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Emptiness of the Leftist hijackers and the splist within the Israeli govt over how to respond
7 Days In Entebbe is about the 1976 hijacking of an Air France plane by German terrorists and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and the Israeli rescue attempt.<br /><br />The first part of the film is about the German revolutionaries led by Daniel Bruhl and Rosamund Pike. It goes through their motivations like wanting to reassure themselves that they were committed militants, wanting to stand in solidarity with the Palestinians, etc. Some have said it glorifies their side but in fact it shows their uncertainties and how empty their position was. As Pike says she felt like she had to take action simply to show that she was a revolutionary after she’d screwed up and her movement was dead. That’s not some big ideological justification for their actions but how bankrupt they were. Bruhl on the other hand has a conversation with the planes’ flight engineer about how he solves problems and revolutionaries do not.<br /><br />The movie highlights the splits within the two sides. The Germans for example disagree with how the Palestinians treat the hostages in Uganda. In Israel Prime Minister Yitzak Rabin/Lior Ashkenazi and Defense Minister Shimon Peres/Eddie Marsan are political rivals and try to undermine each other.<br /><br />It also pushes the idea that the Palestinians and Israelis should be negotiating for peace, the position of Rabin, which is not happening today.<br /><br />I thought the film had good tension and then the big Israeli raid at the end. The only problem was splicing in a dance performance in Israel which I thought was really out of place.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.0 from 733 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Jos\u00e9 Padilha"], "Producers": ["Tim Bevan", "Eric Fellner", "Kate Solomon", "Michelle Wright", "Ron Halpern"], "Starring": ["Daniel Br\u00fchl", "Rosamund Pike", "Eddie Marsan"], "Studio": ["Focus Features"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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If you love Ska you'll love this show
I have been a 2 Tone fan since the 1990s and The Selecter was always a fav. This is a concert with the reformed band under singer Pauline Black. They played a great set of mostly old tunes and covers like The Tide Is High and Pressure Drop. She still sounds great and the backing band is strong as well. If you love Ska you’ll like this concert.
The movie title "The Selecter - Get on the Train to Skaville," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of None from None reviewers. It features elements such as 1 h 21 min, 2015 and 18+, and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of Music Videos and Concerts, Arts, Entertainment, and Culture and Special Interest. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["None available"], "Directors": ["Dave Meehan"], "Starring": ["The Selecter"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Along with the Specials and Madness, the Selecter helped define the British 2 Tone movement that exploded across the globe in the early 1980s. Recorded at Dingwalls in London in February 2002, 11 years after the group reformed, this performance film depicts the ska band in fine form..
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A real thrill ride
When I saw Unstoppable in the theater when it came out I was really surprised by how much suspense it was able to create. The story is about courage and sacrifice by two train conductors Denzel Washington as Frank Barnes and Chris Pine as Will Colson who try to stop a runaway train.<br /><br />The story is about a large train in Pennsylvania that gets loose with no operator on it. Barnes and Colson are tasked with stopping it before it hits the city of Stanton. Not only that but it’s carrying hazardous material. They create the tension in the film several ways. First there are the different attempts to stop the train. Then vehicles get thrown on the track. Most important however is the effort of Barnes and Colson.<br /><br />A story about a runaway train may not seem an interesting enough topic to sit down for a film, but Unstoppable is a real thrill ride.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.7 from 9111 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use"], "Audio languages": ["English", "English [Audio Description]"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Tony Scott"], "Producers": ["Julie Yorn", "Tony Scott", "Mimi Rogers"], "Starring": ["Denzel Washington", "Rosario Dawson", "Ethan Suplee"], "Studio": ["Fox"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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The haves (vampires) vs the have nots (Lycans)
If you like the Underworld series this is the collection you should get. These are the three best of the franchise and all go together.<br /><br />Underworld released in 2003 was a brand new take on the vampire and werewolf genre and set up the conflict for the entire series. The two races were in a war and Lucian (Michael Sheen) who was a Lycan wanted to end it by mixing the two races by finding the last remaining relative of Corvinus the man who gave birth to the first vampire and Lycan and turn him into a hybrid that mixed the two bloodlines. That led to Michael Corvin (Scott Speedman). Selene (Kate Beckinsale) was a vampire soldier who served the vampire lord Viktor (Bill Nighy) but came to love Corvin. Selene, Michael, Lucian and Viktor would be mainstays for the movies. The theme of this first movie and all the rest was the oppressed, the Lycans, trying to overturn the status quo with the vampires being the rulers.<br /><br />Underworld: Evolution from 2006 was about the very first vampire Corvinus (Derek Jacobi) and his two sons Marcus (Tony Curran) who was born a vampire and William who was a werewolf. This laid out that the two races actually had the same origins and Michael’s mixing of the two was a fulfillment of their history. They did some amazing special effects work with Marcus being a vampire with huge wings. Again, Michael and Selene were trying to delve into the origins of the conflict between the two beasts.<br /><br />Underworld: Rise of the Lycans from 2009 completed the story by showing how the war began. Lucian was the first werewolf to be born in human form for ages and was used by Viktor to create a breed of Lycans to serve and protect vampires. Lucian fell in love with Viktor’s daughter however Sonja (Rhona Mitra) which of course ended badly and Lucian ended up leading a revolt that led to the war seen in the first flick. Again, this put the theme front and center as Lucian led a revolution.<br /><br />The movies are all about the haves and the have notes. Despite vampires and werewolves both coming from Corvinus the latter were considered beasts by the vampires who considered themselves aristocrats and the lite. They were placed in the bottom class and eventually made slaves. They wouldn’t accept that which led to the war.<br /><br />The films were all very stylish with very dark tones and great sets and effects. The idea of the vampire-werewolf war was a new and interesting twist. There was always plenty of action s well, which was why this trilogy was so successful.<br />C
The movie title "Underworld Trilogy: (Underworld / Underworld: Evolution / Underworld: Rise of the Lycans)," available on Movies & TV, has received an average rating of 4.7 from 1120 reviewers. It features elements such as [], and it is priced at $10.97. This title falls under the categories of Movies & TV, Studio Specials, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and All Sony Pictures Titles. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Aspect Ratio": "2.40:1", "Is Discontinued By Manufacturer": "No", "MPAA rating": "R (Restricted)", "Product Dimensions": "7.44 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches; 4 Ounces", "Item model number": "5075034", "Media Format": "Multiple Formats, AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen", "Run time": "5 hours and 20 minutes", "Release date": "May 12, 2009", "Dubbed": "Thai, French, Spanish", "Subtitles": "Mandarin Chinese, English, Thai, French, Spanish, Korean", "Language": "Unqualified", "Studio": "Sony Pictures Home Entertainment", "Number of discs": "3"} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Product Description.
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1st successful Gamera movie
Return of the Giant Monsters was the American name for Gamera vs Gyaos. It took three tries by Daiei Film to finally figure out how to make a good monster movie.<br /><br />First, Gamera is featured throughout the film unlike the first two which spent far too much time either on humans or another monster. Here he’s all over the place and fights the bad guy Gyaos over and over until the end.<br /><br />This also firmly placed Gamera in the children’s genre as a little boy befriends Gamera and even gets a ride on his back. Like Godzilla, this was the moment when the big guy became a friend of humanity.<br /><br />If you’re not a Japanese monster movie fan this will be a completely ridiculous looking movie with a ridiculous script. If you do like the genre however this is the first successful Gamera movie produced.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 48 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Subtitles": ["None available"], "Directors": ["Noriak Yuasa"], "Producers": ["Alois Brummer", "Sandy Frank", "Hidemasa Nagata", "Hideo Nagata"], "Starring": ["K\u00f4jir\u00f4 Hong\u00f4", "Kichijir\u00f4 Ueda", "Reiko Kasahara"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Ending completelh predictable Twist on how it gets there
Matt Damon and Frances McDormand go to a small town to convince residents to offer drilling rights for their natural gas company. It’s portrayed as a battle for the heartland of America. Damon runs into opposition from local science teacher Hal Holbrook and an environmental activist John Krasinski. Damon plays the frustrated energy man while Krasinki is the idealist and McDormand the realist. At one point McDormand gives Krasinski a donation hoping that will make him leave town. He takes the money and makes signs against McDormand’s energy company. The ending is completely predictable but they have a twist on how it gets there. That gave me mixed feelings about the movie.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.4 from 929 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Gus Van Sant"], "Producers": ["Chris Moore", "Matt Damon", "John Krasinski"], "Starring": ["Matt Damon", "John Krasinski", "Rosemarie Dewitt"], "Studio": ["UNIVERSAL PAY TELEVISION"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Embracing the positives of African American life
Justice (Janet Jackson) loses her boyfriend in a shooting at a drive in movie theater. Afterward she feels lost with nothing but her poetry and her job at a hair shop. The story is not just about whether she can pull herself out of her depression but embracing the positive sides of African American culture.<br /><br />Poetic Justice breaks down into two parts. The first highlights the problems in African American society. Besides Justice’s boyfriend being killed there are scenes of men being arrested, dysfunctional families, and more. It was those problems that led to Justice’s depression as she was a victim of violence. The second was a road trip where Justice meets Lucky (Tupac). They see positive things like a black family re-union where they hear a bit of preaching by one of the aunties played by Maya Angelou about how the younger generation has to change their mindset. There’s an African cultural fair. The story then transforms into one about black love. Love for each other, for black culture, and between men and women.<br /><br />This was John Singleton’s second movie after Boyz N The Hood. It showed that he was expanding his vision from just presenting the difficulties of urban life to the possibilities that were out there for young people.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.8 from 4340 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English", "English [Audio Description]"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["John Singleton"], "Producers": ["John Singleton", "Steve Nicolaides"], "Starring": ["Janet Jackson", "Tupac Shakur", "Regina King"], "Studio": ["Columbia Pictures"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Good dramaticization of famous hijacking and recuse of hostages in Uganda
Raid On Entebbe is based upon the trust story of Palestinian terrorists hijacking a French airplane in the 1970s. The movie is all about anticipation. That’s because the Israelis launched a commando raid to free the hostages. That leaves the audience waiting to see how they pull it off. First the plane lands in Libya and then it got to Uganda while the Israelis negotiate and plan. It turns out the movie did a very good job. The head terrorist is calm and collected. There’s one of the passengers that gets to talk and voice their feelings, etc. The action at the end makes the wait worthwhile.<br />C
The movie title "The Raid on Entebbe," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.3 from 789 reviewers. It features elements such as IMDb 6.7, 2h, 1977 and 13+, and it is priced at $2.99. This title falls under the categories of Adventure, Action, Harrowing and Intense. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "foul language"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["---"], "Producers": ["Daniel H. Blatt", "Robin S. Clark", "Edgar J. Scherick"], "Starring": ["Charles Bronson", "Yaphet Kotto"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Incredible fact-based feature film that recounts the Israeli government's daring and dangerous top secret mission to rescue an Air France plane full of hostages at the hands of Palestinian terrorists, who are aided by Idi Amin - carried out on a Sabbath day. Charles Bronson shines in typical tough guy form in this ensemble action drama. Peter Finch is Yitzhak Rabin..
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Plays out like a true crime drama although the ending was a bit anti-climatic
Call Northside 777 presented itself like it was a true crime drama which was popular on TV and cinema at the time. There’s a voice over laying out the facts of the case surrounding the murder of a Chicago cop which was supposed to give authority to the film. The story emphasizes the role of the press as a check upon the power of the government. Jimmy Stewart plays a crusading reporter investigating Richard Conte’s murder conviction. In one scene Stewart and his editor are brought before the chief of police and state’s attorney who object to his reporting as slandering the cops showing the confrontational stance the media is supposed to have with the government which rarely exists in real life. For all the time it spends on Stewart’s investigation I thought the climax was anti-climatic. What he was looking for seemed like a minor detail. It was kind of disappointing. Despite that this was still a good movie.
The movie title "Call Northside 777," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.7 from 262 reviewers. It features elements such as IMDb 7.3, 1 h 51 min, 1948 and 13+, and it is priced at $9.99. This title falls under the categories of Drama, Bleak, Gritty and Tense. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Hathaway", "Henry"], "Producers": ["Otto Lang"], "Starring": ["James Stewart", "Richard Conte", "Lee J. Cobb"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Eleven years after 2 men were convicted of murdering a Chicago policeman, a newspaper reporter re-investigates the case and soon finds inconsistent testimony, questionable witnesses and a police cover up..
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1 of the all time greats of cinema focusing upon WWII & how love & hope persevered
Casablanca is of course an all-time classic American film.<br /><br />The introduction is especially important because it lays out not only the story, the main characters, but the themes of the film as well.<br /><br />First, it starts by explaining how Europeans who wanted to escape the Nazis fleeing from France, which had just been conquered by the Germans in 1940, had to travel to Algeria and then to Casablanca in Morocco with the hopes of getting exit papers that would allow them to cross from French territory into Portugal and then onto the Americas and freedom. This theme of people hoping to find an exit from German controlled Europe is played throughout the film. There are several scenes of people trying to raise money to buy papers, or finding boats or other ways to leave Morocco. Most famously however is the arrival of Czech resistance leader Victor Laszio (Paul Henreid) and his wife Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman). They are hoping to acquire some stolen transit papers that would allow them to move onto the Americas.<br /><br />Next is the resistance to the Nazis. While some police are looking for the stolen papers a man is gunned down. In his pockets are found flyers for the French resistance. Various people that work at Rick’s bar are with the resistance as well. Most importantly, Laszio is hoping to inspire people across Europe to stand up to the Nazis, that’s if he’s able to get out of Casablanca. The movie is set during the time when the Germans were sweeping across Europe and it seemed like they might even win the war. Imperialism and occupation however always foments opposition and that’s what Laszio represents.<br /><br />The last major issue is relationships. This focuses upon Rick (Humphrey Bogart). He has two main ones in the film, one friendly, one romantic. The former is between Rick and Captain Louis Renault (Claude Rains) the head of police in Morocco. Renault is a mainstay at Rick’s Café. Renault is impressed by Rick’s playboy life where he picks up and throws away women, runs a successful business and makes a handy profit while playing cut throat with all the people forced into desperation by the war. They have a series of great scenes where they make quips about each other. The other relationship is between Rick and Ilsa. They used to be lovers in Paris, but when the Germans occupied the city they were separated and it turned out Ilsa was married to Laszio. They still have a thing for each other, but there’s Ilsa’s husband and the war that stands between them. They have a series of electric scenes together and their song, “As Times Go By” is one of the most iconic from all of cinema. These three relationships help propel the movie. They also play upon the first two themes as it shows how people could still love and find comradery in the midst of war.<br /><br />It’s the combination of all of these issues, the growing war in Europe and its consequences, and how people were caught up in it and tried to live and adapt, which makes this such a great film.<br />C
The movie title "Casablanca 70th Anniversary: Special Edition (DVD)," available on Movies & TV, has received an average rating of 4.8 from 14679 reviewers. It features elements such as [], and it is priced at $7.99. This title falls under the categories of Movies & TV, Today's Deals, Spotlight Deals and Mother's Day Gift Ideas in Movies & TV. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Genre": "Drama/Love & Romance", "Format": "Multiple Formats, Black & White, NTSC, Special Edition", "Contributor": "Ingrid Bergman, Humphrey Bogart, Michael Curtiz", "Language": "English", "Runtime": "1 hour and 42 minutes", "Is Discontinued By Manufacturer": "No", "MPAA rating": "PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)", "Product Dimensions": "0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 Ounces", "Item model number": "287473", "Media Format": "Multiple Formats, Black & White, NTSC, Special Edition", "Run time": "1 hour and 42 minutes", "Release date": "May 1, 2012", "Actors": "Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Michael Curtiz", "Studio": "WarnerBrothers", "Number of discs": "1"} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Casablanca: 70th Anniversary - Special Edition :  The romantic lovers' triangle between the impossible heroic Czech Resistance leader Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid), his beautiful wife Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) and her ex-lover, cynical American Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), is still the same old story, but it's never looked better! Casablanca's new 4K resolution scan achieves the richest, most dynamic image possible, rendering the most romantic movie of all time the most beautiful it's ever been. So no matter how often you've seen the timeless classic that won 3 Academy Awards including Best Picture, you'll want to play it again and again..
