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  • Movie Review ~ Disenchanted

    Movie Review ~ Disenchanted

    Movie Review Disenchanted 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: Ten years after her happily ever after, Giselle questions her happiness, inadvertently turning the lives of those in the real world and Andalasia upside down in the process. Director: Adam Shankman Stars: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Maya Rudolph, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jayma Mays, Gabriella Baldacchino, Idina Menzel, James…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Mitchells vs. the Machines

    Movie Review The Mitchells vs. the Machines 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A quirky, dysfunctional family’s road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity’s unlikeliest last hope.  Director:  Michael Rianda & Jeff Rowe  Stars:  Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Michael Rianda, Eric André, Olivia Colman, Blake Griffin, Fred Armisen, Beck Bennett, Chrissy Teigen, John…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Happytime Murders

    Movie Review The Happytime Murders 3/10 The Facts Synopsis: When the puppet cast of an ’80s children’s TV show begin to get murdered one by one, a disgraced LAPD detective-turned-private eye puppet takes on the case. Director: Brian Henson Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Elizabeth Banks, Maya Rudolph, Joel McHale, Leslie David Baker, Bill Barretta, Dorien Davies,…

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  • Movie Review ~ Life of the Party

    Movie Review Life of the Party 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: After her husband abruptly asks for a divorce, a middle-aged mother returns to college in order to complete her degree. Director: Ben Falcone Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Gillian Jacobs, Maya Rudolph, Julie Bowen, Matt Walsh, Molly Gordon, Stephen Root, Jacki Weaver, Adria Arjona, Debby Ryan, Luke…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Life of the Party

    Synopsis: When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college – landing in the same class and school as her daughter. Release Date: May 11, 2018 Thoughts: The smartest thing the makers of Life of the Party did was refrain from including the phrase “From…

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  • Movie Review ~ Sisters

    Movie Review Sisters 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Two sisters decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home. Director: Jason Moore Stars: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Ike Barinholtz, John Leguizamo, Dianne Wiest, John Cena, James Brolin Rated: R Running Length: 118 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts We all love Tina Fey and Amy Poehler,…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Sisters

    Synopsis: Two sisters decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home. Release Date:  December 25, 2015 Thoughts: Long-time friends Amy Poehler (Inside Out) and Tina Fey (This is Where I Leave You) were a dynamic duo on the small screen during the time as co-hosts of Weekend Update on…

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  • Movie Review ~ Inherent Vice

    Movie Review Inherent Vice 1/10 The Facts Synopsis: In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles detective Larry “Doc” Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend. Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Jena Malone, Owen Wilson, Martin Short, Katherine Waterston, Joanna Newsom, Maya Rudolph Rated: R Running Length: 148 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts Looking…

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  • Movie Review ~ Big Hero 6

    Movie Review Big Hero 6 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Director: Don Hall, Chris Williams Stars: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, T.J. Miller, Jamie Chung, Damon Wayans Jr.,…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Big Hero 6

    Synopsis: The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Release Date: November 7, 2014 Thoughts: Representing the first animated collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios and Marvel, Big Hero 6 has the potential to…

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