mansion in the hopes of turning a big profit. After receiving a cold welcome from the creepy butler Ramsley (Terence Stamp), the family is introduced to Master Gracey (Nathaniel Parker), the eccentric owner of the estate. When a violent thunderstorm forces the family to stay the night, the Evers soon find themselves in a real-life haunted house, and discover that Sara shares an unexpected connection to its ghostly past. Directed by Rob Minkoff. With Jennifer Tilly and Wallace Shawn. Categories: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Thriller. Year: 2003.
Wallace Shawn in The Haunted Mansion
Cher (Alicia Silverstone), a beautiful, wealthy and infinitely ditsy young woman, is her Beverly Hills high school’s most popular student. She and her best friend, Dionne (Stacey Dash), decide to selflessly devote themselves to converting the clueless newcomer Tai (Brittany Murphy) from a grungy, socially-inept misfit into a delicate, well-dressed flower. But, when things spin out of Cher’s control, she soon finds that she is the one who actually has something to learn. Directed by Amy Heckerling. With Paul Rudd, Donald Faison, Elisa Donovan, Breckin Meyer and Dan Hedaya. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 1995.
Wallace Shawn in Clueless
Trouble begins for a group of living toys when the wind-up cowboy, Woody (Tom Hanks), the perennial favorite of his owner, Andy (John Morris), is “replaced” by the flashy, new space commander, Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). When Buzz accidentally falls out of the window, Woody is blamed for his “death.” Teaming up with his toy friends, including Mr. Potato Head (Don Rickles), Slinky Dog (Jim Varney), Rex (Wallace Shawn), Bo Peep (Annie Potts) and Hamm (John Ratzenberger), Woody sets out into the outside world to find Buzz and return him to Andy. Directed by John Lasseter. With Erik von Detten, Laurie Metcalf, R. Lee Ermey and Sarah Freeman. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 1995.
Wallace Shawn in Toy Story
A kind grandfather (Peter Falk) reads a story to his sick grandson (Fred Savage) in the hope that it will help pass the time and raise the boy's spirits. When the Dread Pirate Roberts (Cary Elwes), a once simple farm boy, attempts to rescue his love, the beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright Penn), from the foul Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon), he is joined by two companions, (Mandy Patinkin and Andre the Giant), his former enemies. As the tale of sword fights, vile swamps, kidnappings and true love plays out, the grandfather does his best to finish the story despite being interuppted by his grandson at all the mushy parts. Directed by Rob Reiner. With Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Carol Kane, Billy Crystal and Wallace Shawn. Categories: Cult Classics, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 1987.
Wallace Shawn in The Princess Bride