Tag: Luc Besson
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In Praise of Teasers ~ The Fifth Element (1997)
In 2013 I was feeling pretty blue about the state of movie trailers. For a time, it was imperative for me to get to a theater in time for the previews or else some of the fun would be missing from the experience of going to the movies because, let’s face it, sometimes the coming
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Movie Review ~ Valerian and the City of 1000 Planets
The Facts: Synopsis: A dark force threatens Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. Special operatives Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe. Stars: Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, Herbie Hancock, Kris Wu, Rutger Hauer, Elizabeth Debicki Director: Luc Besson
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The Silver Bullet ~ The Transporter Refueled
Synopsis: A reboot of the story of transporter Frank Martin. Release Date: September 4 2015 Thoughts: My first thought when seeing the trailer for The Transporter Refueled was more surprise than anything that the franchise was getting a reboot a little over ten years since the first film was released. Then I remembered that Sony
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Movie Review ~ Lucy
The Facts: Synopsis: A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic. Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Min-Sik Choi, Amr Waked Director: Luc Besson Rated: R Running Length: 90 minutes TMMM Score: (6/10) Review: Viewing Luc Besson’s Lucy I found
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The Silver Bullet ~ 3 Days to Kill
Synopsis: A dying Secret Service Agent trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter is offered an experimental drug that could save his life in exchange for one last assignment. Release Date: February 21, 2014 Thoughts: When I first saw the trailer for 3 Days to Kill I kept thinking what a great Liam Neeson impression
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The Silver Bullet ~ The Family
Synopsis: The Manzoni family, a notorious mafia clan, is relocated to Normandy, France under the witness protection program, where fitting in soon becomes challenging as their old habits die hard. Release Date: September 20, 2013 Thoughts: Despite having one of the most lackluster titles in film history (why not just call it, That One Film
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The Silver Bullet ~ Taken 2
Synopsis: In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills and his wife are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter. Release Date: October 5, 2012 Thoughts: This sequel to the unlikely 2008 hit finds Neeson once again forced into action as his wife is kidnapped by the family of the
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Hi Bruce, I think it definitely ranks in strong PG level, especially near the finale where it gets pretty intense.…
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