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

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Tag: Marvel Studios

Movie Review ~ Captain Marvel

Movie Review Captain Marvel 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Director: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck Stars: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law, Lashana Lynch, Annette Bening, Gemma Chan, Djimon…
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March 7, 2019
Movie Review ~ Avengers: Infinity War

Movie Review Avengers: Infinity War 9/10 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. Director: Anthony Russo & Joe Russo Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo,…
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April 25, 2018
Movie Review ~ Black Panther

Movie Review Black Panther 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: T’Challa, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. Director: Ryan Coogler Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman,…
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February 16, 2018
The Silver Bullet ~ Ant-Man and The Wasp

Synopsis: As Scott Lang balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past. Release Date: July 6, 2018 Thoughts: By the time Ant-Man was released in 2015, I was…
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January 30, 2018
Movie Review ~ Thor: Ragnarok

Movie Review Thor: Ragnarok 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization. Director: Taika Waititi Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston,…
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November 2, 2017
Movie Review ~ Spider-Man: Homecoming

Movie Review Spider-Man: Homecoming 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Several months after the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in New York City while fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man. Director: Jon Watts Stars: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Zendaya Coleman, Marisa Tomei, Jacob Batalon, Laura…
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July 6, 2017
The Silver Bullet ~ Thor: Ragnarok

Synopsis: Thor must face the Hulk in a gladiator match and save his people from the ruthless Hela. Release Date: November 3, 2017 Thoughts: At the end of this first teaser trailer for November’s third Thor film the only word I could think of was ‘finally’. Finally, after two solo films and appearances in several…
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April 10, 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
Hasta La Vista…Summer (May)

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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September 1, 2015
Movie Review ~ Avengers: Age of Ultron

Movie Review Avengers: Age of Ultron 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and it is up to the Avengers to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans. Director: Joss Whedon Stars: Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Downey Jr., Linda Cardellini, Mark Ruffalo, Andy Serkis, Thomas Kretschmann, Jeremy Renner, Don…
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April 30, 2015