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Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
Though Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham are listed at the top of the credits of "Hobbs & Shaw," the real star of the show is the non-stop action, adventure, car chase scenes, etc. We would expect nothing less from director David Leitch, who was also at [..]
Midway (2019)
"Midway" is a war film chronicling the first six months of the Pacific Theater in World War II, beginning with the attack on Pearl Harbor (December, 1941) and culminating in the pivotal Battle of Midway (June, 1942), which shifted the momentum to the Allies. Director Roland [..]
The Good Liar (2019)
"The Good Liar" is an engrossing story of a con-artist who runs into unexpected problems when attempting to steal a wealthy widow's fortune. Veteran actors Helen Mirren and Ian McKellan are a pleasure to watch in the expertly produced cat-and-mouse game. [..]
Richard Jewell (2019)
Director Clint Eastwood ("Play Misty for Me" 1971) continues to put together high quality motion pictures from behind the camera with "Richard Jewell." The film is based on the true story of a security guard falsely accused by the FBI of planting the bomb which exploded [..]
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
Tom Hanks received an Oscar nomination for his sensitive portrayal of beloved television personality Fred Rogers, whose show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" entertained preschool audiences from 1968 to 2001. The other star of the movie, Matthew Rhys, also delivered a stellar performance as a jaded journalist who [..]
21 Bridges (2019)
"21 Bridges" is a crime drama film about an NYPD detective who leads a lockdown and manhunt across Manhattan Island for two cop killers, only to discover a deeper web of police corruption. Director Brian Kirk hit the right notes to make this a fun action movie, [..]
Last Christmas (2019)
"Last Christmas" is a Christmas romantic comedy-drama with the charms of stars Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding on full display, but the mediocre storyline by screenwriters Emma Thompson and Bryony Kimmings taking some of the glitter out of the Holiday cheer. The 103 minute cliche-ridden running time seemed [..]
The Informer (2019)
"The Informer" is a crime drama film where a former special ops soldier and ex-con must reenter maximum security prison as an FBI informant. Italian director Andrea Di Stefano put together a thrilling drama with good production values, top-rate performances, and good writing, albeit with a [..]
Child’s Play (2019)
"Child's Play" tells the story of a disgruntled employee at a manufacturing company who sabotogues an AI doll named Buddi, who goes wild after customers buy the product, and changes his own name to Chucky. The drama and violence proceeds from there. Director Lars [..]
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
"Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" is the sequel to "Maleficent" (2014) giving viewers a film with a muddled plot, dark themes, and an obnoxious heroine.. Angelina Jolie reprises the title role as the wicked Maleficent that many in the audience find it difficult to root for. [..]