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The Jungle Book (2016)
Walt Disney Pictures has another winner out this year called "The Jungle Book." This is the third version by Disney, after the initial 1967 animated film and the 1994 live action product. Producer-director Jon Favreau employed the latest technologies in computer-generated imagery, photorealistic rendering, and motion [..]
Father Christmas is Back (2021)
"Father Christmas is Back" tells the story of a father who bursts in unannounced on his four estranged daughters' Christmas celebration. Unbeknownst to three of them, the fourth daughter invited James Christmas and his girlfriend to the party that also includes their mother. The hilarity proceeds [..]
Christmas in Paradise (2022)
"Christmas in Paradise" is a holiday film about three sisters who reunite with their estranged father on a Caribbean island. Kelsey Grammar stars in this predictable but pleasant story that was streamed on the STARZ channel, a sequel to the 2021 Netflix movie "Father Christmas is Back." [..]
Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022)
"Jerry & Marge Go Large" is a silly and convoluted comedy film where a retired couple try to figure out ways to win the lottery. Director David Frankel ("Marley & Me" 2008) and screenwriter Brad Copeland sloppily put together this picture that seems like torture to endure [..]
A Man Called Otto (2022)
Tom Hanks delivers another gem of a performance as a cranky man who has trouble getting along with neighbors in "A Man Called Otto." Director Marc Forster ("Christopher Robin" 2018) and screenwriter David Magee strike a good balance between very serious topics and light material. They helped Hanks [..]
The Whale (2022)
Brendan Fraser won the Oscar for Best Actor in a role as a morbidly obese man whose life is mired in problems. "The Whale" is mostly a boring recitation of someone's personal woes and grudges in life, with overrated performances by Fraser and his co-star Hong Chau, [..]
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
"Shazam! Fury of the Gods" picks up right where "Shazam!" (2019) ended, with Billy Batson and his foster siblings on the move to fight Hespera and Kalypso, two daughters of Atlas, who are up to all kinds of mischief. Zachary Levi employs his usual amount of talent [..]
Jesus Revolution (2023)
One of the more successful faith-based films of recent years has been this year's "Jesus Revolution." It is the true story of Pastor Chuck Smith and the beginnings of his Calvary Chapel movement in Costa Mesa, California, in the late 1960's. The church was floundering until [..]
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
The exciting 31st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is out and is called "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania." Producer Kevin Feige, director Peyton Reed, and screenwriter Jeff Loveness have filled this two-hour motion picture with a thrilling storyline and loads of action, so much so that [..]
Creed III (2023)
Michael B. Jordan makes an impressive directorial debut with a movie that he stars in called "Creed III." Jordan skillfully guided the making of this third film about boxer Adonis "Donnie" Johnson in a skillful manner that holds the audience's attention for nearly two hours. The [..]