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Coming of age Marvel movie that captures the angst of being a teen
Spider Man: Homecoming is a superhero coming of age tale. It features Tom Holland as Peter Parker who is going to high school and facing all of the angst associated with being a teenager. He has to balance going to school, his interest in a girl named Liz (Laura Harrier), and being Spider-Man. He has no idea how to do that until Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) asked him to help with the Avengers in the Captain America: Civil War film. Stark becomes a father figure to Parker and helps him mature and hone his superhero skills, while also giving him a new suit. That comes with a cost however as he has to give up somethings to run around fighting the bad guys.<br /><br />In terms of style the movie barrows from the Guardians of the Galaxy series. That means there’s good music and comedy mixed in with the action. Parker’s relationship with his best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon) is a great example. Ned wants to be the “guy in the chair” who has all the information and tech to help out the hero. When he gets caught in the computer lab helping out Spider Man a teacher asks him what he’s doing and he replies he’s looking at porn.<br /><br />One of the strong points of the movie is that it really captures what it’s like to be a teenager far better than any of the previous Spider-man films. Parker goes to school, gets picked on, dreams about a girl but is afraid of asking her out so he’s stuck admiring her from afar, there are teachers that don't care, etc.<br /><br />In terms of Marvel Easter Eggs there are plenty. Zendaya plays MJ who in the comics is one of Parker’s girlfriends. Michael Keaton as Adrian Toomes is the bad guy, and although they never mention it, he’s the supervillain the Vulture. Two of his henchmen use alien tech leftover from the Chitauri from the first Avengers film to become the Shocker. They even wear yellow jackets that make them look like the comics. Toomes tries to sell some of his alien tech to a man on a ferry named Mac (Michael Mando) who is the Scorpion. Finally, Spider-Man busts Aaron Davis (Donald Glover) to get information on Toomes. He’s known as the Prowler in the Marvel universe. He was a burglar and when he’s trying to buy stuff from Toomes’ men he asks about some climbers that would help with his trade. He also says that he has a nephew. That would be Miles Morales who is another Spider-Man, and was the main character in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.<br /><br />Overall, Spider-Man Homecoming is a really fun watch, and was another great addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.7 from 111388 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English", "English [Audio Description]"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Jon Watts"], "Producers": ["Kevin Feige", "Amy Pascal"], "Starring": ["Tom Holland", "Michael Keaton", "Robert Downey Jr."], "Studio": ["SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT", "INC."]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Just not as interesting as the original 300
300 Rise Of An Empire was the follow up to the highly successful film 300. This film is about the Battle of Artemisium and the Battle of Salamis and pits the Athenians led by Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton) against the Persians whose army was led by Artemisia (Eva Green) in two giant naval engagements. She is the main positive of the film. On the negative side the action and story just aren’t as compelling as 300 and the Orientalism was still there as well.<br /><br />Artemisia is portrayed as completely ruthless and the power behind Xerxes. Green just does a great job with her role and she’s the most compelling character. It’s good to see a female villain in such a film.<br /><br />The movie had the same stylized look as 300. All the lighting was replaced with effects. There were slow motion sequences to highlight the violence.<br /><br />The problems started with the battles. For some reason they created CGI boats that had no sides on the deck. Meaning there were sides to the boats for the oarsmen, but for the fighters on the top it was a flat deck with no walls around them. That meant a big wave could just wash every fighter off the boat and into the ocean. It made no sense. Then they had the Greek ships ram the Persian ones over and over in the first engagement. Again, there’s nothing to stop all the Greek fighters from being thrown off the top of the boats because there were no walls to stop them.<br /><br />Orientalism was the basis for the story once again. Orientalism is the European view that the West is civilized and the East is backwards. Thus the Greeks are portrayed as a free and democratic people while the Persians are oppressive and sadistic. All the oarsmen on the Persian ships for instance are slaves. They have closeups of the chains on their wrists and the men that whip them to make them row faster. Thermistokles on the other hand gives a speech about how the Persian should fear the freedom of the Athenians. The fact that the vast majority of Athens were slaves is never mentioned because that would defy the image of the birthplace of democracy.<br /><br />Finally, the conflict between the two sides isn’t as compelling as 300. There’s nothing really special about Thermistokles and as mentioned before Artemisia is much more interesting. You can’t have a competition when only one side is any good.<br /><br />Overall, Artemisia is great. There are some good battle scenes but overall it just pales in comparison to 300.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 9335 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Noam Murro"], "Producers": ["Gianni Nunnari", "Mark Canton", "Zack Snyder", "Deborah Snyder", "Bernie Goldmann"], "Starring": ["Sullivan Stapleton", "Eva Green", "Lena Headey"], "Studio": ["WARNER HOME VIDEO"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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2 young anti-apartheid inmates try a prison break
Daniel Radcliffe and Daniel Webber are two young white members of the African National Congress imprisoned in South Africa. It’s based upon a true story of how they tried to escape by making copies of the guards’ keys. Coming up with the plans, not being caught, etc. causes all the tension and is the main draw of the film. Yes, it has a political element as they were opponents of the racist apartheid system, but it’s really a prison break film and good one at that.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.3 from 2052 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Francis Annan"], "Producers": ["Mark Blaney", "Jackie Sheppard", "David Barron", "Michelle Krumm", "Gary Hamilton"], "Starring": ["Daniel Radcliffe", "Daniel Webber", "Ian Hart"], "Studio": ["Momentum Pictures"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Little different from your usual coming of age/teen storyline
Clueless quickly became one of those iconic coming of age movies when it came out in 1995. The story focuses upon Alicia Silverstone a rich girl obsessed with fashion and trends and yet instead of being stuck up she has a heart which was the twist. She eventually realizes how shallow she can be and finds out what makes her happy. The film featured some notable cast members. There was Paul Rudd as Silverston’s stepbrother with the social conscience. Stacey Dash as Silverston’s partner in fashion. Brittany Murphy as the new girl Silverstone and Dash give a make-over. Plus Donald Faison as Dash’s boyfriend. There’s nothing groundbreaking about the movie but it’s still enjoyable and a bit different from your usual teen storyline.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.8 from 17944 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English", "English [Audio Description]"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Amy Heckerling"], "Producers": ["Barry Berg", "Adam Schroeder", "Scott Rudin", "Robert Lawrence"], "Starring": ["Alicia Silverstone", "Stacey Dash", "Brittany Murphy"], "Studio": ["Paramount Pictures"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Flips the script on the usual serial killer story
A cop is going around killing innocent people in New York City. That’s the premise of Maniac Cop which tried to switch around the usual serial killer flick. The added bonus is that it features Bruce Campbell of Evil Dead fame as one of the main characters. He doesn’t disappoint. I think the movie has a good start and then stalls a bit in the middle and then gets back in the groove again at the end. It’s nothing revelatory but it’s a good slasher film.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 776 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Subtitles": ["None available"], "Directors": ["William Lustig"], "Producers": ["Larry Cohen", "James Glickenhaus"], "Starring": ["Tom Atkins", "Bruce Campbell", "Robert Z'Dar"], "Studio": ["Synapse Films"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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An all around failure
This is a 1960s Japanese Sci-Fi film about exploring Mars looking for UFOs. It’s marked by some really bad music starting with the title track and a boring Kaiju. It’s not until half way through the film that the outer space monster shows up. It the goal was to build up tension to this event it flopped. The Kaiju itself really doesn’t do much either. It’s just a failure all around.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of None from None reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e"], "Subtitles": ["None available"], "Directors": ["Kazui Nihonmatsu"], "Producers": ["Wataru Nakajima"], "Starring": ["Shunya Wazaki", "Itoko Harada", "Shinichi Yanagisawa"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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4
Great writing in this coming of age story that constantly entertained me
This was a very well written coming of age story. Nick Offerman and Nick Robinson who play father and son have some great interactions like when Robinson calls the cops on Offerman for cheating at Monopoly. Even better is when Offerman tell the cops to screw off when they try to tell him the story of the boy who cried wolf. Offerman is just full of wit and sarcasm. Moises Arias plays a complete weirdo. It’s just a great combination overall that constantly made me laugh.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.4 from 1760 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Subtitles": ["None available"], "Directors": ["Jordan Vogt-Roberts"], "Producers": ["Tyler Davidson", "Peter Saraf", "John Hodges"], "Starring": ["Nick Robinson", "Gabriel Basso", "Moises Arias"], "Studio": ["CBS Films"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
B00EMHOEN6
3
Turn Hansel and Gretel into action heroes? Why not
Turn the famed Brothers Grimm characters of Hansel and Gretel into action heroes? Well worse things have been done. It’s actually not bad. The witches look good with distorted faces. There’s some blood and guts thrown in with exploding characters. The action is entertaining. There are some light hearted moments. There’s the anachronism like a gatling gun in one scene but it’s a small price to pay. It’s some mindless fun and I’d watch it again.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 14968 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Nudity", "violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Tommy Wirkola"], "Producers": ["Kevin Messick", "Adam McKay", "Will Ferrell", "Beau Flynn"], "Starring": ["Jeremy Renner", "Gemma Arterton", "Famke Janssen"], "Studio": ["Paramount"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
B00DBSZ6ZC
2
Has some good parts but way too inconsistent
Malin Akerman is going through a midlife crisis. She can’t pay her bills. Her business gets no business and her father just told her that he’s bisexual and has a boyfriend. That’s when her friend played by Dulce Sloan introduces her to MMA fighting. The movie is about self-improvement but is very uneven.<br /><br />Obviously the fighting is supposed to empower Akerman. The problem is that it’s done in such a contrived manner. Instead of her figuring it out on her own she watches a video about it and that the fight club was connected to her deceased mother which is supposed to be a tearjerker moment.<br /><br />There are some other bad parts like Akerman picking fights with some young guns.<br /><br />On the other hand they cast Alec Baldwin as a drunk trainer. Them working together is really funny and the highlight of the movie.<br /><br />The movie had its good parts but could never get over its inconsistencies.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.0 from 6828 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "substance use", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English Dialogue Boost: High", "English", "English Dialogue Boost: Medium"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]", "Espa\u00f1ol"], "Directors": ["Paul Leyden"], "Producers": ["Jordan Yale Levine", "Jordan Beckerman", "Anne Clements", "Ash Christian"], "Starring": ["Malin Akerman", "Alec Baldwin", "Bella Thorne"], "Studio": ["Quiver Distribution"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
B08L98ZT5T
4
Asks moral questions about preaching Christianity and faith
Burt Lancaster plays a salesman who turns to selling God. He captivates people with his stories and the force of his personality. It’s not just the power of Lancaster’s character that makes Elmer Gantry interesting it’s the moral issues that are discussed. For instance, it asks whether Lancaster is a real believer like revival leader Jean Simmons plays or whether he’s just a hustler. In another scene a group of ministers discuss whether revivalism is part of Christianity or not. They also talk about the role of money in the church and who has the right to preach just ordained ministers or those who feel like they have a calling. In the end Gantry doesn’t turn out to be the black and white character that he appears to be which adds more dept to the film. Finally the ending is very dramatic and highly ironic in my opinion.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 553 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "substance use", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Subtitles": ["None available"], "Directors": ["Richard Brooks"], "Producers": ["Bernard Smith"], "Starring": ["Burt Lancaster", "Jean Simmons", "Shirley Jones"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
B07N1FQXC6
3
Villains Alex Cross faces off against all seem alike
Alex Cross was one of the main characters created by crime writer James Patterson. Previously he’d appeared in films like Kiss the Girls and Along Came the Spider with Morgan Freeman playing the part. This time Tyler Perry took a crack at the role. As usual he was a criminal psychologist and police officer this time in Detroit. Just as predictable he was up against a sociopath called Picasso (Matthew Fox) who was like a super mercenary for hire.<br /><br />Here’s how the bad guys are similar in all the Patterson movies. The characters are criminal geniuses and they call Cross to taunt him and test their wills against each other. The twist in this film is that Cross has a personal loss which makes him break the law to get revenge.<br /><br />This is the third James Patterson film adaptation that I’ve seen. It’s not the worse one, but it’s not the best either putting it right in the middle.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 3642 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "substance use", "alcohol use", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English Dialogue Boost: High", "English", "English [Audio Description]", "English Dialogue Boost: Medium"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]", "Espa\u00f1ol"], "Directors": ["Rob L. Cohen"], "Producers": ["Bill Block", "Paul Hanson", "James Patterson", "Steven Bowen", "Randall Emmett", "Leopoldo Gout"], "Starring": ["Tyler Perry", "Matthew Fox", "Edward Burns"], "Studio": ["Summit Distribution", "LLC"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
B00B6YVGO8
4
Top notch packaging and another Ultrabrother comes to Earth's rescue
Ultraman was one of my favorite Japanese kids shows when I was growing up. There was an Ultraman club at my elementary school and I used to go to San Francisco’s Japantown to buy all kinds of memorabilia and toys from the series. That’s how I learned about the Ultrabrothers, with Ultraman Ace being the firth and the fourth in the TV franchise.<br /><br />Ace followed the same formula as the previous ones with a human force the Terrible-monster Attacking Crew (TAC) attempting to protect the Earth from Kaiju and having to be saved by Ultraman Ace at the end of each episode. It also had four new additions. First, there was a TAC duo of Mitsuko Hoshi and Keiji Takamine who combined to bring Ultraman Ace to life. Second, the Kaiju were created by the Yapool who were from another dimension attempting to conquer Earth. Third, the Ultra brothers would appear in every couple episodes to provide help to Ace. Last, Ace got to use a bunch of different powers. With Ultraman he had an arm ray that was used almost exclusively until some of the later episodes. Here Ace breaks out with new weapons quite often. One thing that stands out is how ridiculous most of the monsters got. This started with The Return of Ultraman and got worse with Ace. There’s a bull monster and a pigeon one as well.<br /><br />The packaging in this collection is also outstanding. There’s a clear outer case with the title and then a metal box with artwork as well containing the discs. The booklet that comes with it goes through the development of the series, the characters, the weapons of TAC, the Kaiju plus a short synapsis of each episode. It’s top notch.
The movie title "Ultraman Ace - The Complete Series Steelbook Edition [Blu-ray]," available on Movies & TV, has received an average rating of 4.8 from 1029 reviewers. It features elements such as [], and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of Movies & TV, Blu-ray and TV. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Genre": "Science Fiction", "Format": "Blu-ray, NTSC", "Contributor": "Tetsuro Sagawa, Mitsuko Hoshi, Shunichi Okita, Keiji Takamine", "Language": "Japanese", "Number Of Discs": "6", "MPAA rating": "NR (Not Rated)", "Product Dimensions": "0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 1 Pounds", "Item model number": "BR63464", "Media Format": "Blu-ray, NTSC", "Run time": "22 hours and 1 minute", "Release date": "May 26, 2020", "Actors": "Keiji Takamine, Mitsuko Hoshi, Tetsuro Sagawa, Shunichi Okita", "Subtitles": "English", "Studio": "Mill Creek Entertianment", "Number of discs": "6"} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Alternate Dimension Being Yapool started invading Earth with an entourage of Terrible-Monsters that were more powerful than ordinary monsters. The Terrestrial Defense Force was annihilated. Ultraman Ace has been sent from Nebula M78 Land of Light.
