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Tag: Helen Mirren

The Thursday Murder Club Movie Review: Golden Years, Faded Thrills

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August 25, 2025
Movie Review ~ Barbie

The Facts: Synopsis: Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence. Stars: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, Will Ferrell, Hari Nef, Emma Mackey, Dua Lipa, Simu Liu, Scott Evans, John Cena, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Helen Mirren, Michael Cera, Emerald Fennell Director: Greta Gerwig…
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July 18, 2023
Movie Review ~ Fast X

The Facts: Synopsis: Dom Toretto and his family are targeted by the vengeful son of drug kingpin Hernan Reyes.Stars: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Jason Momoa, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, John Cena, Jason Statham, Sung Kang, Alan Ritchson, Daniela Melchoir, Scott Eastwood, Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron, Brie Larson, Rita MorenoDirector: Louis…
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May 17, 2023
Movie Review ~ The Duke

Movie Review The Duke 2/10 The Facts Synopsis: In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60-year-old taxi driver, steals Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. Director: Roger Michell Stars: Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren, Fionn Whitehead, Anna Maxwell Martin, Matthew Goode Rated: R Running Length: 96 minutes The Thoughts I…
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June 1, 2022
Movie Review ~ F9: The Fast Saga

Movie Review F9: The Fast Saga 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Dominic Toretto and his crew battle the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they’ve ever encountered: his forsaken brother. Director: Justin Lin Stars: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Nathalie Emmanuel, John Cena, Charlize Theron, Sung Kang, Helen Mirren, Kurt Russell, Lucas…
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June 28, 2021
Movie Review ~ The Good Liar

Movie Review The Good Liar 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: Career con artist Roy Courtnay can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty McLeish online. As Betty opens her home and life to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring about her, turning what should be a cut-and-dry swindle into the most…
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November 14, 2019
Movie Review ~ Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

Movie Review Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: Lawman Luke Hobbs and outcast Deckard Shaw form an unlikely alliance when a cyber-genetically enhanced villain threatens the future of humanity. Director: David Leitch Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Vanessa Kirby, Idris Elba, Eddie Marsan, Helen Mirren, Eiza González Rated: PG-13 Running…
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August 2, 2019
Movie Review ~ The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Movie Review The Nutcracker and the Four Realms 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: A young girl is transported into a magical world of gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice. Director: Lasse Hallstrom, Joe Johnston Stars: Keira Knightley, Mackenzie Foy, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, Misty Copeland Rated: PG Running Length: 99 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts…
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November 1, 2018
The Silver Bullet ~ The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Synopsis: A young girl is transported into a magical world of gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice. Release Date: November 2, 2018 Thoughts: It doesn’t take much to get me to go on a Disney journey so the first preview of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms already has me packing my bags. …
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December 20, 2017
31 Days to Scare ~ Winchester: The House That Ghosts Built (Trailer)

Synopsis: Inspired by true events. On an isolated stretch of land 50 miles outside of San Francisco sits the most haunted house in the world. Built by Sarah Winchester, heiress to the Winchester fortune, it is a house that knows no end, an asylum for hundreds of vengeful ghosts, and the most terrifying among them…
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October 24, 2017