MAIN CAST: Jeffrey Wright, Alexander Skarsgard, James Badge Dale
NETFLIX SUMMARY:
A gripping psychological thriller unfolds in the treacherous Alaskan wilderness when a retired wolf expert is summoned to investigate a child’s disappearance. Hold The Dark, starring Jeffrey Wright, Alexander Skarsgård and Riley Keough, and directed by Jeremy Saulnier,
MY REVIEW
This is a slow build up thriller. Lots of intense action once it gets started. Sometimes I became lost in the action. While I am sure this movie will find it's audience, it is a love it or hate it movie. Watch with out interruption and put your phone down.
When I first saw the description on Netflix, with out viewing the trailer, I thought it was going to be a wilderness movie about surviving the wild, and yet while I think about what I watched it could very well be that very thing. I guess it would depend on your opinion. This is a good movie, just not sure who I could recommend it to.
MAIN CAST: Hannah Ware, Toby Kebbell, Manwan Kenzari
IMDB Story Line
True story of Ashraf Marwan, who was President Nasser's son-in-law and special adviser and confidant to his successor Anwar Sadat - while simultaneously Israeli Intelligence's most precious asset of the 20th century. Based on NYT bestselling book 'The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel' by Uri Bar-Joseph.
MY REVIEW
This movie covers the history of tensions between Israel and Egypt from the death of Egypt President Gamal Abdel Nasser up to the Yom Kippur War. It's not the slit your throat bang bang your dead movie but it has all the same suspense and tension. I find the movie very factual. But remember, it's based on historical events. So do your own research. The movie does focus on the actions of Anwar Sadat's administration and his personal confidant Ashraf Marman, and his life during that time. Regardless if he was a good or bad guy, it shows he was a human being. It also makes you ask the question where was his loyalties, with Egypt or Israel. I liked the movie and thought it was really good and can diffidently recommend it.
MAIN CAST: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Shane Brolly
IMDB STORY LINE:
Selene, a vampire warrior, is entrenched in a conflict between vampires and werewolves, while falling in love with Michael, a human who is sought by werewolves for unknown reasons.
I have seen many Vampire and Werewolf stories and movies, but I really enjoyed this modern age look at the genre. It was set in current time, but it felt like a classic. The dark colors made it feel and look like a classic black and white horror film. It had it's own history which was expanded on in the four sequels. The action and fighting was spectacular. I really liked the history and story line that was created in this movie. There was no good or bad guys, only Selene, you wanted her to win, and you was not sure who was on her side. The war was brutal but almost poetic. It was a great movie to see on the big screen.
I went to see the movie at my all time favorite Cinemark Theater in Valley View, Ohio. I seen it in regular 2D, but it would have been a great movie to see in 3D XD, but I am on a budget, the movie Club helps keep prices down, but for my family of three I went 2D. Cinemark is always a great experience no matter how you see it.
I don't think there has ever been a better meaner villain in TV Cinematic history then Thanos and this movie makes it clear why Marvel has better movie adaptions then DC. Don't get me wrong I still love DC movies and will go to the theater to see them.
Never have I witnessed such a battle between the good and bad guy, this was all out war.You felt the pain of your heroes, you cried and laughed with them. And this was only Part I of the war.
I don't want to give any spoilers away and refuse to do so. But in four weeks I am going to write about all that happened and talk in detail about questions I have and discuss possible fan theories.
There is a lot to talk about. THERE WILL BE MAJOR SPOILERS,
MAIN CAST: Jesse Eisenburg, Kristen Stewart, Connie Britton
IMDB Story Line
A stoner - who is in fact a government agent - is marked as a liability and targeted for extermination. But he's too well-trained and too high for them to handle.
