@Themezz - I just uploaded a fixed version that points to the CSS file properly so that issue should be all cleared up now.
I'm afraid that this template is about minimalism and a simple, clear presentation of the photos. Feel free to add those effects if you like, it shouldn't be too tricky. Just head over to
http://script.aculo.us/ and start exploring from there.
EDIT:
Looks like boxover is available here as well:
http://boxover.swazz.org/