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Tag: Luc Besson

  • The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ The Fifth Element (1997)

    The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ The Fifth Element (1997)

    Special Series · The Art of the Tease(rs) 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…

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  • Movie Review ~ Valerian and the City of 1000 Planets

    Movie Review Valerian and the City of 1000 Planets 7/10 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. 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

    Movie Review Lucy 6/10 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. Director: Luc Besson Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Min-Sik Choi, Amr Waked Rated: R Running Length: 90 minutes The Thoughts Viewing Luc Besson’s Lucy…

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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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  • Movie Review ~ The Family

    Movie Review The Family 7/10 The Facts 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. Director: Luc Besson Stars: Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Tommy Lee Jones, Dianna Agron, John D’Leo, Domenick Lombardozzi…

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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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