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Tag: Melissa McCarthy

Movie Review ~ Genie

The Facts: Synopsis: A workaholic man enlists a magical genie’s help to win his family back before Christmas.Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Paapa Essiedu, Denée Benton, Marc Maron, Jordyn McIntosh, Luis Guzmán, Alan CummingDirector: Sam BoydRated: PGRunning Length: 93 minutesTMMM Score: (3/10)Review: Regarding Christmas gifts, the adage is true: it is better to give than receive. As a…
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November 22, 2023
Movie Review ~ The Little Mermaid (2023)

The Facts: Synopsis: A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince.Stars: Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Noma Dumezweni, Javier BardemDirector: Rob MarshallRated: PGRunning Length: 135 minutesTMMM Score:…
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May 22, 2023
Movie Review ~ The Starling

The Facts: Synopsis: A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that’s taken over her garden — and a husband who’s struggling to find a way forward. Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Chris O’Dowd, Kevin Kline, Timothy Olyphant, Daveed Diggs, Skyler Gisondo, Loretta Devine, Laura Harrier, Rosalind Chao, Kimberly Quinn Director: Theodore…
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September 17, 2021
Movie Review ~ Thunder Force

The Facts: Synopsis: In a world where supervillains are commonplace, two estranged childhood best friends reunite after one devises a treatment that gives them powers to protect their city. Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, Bobby Cannavale, Jason Bateman, Pom Klementieff, Taylor Mosby, Melissa Leo, Marcella Lowery, Kevin Dunn, Melissa Ponzio, James H. Keating, Braxton Bjerken,…
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April 9, 2021
Movie Review ~ Superintelligence

The Facts: Synopsis: When an all-powerful Superintelligence chooses to study the most average person on Earth, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Stars: Melissa McCarthy, James Corden, Bobby Cannavale, Brian Tyree Henry, Jean Smart, Michael Beach, Karan Soni Director: Ben Falcone Rated: PG Running Length: 106 minutes TMMM Score: (6.5/10) Review: On…
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November 25, 2020
Movie Review ~ Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Movie Review Can You Ever Forgive Me? 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: When Lee Israel falls out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception. Director: Marielle Heller Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells, Jane Curtin, Ben Falcone, Anna Deavere Smith, Stephen Spinella Rated: R Running Length: 106 minutes The…
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November 1, 2018
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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August 24, 2018
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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May 10, 2018
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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February 7, 2018
Movie Review ~ Ghostbusters (2016)

Movie Review Ghostbusters (2016) 3.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop an otherworldly threat. Director: Paul Feig Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Chris Hemsworth, Cecily Strong, Andy Garcia, Charles Dance, Michael Kenneth Williams…
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July 13, 2016