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Tag: Robert De Niro

The Silver Bullet ~ The Family

Synopsis: The Manzoni family, a notorious mafia clan, is relocated to Normandy, France under the witness protection program, where fitting in soon becomes challenging as their old habits die hard. Release Date: September 20, 2013 Thoughts: Despite having one of the most lackluster titles in film history (why not just call it, That One Film…
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June 10, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Last Vegas

Synopsis: Three sixty-something friends take a break from their day-to-day lives to throw a bachelor party in Las Vegas for their last remaining single pal. Release Date: November 1, 2013 Thoughts: Headlined by four Oscar winners, Last Vegas is a movie your mom will probably ask you to take her to. That’s not necessarily a…
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June 4, 2013
Mid-Day Mini ~ Backdraft

The Facts: Synopsis: Two Chicago firefighter brothers who don’t get along have to work together while a dangerous arsonist is on the loose. Stars: Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Scott Glenn, Rebecca De Mornay, Donald Sutherland Director: Ron Howard Rated: R Running Length: 137 minutes TMMM Score: (6/10) Review: Backdraft was…
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April 30, 2013
Movie Review ~ Silver Linings Playbook

The Facts: Synopsis: After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. Stars: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker,…
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November 13, 2012
The Silver Bullet ~ The Big Wedding

Synopsis: A long-divorced couple fakes being married as their family unites for a wedding. Release Date: October 26, 2012 Thoughts: Yeesh! This looks pretty bad. With its plot ripped straight from any number of television shows, TV Movies of the Week, and a few comedies from each decade of cinema, The Big Wedding features an impressive…
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August 3, 2012