B083XRVS11
4
1 of the best Zatoichi with emphasis upon how badly geisha were treated
Zatoichi’s Revenge was the 10th release in the franchise and came out in 1965.<br /><br />The movie begins with a contrast between the different sides of Zatoichi. First, he’s riding in a cart talking about how much he loves the sun on his face when he loses a rice ball. He’s enjoying the simple things in life. Then he’s beset by two swordsman, one of which he cuts down. That sends the message that life can not only be short but cheap as well. Then there’s a little comedy when Zatoichi goes to a food stand and puts way too much mustard on his food and it blows out his taste buds. Here are some of the main elements of every Zatoichi movie. He tries to live a good and common life, but he is always beset by the evils in society, which he has to deal with yet he’s still able to laugh.<br /><br />The movie then has the common themes of a woman in distress, Yakuza, and in this case seeking revenge for his murdered friend. The woman Miss Sayo has been forced to work at a brothel run by the local Yakuza (gangster) boss. There have often been brothels in Zatoichi films but this one shows how harsh they could be as the women are beaten routinely for not following orders. Most of the women were there reluctantly because their families had lost money and were indebted to the Yakuza and had to give up their daughters to pay off their money. That of course did not create a happy lot of geisha to entertain men.<br /><br />The plot then focuses upon Zatoichi seeking revenge for the death of his old friend. One sequence is even played out like a Western between the blind swordsman and the ronin (masterless swordsman) that works for the boss. They set a time and day for their duel and there’s even a guitar playing in the background. He then goes after the boss and a corrupt superintendent that work together.<br /><br />This is definitely one of the better Zatoichi films. The emphasis upon the geisha showed a new side to ancient Japan, and the mood was just right.<br />C
The movie title "Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman, Vol. 10 - Zatoichi's Revenge [DVD]," available on Movies & TV, has received an average rating of 4.9 from 29 reviewers. It features elements such as [], and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of Movies & TV, Featured Categories, DVD and Action & Adventure. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Format": "Anamorphic, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC", "Contributor": "Takeshi Kat, Akira Inoue, San'emon Arashi, Jun Katsumura, Shintar Katsu, Sonosuke Sawamura, Sachiko Kobayashi, Norihei Miki, Kan Shimosawa, Gen Kimura, Mikiko Tsubouchi, Minoru Inuzuka, Fujio HarumotoTakeshi Kat, Akira Inoue, San'emon Arashi, Jun Katsumura, Shintar Katsu, Sonosuke Sawamura, Sachiko Kobayashi, Norihei Miki, Kan Shimosawa, Gen Kimura, Mikiko Tsubouchi, Minoru Inuzuka, Fujio Harumoto See more", "Language": "Unqualified (DTS ES 6.1), Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)", "Number Of Discs": "1", "Runtime": "1 hour and 24 minutes", "Aspect Ratio": "2.35:1", "Is Discontinued By Manufacturer": "No", "MPAA rating": "Unrated (Not Rated)", "Product Dimensions": "7.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 4.8 Ounces", "Director": "Akira Inoue", "Media Format": "Anamorphic, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC", "Run time": "1 hour and 24 minutes", "Release date": "August 19, 2003", "Actors": "Shintar Katsu, Norihei Miki, Mikiko Tsubouchi, Takeshi Kat, Fujio Harumoto", "Subtitles": "English", "Studio": "Home Vision Entertainment", "Writers": "Kan Shimosawa, Minoru Inuzuka", "Number of discs": "1"} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : When a scheme to enslave young women into forced prostitution causes his old master to be murdered in cold blood, Ichi sets mercy aside until his vengeance is meted out and the young women are set free..
B0000A02TS
2
Early Michelle Yeoh doing her own fight scenes but the story is really lacking
Magnificent Warriors is about the Chinese fighting the Japanese invasion in the 1930s. It features a very young Michelle Yeoh in one of her first Hong Kong films. What stands out is that she does most of her own fight scenes and looked very convincing at it. The movie mostly serves as a vehicle for Yeoh to kick butt.<br /><br />The plot is about Yeoh getting to together with a few others to organize resistance to the Japanese. The story sort of meanders and instead focuses upon Yeoh beating people up before it really gets to its point. Luckily the action sequences are good and don’t have the special effects yet that Hong Kong cinema became famous for. There’s a bunch of comedy as well most of which hasn’t aged well since this came out in the 1980s. That makes it a decent martial arts film overall.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.2 from 80 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["\u4e2d\u6587"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["David Chung"], "Producers": ["Linda Kuk", "Dickson Poon", "John Sham"], "Starring": ["Michelle Yeoh", "Richard Ng", "Tung-Shing Yee"], "Studio": ["Asian Crush"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
B01MSBZ7NW
4
A boy's life between family and violence in Northern Ireland
Belfast is a heartfelt ode to the city by Kenneth Branagh who gave inspiration to the main character a little boy played by Jude Hill. He plays a Protestant caught in the middle of the sectarian conflict in the city along with the declining economy. His father Jamie Dornan does not support the violence and wants to get his family out of the Ireland, but his wife Caitriona Balfe and Hill are steadfast about staying because of their family, that includes the grandmother Judi Dench and grandfather Ciaran Hinds, and friends. The story goes through episodes such as Hill spending time with his grandparents, admiring a girl at school, and scenes of violence. It creates a great contrast between the emotional connections between the characters and the growing tension in Northern Ireland which pushes and pulls upon the family. Hill is very cute as the main character and there are great scenes where he just has his eyes wide open in awe at both fighting in the streets and the wonder of movies. It’s a great film to watch.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.4 from 15113 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "foul language"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Kenneth Branagh"], "Producers": ["Laura Berwick", "Kenneth Branagh", "Becca Kovacik", "Tamar Thomas"], "Starring": ["Caitriona Balfe", "Judi Dench", "Jamie Dornan"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
B0BKX5LJ2D
4
Predicament of a mother and what she's willing to do for her son
Director Bong Joon-ho often focuses upon family (The Host, Parasite) and this is no different. Mother is about the predicament of Kim Hye-ja and her mentally handicapped son Won-bin. What starts off as a doting mom always looking after her troublesome son becomes an unexpected mystery. It turns into a very compelling story. Anyone can relate to a mother trying to do everything to help her son.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 1139 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Bong Joon-Ho"], "Producers": ["Park Tae-Joon", "Seo Woo-Sik"], "Starring": ["Kim Hye-ja"], "Studio": ["Magnolia Pictures"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
B003WKT27C
2
Great message about exposing the powerful held back by flawed pacing
Motherless Brooklyn has a very important message but it’s delivery is deeply flawed. That’s because the movie has a very exciting introduction and then drags for the rest of the first half to the point that you’re asking yourself whether anything will ever happen. The second half is much, much better but it takes an entire hour for it to develop.<br /><br />The movie was written and directed by Edward Norton. It’s in part based upon a mystery novel by the same name by Jonathan Lethem that features a detective Lionel who has Tourettes who looks into the murder of his boss Frank Minna. Norton took that base and added Robert Moses a former New York City public official responsible for creating many of the bridges and parks in New York City. He was originally considered one of the city’s greatest fathers until 1974 when Robert Caro’s The Power Broker came out which detailed how this unelected official destroyed large parts of the city that were inhabited by poor and minority residents to make way for his public projects.<br /><br />Norton took elements of the film noir genre to bring it all together as seen by Lionel’s voice over commentary and his role of the small guy fighting against the powerful. The problem as stated at the beginning is the pace. Things start with Frank Minna (Bruce Willis) being killed by mysterious men in a deal gone wrong and Lionel being unable to save him. He then sets out to solves his murder, but then nothing happens for literally an hour. Things get going when he meets Laura Rose (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) who works in the city’s anti-discrimination office who is working against New York’s declaring whole neighborhoods blighted so it can evict people and redevelop the area. Lionel finds out that Moses Randolph (Alec Bladwin), who is the Robert Moses charcter in the film, is behind it all. Even when things finally kick into gear there are certain scenes that could have been editing to pick things up.<br /><br />The importance of the movie is not just to introduce people to Robert Moses, but that what he represents. The powerful that work behind the scenes and can shape whole cities and countries. In one scene Lionel recounts what Frank told him that before World War II Americans were trying to work together through the hard times of the Great Depression, but after the war, the U.S. had seen what it could do with pure power and it was going to take that lesson and apply it at home. Moses was an example of that ethos as he reshaped the entire city of New York by displacing millions of people, and never had to answer to anyone but himself. As Norton said in a recent interview, people in the United States are not brought up and educated that such people as Moses are supposed to not exist in a democracy, but they do, and they need to be exposed. The problem is the vehicle Norton picked, this film, was badly edited and fails at entertaining for half of its run therefore detracting from its message.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.2 from 7972 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English", "English [Audio Description]"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Edward Norton"], "Producers": ["Bill Migliore", "Edward Norton", "Michael Bederman", "Gigi Pritzker", "Rachel Shane"], "Starring": ["Edward Norton", "Bruce Willis", "Gugu Mbatha-Raw"], "Studio": ["WARNER BROS."]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
B07ZP8K398
4
Excellent procedural spy thriller
Day of the Jackal was based upon the book by Frederick Forsyth of the same name. It used the French political scene in the early 1960s as source material. From 1954-1962 Algeria fought for independence. Finally, President Charles DeGaulle decided to give it freedom. That angered many, especially in the military. Some went on to create the Organisation Armee Secrete (OAS – Secret Army Organization). One of their goals was to assassinate the president.<br /><br />That leads to Day of the Jackal, which starts with a failed ambush of DeGaulle. Desperate and on the rocks, the OAD decides to hire a hitman to do the job, only known as the Jackal (Edward Fox). He has to travel from England into France, and then into Paris in disguise to try to kill DeGaulle. On his trail is Police Commissioner Claude Lebel (Michael Lonsdale).<br /><br />One of the well done elements of the movie is the police procedural. It shows what real police work is like going through files, calling others for intelligence, etc. It’s far from glamours but it’s also realistic.<br /><br />Another strong part of the film is Jackal’s travels to Paris. He creates several fake personas and disguises, and even has a special rifle made for him. it provides some thrill to the story. Of course speaking of thrills there’s the actual assassination attempt which is full of tension.<br /><br />It is a fantastic mix and one of the best movies in the genre.<br />C
The movie title "The Day of the Jackal," available on Movies & TV, has received an average rating of 4.7 from 2694 reviewers. It features elements such as [], and it is priced at $8.29. This title falls under the categories of Movies & TV, Featured Categories, DVD and Drama. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Genre": "Drama, Suspense", "Format": "Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Color, Letterboxed, NTSC, Widescreen", "Contributor": "Michael Auclair, Raymond Gerome, Adrien Cayla-Legrand, Maurice Denham, Vernon Dobtcheff, David Swift, Jacques Francois, Delphine Seyrig, Barrie Ingham, Anton Rodgers, Olga Georges-Picot, Donald Sinden, Tony Britton, Derek Jacobi, Eric Porter, Denis Carey, Timothy West, Michel Lonsdale, Edward Fox, Alan Badel, Jean Martin, Fred Zinnemann, Cyril Cusack, Ronald Pickup, Kenneth Ross, John Woolf, Terence Alexander, Jean SorelMichael Auclair, Raymond Gerome, Adrien Cayla-Legrand, Maurice Denham, Vernon Dobtcheff, David Swift, Jacques Francois, Delphine Seyrig, Barrie Ingham, Anton Rodgers, Olga Georges-Picot, Donald Sinden, Tony Britton, Derek Jacobi, Eric Porter, Denis Carey, Ti\u2026 See more", "Initial release date": "1998-04-28", "Language": "English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), Unqualified (DTS ES 6.1)", "Aspect Ratio": "1.85:1", "Is Discontinued By Manufacturer": "No", "MPAA rating": "PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)", "Product Dimensions": "7.5 x 5.38 x 0.6 inches; 4 Ounces", "Item model number": "Relay Time: 143 min", "Director": "Fred Zinnemann", "Media Format": "Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Color, Letterboxed, NTSC, Widescreen", "Run time": "2 hours and 23 minutes", "Release date": "April 28, 1998", "Actors": "Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michael Auclair, Alan Badel, Tony Britton", "Dubbed": "French", "Subtitles": "English, Spanish, French", "Producers": "John Woolf", "Studio": "Universal Pictures Home Entertainment", "Writers": "Kenneth Ross", "Country of Origin": "USA", "Number of discs": "1"} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Product Description.
0783226853
4
Mind twisting story of dead niece calling her uncle in this psychological crime drama
Don’t Let Go was a psychological crime drama. Detective Jack Radcliff (David Oyelowo) discovers his brothers family that included his favorite niece Ashely (Storm Reid) gunned down inside their home. A few days later Ashley starts calling him from the grave and they try to work out what happened to her family. As Detective Radcliff says in one scene he feels like he’s living in a nightmare. What happens next is a brain twisting and amazing story as Ashley works in the past and Radcliff in the present. Oyelowo and Reid get all the credit for pulling off the plot.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 4015 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "substance use", "alcohol use", "foul language"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Jacob Aaron Estes"], "Producers": ["Jason Blum", "Bobby Cohen", "David Oyelowo"], "Starring": ["David Oyelowo", "Mykelti Williamson", "Brian Henry"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
B07ZHKC8K5
1
Trying to be modern and realistic they committed overkill dragging everything out
The Andromeda Strain wanted to be a really modern and realistic sci-fi movie about a virus coming from out space. The problem was they overdid it. There are scenes where they go through the layout of the secret base the scientists are in. Then it goes through all the medical exams the scientists face, etc. It’s overkill and drags out the story tremendously on tangents which are not related to the main topic. This trend continues throughout the entire movie making it a real drag.
The movie title "The Andromeda Strain," available on Movies & TV, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 4854 reviewers. It features elements such as [], and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of Movies & TV, Featured Categories, DVD and Action & Adventure. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Genre": "Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense/Thrillers, Mystery & Suspense", "Format": "Multiple Formats, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen", "Contributor": "Paula Kelly, Nelson Gidding, Kate Reid, James Olson, Ramon Bieri, Robert Wise, Arthur Hill, David Wayne, Stuart Gilmore, George Mitchell, John W. HolmesPaula Kelly, Nelson Gidding, Kate Reid, James Olson, Ramon Bieri, Robert Wise, Arthur Hill, David Wayne, Stuart Gilmore, George Mitchell, John W. Holmes See more", "Initial release date": "2003-04-01", "Language": "Unqualified (DTS ES 6.1), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)", "Aspect Ratio": "2.35:1", "Is Discontinued By Manufacturer": "No", "MPAA rating": "G (General Audience)", "Product Dimensions": "7.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.84 Ounces", "Item model number": "1021239", "Director": "Robert Wise", "Media Format": "Multiple Formats, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen", "Run time": "2 hours and 11 minutes", "Release date": "April 1, 2003", "Actors": "Arthur Hill, David Wayne, James Olson, Kate Reid, Paula Kelly", "Subtitles": "Spanish, French", "Producers": "Robert Wise", "Studio": "Universal Pictures Home Entertainment", "Writers": "Nelson Gidding", "Number of discs": "1"} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Directed with clinical precision by Academy Award winner Robert Wise, this compelling account of the earth's first biological crisis is perhaps the most chillingly realistic science fiction thriller ever made. After an errant satellite crashes to earth near a remote New Mexico village, the recovery team discovers that almost everyone in the town are victims of a horrible death, with the mysterious exception of an infant and an old homeless man. The survivors are brought to a state-of-the-art laboratory descending five stories beneath the ground where the puzzled scientists race against time to determine the nature of the deadly microbe before it wreaks worldwide havoc. A trailblazer in the areas of special effects and inventive sets, The Andromeda Strain is based on Michael Crichton's best-selling novel that created national paranoia for its topical relevance to the first moon landing..
B00008438U
3
Bad guys the draw in this slow paced film
Let Him Go suffers from an exceedingly slow pace. That’s probably due to the fact that the main characters Kevin Costner and Diane Lane are grandparents. They are searching for their little grandson out of fear that his new stepdad is abusive. They’re actually not the appeal of the film. It’s the stepdad and his family which are the draw because they’re psychotic. They add a real level of malevolence to the film. It just takes so long to get to them. It literally
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.3 from 48570 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English", "English [Audio Description]"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Thomas Bezucha"], "Producers": ["Paula Mazur", "Mitchell Kaplan", "Thomas Bezucha"], "Starring": ["Diane Lane", "Kevin Costner", "Lesley Manville"], "Studio": ["Focus Features"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
B08NTR5P78
3
When Queen was a heavy Rock band
This is a concert from 1974 early in Queen’s career. At this time they were a pretty straight forward Rock band. There’s none of the experimentation that they became known for. What stands out is the vocal harmonies they used a lot and Brian May wanking away at his guitar. He’s playing some really heavy Rock riffs on most of the tunes. The few times the band breaks out of that mold is when they actually standout such as on Killer Queen. That only happens a few times however.
