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+ 001- Little Miss Sunshine + Convinced little Olive (Abigail Breslin) is beauty queen material, parents Richard (Greg Kinnear) and Sheryl (Toni Collette) [...] depressed uncle (Steve Carell) and nursing-home reject grandpa (Alan Arkin, in an Oscar-winning role) add their own quirks to the mix.

+ 002- The Devil Wears Prada + After taking a job in the Big Apple as assistant to powerful fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep, in an [...] the boss from hell will pay off. Helmed by David Frankel, this adaptation of Lauren Weisberger's best-seller also stars Stanley Tucci.

+ 003- Click + Workaholic architect Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) stumbles on a universal remote control that allows him to pause events in [...] much of his family life he's sacrificed for his career. Christopher Walken and Kate Beckinsale co-star in this high-concept comedy.

+ 004- The Holiday + Stuck in a vicious cycle of dead-end relationships with two-timing men, Los Angeles resident Amanda (Cameron Diaz) and Londoner [...] comedy from writer-director Nancy Meyers features an all-star cast, including Jude Law, Jack Black, Edward Burns and Rufus Sewell.

+ 005- Wedding Crashers + In this raucous romantic comedy, John (Owen Wilson) and his partner in crime, Jeremy (Vince Vaughn), are emotional criminals; [...] else on such a romantic day. But when John meets Claire (Rachel McAdams), he discovers what true love -- and heartache -- feels like.

+ 006- Failure to Launch + In a desperate attempt to push their 30-something son Tripp (Matthew McConaughey) out of the nest, a frustrated mother and [...] tactics, which involve her posing as the girl of his dreams, don't always have the intended effect. Zooey Deschanel co-stars.

+ 007- Stranger than Fiction + As a novelist (Emma Thompson) struggles with how to kill off her main character, IRS auditor Harold Crick (Will Ferrell) begins [...] Kay Eiffel to change the ending of her novel. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman and Queen Latifah lead the fine supporting cast.

+ 008- The Break-Up + Once blissfully in love, Gary (Vince Vaughn) and Brooke (Jennifer Aniston) find themselves up in arms over custody of their [...] while cooking up schemes to drive each other off the premises. Judy Davis delivers a wickedly funny performance as Brooke's diva boss.

+ 009- Knocked Up + A one-night stand results in an unexpected pregnancy for entertainment reporter Alison (Katherine Heigl) in Judd Apatow's [...] sailing as the odd couple gets acquainted, but Alison finds there's more to Ben than she originally thought. Paul Rudd also stars.

+ 010- Rumor Has It + Jennifer Aniston leads an all-star cast in this romantic comedy from director Rob Reiner. Recently engaged, aspiring journalist [...] some long-buried secrets about Sarah's family that put a whole new spin on her past -- and may change the direction of her future.

+ 011- Sideways + Two men go on an excursion and end up inducing midlife crises in this comedy-drama that won six Independent Spirit Awards, [...] The pair get involved with two women (Sandra Oh and Virginia Madsen) and inevitably come face to face with their past and present.

+ 012- Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby + Lifelong friends and national idols Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) and Cal Naughton Jr. (John C. Reilly) have earned their NASCAR [...] Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen) coasts onto the track to challenge the duo, they'll have to floor it to retain their status as top dogs.

+ 013- Borat + Fans of the HBO comedy series "Da Ali G Show" will be delighted to join one of their favorite characters -- the Kazakhstani [...] road trip, but his original purpose is soon subsumed by a much greater quest -- finding and marrying actress Pamela Anderson.

+ 014- Must Love Dogs + Divorcée Sarah Nolan (Diane Lane) isn't ready for romance. But when her sister (Elizabeth Perkins) signs her up for an [...] While this second eligible bachelor's ad states that his dream woman "Must Love Dogs," neither he nor Sarah actually owns one.

+ 015- In Her Shoes + This tale of two sisters -- wild-child Maggie (Cameron Diaz) and straight-laced Rose (Toni Collette) -- is based on the theory [...] thing that brings them together for good. Ridley Scott sits in as producer on this comedy-drama based on a novel by Jennifer Weiner.

+ 016- The Family Stone + Although their relationship works in the city, things begin to fall apart for young Manhattanites Everett (Dermot Mulroney) and [...] traumatic that she has to call in her sister (Claire Danes) for reinforcements -- a move that only makes Christmas more complicated.

+ 017- The Terminal + Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks) is a man without a country; his plane took off just as a coup d'etat exploded in his homeland, [...] in the transit lounge until authorities can figure out what to do with him. Is he doomed to live in "no man's land" forever?

+ 018- Fun with Dick and Jane + Stick 'em up! After losing their high-paying corporate jobs, Jane and Dick Harper (Jim Carrey and Tea Leoni) turn to crime -- [...] Jane Fonda in the titular roles, this action-comedy costars Angie Harmon, John Michael Higgins and Alec Baldwin. Dean Parisot directs.

+ 019- Monster-in-Law + Gorgeous Charlotte Cantilini (Jennifer Lopez) has finally met "Mr. Right," Dr. Kevin Fields (Michael Vartan). There's just one [...] Viola decides to break up the happy couple by becoming the world's worst mother-in-law. Co-stars Wanda Sykes. Robert Luketic directs.

+ 020- Spanglish + Cultures clash with a mighty clang in this comedy of manners and mayhem directed by James Brooks. When a beautiful Mexican [...] make it their mission to be so welcoming that they become overwhelming -- especially the dad, who's quickly smitten by Flor's beauty.

+ 021- Music and Lyrics + Has-been and former 1980s pop star Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant) gets the comeback chance of a lifetime thanks to quirky lyricist [...] also can't write lyrics. Alex's luck changes when he meets Sophie, and when the two sit down to write, the chemistry turns solid gold.

+ 022- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind + This offbeat romantic comedy (which won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay) stars Jim Carrey as Joel, who opts for a [...] decides he doesn't want to lose what's left of their relationship, so he squirrels away the memories somewhere else in his brain.

+ 023- Thank You for Smoking + Big Tobacco spin doctor Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart) is on a mission to make the country forget the dangers of his product. [...] Duvall and William H. Macy co-star in Jason Reitman's razor-sharp satire, which won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay.

+ 024- RV + Climbing aboard their mammoth RV for a cross-country road trip to the Colorado Rockies, the McNeive family -- led by [...] style. Jeff Daniels and Tony Award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth co-star in director Barry Sonnenfeld's raucous vacation comedy.

+ 025- Wild Hogs + Restless and ready for adventure, four suburban bikers (Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy and John Travolta) leave [...] as the Del Fuegos. Jill Hennessy, Marisa Tomei and Ray Liotta also star in this leather-clad comedy from screenwriter Brad Copeland.