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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)
"Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" has surprised almost everyone at being a superior motion picture than the original "Mamma Mia!" (2008). It has a clearer storyline, better writing, wittier humor, and better music. English director Oliver Parker ("Now is Good" 2012) has done a [..]
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
Marvel Studios has put together an immensely entertaining sequel to "Ant-Man" (2015) called "Ant-Man and the Wasp." Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man is reunited with Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne/Wasp, with more screentime for the later and more laughs for the former. [..]
I Can Only Imagine (2018)
The inspirational story behind the song "I Can Only Imagine" was skillfully captured on film by directors Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin ("Woodlawn" 2015). It follows Bart Millard of the Christian pop group MercyMe and how he wrote one of the best-selling Christian singles of all [..]
Red Sparrow (2018)
Jennifer Lawrence stars as a Russian spy working undercover in America in "Red Sparrow." Director Francis Lawrence ("I Am Legend" 2007) and screenwriter Justin Haythe rely on gratuitous sex and violence, leaving a promising storyline and quality entertainment behind. It was adapted from the 2013 novel of the [..]
12 Strong (2018)
"12 Strong" is the true story of the first U. S. military incursion into Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Although a well-intentioned salute to our brave men and women in uniform, this project falls short due to lack of focus in the story [..]
The Equalizer 2 (2018)
Denzel Washington brings us more thrilling vigilante justice in "The Equalizer 2." Director Antoine Fuqua, who was at the helm of the original "Equalizer" in 2014, has the entire project running like a well-oiled machine, greatly helped by returning screenwriter Richard Wenk. [..]
The 15:17 to Paris (2018)
"The 15:17 to Paris" is the true story about an aborted terrorist attack aboard the Amsterdam to Paris train in 2015. Director Clint Eastwood ("Play Misty for Me" 1971) took the unusual step of having the three Americans who stopped the attack play themselves. Clint [..]
God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (2018)
"God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness" continues the story of Pastor Dave Hill as his church burns down. When the owner tries to evict the church from the grounds, Dave fights them in court with the help of his estranged and atheist brother. Director/screenwriter Michael [..]
Bent (2018)
"Bent" is the story of a former narcotics police officer who is out for revenge on the people who framed him and sent him to prison. This is something of a formulaic plot but is watchable due to smooth direction by Robert Moresco ("Crash" 2004), who [..]
Death Wish (2018)
Bruce Willis plays a doctor out for revenge on the men who killed his wife and leave his daughter comatose in "Death Wish." Director Eli Roth ("Cabin Fever" 2002) and screenwriter Joe Carnahan put together a decent remake of Charles Bronson's "Death Wish" (1974), which in [..]