Category: Film Reviews (written)
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Angry Birds – Box Office Review
Historically, video game movies have been one disappointment after another in theaters. Going all the way back to “Super Mario Brothers” in 1993 it’s been one long train of missed opportunities or box office bombs. Hollywood takes an intellectual property that has storylines, developed characters and an established fan base…
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(Spoiler Free) Captain America: Civil War – Box Office Review
“Captain America: Civil War” is the third film in the franchise. Marvel has been using the Captain America films to move their cinematic universe forward as well. After each of the films we see the next phase of films moving in a new direction. So let’s jump in and take…
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Money Monster – Box Office Review
There are times when a movie is released and it doesn’t have the best marketing. The movie going audience doesn’t know if it will be worthwhile in theaters or should be skipped until it’s available on Redbox or VOD. “Money Monster” is that film. We were treated to a few…
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Keanu – Box Office Review
If you are a fan of sketch comedy then you probably know the names “Key and Peele” and for good reason. These two incredible comedians took the comedy world by storm back in 2012 with their hilarious show “Key and Peele” and please youtube some skits for laughs. So what…
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The Jungle Book – Box Office Review
The older some of us get the more opportunities there are to see stories from our childhood adapted to live action adventures. The “Jungle Book” (originally an animated Disney film made in 1967) has endured decades to maintain a special place in the hearts of all of us who remember…
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Barbershop: The Next Cut – Box Office Review
The third film in the franchise returns to the question which asks us to evaluate how important is a neighborhood hangout for the community. Can a group of people committed to an idea really make a difference for the people they care most about? The dialogue between characters is honest…
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Midnight Special – Box Office Review
Initially I was more curious than excited about this film because an indie science fiction film doesn’t sound too believable. Science Fiction films typically have high budgets for special effects and indie films are lower budget films. I imagined a cheaply made, visually lacking B movie spectacular that would end…
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Miles Ahead – Box Office Review
A passion project that took close to, if not, 10 years to make. This indie film explores the life of jazz great Miles Davis during the period in the 1970’s when he was trying to find his new sound. This film explores his life during his time working with Gil…
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Gods of Egypt – Box Office Review
I had zero interest in seeing this film. The controversy surrounding the film, plus the online tirade the director had about people not liking his film all turned my attention elsewhere. I did receive a free ticket and the movie theater employees I speak with all had good things to…
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10 Cloverfield Lane – Box Office Review
This film had almost zero publicity leading up to the release date. It was a surprise to most people and we couldn’t really have an expectation because we didn’t know anything about this film. Is this film connected to the “Cloverfield” movie released back in 2008? Is this film a…
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