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Movie Review ~ Breathe

Movie Review Breathe 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: The inspiring true love story of Robin and Diana Cavendish, an adventurous couple who refuse to give up in the face of a devastating disease. Director: Andy Serkis Stars: Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Diana Rigg, Miranda Raison, Dean-Charles Chapman, Hugh Bonneville Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 117 minutes The…
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November 6, 2017
Movie Review ~ Unbroken

Movie Review Unbroken 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he’s caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. Director: Angelina Jolie Stars: Jack O’Connell, Garrett Hedlund, Domhnall Gleeson, Finn Wittrock, Miyavi…
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December 25, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Unbroken

Synopsis: A chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II. Release Date: December 25, 2014 Thoughts: A film with such pedigree comes along once in a blue moon so even if this trailer for Unbroken had been two minutes of orange juice being…
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July 25, 2014
Movie Review ~ Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Movie Review Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A chronicle of Nelson Mandela’s life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa. Director: Justin Chadwick Stars: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe…
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December 25, 2013
Movie Review ~ Les Misérables (2012)

Movie Review Les Misérables (2012) 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. Director: Tom Hooper Stars: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway,…
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December 26, 2012