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4
Captures the emotions and intrigue of the story with some much needed laughs
I’m not the biggest fan of Shakespeare but this production was one of my favorite adaptations of his work. The plot is a familiar one as Keanu Reeves tries to sabotage the marriage of Kate Beckinsale and Robert Sean Leonard to undermine his brother Denzel Washington. What really stood out was Michael Keaton as a bumbling sheriff who could get nothing right. He literally steals every scene he’s in as he misinterprets everything he hears and is told and goes on ridiculous rants. He even rides a fake house like in Monty Python’s Holly Grail. The movie captures the emotions and intrigue of the story and adds so much needed laughs as well.
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4
Exploration of the terrorist Carlos and the world of revolutionaries & govts he worked within
Carlos is about the famed Leftist Venezuelan terrorist Carlos the Jackal played by Edgar Ramirez. He decided to fight for radical Palestinian groups and became one of the most infamous men in the world. The story documents his rise and fall and more importantly what led to a period of international terrorism in the 1970s and why it ended.<br /><br />The movie comes in different parts.<br /><br />The first lays out that Carlos is committed to Third World liberation struggles against the West. He goes to work for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) which was a radical group opposed to Yasser Arafat that believed attacks around the world was the way to push the Palestinian issue. Carlos is eager to move up but has to prove himself in Europe. This shows Carlos’ motivation and his drive. It also explains the environment in the world at that time when there were committed Leftists around the world pushing all kinds of causes from the War in Vietnam to the fight against Latin American dictatorships to a war against capitalism. There were all kinds of groups to join from peaceful to violent at that time as well. Carlos and others chose armed revolution.<br /><br />The next part is about the cost of celebrity. Carlos carries out a dramatic attack and becomes famous. In the process he becomes a gun for hire going from one Arab country to another looking for backing. The last part is the impact of the end of the Cold War when Carlos losses all his powerful friends. This shows how the Leftist groups were only able to grow and carry out attacks with the backing of foreign governments. During the Cold War the Soviet Union was also pushing Third World revolutionaries. When that competition with the West ended so did the support and Carlos and others suffered the consequences.<br /><br />What interesting is that Carlos’ body is symbolic of his situation. When he’s thin and in shape that means he’s doing well. When he’s fat he’s struggling.<br /><br />Overall this is a great exploration of Carlos and the world of revolutionaries and governments he operated within.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.3 from 307 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Nudity", "violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Olivier Assayas"], "Producers": ["Daniel Leconte", "Jens Meurer"], "Starring": ["\u00c9dgar Ram\u00edrez", "Alexander Scheer"], "Studio": ["IFC Films"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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5
Moving stories of ties that bind people together through thick and thin
Gook was an independent film about the sense of family created at a shoe store owned by two Korean brothers during the 1992 Rodney King riot in Los Angeles. It was written, directed, and starred Justin Chon as Eli. He along with his brother Daniel (David So) run a. shoestring store. Kamila (Simone Baker) always comes by to help out as a way to escape her homelife. They represent the family that will be challenged from inside and out.<br /><br />The film begins by laying out the situation of the three characters. Eli buys some shoes off the back of a truck and then gets beat up by some Latinos driving by because he was in the wrong neighborhood. That represents his situation, he feels beat down in life. He then goes home and tells his brother if they don’t sell some shoes they won’t be able to make the rent. All Daniel cares about however is his singing. Things then flip to Kamila. There’s no food in her house because some people came over and ate everything and her sister doesn’t have lunch money for her either. She doesn’t go to school but goes to the shoe store instead. She sings a song with the lyric “Everything is going to be all right.” She’s still young and has a positive outlook on life despite her struggles. The three have a real bond in a dysfunctional family kind of way. It turns out that the brothers and Kamila have a much deeper connection as well. The problem is that they are in constant conflict. Kamila over coming to the store. Daniel over his singing, etc.<br /><br />Chon ends up telling a deeply moving story about the bonds that tie people together and through thick and thin. It also comments about the problems Koreans and blacks had in Los Angeles at this time. During the riots Korean shops were targeted because people resented them for being immigrants and starting businesses in their community. The two brothers and Kamila represented that the two groups could find common ground.<br />C
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4
The meaning of friendship amidst LA's homeless crisis
The Soloist was a fantastic movie featuring Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx. It’s about friendship, compassion, and the homeless. It is based upon a true story.<br /><br />Downey is Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez while Foxx is a mentally ill homeless man named Nathaniel Ayes. Lopez randomly runs into Ayes in downtown LA. It’s obvious that Ayes has mental issues as he rambles aimlessly in a stream of consciousness type of way with his speech. At the same time he has a huge musical talent, and even went to the prestigious Julliard School of music. That piques Lopez’s interest. Lopez at first writes a piece about Nathanial, but then becomes interested in his life, which starts a relationship, but a difficult one because of Ayes mental issues. In so doing Nathanial’s life is relayed to the audience. This in turn leads Lopez into the city’s Skid Row and the homeless problem which has always been large in LA and even larger today due to the housing crisis. When the movie was made however poverty, mental illness and addiction were the main causes of this phenomenon.<br /><br />The movie touches on not only the homeless problem but the issues with helping them as well. How can you help mentally ill people out on the street when they don’t want help?<br /><br />Overall it’s a very moving film about a difficult relationship.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 1244 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "substance use", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Subtitles": ["None available"], "Directors": ["Joe Wright"], "Producers": ["Rikki Lea Bestall", "Tim Bevan", "Josephine Davies", "Eric Fellner", "Gary Foster", "Eric Heffron", "Russ Krasnoff", "Jeff Skoll", "Leeann Stonebreaker"], "Starring": ["Jamie Foxx", "Robert Downey Jr.", "Catherine Keener"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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3
Origins story for the agents
I was a fan of the first Hitman movie which was surprisingly good despite it being based upon a video game. That’s usually not a winning combination. I wanted to check out Agent 47 to see if it was worthwhile. The plot actually is very similar to the original. Agent 47 goes from assassin to hero for instance. He also hooks up with a woman again. What’s different is that it is a bit of an origins story for the agents and the woman is a fighter this time. Most of the film is action sequences with lots of gun play. It’s not as good as the original but still an entertaining release.
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3
Too long & too much on love story
People often forget that in between Sean Connery and Roger Moore playing James Bond there was George Lazenby. After You Only Live Twice Connery said he was retiring from the franchise. Producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman found Lazenby in Australia to be Bond. They offered him the entire franchise in a multi movie deal. According to his co-star Diana Rigg not only did Lazenby turn down the offer but he was extremely difficult to work with while shooting On Her Majesty’s Secret Service as he didn’t take direction well and thought he was bigger than the role. What a missed opportunity.<br /><br />That being said, first time Bond director Peter Hunt decided to take the franchise in a different direction with this film by sticking to the Ian Flemming book much more closely and making it more realistic with very few gadgets. That also meant there were plenty of fisticuffs rather than shoot outs. The product was a good but not great movie.<br /><br />The story focuses upon the international crime organization SPECTRE and its leader Blofeld (Telly Savalas) launching a plot to have twelve women from a health institute in the Swiss Alps spread biological agents around the world. This was the first really over the top plot.<br /><br />The problem was that too much time was spent on Bond’s love affair with Contessa Teresa di Vicenzo (Diana Rigg). The two meet at the start of the film, and then actually fall in love and get married. This was the second time the secret agent was married. The first being in You Only Live Twice and that was for a cover story. This time it was for real. This was definitely a change from all the other films in the franchise as Bond was always a womanizing playboy. The problem was this took the entire first third of the movie and then returns towards the end as well. That's partly redeemed by the ending which is unlike anything seen in a Bond film. Still, if they had edited that out and made the film under 2 hours it would have been much better.<br />C
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4
This is a classic for a reason
Heaven Can Wait is a wonderful movie about fate and destiny. The movie was the brainchild of Warren Beatty who was the star, director, producer and co-wrote the story. He plays the quarterback of the Los Angeles Rams whose life is taken too soon and he tries to return to the living and regain what he lost. His character has this earnestness and determination about him which automatically makes you root for him. He’s also put into a series of funny situations which always keeps the mood light. In the wrong hands this story really could have crashed and burned. Beatty really made it into a classic.
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4
Another great Lone Wolf and Cub about saving a clan from itself
Lone Wolf and Cub started out as a Japanese manga. Then became a series of movies, a TV show, and then got chopped up in the U.S. and became a whole new thing, The Shogun Assassin. They all had the same basic story line. Ogami Itto (Tomisaburo Wakayama) and his son Daigoro (Akihior Tomikawa) sell their services as assassins and slaughter a bunch of people sometimes in innovative ways. That was the life they chose. As Itto said, they live at the crossroads to hell. Their only duty in life is to shed blood.<br /><br />Baby Cart in the Land of Demons was the fifth release in the franchise. It was put out by Katsu Productions, the company owned by Tomisaburo’s brother Shintaro Katsu who was famous as the Zatoichi character.<br /><br />The movie gets right down to business as Itto slices up a man posing as a monk who offers him 1/5 of his fee to carry out a task. He will have to find five more clansmen from the Kuroda to find out what his job is going to be, and receive his money. Itto accepts their offer. It turns out the clan has no male heir and a juvenile princess is posing as a boy and the clan head. They want Itto to rectify the situation and cleans the clan in the process.<br /><br />This is an interesting narrative technique because it slowly unravels the story with each Kuroada member Itto and Daigoro run into. Little Daigoro gets his own scene as well as he takes a flogging from the police rather than give up a woman pick pocket.<br /><br />In the end the movie turns out to be about selfishness and greed as a lord put his desires ahead of the clan, which is a big no no in Asian culture where the group is more cherished then the individual.<br />C
The movie title "Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons [DVD]," available on Movies & TV, has received an average rating of 4.8 from 214 reviewers. It features elements such as [], and it is priced at $25.0. This title falls under the categories of Movies & TV, Genre for Featured Categories and Action & Adventure. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Genre": "Action & Adventure", "Format": "Animated, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC, Collector's Edition", "Contributor": "Michiyo Ookusu, Tsutomu Nakamura, Akihiro Tomikawa, Akira Yamauchi, Fujio Suga, Kazuo Koike, Shingo Yamashiro, Tomisaburo Wakayama, Rokko Toura, Taketoshi Nait, Hideji taki, Ritsu Ishiyama, Yoshi Kat, Tomomi Sato, Kenji MisumiMichiyo Ookusu, Tsutomu Nakamura, Akihiro Tomikawa, Akira Yamauchi, Fujio Suga, Kazuo Koike, Shingo Yamashiro, Tomisaburo Wakayama, Rokko Toura, Taketoshi Nait, Hideji taki, Ritsu Ishiyama, Yoshi Kat, Tomomi Sato, Kenji Misumi See more", "Language": "Unqualified (DTS ES 6.1)", "Runtime": "1 hour and 29 minutes", "Aspect Ratio": "2.35:1", "Is Discontinued By Manufacturer": "No", "MPAA rating": "Unrated (Not Rated)", "Product Dimensions": "0.54 x 0.75 x 0.07 inches; 3.84 Ounces", "Director": "Kenji Misumi", "Media Format": "Animated, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC, Collector's Edition", "Run time": "1 hour and 29 minutes", "Release date": "June 8, 2004", "Actors": "Tomisaburo Wakayama, Michiyo Ookusu, Akihiro Tomikawa, Shingo Yamashiro, Tomomi Sato", "Dubbed": "English", "Subtitles": "English", "Studio": "AnimEigo", "Writers": "Kazuo Koike, Tsutomu Nakamura", "Number of discs": "1"} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Samurai Cinema, full color anamorphic widescreen collector's edition. His sword is sharp, swift and for hire. 500 pieces of gold will buy his services and once he accepts a commission, the fate of his target is sealed! his name is Ogami Itto, the former Shogunate executioner. After the evil Yagyu clan frames him for heresy and murders his wife, Ogami roams the Japanese countryside with his son Daigoro and a crude wooden baby cart as the paid assassins known as... lone Wolf and Cub! Japanese language with English subtitles. Presented in original theatrical ratio 2.35:1. Approximate running time 89 minutes. Warning: Contains nudity and graphic violence..
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4
The first man to publicly expose the mafia
The Valachi Papers is a very interesting mafia film based upon a true story of Joseph Valachi who was the first to publicly testify to the government that the mafia existed. Valachi is played by Charles Bronson.<br /><br />The movie plays out like a biography of Valachi as he flashes back and forth between the present where he’s snitching to the past when he first got involved with the mafia. He was in early and right at the top so his story includes some of the most famous mobsters like Lucky Luciano, Vito Genovese and Salvatore Maranzano who was the boss of bosses and formed the Five Families in New York City. That’s what’s most interesting about the film.<br /><br />It tries to be realistic and shows how the mafia started off talking about family but was always ruthless and full of people willing to turn on others to rise higher in the ranks. It’s the polar opposite of many in the genre like the Godfather series.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.3 from 201 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Terence Young"], "Producers": ["Roger Duchet", "Dino De Laurentiis", "Jerry Ferraro"], "Starring": ["Charles Bronson", "LIno Ventura", "Jill Ireland"], "Studio": ["Sony Pictures Home Entertainment"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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3
Movie became an ethical question of whether to build a nuclear bomb
This movie is about the Manhattan Project which built the first nuclear bombs called Fat Man and Little Boy. The film features Paul Newman as the general in charge of the project. He's like a manager trying to deal with different personalities especially Dwight Schultz who plays Dr Robert Oppenheimer who was in charge of the scientists. They clash throughout but they ultimately needed each other. Newman had the resources and Schultz the brains.<br /><br />My interest in the movie waxed and waned. The inclusion of a love story for instance I felt was unnecessary. At the same time it did have a good debate about the ethics of building a nuclear bomb. That debate increased as World War II neared its end. In that sense the movie moved away from being simply a fictional history of the project to being a questions of morals and that made it worthwhile to watch.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 1334 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Subtitles": ["None available"], "Directors": ["Roland Joffe"], "Producers": ["John Calley", "Ken Strausbaugh", "Tony Garnett"], "Starring": ["Bonnie Bedelia", "Dwight Schultz", "John Cusack"], "Studio": ["Paramount"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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4
Churchill's political career during and after WWII
Into The Storm was the follow up to The Gathering Storm, both HBO movies. This time Brendan Gleeson played Winston Churchill as the story flashes back and forth between the start of World War II with Dunkirk and immediately after the conflict was over when his fate was up in the air with parliamentary elections. They’re connected because they were both low points for Churchill.<br /><br />First off, Gleeson largely plays a restrained Churchill. There are small bits of anger like yelling at his butler, but otherwise this is a prime minister who is mostly thinking and writing about the war and the election. Into The Storm had Albert Finney do Churchill and he and the writing was much better. Finney played Churchill as an old curmudgeon which was more appealing.<br /><br />Second, because the movie spans 5 years it can only cover so much and a lot gets left out as a result. Still it paints a picture of Churchill facing the defeats at the start of WWII, his highs as the war is won, and then a low again in the vote. That’s the story arch they wanted to cover how someone with such a large personality and role in modern history could lose after his greatest victory. The point is this isn’t about World War II but Churchill’s political career.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 1818 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Thaddeus O'Sullivan"], "Producers": ["Julie Payne", "Ann Wingate", "Frank Doelger", "Tracey Scoffield", "David M. Thompson"], "Starring": ["Brendan Gleeson", "Janet McTeer", "Len Cariou"], "Studio": ["HBO"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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3
Beginning is so funny as Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder throw endless insults at each other
This is a romantic comedy featuring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder. It gets off to a rousing start as Reeves and Ryder immediately dislike each other and start throwing endless insults like when Reeves tells her that her ex-boyfriend was a piece of garbage and she was better off without him which was saying a lot because of how bad off she was. They are really good at it. It had me laughing from the get go. Their characters are both smart, very opinionated and non-stop talkers. You know where things go but they make it fun.
