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Tag: Nicholas Hoult

Movie Review ~ The Favourite

Movie Review The Favourite 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Stars: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas…
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December 28, 2018
Movie Review ~ X-Men: Apocalypse

Movie Review X-Men: Apocalypse 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: With the emergence of the world’s first mutant, Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan. Director: Bryan Singer Stars: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner, Olivia Munn, Lucas Till, Evan Peters, Kodi Smit-McPhee,…
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May 27, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ Equals

Synopsis: A futuristic love story set in a world where emotions have been eradicated. Release Date: TBD 2016 Thoughts: Director Drake Doremus gave us a wonderfully realized love story in 2011 with Like Crazy so I’m hoping that Equals is, well, equal to the class and sophistication of that earlier film. I’m getting a real…
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February 12, 2016
Hasta La Vista…Summer (August)

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 4, 2015
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 ~ Mad Max: Fury Road

Movie Review Mad Max: Fury Road 10/10 The Facts Synopsis: In a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, two rebels just might be able to restore order: Max, a man of action and of few words, and Furiosa, a woman of action who is looking to make it back to her childhood homeland. Director:…
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May 14, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Mad Max: Fury Road (Trailer #2)

Synopsis: An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and almost everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life Release Date: May 15, 2015 Thoughts: So many trailers commit the cardinal sin of not being interesting enough to ensnare audiences into returning…
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December 11, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Mad Max: Fury Road

Synopsis: An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and most everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Release Date: May 15, 2015 Thoughts: It’s been 30 years since Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome and it feels like this follow-up/reboot has been…
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July 27, 2014
Movie Review ~ X-Men: Days of Future Past

Movie Review X-Men: Days of Future Past 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants. Director: Bryan Singer Stars: Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle…
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May 28, 2014
Movie Review ~ Jack the Giant Slayer

Movie Review Jack the Giant Slayer 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds. Director: Bryan Singer Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Ian…
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March 4, 2013