WHAT I LIKED
What was not to like? This movie had it all, action, comedy and a little drama, but I would consider it more of a dark comedy. The movie starts out very dark and kind of depressing but then all hell breaks lose. This movie is FUBAR in the best way possible. The FUBAR makes the movie and it is pure adrenaline entertainment. Before this, the only movies I have seen Jesse Eisenburg in is Zombieland, Social Network and Now you See Me. This was a perfect movie for him, I could not imagine any one else in that role. Kristen Stewart was awesome, Her and Eisenburg was a great match, they fit together well. Watching Connie Britton use the F word was poetry. She was kick ass.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE
This does not apply this time, this movie caught me buy surprise, I did not expect to be this much of a rush and that good. So I would not like any bad reviews
Movie was rated a very well deserved R for foul language, heavy violent images, I would not recommend for family viewing
I gave this a 10 on IMDB, and thanks to LIONSGATE for providing free passes, I was able to see this on the big screen, and it is very well worth the price of a ticket, I will buy this on Blue Ray
MAIN CAST: Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan
IMDB Storyline
A woman named Grace retires with her two children to a mansion on Jersey, towards the end of the Second World War, where she's waiting for her husband to come back from battle. The children have a disease which means they cannot be touched by direct sunlight without being hurt in some way. They will live alone there with oppressive, strange and almost religious rules, until she needs to hire a group of servants for them. Their arrival will accidentally begin to break the rules with unexpected consequences.Written by David Villalmanzo
WHAT I LIKED
This is considered a horror movie, and it very much is. As I let my mind drift in the movie, I find myself very much isolated and alone and left behind. As the movie gets towards the end I am terrified at the events that happen, but not because of what is seen, but because of what is unseen and what the story reveals. It's one of those rare movies you may figure out and then you are terrified because you was right. You don't want to accept the truth of the story you are being told, but your terrified when the everything is unfolded before you. It's reading a horrible headline in the newspaper and you don't want to believe it, but it happened. And why do I like that? When a movie and take you to the edge and drop you off and convince you it is true and make chills run up and down your back. That is a great movie.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE;
This is more like what I did not understand, because there is nothing I did not like in this movie. This was a awesome and very entertaining movie
The only part I might have had a problem with is did the father know of the crime that had happened, what did he mean when he said "She told me what happen" what did his daughter tell him? About the mother not recognizing her, or what she did to the children?
Movie was rated PG-13, a very fair rating, there is no nudity or foul language, but I am not sure if this is a family movie because of disturbing and traumatic events.
I gave this movie a 10 on IMDB, it was that good, did not see this on the big screen but I do have the DVD and it will be upgraded to Blue Ray
MAIN CAST: Benjamin Walker, Rufus Sewell, Dominic Cooper
IMDB Storyline
At the age of 9, Abraham Lincoln witnesses his mother being killed by a vampire, Jack Barts. Some 10 years later, he unsuccessfully tries to eliminate Barts but in the process makes the acquaintance of Henry Sturgess who teaches him how to fight and what is required to kill a vampire. The quid pro quo is that Abe will kill only those vampires that Henry directs him to. Abe relocates to Springfield where he gets a job as a store clerk while he studies the law and kills vampires by night. He also meets and eventually marries the pretty Mary Todd. Many years later as President of the United States, he comes to realize that vampires are fighting with the Confederate forces. As a result he mounts his own campaign to defeat them. Written by garykmcd
WHAT I LIKED
This was letting imagination go out of the box, what if history happened this was. This in my opinion makes history real. We really don't know how the Civil War was won except to what we are told in the history books. No I am not saying I believe this movie is fact, but if your a fan of the vampire genre you have to appreciate the fantasy of this movie. Because of another movie that came out the same year called "Abraham vs Zombies" that was done so badly, I don't think this movie was treated fairly. I thought the movie get a great cross over between History fact and Fantasy/Horror genre. I thought they made the story believable.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE
Is that they did not push the story more into the fantasy world and turned Lincoln into a vampire and disappeared and made him a legendary hero that could be still alive today fighting vampires. I know that is not the way the book was, but how many movies drift from the story in the book anyway? What differences does it make?
Movie was fairly rated R ,However I think it was boarder line PG-13, depending on what type of horror movies you watch with your family, this may not be a family movie. very scary scenes for younger viewers and some bad language.
Gave this movie a 9 on IMDB, I did see this on the big screen and did buy the Blue Ray
MAIN CAST; Matthew McConaughey, Christian Bale, Izabella
IMDB Storyline
It is twenty years in the future, and the planet has been devastated by vicious fire-breathing dragons. The last vestiges of humanity now struggle for survival at remote outposts. In a ruined castle in the English countryside, Quinn is desperately trying to hold together a band of frightened, restless survivors. As a boy, Quinn watched his mother die protecting him from one of the beasts, and is still haunted by the memory. One day, a group of American rogues shows up, led by a brash, tough-guy named Van Zam. He claims to have discovered a way to kill the dragons once and for all, and enlists Quinn's help. But doing so will force Quinn to confront his own frightening memories. This, and Quinn's responsibilities to those that are under his protection, results in a battle of wills between the two men. In the end, events cause them both to realize that they must work together to defeat the monsters--both without and within. Written by LOTUSB1973
WHAT I LIKED
This is like King Arthur loses his kingdom and is transported in time to a world gone wrong. Quinn is challenged by Van Zam to defend what is left of man kind against the beast. I sometimes wonder who Quinn is fighting, the beast, his people or Van Zam. If there was ever a great movie about the challenges of leadership this is one of them. You could ask "how do you keep control of your kingdom when it's already burnt to a crisp?" But yet this is not Ahab looking for his whale. I like the feeling of being 20 years in the future but still has a feel of the deep past of King Arthur, could Van Zam be Merlin with all the tech he brings to the fight. Van Zam has more of the King Arthur or Game of Thorns look but he is the American. However when you see his magic, which is not magic but high tech you are quickly brought back to what to what the core of the movie is about.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE
The victory over the Dragons was to easy, yes they paid a price. But you would think while they where fighting the dragons for 20 years, with all the guided missile tech, someone would have aimed for the mouth with more then a C4 tipped arrow way before.