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4
Coming of age story about South Africa injustice and beauty
Power Of One is about a young English boy P.K. coming of age in South Africa with no parents. Major figures in his life assist him in this journey from his Nanny/Nomadlozi Kubheka who introduced him to African culture to Doc/Armin Mueller-Stahl a refugee from Nazi Germany who showed him the land of South Africa to Geel Piet/Morgan Freeman who taught P.K. to fight and stand up for himself to Gideon/Alois Moyo who showed P.K. the struggle against Aparthied and finally Maria/Fay Masterson who he fell in love with.<br /><br />One major theme of the story is cruelty to others. P.K. learned this from the start when he was sent to a boarding school where the older kids constantly picked on him. He sees it again when he goes to prison with Doc who is arrested by the British for not registering as a foreigner during World War II. The cruelty is a reflection of South Africa where the racist Apartheid system was created to keep the African majority down. P.K.’s own mistreatment also made him immediately empathize with the plight of the Africans under the racist system.<br /><br />Amongst that there are many moments of beauty. For instance there are several scenes with South African singing one of the greatest forms of music there is.<br /><br />Usually I stray away from films about black people that have a white lead but this was an exception. The characters were great. The story was strong and inspiring.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.7 from 401 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Subtitles": ["None available"], "Directors": ["John G. Avildsen"], "Producers": ["Graham Burke", "Roy Button", "Greg Coote", "Arnon Milchan", "Steven Reuther", "Doug Seelig"], "Starring": ["Stephen Dorff", "Armin Mueller-Stahl", "Morgan Freeman"], "Studio": ["WARNER BROS."]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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4
Based upon Bukowski's life on the margins of society It's funny and entertaining
Factotum is based upon a book by Charles Bukowski. It features Matt Dillon as Henry. He’s a struggling writer who bounces from job to job and has a drinking problem. Like in Barfly which was also based upon Bukowski’s work, the main character represents the author. The movie definitely captures Bukowski’s idiosyncratic style which highlights outsiders and people at the bottom of society.<br /><br />The movie begins with Henry being told to make a delivery because the regular driver is out. Henry takes off without unplugging the freezer truck. Then he makes his delivery at a bar, forgets to close the backdoor and decides to spend a couple hours drinking. His boss shows up, the truck is unthawing because Henry didn’t close the door and water is pouring at the back. Obviously this gets Henry fired. This is symbolic of the struggling writer theme as well as the low key humor that runs throughout the film.<br /><br />There’s also Henry as an author. When people ask about what he writes about he usually tells them “everything.” In fact, he focuses upon his life and thoughts. There are plenty of voiceovers that highlight those two things.<br /><br />Factotum is a great exploration of Bukowski. His life at the edges of society which many would look down upon is a treat to see on film. He’s also able to make fun of it as well.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.2 from 407 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Bent Hamer"], "Producers": ["Bent Hamer", "Karl Baumgartner", "Knud Bj\u00f8rne-Larsen", "Reinhold Elschot", "Rainer Mockert", "Peter Nadermann", "Jim Stark", "Christine K. Walker", "Meinolf Zurhorst"], "Starring": ["Matt Dillon", "Marisa Tomei", "Lili Taylor"], "Studio": ["Bul Bul Film AS"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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4
Great heist flick propelled not only by the crime but the cast of characters
Gone In Sixty Seconds is a superior heist film. It's actually a remake of a1974 independent film by Toby Halicki who ran an auto shop. He used his friends and family to make the movie which is actually really badly acted but does include the longest car chase in movie history. His wife helped get this movie made and was an executive producer.<br /><br />The movie begins with car thief Kip Raines (Giovanni Ribisi) screwing up a job for his boss Raymond Calitri (Christopher Eccleston). That forces Kip’s brother Memphis (Nicolas Cage) to save him by agreeing to steal 50 cars in 72 hours.<br /><br />The first good element is the cast of characters in this ensemble piece. Memphis for instance has a thing for Shelby Ford Mustangs calling them Eleanor. It’s the car he can’t ever steal. It’s like his white whale. Sphinx (Vinnie Jones) looks menacing but never says a word. Master P shows up as the head of gang who believes Memphis is encroaching on his territory. Detective Roland Castlebeck (Delroy Lindo) is the intelligent cop waiting to bust Memphis. There are more and it makes for an interesting mix. Their interactions and the jokes they make, especially about each other, show that the story is not just going to be about the heist. The people are important as well and each one gets their little moment to shine. The one thing missing is some crazy Cage which he's famous for. The closest you get is when he poses as a rich guy at a car dealership.<br /><br />Second there is the heist itself. There’s all the planning. The scouting and then the actual thefts. Some go smoothly. Some get complicated. One leads to a giant car chase. That's the action side of the film and it's well done.<br /><br />If you like crime or car movies or both this hits all the bells and whistles.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.8 from 10749 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English", "English [Audio Description]"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Dominic Sena"], "Producers": ["Jerry Bruckheimer", "Mike Stenson"], "Starring": ["Nicolas Cage", "Angelina Jolie", "Giovanni Ribisi"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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3
Watch Denzel do bad things to bad men
Denzel just did 2 Guns before this movie so it could’ve been predicted that he would continue to make action flicks. Here he’s a vigilante out to do good by using his special skills to take on some Russian mobsters. There’s nothing groundbreaking here but it’s a good film. Denzel portrays himself as a man who cares and isn’t looking for trouble but he’s drawn into it because of his heart. He also has OCD which is shown in his first confrontation with the Russians where he keeps on having to put everything in its place. The real draw is watching Denzel do bad things to bad men.
The movie title "The Equalizer," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.8 from 59702 reviewers. It features elements such as IMDb 7.2, 2 h 12 min, 2014, X-Ray, HDR, UHD and 16+, and it is priced at $16.29. This title falls under the categories of Action, Suspense, Dark and Intense. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Antoine Fuqua"], "Producers": ["Todd Black", "Jason Blumenthal", "Denzel Washington", "Alex Siskin", "Steve Tisch", "Mace Neufeld", "Tony Eldridge", "Michael Sloan"], "Starring": ["Denzel Washington", "Marton Csokas", "Chlo\u00eb Grace Moretz"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : A quiet, meticulous man, living a quiet life in Boston, decides to act when a young prostitute he has befriended is beaten - he calls upon his mysterious CIA past to bring about his own brand of justice..
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A critique of the American nuclear family
This is a classic 1970s film when Hollywood started dealing with issues that it could never do before. It’s about Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep getting a divorce and Hoffman having to raise his son Justin Henry on his own. In the process the film challenges the traditional image of the nuclear family with the father being the breadwinner, the wife being a domestic and the kid enjoying this domestic bliss. Instead it shows the shortcomings in believing in this stereotype. Street for example was not happy being a housewife especially when Hoffman was barely around because he worked so much. The best parts are obviously the moments where Hoffman is learning how to raise his kid after Streep lives like him utterly failing at making French Toast. I also liked the moments where Hoffman was at work because at first he blew off his family to stay at his job longer and then when he’s a single dad he gets in trouble for taking time to be with his kid. It’s a jab at corporate America.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.7 from 2026 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Nudity", "violence", "alcohol use", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Robert Benton"], "Producers": ["Stanley R. Jaffe", "Stanley Jaffe"], "Starring": ["Dustin Hoffman", "Meryl Streep", "Jane Alexander"], "Studio": ["Sony Pictures Television"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Even better than the original because there are more evil gremlins
Gremlins 2 was far better than the original and the first film was really good. The reason why it was an improvement was because it went farther into the world of the Gremlins and all their different characters. That was hinted at in the original film, but now they take over an entire office building and really get to show their stuff, and that’s the best part of any Gremlins film.<br /><br />Gremlins 2 begins with Daniel Clamp (John Glover) a billionaire New York City developer obviously based upon Donald Trump. He runs his business like a dictatorship in a building full of high tech devices like surveillance cameras everywhere to observe the workers. The company also has a research division where Gizmo ends up. Of course he gets water on him and gives birth to evil Gremlins that multiply, take over the building and cause general chaos. Billy (Zach Galligan) and Kate (Phoebe Cates) from the first move return to try to save Gizmo from his nasty brethren.<br /><br />This is where the fun begins. One gremlin pops out of a pot full of pasta during a cooking show. Another drinks a genius potion and becomes an intellectual. A group attack reviewer Leonard Maltin while he is giving his opinion of the first Gremlins movie. There’s another time when they make a parody of the movie as well when the Gremlins cut the film, take over a theater and an usher gets Hulk Hogan to threaten the Gremlins to get back to playing the movie.<br /><br />Basically, if you liked the first Gremlins this one was even better.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 5282 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English", "English [Audio Description]"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Joe Dante", "James Spencer"], "Producers": ["Steven Spielberg", "Kathleen Kennedy", "Frank Marshall", "Michael W Finnell", "Michael Finnell"], "Starring": ["Zach Galligan", "Phoebe Cates", "John Glover"], "Studio": ["WARNER BROS."]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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2
Great start destroyed by horrible writing as Joaquin Phoenix wants to take on gangsters
It’s the 1980s and Joaquin Phoenix runs a large and successful night club in New York City. His brother Mark Wahlberg is a captain and his dad Robert Duvall is the deputy chief of police. They start investigating some Russian gangsters that frequent the club which of course draws Phoenix into the mess.<br /><br />The first half of the movie is very good. It lays out the characters and then slowly but surely builds up the tension with Phoenix discovering what the gangsters are up to and being drawn into things. There’s one scene where he goes to a drug lab that is full of suspense accentuated by the music.<br /><br />Unfortunately after this great start things fall apart when Phoenix wants to take care of the gangsters. It is a completely unrealistic turn of events that really can’t be believed or forgiven for the writers thinking that it would be a good plot twist.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 1284 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Nudity", "violence", "substance use", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["James Gray"], "Producers": ["Mark Wahlberg", "Joaquin Phoenix"], "Starring": ["Joaquin Phoenix", "Mark Wahlberg", "Eva Mendes"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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3
More straight horror than Scream 2 and had some added depth to the plot
Scream 2 was a disaster trying to be slasher flick while poking fun at the genre at the same time. Scream 3 went with the more straight forward horror plot. There’s a good bit of tension and plenty of chase scenes. On the other hand this was where the franchise became formulaic. Scream 2 was about the killer recreating the original murders. Scream 3 was about a movie made about the first killings and a murderer trying to replicate them once again. At the end however they do add some more depth to the plot. That made it a pretty good serial killer film in the end.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 5881 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "frightening scenes", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Wes Craven"], "Producers": ["Cathy Konrad", "Kevin Williamson", "Marianne Maddalena"], "Starring": ["Neve Campbell", "Courteney Cox Arquette", "David Arquette"], "Studio": ["MIRAMAX"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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2
This is a romance not a Film Noir
I read that this was a classic Film Noir but it’s really a romance between Farley Granger a young crook and Cathy O’Donnell. They’re supposed to be a Bonnie and Clyde pair but there’s really very little crime involved in the story. Not only that but you can predict what will happen at the end. It’s a tragedy and you can say that represents the Noir element of people unable to escape their fate but I wouldn’t call it a Noir at all when 90% of the story is Granger and O’Donnell talking about their relationship.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 177 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Subtitles": ["None available"], "Directors": ["Nicholas Ray"], "Producers": ["John Houseman", "Dore Schary"], "Starring": ["Cathy O'Donnell", "Farley Granger", "Howard Da Silva"], "Studio": ["HBO Max"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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5
The best Yakuza series every made!
The Yakuza Papers better known as Battles Without Honor & Humanity was Kinji Fukasaku’s masterpiece. The series consisted of five films based upon the diary of a real Yakuza (gangster) boss from the Hiroshima district. It documented the rise of gangs in the aftermath of World War II and the A-Bomb.<br /><br />Fukasaku’s series was a ground breaker in Japanese cinema. Yakuza flicks had been a favorite for decades but when he came out with Battles Without Honor & Humanity in the 1970s it was totally new. First of all it was filmed in an almost documentary or news style to give it realism not seen before. Second it showed how down and dirty the gangs were. Before they’d always been shown to be honorable groups and many were portrayed as anti-heroes. Here all their murder, backstabbing, etc. were exposed. Second it had realistic violence. Traditional Yakuza films for example usually had the gangs just wielding short swords. Here you had guns and anything else the gangsters could get their hands on. For example, in the opening scene the main character Yamanaka (Kinya Kitaoji) is caught cheater at gambling, is beaten up, but then gets revenge by stabbing several of the Yakuza.<br /><br />This film also features a young Sonny Chiba as Katsutoshi Otomo the son of a gang boss who is a sociopath. He wanted to shake up the traditional gang hierarchy, which led to a round of wars. For some reason they gave him a very bad fake tan for his look. The main character Yamanaka starts off homeless, but his fearlessness against the Otomo clan catches the attention of the local boss and leads to his entrance into the Muraoka gang. He falls in love with the boss’s niece played by Meiko Kaji of Lady Snowblood fame. Finally, mainstay throughout the series Bunta Sugawara as Shozo Hirono is trying to keep his gang out of the battles in Hiroshima city.<br /><br />The story takes place in the 1950s in the wake of the Korean War which led to an economic boom and more opportunities for the Yakuza. Now they are fighting over the spoils, which is the main theme of this volume.<br /><br />The Yakuza Papers rivals anything America ever produced on gangsters. There’s great action. A huge ensemble cast, and the neo-realism Fukasaku captured really makes the series stand out.<br />C
The movie title "The Yakuza Papers, Vol. 2 - Deadly Fight in Hiroshima," available on Movies & TV, has received an average rating of 4.4 from 6 reviewers. It features elements such as [], and it is priced at $10.48. This title falls under the categories of Movies & TV, Featured Categories, DVD and Drama. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Aspect Ratio": "2.35:1", "Is Discontinued By Manufacturer": "No", "MPAA rating": "Unrated (Not Rated)", "Product Dimensions": "7.75 x 5.75 x 0.53 inches; 4.8 Ounces", "Director": "Kinji Fukasaku", "Media Format": "Multiple Formats, Color, Widescreen, Subtitled, Closed-captioned, NTSC", "Run time": "1 hour and 39 minutes", "Release date": "December 14, 2004", "Actors": "Bunta Sugawara, Hiroki Matsukata, Kunie Tanaka, Eiko Nakamura, Tsunehiko Watase", "Subtitles": "English", "Language": "Unqualified (DTS ES 6.1)", "Studio": "Homevision", "Writers": "Kazuo Kasahara, Koichi Iiboshi", "Number of discs": "1"} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Repeatedly beat to a pulp by gamblers, cops, and gangsters, lone wolf Shoji Yamanaka (Kinya Kitaoji, who went on to star as Rhett Butler in the Tokyo stage version of GONE WITH THE WIND), finally finds a home as a Muraoka family hit man and falls in love with boss Muraoka¹s niece. Meanwhile, the ambitions of mad dog Katsutoshi Otomo (Sonny Chiba, KILL BILL) draws our series¹ hero, Shozo Hirono (Bunta Sugawara), into a new round of bloodshed, culminating with the tragic demise of the young Yamanka..
