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Tag: John Goodman

Digger Review: Tom Cruise Digs Deep in Iñárritu’s Wild Satire

Movie Review DIGGER 8/10 TLDR Digger’s opening sensory overload nearly lost me, but a shift I won’t reveal gave the excess a purpose. Cruise’s dramatic commitment, a terrific ensemble, and sensational VistaVision photography make it worth staying to the end. The Facts Synopsis: Digger Rockwell, an oil tycoon and the most powerful man in the…
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October 1, 2026
Movie Review ~ Atomic Blonde

Movie Review Atomic Blonde 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: An undercover MI6 agent is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents. Director: David Leitch Stars: Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Til Schweiger, Eddie Marsan, Sofia Boutella, Toby Jones, Attila…
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July 27, 2017
Movie Review ~ Patriots Day

Movie Review Patriots Day 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: An account of Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis’s actions in the events leading up to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the aftermath, which includes the city-wide manhunt to find the terrorists behind it. Director: Peter Berg Stars: Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Kevin Bacon, J.K. Simmons, Michelle…
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January 13, 2017
The Silver Bullet ~ Kong: Skull Island

Synopsis: A diverse team of explorers is brought together to venture deep into an uncharted island in the Pacific—as beautiful as it is treacherous—unaware that they’re crossing into the domain of the mythic Kong. Release Date: March 10, 2017 Thoughts: Since 1933, we’ve been kinda ape over King Kong. Though his franchise isn’t a huge…
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November 17, 2016
Movie Review ~ 10 Cloverfield Lane

Movie Review 10 Cloverfield Lane 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: After getting in a car accident, a woman is held in a shelter by two men, who claim the outside world is affected by a widespread chemical attack. Director: Dan Trachtenberg Stars: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman, John Gallagher Jr. Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 105 minutes The Thoughts…
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March 10, 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 ~ Love the Coopers

Movie Review Love the Coopers 1/10 The Facts Synopsis: When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday. Director: Jessie…
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November 13, 2015
Movie Review ~ The Gambler (2014)

Movie Review The Gambler (2014) 2/10 The Facts Synopsis: Both an English professor and a high-stakes gambler, Jim Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Director: Rupert Wyatt Stars: Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Jessica Lange, Brie Larson, Michael Kenneth Williams Rated: R Running Length: 111…
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December 25, 2014
Movie Review ~ Transformers: Age of Extinction

Movie Review Transformers: Age of Extinction 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: An automobile mechanic and his daughter make a discovery that brings down the Autobots – and a paranoid government official – on them. Director: Michael Bay Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Jack Reynor, Nicola Peltz, Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer, Sophia Myles, Li Bingbing, T.J. Miller, Han Geng,…
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June 27, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Transformers: Age of Extinction

Synopsis: An automobile mechanic and his daughter make a discovery that brings down the Autobots and Decepticons – and a paranoid government official – on them. Release Date: June 27, 2014 Thoughts: Since the filmmakers behind the Transformers series seem to have hit the soft reset button, I figure I can do the same on…
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June 4, 2014