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Movie Review ~ Top Gun: Maverick

Movie Review Top Gun: Maverick 10/10 The Facts Synopsis: When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell faces an uncertain future while confronting the ghosts of his past, culminating in a mission that demands the…
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May 30, 2022
The Silver Bullet ~ Top Gun: Maverick

Synopsis: A follow-up to the 1986 hit brings back Naval Aviator Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell and will deal with the rise of unmanned drones and pilots becoming a thing of the past. Release Date: June 26, 2020 Thoughts: Has it really been 33 years since Tom Cruise cemented his rising superstar status with the blockbuster…
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July 18, 2019
Movie Review ~ Alita: Battle Angel

Movie Review Alita: Battle Angel 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: An action-packed story of one young woman’s journey to discover the truth of who she is and her fight to change the world. Director: Robert Rodriguez Stars: Rosa Salazar, Keean Johnson, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Eiza Gonzalez Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 122 minutes The…
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February 14, 2019
Movie Review ~ Only the Brave

Movie Review Only the Brave 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters risk everything to protect a town from a historic wildfire. Director: Joseph Kosinski Stars: Josh Brolin, Jennifer Connelly, Jeff Bridges, Taylor Kitsch, Miles Teller, James Badge Dale, Andie MacDowell, Ben Hardy…
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October 19, 2017
Movie Review ~ Noah

Movie Review Noah 3/10 The Facts Synopsis: A man is chosen by God to undertake a momentous mission of rescue before an apocalyptic flood destroys the world. Director: Darren Aronofsky Stars: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ray Winstone, Emma Watson, Anthony Hopkins, Logan Lerman, Nick Nolte Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 139 minutes Trailer Review: Here The…
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March 27, 2014
Movie Review ~ Winter’s Tale

Movie Review Winter’s Tale 2/10 The Facts Synopsis: A burglar falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms. When he learns that he has the gift of reincarnation, he sets out to save her. Director: Akiva Goldsman Stars: Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt, Eva Marie Saint, Russell Crowe, Ripley…
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February 16, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Noah

Synopsis: The Biblical Noah suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge and takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood. Release Date: March 28. 2014 Thoughts: I’ve yet to meet a Darren Aronofsky flick that hasn’t divided audiences and his take on the epic tale of Noah and the Ark is sure to have…
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November 18, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Winter’s Tale

Synopsis: Set in a mythic New York City and spanning more than a century, Winter’s Tale is a story of miracles, crossed destinies, and the age-old battle between good and evil. Release Date: February 14, 2014 Thoughts: Silly me, I thought this was going to be a film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic play. Looking…
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November 12, 2013