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Great performances by Pacino and Mirren carry this movie
This was an HBO movie fictionalizing the legal defense team for famed record producer Phil Spector when he was accused of murdering a woman in his home. It features Al Pacino as Spector and Helen Mirren as Linda Baden his attorney.<br /><br />Pacino does a great job as the eccentric old man. He rants and raves. He goes on huge monologues about his music career and how magnificent he is. He shows up in court the day he’s going to testify with a huge afro like hairdo and says it’s a tribute to Jimi Hendrix! It’s hilarious. That compares to Mirren who is calm, collected and always trying to think of the best strategies to defend her client. The whole movie is based upon those two and they did a great job.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.2 from 428 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["David Mamet"], "Producers": ["Michael Hausman", "Barry Levinson", "David Mamet"], "Starring": ["Al Pacino", "Helen Mirren", "Jeffrey Tambor"], "Studio": ["HBO"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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3
This movie has a little bit of everything in it
I liked this movie but it came at you in all different directions. There’s affairs, there’s philandering, there’s mischievous teens, a Rock star and more. They all come together in a small rural English town. There’s comedy. There’s broken hearts. You just need to sit back and take it all in.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.0 from 571 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Stephen Frears"], "Producers": ["Alison Owen", "Paul Trijbits", "Tracey Seaward"], "Starring": ["Gemma Arterton", "Dominic Cooper", "Luke Evans"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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1
Ridiculous and contrived
Death Wish was the ultimate vigilante series. The first movie wasn’t that bad. This second one however is a wreck. It focuses upon Charles Bronson being attacked, his maid raped and his daughter killed by a gang. You know what comes next. It’s just a ridiculous and contrived set of circumstances. About the only good thing I can say is that a young Laurence Fishburne is one of the guys Bronson is after.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 1244 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Nudity", "violence", "substance use", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Michael Winner"], "Producers": ["Menahem Golan", "Yoram Globus"], "Starring": ["Charles Bronson", "Jill Ireland", "Vincent Gardenia"], "Studio": ["PARAMOUNT PICTURES"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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3
Good thriller that mixes Saw with CSI
I liked how this movie started because it got right down to business without wasting anytime. Diane Lane and Colin Hanks are FBI cyber detectives trying to find the person behind a murder website. It had a good sense of tension which kept on building. The story was a bit of a mix of Saw with elaborate forms of killing people and CSI with all the high tech involved.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 1469 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English", "English [Audio Description]"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Gregory Hoblit"], "Producers": ["Steven Pearl", "Andy Cohen", "Tom Rosenberg", "Gary Lucchesi", "Hawk Koch"], "Starring": ["Diane Lane", "Billy Burke", "Colin Hanks"], "Studio": ["Sony Pictures Television"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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4
Fate gender love and sins all wrapped up into one
The Crying Game was about the political troubles in Northern Ireland, gender, fate, love, and paying for one’s sins. It starts off with Fergus (Stephen Rea) an NRA member and his gang kidnapping a British soldier named Jody (Forest Whitaker). The two become friends and create an unexpected love triangle as Fergus starts looking in on Jody’s girlfriend Dil (Jay Davidson).<br /><br />It’s difficult to write about this movie without spoiling it. It’s an old film so many people already know what happens but there are some that don’t. The theme of fate is at the start because Jody knows what’s going to happen to him. The second part is about Fergus and Dil which brings up gender and love. In the end, Fergus has to come to terms with what he’s done, but he does it out of love. It’s a very original story with some very good performances by the three main characters although Whitaker's British accent is pretty horrible.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 1357 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Neil Jordan"], "Producers": ["Stephen Woolley", "Nik Powell"], "Starring": ["Stephen Rea", "Miranda Richardson", "Jaye Davidson"], "Studio": ["Miramax", "LLC"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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During the 80s war on drugs whites got sympathetic movies about their addiction
During the crack years and the war on drugs whites got sympathetic movies like this. Less Than Zero collected some of the notables of 80s coming of age movies including Robert Downey Jr, Jami Gertz, Andrew McCarthy, and James Spader. The movie follows a predictable paths. Downey was wealthy and had everything given to him by his parents. When he tries to go it alone he fails leading to a spiral downwards towards drugs. It’s basically about the misbehavior of the rich. This was during the 1980s when everyone was focusing upon crack and African Americans. They got police repression but for whites they get movies and a sympathetic image. On the other hand it does show the destructive behavior addiction can lead to.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.7 from 1203 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Nudity", "violence", "substance use", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Marek Kanievska"], "Producers": ["Jon Avnet", "Jordan Kerner", "Marvin Worth"], "Starring": ["Andrew McCarthy", "Jami Gertz", "Robert Downey Jr."], "Studio": ["20TH CENTURY FOX"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Group that changed music history in England
The Real Thing were the first black group to make it big in England. It came out of the Liverpool area and had a number of hit singles. The documentary takes the conventional approach with talking head after talking head. I wish there had been more documentary footage and pictures rather than just looking at these people’s faces over and over. They also could’ve played their music more. More important than that however it gives a background to how black people in England felt at the time where they were mostly absent from TV, movies and the radio. That’s how the Real Thing changed history and why this is an interesting story.
The movie title "Everything: The Real Thing Story," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.9 from 16 reviewers. It features elements such as IMDb 7.0, 1 h 33 min, 2020 and NR, and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of International and Documentary. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Simon Sheridan"], "Producers": ["Simon Sheridan", "Alan Byron", "Keith Evans", "Lee Stephens"], "Starring": ["The Real Thing", "David Essex", "Kim Wilde"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : 1970s Britain was divided by racial tension, but Liverpool’s other Fab Four, The Real Thing, rose from the ghetto to dominate the international charts..
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4
All their great songs performed live
This is one of those perfect concerts because the Isley Brothers were at the point in their career where they weren’t promoting a new album but just doing all their greatest tunes. That’s what you get here.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.0 from 26 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Eagle Rock"], "Producers": ["Anthony Pagano", "Joe Boyland", "Mike Carden", "John Gaydon", "Evan Haiman", "Geoff Kempin", "Elyse Murray", "Angela Seda", "Terry Shand", "Tom Smith"], "Starring": ["Isley Brothers"], "Studio": ["Eagle Rock Entertainment"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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4
Makes you care about the characters before Denzel unleashes a tidal wave of violence
Man On Fire is the rare action movie that actually builds a story before all the guns come out. It was helped by the fact that director Tony Scott had worked with Denzel Washington before. The story plays upon kidnappings for money in Mexico.<br /><br />It starts off with Dakota Fanning bringing Denzel out of the darkness. It never goes into detail about what he went through but it was a life of killing that led him to the bottle. Through scenes like Fanning’s swimming competitions Denzel becomes a surrogate father for her as her real one Marc Anthony is never around. It’s the love of a child that transforms Denzel and brings back his humanity which he thought was gone forever.<br /><br />The second half has Denzel going back into that world he tried to escape to get Fanning back from a gang of kidnappers. And boy does he do a job on those criminals. One time he sticks a bomb where the sun don’t shine in a crooked cop.<br /><br />The movie has a great supporting cast. Christopher Walken is Denzel’s friend who gets him the job with Dakota’s family. A pre-plastic surgery Mickey Rourke is Anthony’s lawyer.<br /><br />The ending is something to see.<br /><br />I saw this in a theater when it came out and it has always been one my fav Denzel action flicks.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.8 from 15186 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Tony Scott"], "Producers": ["Tony Scott", "Don Ferrarone", "Lucas Foster", "Conrad Hool", "Lance Hool", "Kimberly Jacobs-Toeg", "Arnon Milchan", "James W. Skotchdopole", "Peter Toumasis"], "Starring": ["Denzel Washington", "Dakota Fanning", "Christopher Walken"], "Studio": ["Buena Vista Pay Television"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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4
A female spy's inner turmoil
Anna is a spy-assassin thriller set in Europe during the end of the Cold War. It stars Sasha Luss as Anna. The movie uses a series of flashbacks to tell her story. Despite all the shooting, and espionage the movie is actually about Anna’s inner turmoil.<br /><br />The movie explains Anna’s motivation. Her parents died and threw her life upside down. She fell in with an abusive, drug dealing criminal. Then the KGB entered her life and offered her a way out, but was it? The job begins to take a toll on her which is the dilemma of the story. Of course she gets to shoot and kick a bunch of people doing her job and the action sequences are all done very well.<br /><br />Towards the end I thought they lost track of the plot, but the conclusion had a twist where it brought everything together in a very satisfactory way.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.3 from 13859 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Luc Besson"], "Producers": ["Marc Shmuger", "Luc Besson"], "Starring": ["Sasha Luss", "Luke Evans", "Cillian Murphy"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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4
Changed the face of cinema with this zombie classic
George Romero made this low budget independent film in 1968 and it changed the face of cinema. Romero got right down to business as two siblings Barbara and Johnny go to visit a cemetery when a man attacks them. It turns out he was already dead. Barbara runs into a house where she meets Ben. Thus begins the first zombie apocalypse.<br /><br />What drives the story isn't just the zombies but the conflict amongst the people trapped inside a house. Each one has a different agenda which obviously leads to trouble. It’s a testament to Romero that he was able to make such a classic horror film with such a small setting. It really is a must see if you love horror movies.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 1789 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["George A. Romero"], "Producers": ["Russell W. Streiner"], "Starring": ["Duane Jones", "Judith O'Dea", "Marilyn Eastman"], "Studio": ["George A. Romero"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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2
You only watch this for the Freddy vs Jason confrontaton at the end
In the era of remakes and team ups it was probably inevitable that Freddy vs Jason would be made. The basis of the film was that Freddy Kruger from A Nightmare On Elm Street and Jason from Friday the 13th were going to compete for the fear of their victims which gave them power. That’s about as much of a plot there is as the movie immediately goes to a body count between the two villains. The main difference between the them was Jason was the straight stalker walking after people with a giant machete to slash them with. Freddy played with their minds when they went to sleep. That makes Freddy far more appealing. Of course in the end, the two face off against each other as well.<br /><br />There’s nothing really scary in this film and the only reason to watch it is to see who will win between the machete and the finger knives.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 8430 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Nudity", "violence", "substance use", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English", "English [Audio Description]"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Ronny Yu"], "Producers": ["Sean S. Cunningham"], "Starring": ["Robert Englund", "Ken Kirzinger", "Jason Ritter"], "Studio": ["New Line"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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3
An important story that needed to be told
Bordertown is based upon the true story of the murder of 1000s of women in northern Mexico. This was a horrific series of events which few people seemed to care about because it was in Mexico involving poor women. That made me happy to see a film was made about it. Now the question was could it deliver?<br /><br />The movie has a good start focusing upon life in Juarez, Mexico from the Maquiladora factories that dominate the economy to the violence against women to corruption to American indifference. Maya Zapata plays an Indian woman who survives an attack. Of course this is Hollywood so things quickly switch to Jennifer Lopez being the focus of everything as she goes to a Maquiladora even though she barely speaks Spanish and still looks like a movie star. Still, I enjoyed Lopez in her role. She went from the jaded reporter to an impassioned one. She was just on the verge of over acting especially in one scene where she gives a diatribe about the truth and journalism. Zapata however is far better and more believable.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 205 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Nudity", "violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Gregory Nava"], "Producers": ["Gregory Nava", "Gerardo Barrera", "David Bergstein", "Cary Epstein", "Simon Fields", "Sue Jett", "Tony Mark", "Barbara Martinez Jitner", "Tracee Stanley", "Hans W. Turner"], "Starring": ["Jennifer Lopez", "Antonio Banderas", "Martin Sheen"], "Studio": ["SHOUT! FACTORY LLC"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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3
A classic adventure story through Scotland
Kidnapped takes a little bit to get going but when it does it’s a fine classic film from 1960 based upon a Robert Luis Stevenson story. James MacArthur gets sold into indenture servitude to a ship and thus his adventure starts. He runs into a crooked uncle, a greedy ship captain, a Scottish rebel, and more. There’s even the unexpected like when Peter O’Toole shows up for a bag pip competition. It’s a fun story and a movie that I used to see on TV when I was a kid.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 346 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Bava", "Mario"], "Producers": ["Hugh Attwooll", "Walt Disney"], "Starring": ["Peter Finch", "James MacArthur", "Bernard Lee"], "Studio": ["Family Movie Night"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Kids can misperceive adults and end up with something much worse
Coraline lives in a world where her parents are too busy to give her any attention and she knows no one else around. She escapes into a fantasy world where she has an alternative mom and dad that love her and where everyone talks to her. It turns out her dream isn’t what it seems to be. It’s definitely a dark story that really reminds me of something Tim Burton would do in both style and subtance. Probably not good for little kids. Still I liked it and the theme of how kids can misperceive things especially when dealing with adults was well played.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.8 from 55642 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Henry Selick"], "Producers": ["Claire Jennings", "Mary Sandell", "Bill Mechanic", "Henry Selick", "Michael Zoumas"], "Starring": ["Dakota Fanning", "Teri Hatcher", "Jennifer Saunders"], "Studio": ["Laika"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Nice reboot of Bond series but still lacked some pizzazz
Golden Eye was Pierce Brosnan’s first Bond film. It was a kind of reboot of the franchise because it was released six years after the last one. It involved Bond going after a crime syndicate called Janus which gained control of a satellite capable of sending out an electromagnetic pulse which shuts down all electronics anywhere in the world.<br /><br />To get things started the film gives a nod to the old before starting the new. Bond is driving an Aston Martin which was first seen in Goldfinger in 1964, 31 years earlier. The new came with Judi Dench playing Bond’s boss M for the first time. Bond is tasked with hunting down Janus whose face is Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen) who took the term femme fatale to a new level as she kills men while having sex with them. She’s also a psychopath.<br /><br />The action is good but not great. The best scene is Bond in a high-speed chase in Russia as he drives a T-55 tank crashing through cars and buildings. While it was a nice rebirth of the Bond franchise it was still lacking the pizzazz of the original Sean Connery series or the early Roger Moore flicks.<br />C
The movie title "Goldeneye," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 3666 reviewers. It features elements such as IMDb 7.2, 2 h 10 min, 1995, X-Ray and PG-13, and it is priced at $14.69. This title falls under the categories of Suspense, Adventure, Exciting and Sophisticated. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English", "English [Audio Description]"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Martin Campbell"], "Producers": ["Michael G. Wilson", "Barbara Broccoli"], "Starring": ["Pierce Brosnan", "Sean Bean", "Izabella Scorupco"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Bond is thrown right into the action before the title song with an eye-opening cliff dive onto a plane. Sporting his signature debonair attitude and pricey gadgets, Bond investigates the destruction of a Russian satellite base..
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3
1 of the best Agatha Christie stories put to film
I’ve seen several movies based upon Agatha Christie stories and this is one of the best. The movie has a great cast. Charles Laughton is the grumpy old barrister brought into a murder case. Tyrone Power is the one accused of the crime. He plays the innocent. Marlene Dietrich is his wife and you can’t tell whose side she’s on. For some comedy there’s Elsa Lanchester as Laughton’s uptight nurse that is constantly hounding him to stick to his health regimen.<br /><br />The story itself is a court procedural where Laughton tries to get Power off on murder charges. There’s all the back and forth between lawyers that you would expect. Some surprises are thrown in as well to keep you off balance.<br /><br />Overall very well done. Like the characters and the case.
