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Tag: Helen Mirren

The Silver Bullet ~ Collateral Beauty

Synopsis: When a successful New York ad executive suffers a personal tragedy and retreats from life, his friends devise a drastic plan to reach him before he loses everything. Release Date: December 16, 2016 Thoughts: The last time Will Smith appeared in a movie with fantasy elements it was Winter’s Tale…so Collateral Beauty can…
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September 8, 2016
Movie Review ~ Eye in the Sky

Movie Review Eye in the Sky 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: Col. Katherine Powell, a military officer in command of an operation to capture terrorists in Kenya, sees her mission escalate when a girl enters the kill zone triggering an international dispute over the implications of modern warfare. Director: Gavin Hood Stars: Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, Alan Rickman, Barkhad…
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March 13, 2016
Movie Review ~ Trumbo

Movie Review Trumbo 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood’s top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. Director: Jay Roach Stars: Bryan Cranston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Louis C.K., Elle Fanning, John Goodman, Diane Lane, Alan Tudyk, Michael Stuhlbarg, Helen Mirren Rated: R Running Length: 124…
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December 31, 2015
Movie Review ~ Woman in Gold

Movie Review Woman in Gold 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family. Director: Simon Curtis Stars: Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Katie Holmes, Daniel Brühl, Elizabeth McGovern, Jonathan Pryce, Tatiana Maslany, Charles Dance, Max Irons, Frances Fisher Rated: PG-13…
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April 1, 2015
Movie Review ~ The Hundred-Foot Journey

Movie Review The Hundred-Foot Journey 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: The Kadam family clashes with the proprietress of a celebrated French restaurant after they open their own nearby eatery. Director: Lasse Hallström Stars: Helen Mirren, Manish Dayal, Om Puri, Charlotte Le Bon Rated: PG Running Length: 122 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts Before the screening…
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August 7, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ The Hundred-Foot Journey

Synopsis: A story centered on an Indian family who moves to France and opens an eatery across the street from a Michelin-starred French restaurant run by Madame Mallory. Release Date: August 8, 2014 Thoughts: Targeting the crowd that gleefully checked into The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel back in 2011, The Hundred-Foot Journey looks like a welcome…
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July 14, 2014
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
Movie Review ~ Monsters University

Movie Review Monsters University 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren’t necessarily the best of friends. Director: Dan Scanlon Stars: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Alfred Molina, Dave Foley, Sean P. Hayes, Joel Murray, Peter Sohn,…
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May 3, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Red 2

Synopsis: Frank Moses and his motley crew of retired assassins return for a second outing. Release Date: July 19, 2013 Thoughts: In 2010, RED was an unexpected fall hit, propelling a sequel forward with much of the original cast in tow. The nicely constructed first film was an oddball mix of action, comedy, and violence that…
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April 30, 2013
MSPIFF Movie Review ~ The Door

MSPIFF 2013 The Door 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: This is a story of a special relationship between two women, a writer and her maid. Director: István Szabó Stars: Helen Mirren, Martina Gedeck, Károly Eperjes Rated: NR Running Length: 97 minutes The Thoughts In looking over the credits for the Hungarian-produced film The Door, I was…
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April 24, 2013