SPOILER-FREE FILM REVIEWS FROM A MOVIE LOVER WITH A HEART OF GOLD!

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Month: July 2013

The Silver Bullet ~ American Hustle

Synopsis: The story of a con artist and his partner in crime, who were forced to work with a federal agent to turn the tables on other cons, mobsters, and politicians – namely, the volatile mayor of impoverished Camden, New Jersey. Release Date: December 25, 2013 Thoughts: David O. Russell has been very, very good…
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July 31, 2013
Movie Review ~ Pacific Rim

Movie Review Pacific Rim 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse. Director: Guillermo del Toro Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba,…
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July 26, 2013
Movie Review ~ Red 2

Movie Review Red 2 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: Retired C.I.A. agent Frank Moses reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest to track down a missing portable nuclear device. Director: Dean Parisot Stars: Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Byung Hun Lee, Brian Cox, Neal McDonough…
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July 23, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ The Counselor

Synopsis: A lawyer finds himself in over his head when he gets involved in drug trafficking. Release Date: October 25, 2013 Thoughts: Three time Oscar nominated director Ridley Scott (Prometheus, Thelma & Louise, Alien) is one of my most trusted directors not because he’s been involved with some of my favorite films but because he’s never…
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July 23, 2013
Movie Review ~ Girl Most Likely

Movie Review Girl Most Likely 3/10 The Facts Synopsis: A failed New York playwright awkwardly navigates the transition from Next Big Thing to Last Year’s News. Director: Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman Stars: Kristen Wiig, Annette Bening, Matt Dillon, Christopher Fitzgerald, Darren Criss Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 103 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts Oh…
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July 22, 2013
Movie Review ~ The Conjuring

Movie Review The Conjuring 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives. Director: James Wan Stars: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ron…
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July 22, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Saving Mr. Banks

Synopsis: Author P.L. Travers travels from London to Hollywood as Walt Disney adapts her novel Mary Poppins for the big screen. Release Date: December 20, 2013 Thoughts: It’s not a huge Hollywood secret that getting Mary Poppins to the big screen wasn’t an easy task. In fact, it wasn’t an easy task to get the…
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July 16, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Austenland

Synopsis: Obsessed with the BBC production of “Pride and Prejudice”, a woman travels to a Jane Austen theme park in search for her perfect gentleman. Release Date: August 16, 2013 Thoughts: Jane Austen has it all. Endless TV and movie adaptations from and inspired by her handful of popular novels and now her very own…
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July 12, 2013
Movie Review ~ The Bling Ring

Movie Review The Bling Ring 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Inspired by actual events, a group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the internet to track celebrities’ whereabouts in order to rob their homes. Director: Sofia Coppola Stars: Emma Watson, Leslie Mann, Taissa Farmiga, Claire Julien, Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Georgia Rock, Gavin Rossdale Rated: R Running Length:…
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July 10, 2013
Movie Review ~ The East

Movie Review The East 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: An operative for an elite private intelligence firm finds her priorities changing dramatically after she is tasked with infiltrating an anarchist group known for executing covert attacks upon major corporations. Director: Zal Batmanglij Stars: Brit Marling, Alexander Skarsgård, Ellen Page, Toby Kebbell, Shiloh Fernandez, Patricia Clarkson Rated:…
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July 10, 2013