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Tag: Jake Gyllenhaal

Movie Review ~ Road House (2024)

Road House (2024) Synopsis: Ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Beau Knapp, Jessica Williams, Lukas Gage, Joaquin de Almeida, Conor McGregor, J. D. Pardo, Arturo CastroDirector: Doug LimanRated: RRunning Length:…
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March 19, 2024
Movie Review ~ Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant

The Facts: Synopsis: During the war in Afghanistan, a local interpreter risks his own life to carry an injured sergeant across miles of grueling terrainStars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Dar Salim, Antony Starr, Alexander Ludwig, Bobby Schofield, Emily Beecham, Jonny Lee MillerDirector: Guy RitchieRated: RRunning Length: 123 minutesTMMM Score: (6.5/10)Review: From the beginning, director Guy Ritchie has brought…
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April 18, 2023
Movie Review ~ Strange World

The Facts: Synopsis: A legendary family of explorers attempts to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob, a three-legged dog, and a slew of ravenous creatures.Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union, Lucy LiuDirector: Don Hall Co-Director: Qui NguyenRated: PGRunning Length: 102 minutesTMMM Score: (8/10)Review: Before…
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November 21, 2022
Movie Review ~ The Guilty (2021)

The Facts: Synopsis: A demoted police officer assigned to a call dispatch desk is conflicted when he receives an emergency phone call from a kidnapped woman. Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Riley Keough, Ethan Hawke, Peter Sarsgaard, Paul Dano, Bill Burr, Gillian Zinser, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Christina Vidal Director: Antoine Fuqua Rated: R Running Length: 90 minutes…
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October 1, 2021
Movie Review ~ Spider-Man: Far From Home

The Facts: Synopsis: After the events of Avengers: Endgame, Peter Parker and his friends go on summer vacation to Europe and there Peter finds himself trying to save his friends against a villain known as Mysterio. Stars: Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Zendaya, Marisa Tomei, Samuel L. Jackson, Cobie Smulders, Jacob Batalon, J.B. Smoove, Director: Jon…
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June 28, 2019
Movie Review ~ Life (2017)

The Facts: Synopsis: A team of scientists aboard the International Space Station whose mission of discovery turns to one of primal fear when they find a rapidly evolving life form that caused extinction on Mars, and now threatens the crew and all life on Earth. Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ariyon…
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March 24, 2017
The Silver Bullet ~ Demolition

Synopsis: A successful investment banker struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash. Release Date: April 8, 2016 Review: With his last two movies bringing two Oscar wins (Dallas Buyers Club) and two nominations (Wild), it’s no wonder that many A-List movie stars and studios are making director Jean-Marc Vallée a much sought-after…
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February 1, 2016
Hasta La Vista…Summer (July)

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 3, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Everest (2015)

Synopsis: A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is devastated by a severe snow storm. Release Date: September 18, 2015 Thoughts: Director Baltasar Kormákur (Contraband) has gone big with his IMAX 3D adventure Everest, from the impressive vistas right down to its imposing cast. Based on various novels/accounts detailing the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, just watching…
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June 17, 2015
Movie Review ~ Nightcrawler

The Facts: Synopsis: When Lou Bloom, a driven man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran. Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene Russo, Riz Ahmad Director:…
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February 22, 2015