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Tag: Ben Mendelsohn

  • Series Review ~ Faraway Downs

    Series Review ~ Faraway Downs

    The Facts: Synopsis: An English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stockman to protect her new property from a takeover plot.Stars: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Brandon Walters, David Wenham, Bryan Brown, Jack Thompson, Essie Davis, David Gulpilil, Ben Mendelsohn, David NgoombujarraDirector: Baz LuhrmannRated: NRRunning Length: 6 episodes (~220 minutes)TMMM Score: (7/10)Review:…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Marsh King’s Daughter

    Movie Review ~ The Marsh King’s Daughter

    The Facts: Synopsis: A woman with a secret past will venture into the wilderness she left behind to confront the most dangerous man she’s ever met: her father.Stars: Daisy Ridley, Ben Mendelsohn, Garrett Hedlund, Caren Pistorius, Brooklynn Prince, Gil BirminghamDirector: Neil BurgerRated: RRunning Length: 108 minutesTMMM Score: (3/10)Review: At first glance, The Marsh King’s Daughter looks…

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  • Movie Review ~ To Catch a Killer

    Movie Review ~ To Catch a Killer

    The Facts: Synopsis: A talented but troubled Baltimore police officer is recruited by the FBI’s chief investigator to help profile and track down a disturbed individual terrorizing the city.Stars: Shailene Woodley, Ben Mendelsohn, Jovan Adepo, Ralph Ineson, Rosemary DunsmoreDirector: Damián SzifronRated: RRunning Length: 119 minutesTMMM Score: (7.5/10)Review: It’s always a bit of a head-scratcher why…

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  • Movie Review ~ Cyrano (2021)

    Movie Review ~ Cyrano (2021)

    Movie Review Cyrano (2021) 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself, wordsmith Cyrano de Bergerac helps young Christian nab her heart through love letters. Director: Joe Wright Stars: Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Ben Mendelsohn Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 124 minutes The Thoughts An early movie I remember seeing with…

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  • Movie Review ~ Captain Marvel

    Movie Review Captain Marvel 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Director: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck Stars: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law, Lashana Lynch, Annette Bening, Gemma Chan, Djimon…

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  • Movie Review ~ Darkest Hour

    Movie Review Darkest Hour 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler, or fight on against incredible odds. Director: Joe Wright Stars: Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James,…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Trailer #2)

    Synopsis: Rebels set out on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star. Release Date: December 16, 2016 Thoughts: Not that it’s a very high bar, but this second trailer for December’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is better than most films we’ve seen so far this summer.  Maybe even more than…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Place Beyond the Pines

    Movie Review The Place Beyond the Pines 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: A motorcycle stunt rider turns to robbing banks as a way to provide for his lover and their newborn child, a decision that puts him on a collision course with an ambitious rookie cop navigating a department ruled by a corrupt detective. Director: Derek…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Place Beyond the Pines

    Synopsis: A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician. Release Date:  March 29, 2013 Thoughts: Reteaming with his Blue Valentine director Derek Cianfrance, star Ryan Gosling throws himself into yet another troubled character seeking some…

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