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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)
"The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" is the story of Winston Churchill's plan to neutralize Hitler's fleet of U-boats during World War II. A top-secret combat unit uses unconventional means to battle the Nazi's and win the war. Director-screenwriter Guy Ritchie ("Sherlock Holmes" 2009) put [..]
America Is Sinking (2023)
No, "America Is Sinking" is not a movie about the current U. S. Presidential election, but is a modern-day B-science fiction film about melting glaciers that cause earthquakes and tidal waves threatening to sink North America. Director Mario N. Bonassin put together a film that has [..]
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Deadpool discovers that his universe is set to be destroyed and must team up with Wolverine to prevent this disaster. "Deadpool & Wolverine" is the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and probably the worst one yet. The movie is filled with excessive violence and [..]
2099: The Soldier Protocol (2019)
"2099: The Soldier Protocol" is a futuristic science fiction movie where a paraplegic prison inmate agrees to undergo scientific experiments to restore mobility to his legs but is not told the entire price of the procedure. Director Dee McLachlan put together a film whose only saving [..]
Mame (1974)
Lucille Ball takes on the role of "Mame," the story of an eccentric who become guardian of her nephew when her brother passes away. Ball is a bit too long in the tooth and not vocally gifted enough for this classic musical role. However, director Gene [..]
Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
"Minions: The Rise of Gru" is the sequel to "Minions" (2015) and tells the story of Gru as an eleven-year-old planning to become a supervillain with the help of his friends, the Minions. This leads to a showdown with an evil team called the Vicious 6. Director Kyle [..]
I. S. S. (2023)
"I. S. S." is a contemporary science fiction thriller movie about Russians and Americans aboard the International Space Station when war breaks out on Earth between Russia and the United States. The mood is very tense as both sides apparently receive orders to take over the I. [..]
Return to Oz (1985)
"Return to Oz" is an unofficial sequel to the 1939 popular classic film "The Wizard of Oz." Director-screenwriter Walter Murch put together a darker version of the Oz story than audiences have been used to since 1939. He based this film on L. Frank Baum's later [..]
Despicable Me (2010)
"Despicable Me" is an animated comedy movie about a supervillain named Gru who adopts three orphan girls to use in a nefarious scheme to make money but suddenly develops an emotional attachment to them. Prominent characters of the film are the Minions, small pill-shaped creatures serving Gru. Directors [..]
De-Lovely (2004)
"De-Lovely" is a musical biopic about the life and career of famed composer Cole Porter (1891-1964). Director Irwin Winkler ("Life as a House" 2001) put together a film with mediocre performances by the cast as well as inconsistent production values. In addition, Porter's songs were [..]