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Lucy (2014)
"Lucy" is a science fiction film about a woman who accidentally ingests very powerful chemicals and begins to experience superhuman strength and telepathic powers. Director-screenwriter Luc Besson developed a movie which has some downright silly logic to the storyline, and seems to almost be an unintended [..]
Toy Story 4 (2019)
Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios have hit the jackpot with "Toy Story 4." This fourth computer-animated film in the popular "Toy Story" franchise is funny, warm, and homey family entertainment that has earned over one billion dollars at the global box office. Director Josh [..]
Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist (2023)
Another "Left Behind" movie has been released - "Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist." Director Kevin Sorbo, who also stars in the picture, instilled the project with outstanding production values, good acting, and an exciting storyline about the "Rapture," when millions of people around the world vanish, the [..]
Red 2 (2013)
Bruce Willis gets into more trouble in "Red 2" than he did in the original "Red" (2010). Director Dean Parisot ("Fun with Dick and Jane" 2005) put together a mildly entertaining film from a passable screenplay by Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber. It was [..]
Riddick (2013)
Vin Diesel once again hits the big screen as "Riddick," who finds himself stranded on a planet loaded with all kinds of dangerous animals and weird creatures. Riddick gets into even more trouble when the rescue beacon he activates draws two rival mercenary teams hunting him. [..]
His Secret Family (2015)
"His Secret Family" is a thriller movie about a woman who discovers her husband's hidden past. She finds herself in danger when she confronts him, with the heavy drama proceeding from there. Director-screenwriter Michael Feifer put together a flawless thriller which is nonetheless formulaic [..]
The Death of Stalin (2017)
"The Death of Stalin" is a black comedy about the power struggle among Soviet Politburo members following the death of Joseph Stalin in 1953. Director Armando Iannucci put together an engrossing and entertaining film with good production values, memorable performances, and witty dialogue from the [..]
The Escape of Prisoner 614 (2018)
"The Escape of Prisoner 614" is a western comedy which tells the story of two deputy sheriffs who lose their jobs because of poor arrest records. However, they pursue an escaped convict to try and win their badges back. The sheriff is less than [..]
The Offer (2022)
"The Offer" provides a comprehensive look at the development and production of the landmark film "The Godfather." The ten part miniseries series from Michael Tolkin ("The Rapture" 1991), which premiered on the Paramount+ streaming channel in April, 2022, clearly portrays the difficulties with casting and production, [..]
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
It took 36 years, but Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer finally came out with a sequel to "Top Gun" (1986) called "Top Gun: Maverick." The storyline has Cruise's Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell instructing younger Navy pilots. Their new set of skills are soon tested in an unexpected military [..]