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3
Tyler Perry learns how to be independent of expectations
You look at Good Deeds and you think it’ll be about a love triangle between Tyler Perry, Gabrielle Union and Thandiwe Newton. In fact, it’s about Perry escaping from the pampered life that he was raised in where he always did what was expected of him. His character develops in the movie to pick what he wants to do. It’s like an elevated version of the melodramas that he used to create in his plays. The difference was that Good Deeds didn’t get cheesy like those plays often did. Newton really stands out as a struggling single mom and her daughter played by Jordenn Thompson is really cute.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.8 from 3885 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Subtitles": ["None available"], "Directors": ["Tyler Perry"], "Producers": ["Tyler Perry", "Paul Hall", "Ozzie Areu"], "Starring": ["Tyler Perry", "Thandiwe Newton", "Brian White"], "Studio": ["HBO Max"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Jamie Lee Curtis returned to the franchise but she should've said no
A young Joseph Gordon-Levitt is found with an ice skate in his face. What a way to start a movie! The main draw was that Jamie Lee Curtis returned to the franchise that made her famous. She should have said no.<br /><br />Curtis sees Michael Myers everywhere which helps set the mood. Unfortunately when Myers does show up the film starts going for stupid gimmicks like a girl can’t pull her dress from under a guy’s leg and being afraid of getting something out of a sink. This is akin to the obligatory girl running from guy with knife and suddenly falls down for no reason or jumping in a car and it won’t start. Oh I forgot they did throw in the car won’t start as well. It does try to redeem itself with Curtis standing up to Michael but the damage had already been done.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 6485 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "frightening scenes", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English"], "Directors": ["Steve Miner"], "Producers": ["Paul Freeman"], "Starring": ["Jamie Lee Curtis", "Josh Hartnett", "Adam Arkin"], "Studio": ["Paramount Pictures"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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3
Love and revenge
This was director Yasujiro Ozu’s first take at his story Floating Weeds. It’s a silent film This turned out to be quite a challenge because an hour and a half pushed the limits of my patience for a melodrama. The story is a simple one about love and revenge. Actor Takeshi Sakamoto has an illegitimate son Koji Mitsui who believes his father is dead. Sakamoto’s girlfriend Rieko Yagumo is angry that he spends so much time with his son so she plots against Sakamoto using Mitsui. I thought the ending made it a worthwhile film which mixed emotions with a theme of life goes on.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 3 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["No Linguistic Content"], "Subtitles": ["None available"], "Directors": ["Yasujir\u014d Ozu"], "Starring": ["Koji Mitsui", "Choko Iida", "Takeshi Sakamoto"], "Studio": ["HBO Max"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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4
The past comes to haunt 3 Mossad agents
In 1965 a three person Mossad team of Rachel Singer, David Peretz and Stefan Gold went to East Berlin to capture an infamous Nazi doctor called The Surgeon of Birkenau. They returned to Israel as heroes. Something happened however and Peretz always felt guilty about it. In 1997 he ended up killing himself as a result. Now the two survivors feel indebted to his memory to right what went wrong, hence the title.<br /><br />The story is broken down into two parts. First there’s the mission in 1965. This established the relationship between the three characters which was fraught with tension. The three were involved in a love triangle for instance, which ended up screwing all of them up. What they did then would haunt them for the rest of their lives. This is what initially draws in the audience. The story is all personality driven. The second part is in 1997 and is more high strung than the first. It’s all about the consequences of their action.<br /><br />Each character gets played by two different actors to differentiate the time period. This was an interesting twist rather than taking an all young cast and slapping on a bunch of make-up to make them look older for the 90s section.<br /><br />The movie also plays upon the theme of heroism. The three were heralded as heroes and took in all the accolades that went with it, but two of them got screwed up mentally as a result. It shows the news doesn’t always tell the truth. When they’re actually forced to make things right in 1997 it’s not shown as heroic at all. In fact, they’re desperate.<br /><br />The Debt proves to be a very good thriller. The characters are very strong. All the actors involved provided strong performances. There are twists and turns to keep things interesting.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.3 from 1333 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["John Madden"], "Producers": ["Eduardo Rossoff", "Kris Thykier", "Matthew Vaughn", "Eitan Evan"], "Starring": ["Helen Mirren", "Sam Worthington", "Ciaran Hinds"], "Studio": ["UNIVERSAL PAY TELEVISION"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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4
Starts as dystopian tale then becomes Michael Bay action flick & shows corporations are bad
The Island is a sci-fi action movie by Michael Bay. It has two parts. The first makes it appear the to be a dystopian tale. The second reveals it’s about corporate greed.<br /><br />Things start with people being told the Earth has been destroyed except for one island. People are in a lottery and the winners get to leave the compound they live in and move to the island. This is the dystopian section as it looks like this is another story about how everything went wrong, the environment was destroyed and the survivors have been forced to start over.<br /><br />The second part blows that all up and becomes an action movie as the two main characters Lincoln Six Echo (Ewan McGregor) and Jordan Two Delta (Scarlett Johansson) go on the run from the authorities to find out what’s really happening to their world. This is when The Island turns into your typical Michael Bay film with plenty of shooting and explosions.<br /><br />The story seems like it heavily borrowed from Logan’s Run where Earth’s survivors were living in an ideal society but a man and a woman rebel.<br /><br />Despite its shortcomings The Island is still an enjoyable film. It’s interesting to see what Lincoln and Jordan discover and I always like to see what Hollywood will come up with next to explain how bad giant companies are.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 6370 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Michael Bay"], "Producers": ["Kenny Bates", "Michael Bay", "Ian Bryce", "Matthew Cohan", "Heidi Fugeman", "Laurie MacDonald", "Josh McLaglen", "Walter F. Parkes", "Steven P. Saeta"], "Starring": ["Ewan McGregor", "Scarlett Johansson", "Djimon Hounsou"], "Studio": ["Paramount"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Dark and gritty cop story with Film Noir influences
Narc is a really dark and gritty crime drama with a lot of Noir overtones. Ray Liotta and Jason Patric play two very cynical cops who are willing to cross the line. They blur the line between black and white. There’s a great scene when the two first meet with the light only showing their chests and their faces hidden in the shade. This is a perfect Noir scene with the play of light and shadow. Both Liotta and Patric play intense characters but Liotta takes it to a whole other level. When he screams you can feel it. It all makes for an excellent movie above your usual cop story.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.3 from 583 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Nudity", "violence", "substance use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Joe Carnahan"], "Producers": ["Diane Nabatoff", "Ray Liotta", "Michelle Grace", "Julius R. Nasso"], "Starring": ["Jason Patric", "Ray Liotta", "Busta Rhymes"], "Studio": ["Paramount Pictures Corp."]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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3
You have to be in the right state of mind to watch A Single Man
You have to be in the right state of mind to watch A Single Man. It features Colin Firth who just lost his gay lover and what he will do with his life afterward. There’s depression, there’s longing, there’s friendship, there’s being old and feeling young all mixed together. Most of the time Firth looks like his loss has taken him over and he will fade away into nothingness. That’s the reason why I said you have to be prepared to watch him.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 1286 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Nudity", "violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Tom Ford"], "Producers": ["Tom Ford", "Andrew Miano"], "Starring": ["Colin Firth", "Julianne Moore", "Nicholas Hoult"], "Studio": ["Lionsgate"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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3
Went for action over jokes
Eddie Murphy gets to return to Beverley Hills and hook up with Judge Reinhold to figure out who killed his boss in Detroit. Yes because all crime in Detroit leads to southern California. Unfortunately while the movie is still fun it’s not as good as the previous two. That’s largely because they went for more action and gun play than jokes. Not only that but they really overdid it like having Murphy jumping around a ride at an amusement park to save two kids.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.7 from 2134 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "substance use", "alcohol use", "foul language"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["John Landis"], "Producers": ["Mark Lipson", "Robert G. Rehme", "Mace Neufeld", "Eddie Murphy"], "Starring": ["Eddie Murphy", "Judge Reinhold", "Hector Elizondo"], "Studio": ["Paramount Pictures Corp."]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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2
Was a romance masquerading as a war film
This movie is nearly three hours long because it tried to do too much. The theme is the death of innocence and redemption. It turned out to be more of a love story than a war film.<br /><br />The movie is broken up into roughly three parts.<br /><br />The first is a very short and disjointed introduction which symbolized the end of America’s carefree lifestyle before Pearl Harbor. It used two scenes neither which worked.<br /><br />Then Pearl Harbor starts and you would think the story would go into the war but instead it focuses upon love. One for John Wayne and the other for his son played by Brandon deWilde. This was very typical for war films for decades and I wish they would have cut it. It didn’t make a good transition from the Pearl Harbor attack. Not only that it kept returning to other love stories throughout the film.<br /><br />Finally, the last part is about Wayne trying to save his name after he was demoted. This was when the movie was supposed to return to the war but it just couldn’t stay focused until the very end.<br /><br />To say this was a disappointing experience would be an understatement.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.8 from 9759 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Preminger", "Otto"], "Producers": ["Otto Preminger"], "Starring": ["John Wayne", "Kirk Douglas", "Patricia Neal"], "Studio": ["Classics"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Turning the gunslinger myth upside down
The cost of fame is the theme of The Gunfighter. Gregory Peck is a well known gunslinger who can’t escape his reputation no matter where he goes. You can see the cost it takes on him in Peck’s face. It’s a burden, a curse he has to live with. It’s the exact opposite of what you’d expect from the typical Western which glorifies the man with the gun. Here you see the reverse side of that myth.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 712 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["King", "Henry"], "Producers": ["Nunnally Johnson"], "Starring": ["Gregory Peck", "Helen Westcott", "Karl Malden"], "Studio": ["Westerns"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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5
Certified Spielberg classic
Raiders of the Lost Ark was released in 1981 and became an instant classic. It was directed by Steven Spielberg with the story by George Lucas and Philip Kaufman. It included adventure, action, some romance and Nazi Germany. What more could one ask for?<br /><br />Indiana Jones is an archeology professor who is contacted by U.S. intelligence about the Nazis’ interest in the occult. He deduces that they are looking for the Staff of Ra that will lead them to the Ark of the Covenant which was described in the Book of Exodus in the Bible. It contained the two stone tables of the Ten Commandments that God gave to Moses. The Germans hope to use this ancient artifact in their war effort. Jones accepts the job to find the Ark. That takes him first to Nepal to find Marion, his former lover and the daughter of Professor Ravenwood that worked on ancient Egypt and the staff. That's the first time Jones tangles with Nazi agents that are looking for the same information. Then Jones and Marion go to Egypt to find the Ark.<br /><br />Right from the beginning of the movie Spielberg sets out that this will be about adventure as Jones tries to take a golden idol in Peru, only to be upset by a series of booby traps that almost kill him. He then runs into an angry native tribe that doesn’t want him to take the idol. Jones barely escapes. This is foreshadowing the adventures that will take place later in the movie as well as the the excitement of the chase for hidden treasure.<br /><br />Marion is also a good match for Jones because she’s smart, strong, and will put up a fight. When she’s captured by the Nazis in Egypt for example she attempts an escape rather than waiting for Jones to rescue her. She also demanded to go with Jones to Egypt as his partner to find the treasure, again showing her determination and self-will.<br /><br />There’s also the Nazi element. There were real stories about Hitler’s interest in the occult and archeology to try to find the first Aryan’s of his master race. That might have been the inspiration for Lucas and Kaufman. The ending is a great play upon the mix between those two elements: the Nazis and the occult. Every movie needs a good bad guy and you can’t really get worse foes than Nazi Germany.<br /><br />Overall Raiders of the Lost Ark is a great action adventure movie. The characters are engaging as well as the story which has plenty of drama to it.<br />C
The movie title "Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost ARK," available on Movies & TV, has received an average rating of 4.8 from 1529 reviewers. It features elements such as [], and it is priced at $8.54. This title falls under the categories of Movies & TV, Featured Categories, DVD and Action & Adventure. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Genre": "Action & Adventure", "Format": "Multiple Formats, AC-3, Color, Dubbed, NTSC, Dolby, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen", "Contributor": "Harrison Ford, Alfred Molina, Vic Tablian, Wolf Kahler, Steven Spielberg, Ronald Lacey, John Rhys-Davies, Anthony Higgins, Paul Freeman, Denholm Elliott, Frank Marshall, Karen AllenHarrison Ford, Alfred Molina, Vic Tablian, Wolf Kahler, Steven Spielberg, Ronald Lacey, John Rhys-Davies, Anthony Higgins, Paul Freeman, Denholm Elliott, Frank Marshall, Karen Allen See more", "Language": "English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Unqualified, French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)", "Runtime": "1 hour and 55 minutes", "Aspect Ratio": "2.35:1", "Is Discontinued By Manufacturer": "No", "MPAA rating": "PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)", "Product Dimensions": "0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 1.6 Ounces", "Item model number": "132824", "Director": "Steven Spielberg", "Media Format": "Multiple Formats, AC-3, Color, Dubbed, NTSC, Dolby, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen", "Run time": "1 hour and 55 minutes", "Release date": "June 5, 2013", "Actors": "Anthony Higgins, Ronald Lacey, Denholm Elliott, Paul Freeman, Harrison Ford", "Dubbed": "French, Spanish", "Subtitles": "English, Spanish, French", "Studio": "Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment", "Number of discs": "1"} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Product Description.
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4
Another offbeat comedy by Taika Waititi
Eagle Vs Shark was another offbeat comedy by writer and director Taika Waititi. It features Loren Horsley a fastfood worker who is in love with one of her customers Jermaine Clement. These are the types of roles that Clement excels in. The nerdiness and awkwardness just seems to come naturally to him. Horsley is just as good and she adds some physicality to her part as well constantly hunching over her shoulders and head. They play off each other in ridiculous banter and situations.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 578 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Taika Cohen"], "Producers": ["Ainsley Gardiner", "Cliff Curtis"], "Starring": ["Jemaine Clement", "Loren Taylor", "Craig Hall"], "Studio": ["Paramount Pictures"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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3
It's not easy being a struggling comedian
Don’t Think Twice is about a group of improve comedians who all want to be on a popular sketch TV show called Weekend Live based upon Saturday Night Live. Most of the characters are insecure and neurotic constantly wondering about their careers, struggling with their day jobs, and whether they’re ever going to make it in the entertainment industry. That leads the group to ebb and flow. One moment they are commiserating. The next they’re only thinking about themselves. The story is really all about the love of improve comedy. I wasn’t quite sure about the direction of the film at first but it ended up developing well and had a nice finish. Entertainment is a tough business and it definitely highlights that, but also the rewards people get from performing.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.1 from 261 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English", "English [Audio Description]"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Mike Birbiglia"], "Producers": ["Ira Glass", "Miranda Bailey", "Amanda Marshall", "Mike Birbiglia"], "Starring": ["Keegan-Michael Key", "Gillian Jacobs", "Mike Birbiglia"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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3
What a great Sci-Fi-Thriller
This is a really well made Sci-Fi/Thriller. The family of Keri Russell and Josh Hamilton are experiencing all kinds of unexplained events that grow in intensity and weirdness such as birds crashing into their house. The film does a good job building up the tension with each event. That also has the effect of driving the family crazy and turning on each other. It makes for a powerful combination that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.3 from 2782 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Scott Stewart"], "Producers": ["Bob Weinstein", "Harvey Weinstein", "Brian Kavanaugh-Jones", "Charles Layton", "Jeff Okin", "Jason Blum"], "Starring": ["Keri Russell", "Josh Hamilton", "Dakota Goyo"], "Studio": ["Weinstein Company LLC", "The"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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3
Very bloody tale of survival
A Roman legion is ambushed and massacred by the Picks in England. The remaining legionnaires led by Michael Fassbender attempt to return home in a story of survival, while the Picks led by Olga Kuylenko attempts to hunt them down.<br /><br />What immediately stands out about Centurion is the fight scenes which are full of gore. More than one head gets severed from its body. Next is the scenery. There are some amazing shots of the Romans running along the peaks of snow covered mountains. It all makes for a very bloody adventure.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.3 from 3555 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English", "English [Audio Description]"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Neil Marshall"], "Producers": ["Neil Marshall", "Robert Jones", "Diarmuid McKeown", "Andy Stebbing", "Ivana Mackinnon"], "Starring": ["Michael Fassbender", "Dominic West", "Olga Kurylenko"], "Studio": ["Magnolia"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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4
2 outcasts who loved the English language
This movie is about two driven men who were considered outcasts in different ways but who were obsessed with the English language. Neither of them were English either with one being American and the other being Scottish. Both of them were looked down upon as well one for not being English and one for being a criminal. You couldn’t think of an odder couple coming up with the Oxford English Language Dictionary. It becomes one of friendship in the second half between the two. Mel Gibson and Sean Penn do an amazing job as the two leads and they are well supported by Natalie Dormer, Jennifer Ehle, Eddie Marsan, Steven Coogan and Stephen Dillane.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 3121 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Farhad Safinia"], "Producers": ["Nicolas Chartier", "Gast\u00f3n Pavlovich"], "Starring": ["Natalie Dormer", "Mel Gibson", "Sean Penn"], "Studio": ["VOLTAGE PICTURES"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Twisted comedy of a man seeking revenge via a children's spelling bee contest
Bad Words is an extremely smart and funny comedy about a children’s spelling bee contest of all things. It featured Jason Bateman as Guy Trilby a grown man who applies for the spelling bee because he’s an angry, cynical jerk who wants revenge. In his own words he threw a tantrum to get attention. Kathryn Hahn plays Jenny Widgeon a struggling reporter who is trying to make a news story out of Bateman. The one that really steals the show however is Rohan Chand the kid who poses the biggest challenge to Batman in the spelling bee but also becomes his friend with an ulterior motive.<br /><br />The tone of the film is set right from the beginning as Bateman takes a seat at a regional spelling bee when the kid next to him asks what he was doing there and called him a freak. Bateman replies that he heard the kid’s chair calling for help because the kid was so fat. The officials then pull Bateman and try to expel him, but he quotes the rules and regulations that anyone who has not passed the 8th grade is eligible and that makes him a contestant. The credits come next as Bateman has won the contest and runs out of the hall with the trophy as all the angry parents chase after him wanting to kill him. It’s that sense of humor that drives the entire film.<br /><br />Overall the gags are usually intelligent and twisted. Despite the huge difference in age Bateman and Chand form a real odd couple. You have to see Bateman going up against all these kids in the bee. There’s also a twist at the end that adds a human element and explanation for Bateman’s antics. This was Bateman’s directorial debut and he did a great job.<br />C
The movie title "Bad Words," available on Movies & TV, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 4482 reviewers. It features elements such as [], and it is priced at $7.59. This title falls under the categories of Movies & TV, Genre for Featured Categories and Comedy. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Aspect Ratio": "2.40:1", "MPAA rating": "R (Restricted)", "Product Dimensions": "0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 Ounces", "Item model number": "28928860", "Director": "Jason Bateman", "Media Format": "Multiple Formats, Color, Widescreen, NTSC", "Run time": "1 hour and 29 minutes", "Release date": "July 8, 2014", "Actors": "Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn, Rohan Chand, Philip Baker Hall, Allison Janney", "Subtitles": "Spanish, French", "Producers": "Jason Bateman, Mason Novick, Sean McKittrick, Jeff Culotta", "Language": "Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)", "Studio": "Universal Pictures Home Entertainment", "Writers": "Andrew Dodge", "Country of Origin": "USA", "Number of discs": "1"} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Jason Bateman makes his feature directorial debut with the subversive comedy, Bad Words. Bateman stars as Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old who finds a loophole in the rules of The Golden Quill national spelling bee and decides to cause trouble by hijacking the competition. Contest officials, outraged parents, and overly ambitious 8th graders are no match for Guy, as he ruthlessly crushes their dreams of victory and fame. As a reporter (Kathryn Hahn) attempts to discover his true motivation, Guy finds himself forging an unlikely alliance with a competitor: awkward 10-year-old Chaitanya (Rohan Chand), who is completely unfazed by Guy's take-no-prisoners approach to life. Critics rave, Bad Words is "the funniest, smartest, most entertaining comedy in a long time!" (Pete Hammond, Movieline).
