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Tag: Chris Evans

Hasta La Vista…Summer (May)

We did it! We made it through another summer and while the outdoor heat wasn’t too bad (in Minnesota, at least) the box office was on fire. I’ll admit that I indulged in summer fun a bit more than I should, distracting me from reviewing some key movies over the last three months so I…
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September 1, 2015
Movie Review ~ Avengers: Age of Ultron

Movie Review Avengers: Age of Ultron 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and it is up to the Avengers to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans. Director: Joss Whedon Stars: Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Downey Jr., Linda Cardellini, Mark Ruffalo, Andy Serkis, Thomas Kretschmann, Jeremy Renner, Don…
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April 30, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ The Avengers: Age of Ultron

Synopsis: When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and it is up to The Avengers to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans. Release Date: May 1, 2015 Thoughts: Summer 2014 isn’t quite a distant memory yet (though with the paltry offerings it very well should be)…
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October 23, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Snowpiercer

Synopsis: In a future where a failed global-warming experiment kills off all life on the planet except for a lucky few that boarded the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe, where a class system evolves. Release Date: June 27, 2014 Thoughts: Gosh, hard to believe this film is finally seeing the light of…
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June 6, 2014
Movie Review ~ Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Movie Review Captain America: The Winter Soldier 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and battles a new threat from old history: the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier. Director: Anthony & Joe Russo Stars: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Redford, Sebastian Stan,…
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April 4, 2014
Movie Review ~ Captain America: The First Avenger

Down from the Shelf Captain America: The First Avenger 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending USA ideals. Director: Joe Johnston Stars: Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell,…
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April 4, 2014
Movie Review ~ The Iceman

Movie Review The Iceman 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: The true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters have any clue about his real profession. Director: Ariel Vromen Stars: Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Chris Evans, Ray Liotta, David Schwimmer, Robert Davi, Danny…
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January 4, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Synopsis: Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and teams up with Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, to battle a powerful yet shadowy enemy in present-day Washington, D.C. Release Date: April 4, 2014 Thoughts: I was a big fan of the 2011 film that introduced Captain America into the Marvel universe. …
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October 25, 2013