The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) has been a respected resource for film and television for nearly two decades, and this free, universal app lets you tap into the titular database to learn about nearly any film or TV show in existence.
IMDb's attractive interface offers easy access to movie and series pages, each of which typically includes cast and crew information, plot details, trivia, and memorable quotes, plus image galleries and a trailer. You can also look up local showtimes for flicks still in theaters, or read reviews from IMDb users and professional critics alike.
IMDb's quick-loading interface offers plenty to look at.
But for many, the real pull of IMDb are the extensive lists of fantastic -- and utterly horrible -- films, and the iPad app puts them at your fingertips via the main screen listing in landscape view, or a pop-over menu in portrait orientation. Whether you have a taste for greatness, or simply want to witness a filmic debacle, IMDb can quickly point you in the right direction.
Ranked movie listings help make IMDb an invaluable resource.
IMDb still needs to knock out some low-resolution actor images and let users login to rate films and series, but it remains an invaluable resource for film and TV lovers. Keep this one next to your Netflix app and you'll be all set.
IMDb Movies & TV 1.2.1
COMPANY: IMDb
CONTACT: www.imdb.com
PRICE: Free
REQUIREMENTS: iPad
Attractive interface; extensive amount of content.
Some low-res images; no login for user rating.
