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  • Movie Review ~ Joe Bell

    Movie Review ~ Joe Bell

    Movie Review Joe Bell 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: An Oregonian father pays tribute to his gay teenage son, embarking on a self-reflective walk across America to speak his heart to heartland citizens about the real and terrifying costs of bullying. Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Reid Miller, Connie Britton, Maxwell Jenkins, Morgan Lily,…

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  • Movie Review ~ Scoob!

    Movie Review Scoob! 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Scooby and the gang face their most challenging mystery ever: a plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this dogpocalypse, the gang discovers that Scooby has an epic destiny greater than anyone imagined. Director: Tony Cervone Stars: Will Forte, Gina…

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  • Movie Review ~ All the Money in the World

    Movie Review All the Money in the World 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: The story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom. Director: Ridley Scott Stars: Michelle Williams, Kevin Spacey, Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg,…

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  • 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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  • Movie Review ~ Daddy’s Home

    Movie Review Daddy’s Home 3/10 The Facts Synopsis: A mild-mannered radio executive strives to become the best stepdad to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids. Director: Sean Anders Stars: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini, Thomas Haden Church, Hannibal Buress Rated:…

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Movie Review ~ Lone Survivor

    Movie Review Lone Survivor 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Marcus Luttrell and his team set out on a mission to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shah, in late June 2005. Marcus and his team are left to fight for their lives in one of the most valiant efforts of modern warfare. Director: Peter Berg…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Lone Survivor

    Synopsis: Based on the failed June 28, 2005 mission “Operation Red Wings.” Four members of SEAL Team 10 were tasked with the mission to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shahd. Release Date:  January 10, 2014 Thoughts: Is it OK to say that I’m really over these war films that have anything to do…

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