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Tag: Marvel Studios

The Silver Bullet ~ The Avengers: Age of Ultron

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. Release Date: May 1, 2015 Thoughts: Summer 2014 isn’t quite a distant memory yet (though with the paltry offerings it very well should be)…
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October 23, 2014
Movie Review ~ Guardians of the Galaxy

Movie Review Guardians of the Galaxy 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: In the far reaches of space, an American pilot named Peter Quill finds himself the object of a manhunt after stealing an orb coveted by the villainous Ronan. Director: James Gunn Stars: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Lee Pace, Michael…
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July 31, 2014
Movie Review ~ Thor

Down from the Shelf Thor 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: The powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders. Director: Kenneth Branagh Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Rene Russo, Stellan Skarsgard, Jaimie Alexander, Kat…
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January 8, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Synopsis: Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and teams up with Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, to battle a powerful yet shadowy enemy in present-day Washington, D.C. Release Date: April 4, 2014 Thoughts: I was a big fan of the 2011 film that introduced Captain America into the Marvel universe. …
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October 25, 2013
Movie Review ~ Iron Man 3

Movie Review Iron Man 3 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: When Tony Stark’s world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. Director: Shane Black Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale, Jon Favreau, Ben Kingsley,…
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May 6, 2013
Movie Review ~ Iron Man 2

Mid-Day Mini Iron Man 2 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Tony Stark has declared himself Iron Man and installed world peace… or so he thinks. He soon realizes that not only is there a mad man out to kill him with his own technology, but there’s something more: he is dying. Director: Jon Favreau Stars: Robert…
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May 6, 2013
Movie Review ~ Iron Man

Mid-Day Mini Iron Man 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: When wealthy industrialist Tony Stark is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident, he ultimately decides to use its technology to fight against evil. Director: Jon Favreau Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges, Shaun Toub, Leslie Bibb, Bill Smitrovich, Nazanin…
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May 6, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Thor: The Dark World

Synopsis: Thor battles an ancient race of Dark Elves led by the vengeful Malekith who threatens to plunge the universe back into darkness after the events of The Avengers. Release Date: November 8, 2013 Thoughts: I was a bit underwhelmed by 2011’s Thor but recognized the value it had in the Marvel Universe, seeing that…
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April 24, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Iron Man 3

Synopsis: Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. Release Date: May 3, 2013 Thoughts: After the universally affirmed gigantic success of The…
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October 23, 2012