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Tag: Karen Gillan

Movie Review ~ Sleeping Dogs

Sleeping Dogs Synopsis: An ex-homicide detective with memory loss is forced to solve a brutal murder he can’t recall.Stars: Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, Márton Csókás, Thomas M. Wright, Harry Greenwood, Tommy FlanaganDirector: Adam CooperRated: RRunning Length: 110 minutes Review: Newly minted Best Director Oscar winner Christoper Nolan’s Oppenheimer is a towering achievement, a centralized jewel…
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March 24, 2024
Movie Review ~ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

The Facts: Synopsis: Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own – a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.Stars: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi…
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April 28, 2023
Movie Review ~ The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

The Facts: Synopsis: On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth, searching for the perfect present.Stars: Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Sean Gunn, Michael Rooker, Kevin BaconDirector: James GunnRated: NRRunning Length: 42 minutesTMMM Score: (4/10)Review: In 1978, the now-infamous Star Wars Holiday…
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November 23, 2022
Movie Review ~ Dual

The Facts: Synopsis: Upon receiving a terminal diagnosis, Sarah opts for a cloning procedure to ease her loss on her friends and family. When she makes a sudden and miraculous recovery, her attempts to have her clone decommissioned fail and lead to a court-mandated duel to the death. Now she has one year to train…
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April 15, 2022
Movie Review ~ Gunpowder Milkshake

The Facts: Synopsis: A secret sisterhood comes to the rescue of a mother-daughter assassin team. Stars: Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Angela Bassett, Carla Gugino, Michelle Yeoh, Chloe Coleman, Paul Giamatti, Ralph Ineson, Adam Nagaitis, Michael Smiley Director: Navot Papushado Rated: NR Running Length: 114 minutes TMMM Score: (7/10) Review: As the credits were rolling on…
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July 13, 2021
Movie Review ~ Jumanji: The Next Level

The Facts: Synopsis: A team of friends return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own but discover that nothing is as they expect. The players need to brave parts unknown, from arid deserts to snowy mountains, in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game. Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Jack Black,…
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December 13, 2019
Movie Review ~ Avengers: Infinity War

The Facts: Synopsis: The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe. Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Mackie, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen,…
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April 25, 2018
Movie Review ~ Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

The Facts: Synopsis: Four teenagers discover an old video game console and are literally drawn into the game’s jungle setting becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji – Jumanji plays you. They’ll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, or they’ll be…
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December 20, 2017
The Silver Bullet ~ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Synopsis: The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Release Date: May 5, 2017 Thoughts: Surpassing the expectations of audiences and even, I think, its own studio, Guardians of the Galaxy was a late summer splash in 2014. Elevating star Chris Pratt to…
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October 19, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ The Big Short

Synopsis: When four outsiders saw what the big banks, media and government refused to, the global collapse of the economy, they had an idea: The Big Short. Their bold investment leads them into the dark underbelly of modern banking where they must question everyone and everything. Release Date: December 11, 2015 Thoughts: It’s an interesting…
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September 22, 2015