Category: Film Reviews (written)
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Ride Along 2 -Box Office Review
I wasn’t expecting much from this film and I didn’t get much either. The little I did receive from this film was worth it. I walked out of the theater smiling and thinking, “I wasn’t expecting to laugh as much as I just did” and that’s ok in my book. So…
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Kung Fu Panda 3 – Box Office Review
This is the third film in the franchise and the first of them I have watched. I wasn’t sure what to expect walking into the theater except some humorous moments. I was not disappointed. The overall story is a coming of age tale. A panda (voiced by Jack Black) must…
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Dirty Grandpa – Box Office Review
I had low expectations going into this film. I told myself that as long as this movie can deliver some quality laughs I will be happy. “Dirty Grandpa” delivered some humorous moments that were laugh out loud funny. The curious thing to me was that this film had the potential…
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13 Hours – Box Office Review
There are two types of films from director Michael Bay. It’s either an action packed adventure that delights and entertains OR a mind-numbing, visually dizzying, garbage heap of wasted screen time that frustrates, bores and annoys. You have to possess a piece of the gamblers spirit, I feel, when it…
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The Revenant – Box Office Review
The revenge tale must produce substantial and compelling arguments for an audience to believe the motivations of the protagonist justifiable, if not understandable. What transpires in the 1st act of the story should sway the audience to empathy for the character who has endured some injustice. We must agree that…
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Daddy’s Home – Box Office Review
There are films that take you to new worlds, exciting landscapes and spark thoughts that challenge and stimulate the mind. “Daddy’s Home” is not one of those films. It would be a boring life if movies were all the same and thankfully certain films are produced just to make you…
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The Hateful 8 – Box Office Review
Quentin Tarantino continues to thrive where violence, racism and character development are key to story telling. “The Hateful Eight” is a western that attempts to bring a sense of mystery into a story driven primarily by dialogue and the characters present on screen. It’s a lengthy film that makes zero…
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The Big Short – Box Office Review
“The Big Short” might be one of the best written films I’ve ever seen. I can’t recall sitting through a movie that blatantly spells out how ignorant the audience watching the film is and then continues belittling their intelligence throughout. It’s incredible. They presume you’re an over commercialized fool who…
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Sisters – Box Office Review
Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are two comedic talents that instantly spark my curiosity when they are working on something. The fact they decided to make a movie together was immediately intriguing to me. I might have been the only guy in the theater not on a date but I…
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“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Box Office Review
I intentionally waited the weekend to post this spoiler filled box office review of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” because I am not a douche. I am intentionally sharing this because the first 100-125 words post for immediate viewing. So even now I am making sure you make the decision…
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