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Tag: Sam Neill

Movie Review ~ Jurassic World Dominion

Movie Review Jurassic World Dominion 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: Dinosaurs now live, and hunt, alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history’s most fearsome creatures. Director: Colin…
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June 8, 2022
The Silver Bullet ~ Jurassic World: Dominion

Synopsis: The epic conclusion of the Jurassic era.Release Date: June 10, 2022Thoughts: I have friendly neighbors who never would have called the police on me today when I screamed watching this new trailer for Jurassic World: Dominion. If the police had arrived, I would have invited them in and brought them to the part of…
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February 10, 2022
31 Days to Scare ~ Dead Calm (1989)

31 Days to Scare Dead Calm (1989) 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: After tragically losing their son, a married couple are spending some time isolated at sea when they come across a stranger who has abandoned a sinking ship. Director: Phillip Noyce Stars: Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman, Billy Zane Rated: R Running Length: 96 minutes The…
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October 17, 2021
Movie Review ~ Blackbird (2020)

Movie Review Blackbird (2020) 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A terminally ill mother invites her family to their country house for one final gathering, but tensions quickly boil over between her two daughters. Director: Roger Michell Stars: Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Mia Wasikowska, Sam Neill, Rainn Wilson, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Anson Boon, Lindsay Duncan Rated: R Running…
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September 14, 2020
Movie Review ~ Peter Rabbit

Movie Review Peter Rabbit 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: Feature adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s classic tale of a rebellious rabbit trying to sneak into a farmer’s vegetable garden. Director: Will Gluck Stars: James Corden, Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, Sam Neill, Daisy Ridley, Elizabeth Debicki, Margot Robbie Rated: PG Running Length: 93 minutes The Thoughts As I…
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February 9, 2018
Movie Review ~ The Commuter

Movie Review The Commuter 4.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A businessman is caught up in a criminal conspiracy during his daily commute home. Director: Jaume Collet-Serra Stars: Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Sam Neill, Elizabeth McGovern, Jonathan Banks, Andy Nyman, Florence Pugh Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 104 minutes The Thoughts Bless Liam Neeson, that Irish Energizer Bunny.…
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January 11, 2018
Movie Review ~ Thor: Ragnarok

Movie Review Thor: Ragnarok 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization. Director: Taika Waititi Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston,…
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November 2, 2017
The Silver Bullet ~ Thor: Ragnarok

Synopsis: Thor must face the Hulk in a gladiator match and save his people from the ruthless Hela. Release Date: November 3, 2017 Thoughts: At the end of this first teaser trailer for November’s third Thor film the only word I could think of was ‘finally’. Finally, after two solo films and appearances in several…
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April 10, 2017
Movie Review ~ Jurassic Park III

Down from the Shelf Jurassic Park III 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A decidedly odd couple with ulterior motives convince Dr. Alan Grant to go to Isla Sorna (the second InGen dinosaur lab), resulting in an unexpected landing…and unexpected new inhabitants on the island. Director: Joe Johnston Stars: Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Téa Leoni, Alessandro…
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June 11, 2015
The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ Jurassic Park (1993)

Special Series · The Art of the Tease(rs) Jurassic Park (1993) I have a serious problem with movie trailers lately. It seems like nearly every preview that’s released is about 2:30 minutes long and gives away almost every aspect of the movie, acting more like a CliffsNotes version of the movie being advertised rather than…
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November 22, 2013