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Set the stage for all the subsequent Godzilla movies in the franchise
This movie set the template for all the subsequent Godzilla movies in the franchise up to the present time. It’s about the big guy showing up and facing off against another Kaiju in this case Anguirus. You get a lot of miniatures, guys in plastic suits smashing things and fighting each other. It’s a lot of fun but at the same time doesn’t have the message of the first film about nuclear weapons.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.3 from 197 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e"], "Subtitles": ["None available"], "Directors": ["Motoyoshi Odo"], "Producers": ["Tomoyuki Tanaka"], "Starring": ["Hiroshi Koizumi", "Setsuko Wakayama", "Mindru Chiaki"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Good action-comedy as they have fun with their precarious situations
Tom Cruise runs into Cameron Diaz at an airport. They both end up on an airplane together with hardly anyone on it. It turns out all the other passengers are killers out to get Cruise. Thus starts Knight and Day meaning that the movie is about the characters being complete opposites joining together in this action-comedy.<br /><br />The style of the movie is to put the two characters in a bunch of dangerous and ridiculous situations and have some fun with it. For instance, Diaz is with federal agents in a car who all get shot by Cruise. He jumps on the hood and keeps asking Diaz to unlock the door so he can get in and rescue her as they are barreling down a freeway with gunmen behind them and Diaz driving from the backseat with a deadman pushing the gas. Another thing Cruise does is constantly drug Diaz out in stressful situations when she’s not dealing with them well. Every time she wakes up she’s in another place.<br /><br />The movie works well and Diaz and Cruz make a good couple.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 9682 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["James Mangold"], "Producers": ["Jos\u00e9 Luis Escolar", "Todd Garner", "Cathy Konrad", "Arnon Milchan", "Steve Pink", "Joe Roth", "Marsha L. Swinton"], "Starring": ["Tom Cruise", "Cameron Diaz", "Peter Sarsgaard"], "Studio": ["Paramount Pictures"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Uninspired story started the beginning of the end of Brosnan as Bond
The title of this Bond films harkens back to the 1969 On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Bond was posing as an expert in heraldry and had a family crest made up for the role. The Bond family’s motto was The World Is Not Enough. Unfortunately, this was the beginning of the end for Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. His first film, Golden Eye was good, and then Tomorrow Never Dies was his best effort. World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day however were really bad.<br /><br />The problems start with the Bond girl who is Denise Richards as nuclear physicist. She was really bad at that role. Not only that, but there was just no flare to this film. The action was okay but not great. The story wasn’t that inspired and just fell flat. The bad writing and production would continue into Die Another Day and mark the end of Brosnan as Bond.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 2740 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English Dialogue Boost: High", "English", "English Dialogue Boost: Medium"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Michael Apted"], "Producers": ["Michael G. Wilson", "Barbara Broccoli"], "Starring": ["Pierce Brosnan", "Denise Richards", "Sophie Marceau"], "Studio": ["MGM Domestic Television"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Wasted opportunity to make a spoof
I thought this was going to be a 21 Jump Street type spoof of Baywatch. That TV show seemed so easy to make fun of. Instead there were too many times when the movie tried to be like the series with all the swimsuits, bodies, bouncy body parts, and ridiculous rescues. I mean the whole plot is that Baywatch is actually like the cops and they’re going to bust a drug ring. They could have blown that whole thing up but they tried to do it seriously. What a wasted opportunity.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 14297 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Violence", "substance use", "alcohol use", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Seth Gordon"], "Producers": ["Dwayne Johnson", "Gregory J. Bonann", "Meyer", "Tom Pollock", "David Ellison", "Beau Flynn", "Dana Goldberg", "Don Granger", "Michael Berk", "Louise Rosner", "Ali Bell", "Douglas N. Schwartz", "Ivan Reitman", "Michele Berk", "Dany Garcia"], "Starring": ["Dwayne Johnson", "Zac Efron", "Alexandra Daddario"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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What could've been
I’ve always liked watching Bogart who leads two other criminals who take over a family and their home. I thought the plot was drawn out however and there were some large holes in it. For one Bogart let some of the family go about their daily routine. The idea was not to raise suspicion and they always held family members hostage but still there’s no way one of them wouldn’t go to the police. Another time Bogart and company can leave but he says he wants to take one more day because he likes dragging things out. They also could’ve edited the movie down by 30 minutes and it would’ve been much better. What could’ve been a very tense thriller turned out to be a bit disappointing.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.7 from 353 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Wyler", "William"], "Producers": ["William Wyler", "Robert Wyler"], "Starring": ["Humphrey Bogart", "Fredric March", "Martha Scott"], "Studio": ["Deep Cuts"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Racist America leads to activism by black athletes
The Stand is a documentary about the 1968 Mexico City Olympics where John Carlos and Tommie Smith gave the black power salute when they were given their medals. The movie paints a picture of those two athletes and others that grew up in a racist America who still faced segregation, were still called names, still faced the fear of being killed simply for being black. When they got to college and were eligible for the Olympics they were ready for activism. They faced the same kind of backlash that athletes today such as Colin Kaepernick faced with not only condemnations but death threats that they were mixing politics with sports. The documentary also showed how the activism of black Olympians inspired white ones as well such as the Harvard rowing team that also went to the games and came out in support of their African American brethren. It’s a great movie. The main drawback is that it is mostly talking heads.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 18 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Subtitles": ["None available"], "Directors": ["Tom Ratcliffe"], "Producers": ["Tom Ratcliffe", "Michael King", "Selena Roberts", "Tom Vannah"], "Starring": ["Ralph Boston", "John Carlos", "Harry Edwards"], "Studio": ["1091"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Watch out for the foot technique
A group of young students has to stop an evil man from trying to destroy their school. He’s got a deadly foot technique they have to counter. There’s the usual training sequences. A bunch of threats and confrontations. Even a betrayal amongst the students happen. Most importantly the fight scenes are well choreographed and fast paced.
The movie title "5 Pattern Dragon Claws," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.1 from 19 reviewers. It features elements such as IMDb 6.2, 1 h 26 min, 1983 and 16+, and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of Drama, Adventure and Action. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Shi-Hyeon Kim"], "Producers": ["Chang-hwa Jeong"], "Starring": ["Dragon Lee", "Jang Lee Hwang", "Jeon Ah Seo"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : The Silver Fox battles untold men with his deadly Thunder Foot technique and rules supreme in the martial arts, until a young fighter develops the Lightning Mantis Strike..
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Condemnation of the Catholic church for its complicity in the crimes of HItler
Costa Gavras’ Amen is about the Catholic Church’s silence about Adolf Hitler’s Germany. The story focuses upon Ulrich Tukur who is an SS officer who takes part in the Holocaust and Mathieu Kassovitz who plays a Catholic Priest. The two appeal to the church and the Pope hoping that they will protest and stop the extermination of the Jews. It becomes a theater of the absurd. Ulrich starts the movie but Kassovitz is the more moral person. Gavras extends his gaze to the United States as well and gives it the same treatment since it wasn’t willing to do anything either. The ending is especially damning of the church and just gives a hint as to its complicity with the crimes of the Nazis. If you didn’t know what happened this would be a good introduction.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 523 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Costa-Gavras"], "Producers": ["Mich\u00e8le Ray"], "Starring": ["Ulrich Tukur", "Mathieu Kassovitz", "Ulrich M\u00fche"], "Studio": ["Cohen Media Group"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Can see the progress from Season 1 to 2 Better sketches Fewer stinkers
This is a great collection because you can see the progress Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key made from the first to the second season. The two originally met as cast members on Mad TV and then launched their own series in 2012.<br /><br />Season 1 has a great start with skits about Lil Wayne being in prison, reality TV cooking shows, a mama joke competition between a doctor and the son of a patient, etc., but the standout sketch was President Obama and his anger translator Luther who appeared several times. Along the way there were some stinkers however.<br /><br />In Season 2 they got more consistent. The opening is Key and Peele acting as hitmen who get disrupted by a piano, birds, and other interferences. There’s Jesus, Mary and a pimp Gala Leroy, Joseph a man who can’t dance trying out for a reality dance show, and that was all just in the first episode. There were still some failures in there but they were fewer and farther between the good ones compared to the first season. The best of the best were the names of black football players, a return of Pres. Obama and Luther his anger translator, and two substitute teacher pieces.<br /><br />Overall, a great collection.
The movie title "Key & Peele: Seasons One & Two," available on Movies & TV, has received an average rating of 4.7 from 177 reviewers. It features elements such as [], and it is priced at $7.79. This title falls under the categories of Movies & TV, Featured Categories, DVD and Comedy. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Genre": "Television", "Format": "Widescreen, NTSC", "Contributor": "Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key", "Language": "English", "Number Of Discs": "4", "Is Discontinued By Manufacturer": "No", "MPAA rating": "NR (Not Rated)", "Product Dimensions": "0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 7.2 Ounces", "Item model number": "unknown", "Media Format": "Widescreen, NTSC", "Run time": "6 hours and 36 minutes", "Release date": "January 12, 2016", "Actors": "Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele", "Studio": "Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment", "Number of discs": "4"} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : KEY & PEELE SEASONS 1 & 2 give viewers no choice but to laugh again at their hilarious way of examining life in a provocative and irreverent way, through a combination of filmed sketches and live stage segments. From gangsters sharing a passion for TWILIGHT, to Ice-T as a naughty puppy, or racist super heroes, KEY & PEELE showcases their chemistry, camaraderie and unique point of view, born from their shared background and experiences growing up biracial in a not quite post-racial world..
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Clint Eastwood carries this political thriller about murder
Clint Eastwood is robbing a house when he sees the president of the United States played by Gene Hackman kill a woman. The movie is far more than a police procedural. Since it involves the president it’s more about political plots by Hackman and his staff. Eastwood acts like a spy wearing disguises and appearing and disappearing before people. He carries most of the movie but Ed Harris as the investigating detective is good as well.
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.7 from 4363 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Clint Eastwood"], "Producers": ["Clint Eastwood", "Karen Spiegel"], "Starring": ["Clint Eastwood", "Gene Hackman", "Ed Harris"], "Studio": ["HBO Max"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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Poor white drug dealers with good hearts just had to run into evil Mexicans
Savages was Oliver Stone’s movie about the drug trade. It focuses upon three friends O (Blake Lively), Chon (Taylor Kitsch), and Ben (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) who are major weed growers/sellers in Southern California. Their problems begin when a Mexican drug cartel wants not only their business but their know how as well. The cartel introduces themselves by sending a video of it beheading a bunch of people as a hello and a beware.<br /><br />The movie poses the trio as a caricature of California and is the main drawback. First, they’re in a love trio with O talking about how her two men are so different but compliment each other like she’s a hippie from the 70s. Chon went to UC Berkeley and uses all his drug profits to run a humanitarian foundation that works in impoverished countries around the world. They live on Laguna Beach in southern California. If they’d made the main characters just the least bit realistic this would have saved the film.<br /><br />The story basically comes down to these good at heart white kids dealing with the evil Mexicans. It's really ridiculous.<br />C
The movie title "Savages," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 5152 reviewers. It features elements such as IMDb 6.4, 2 h 11 min, 2012, X-Ray and R, and it is priced at $14.99. This title falls under the categories of Suspense, Drama, Intense and Malicious. The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Content advisory": ["Nudity", "violence", "substance use", "alcohol use", "smoking", "foul language", "sexual content"], "Audio languages": ["English", "English [Audio Description]"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Oliver Stone"], "Producers": ["Moritz Borman", "Eric Kopeloff"], "Starring": ["Taylor Kitsch", "Blake Lively", "Aaron Johnson"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : HD. The lover of two friends who share a successful pot-growing business is kidnapped by a violent Mexican drug cartel..
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Surprisingly good romantic comedy that will have you chuckling
Larry Crowne was a romantic comedy featuring Tom Hanks as Larry and Julia Roberts as Professor Mercy Tainot. Larry is an older man who has to restart his life. He gets fired from his job at a large Walmart type store and can’t find other employment. He’s worried about what will happen to his house and decides to go to the local community college to learn some new skills. There he meets Professor Tainot who teaches his speech class. He not only impresses her scholastically, but personally as well and hence the romance.<br /><br />The movie is full of interesting people. Larry’s neighbor Lamar for incident has a constant yard sale. Wilmer Valderrama as Dell plays a great jealous boyfriend and Rami Malek as Steve is a goofy college student.<br /><br />The real gem however is the relationship between Larry and Prof. Tainot. It’s very cute and endaring as Larry wins her over slowly but surely. It’s worth the price of admission.<br /><br />There’s lots of subtle humor as well. Tainot for instance has an 8 am speech class which she can barely wake up to teach. When she first walks in there aren’t enough students and she cancels it until Larry walks in and makes the required number of attendees. Then the first student who asks a question stops in the middle because he gets a phone call and makes Ms. Tainot wait until he’s done. She’s not having it.<br /><br />Overall this was far better than I thought it would be.<br />C
The movie title "None," available on Prime Video, has received an average rating of 4.5 from 2850 reviewers. It features elements such as , and it is priced at $None. This title falls under the categories of . The additional details include the following in key-value format : {"Audio languages": ["English"], "Subtitles": ["English [CC]"], "Directors": ["Tom Hanks"], "Producers": ["Tom Hanks", "Gary Goetzman", "Philippe Rousselet", "Steven Shareshian", "Jeb Brody", "Fabrice Gianfermi", "David Coatsworth"], "Starring": ["Tom Hanks", "Julia Roberts", "Bryan Cranston"], "Studio": ["UNIVERSAL PAY TELEVISION"]} Here is a brief synopsis of the title : .
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