"Contradictory" Movie Titles 2 Quiz

Answer: Little Women

There are several versions of the movie "Little Women", based on a novel by Louisa May Alcott (published in 1868-1869). The movie is about the four young March sisters, who are being raised by their mother while their father is fighting in the war. The main character, Josephine March, dreams of becoming a writer. We watch the girls grow into young women and follow Jo's journey to becoming independent.

Answer: High Noon

"High Noon" (1952) starred Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. The marshal of Hadleyville, NM has just turned in his badge to wed and become a storekeeper; but a criminal who swore to get revenge is headed to town. With no volunteers to deputize, he must stand alone against the gunman and his gang.

Answer: Dumb and Dumber

"Dumb and Dumber" (1994), starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, is about a couple of lovable idiots and how they tried to move beyond their 'special' needs while attending high school in 1986.

Answer: National Treasure

"National Treasure" (2004) follows the adventures of a third generation treasure hunter (Nicolas Cage) as he searches for a great treasure hidden by our 'Founding Fathers'. Misunderstandings, clues, and riddles ensue.

Answer: True Lies

"True Lies" (1994) is about a mousy Washington wife (Jamie Lee Curtis) who has no idea her computer salesman husband is leading a double life. Since her husband (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is rarely home, she thinks that he doesn't appreciate her; and when a man tries to seduce her, her husband overhears and suspects she is having an affair. She eventually discovers that he is really a spy who is trying to stop nuclear terrorists.

Answer: Staying Alive

A sequel to "Saturday Night Fever" (1977), "Staying Alive" (1983) finds Tony Manero (John Travolta) working as a waiter while waiting for his big break on Broadway. He finally gets a role as an extra and falls for the show's leading lady, who appears to be completely unsuited for her role.

Answer: Demolition Man

"Demolition Man" (1993) stars Sylvester Stalone and Westley Snipes. Having been frozen in 1996, a killer is revived and in the 21st century for a parole hearing, from which he escapes. Earth is now a crime free society where no one is equipped to deal with his violence. Desperate, they unthaw a policeman, who was also frozen in 1996 as an accessory to the same crimes, in an effort to secure his help in recapturing this villain.

Answer: Opening Night

Written and directed by John Cassavetes, "Opening Night" (1977) is about a fan who is killed trying to meet her favorite Broadway actress (Gena Rowlands). Feeling responsible, the actress has a difficult time resuming her career. The film also starred John Cassavetes, Peter Falk, and Ben Gazzara.

Answer: Hope Floats

Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick, Jr. star in "Hope Floats" (1998). The movie is about a former high school beauty queen who returns to her hometown with her daughter, after being humiliated on live TV. They move in with her mother, a taxidermist. A romance soon begins with a former high school boyfriend.

Answer: Total Recall

Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone, "Total Recall" revolves around a 21st century construction worker whose dream to go to Mars lead to the discovey of a hidden past. The government, fearing he could be a threat, has erased his memories and implanted fake memories of a domestic lifestyle. After discovering his real identity, he goes to Mars to try to rediscover his past.