SPOILER-FREE FILM REVIEWS FROM A MOVIE LOVER WITH A HEART OF GOLD!

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Tag: Lionsgate

  • Movie Review ~ Love the Coopers

    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 Stars: Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Diane

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

    Synopsis: Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England is faced with a new challenge — an army of undead zombies. Release Date: February 5, 2016 Thoughts: Inspired by Jane Austen’s literary classic and Seth Grahame-Smith’s cheeky genre-bending spoof, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies aims to

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  • Movie Review ~ Sicario

    The Facts: Synopsis: An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico. Stars: Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Daniel Kaluuya, Victor Garber, Jon Bernthal, Jeffrey Donovan Director: Denis Villeneuve Rated: R Running Length: 121 minutes Trailer

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  • Hasta La Vista…Summer (August)

    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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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Knock Knock

    Synopsis: When a devoted husband and father is left home alone for the weekend, two stranded young women unexpectedly knock on his door for help. What starts out as a kind gesture results in a dangerous seduction and a deadly game of cat and mouse. Release Date: October 9, 2015 Thoughts: Director Eli Roth first

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  • Movie Review ~ American Ultra

    The Facts: Synopsis: A stoner – who is in fact a government agent – is marked as a liability and targeted for extermination. But he’s too well-trained and too high for them to handle. Stars: Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Connie Britton, Topher Grace, Bill Pullman, John Leguizamo, Walton Goggins, Tony Hale Director: Nima Nourizadeh Rated: R Running Length: 96 minutes

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Sicario

    Synopsis: In the lawless border area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elite government task force official to aid in the escalating war against drugs Release Date:  September 18, 2015 Thoughts: Back in 2013 I placed director Denis Villeneuve’s Prisoners on my best of the year list

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  • Movie Review ~ John Wick

    The Facts: Synopsis: An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him. Stars: Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Dean Winters, Bridget Moynahan, Ian McShane, John Leguizmo, Willem Dafoe Director: Chad Stahelski & David Leitch Rated: R Running Length: 101 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (8/10)

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Mortdecai

    Synopsis: Art dealer Charles Mortdecai searches for a stolen painting that’s reportedly linked to a lost bank account filled with Nazi gold. Release Date: January 23, 2015 Thoughts: The literary anti-hero Charles Mortdecai makes his long-awaited big screen debut in a film that seems perfectly pitched to be a Johnny Depp (The Lone Ranger) vehicle. My

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ John Wick

    Synopsis: A former hit man is pursued by an old friend who was contracted to kill him. Release Date: October 24, 2014 Thoughts: I must admit to being impressed at the staying power of Keanu Reeves (Parenthood) over the years. Though the actor has taken his fair share of blows for his tuned out line

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