Movie was rated PG-13, very fair rating and could be a family movie
I gave the movie a 7 on IMDB
I did see this movie on the big screen and did buy it on DVD and it is on my list to upgrade to Blue Ray
MAIN CAST: Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins
IMDB Story Line
In an innocent heartland city, five are shot dead by an expert sniper. The police quickly identify and arrest the culprit, and build a slam-dunk case. But instead of confessing, the accused man writes the words, "Get Jack Reacher." Reacher himself sees the news report and turns up in the city. The defense is immensely relieved, but Reacher has come to bury the guy. Shocked at the accused's request, Reacher sets out to confirm for himself the absolute certainty of the man's guilt, but comes up with more than he bargained for.Written by Anonymous
WHAT I LIKED
This is a perfect guy movie, it has a reluctant investigator in Jack Reacher, He is I don't care about the rules. He is James Bond with out the gadgets and toys and fancy cars, However the cars he had where very nice. This is looking for the right bad guy because the one you see did not do the crime. Themovie has a unique way in connecting the dots all the way to the top. And when you think your at the top and know who did what there is a slight curve.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE
Jack Reacher did not get the girl in the end, he had her but walked away. But to the writers credit that would have destroyed the whole purpose of the movie.
SIDE NOTE:
I am a fan of Tom Cruise, and like most of his movies, I have watched a few of the Mission Impossible movies, so I am excited to know there will be a sequel to Jack Reacher called Never Go Back announced a few weeks ago.
Movie was rated PG-13, very fair rating, could be a family movie
I gave this movie a 8 on IMDB
I did not see the movie on the Big Screen, but I did buy the Blue Ray and hope I can see the sequel on the Big Screen
MAIN CAST: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Skeritt
IMDB Story Line
Astronomer Dr. Ellie Arroway has long been interested in contact to faraway lands, a love fostered in her childhood by her father, Ted Arroway, who passed away when she was nine years old leaving her then orphaned. Her current work in monitoring for extraterrestrial life is based on that love and is in part an homage to her father. Ever since funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) was pulled on her work, which is referred to some, including her NSF superior David Drumlin, as more science fiction than science, Ellie, with a few of her rogue scientist colleagues, have looked for funding from where ever they could get it to continue their work. When Ellie and her colleagues hear chatter originating from the vicinity of the star Vega, Ellie feels vindicated. But that vindication is short lived when others, including politicians, the military, religious leaders and other scientists such as Drumlin, try to take over her work. When the messages received from space are decoded, ... Written by Huggo
WHAT I LIKED
I like the whole debate in the movie that asked the question are we the only species in the universe. Whether it would be aliens or God. The way Dr Ellie was so dedicated to think outside of the box. Her interaction of people that worked so hard to disprove her. But her determination touched the heart of a super rich person that believed in her and funded the building of the ship after the first one was destroyed. It was as if the movie was telling us this is the way you get things done with out government involvement. This is the way you beat bureaucracy and get the job done. This is the way you shut up everyone and your critics and go beyond normal thinking, this is the way you push the envelope and achieve greatness.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE
Is that she could not brought back some proof of her experience. But then again, small steps and that would have killed everything I loved about the movie
Movie was rated PG, excellent rating, this is a family movie
I gave this movie a 10 on IMDB because it was that good, and it should have got a Oscar nomination
I did see this on the big screen, and just upgraded my DVD to Blue Ray. it's that good
A young programmer is selected to participate in a ground-breaking experiment in artificial intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a breath-taking female A.I.
WHAT I LIKED
Movies like this are deep thinking, put the phone down don't text anyone because the dialogue is just as important as the main attraction. We have a situation of who am I, am I in control or is the robot in control, or is the A.I in control? Who is testing who and who is the smarter one? Who planned the final event? The movie is filled with questions that make it worthy of watching several times and still not know the answer. But who cares if you know the answer, it is not important. What is important is the interaction between the characters, and what is happening between them. This movie should be a classic like 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and A.I Artificial Intelligence 2001 and the 1973 classic West World., This was just a simply awesome movie
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE
I don't think it would be fair of me to say anything about dislike because it would damage the core of the story that I experienced.
Movie was rated R, There was nudity, but I would not call it provocative, But with the strong suggestion of sex, I guess a R rating was appropriate. But may not be suitable for younger kids.
FOUR STAR RATING 4 out of 4, it was that good.
I was not able to see the movie on the big screen, but I did buy the Blue Ray
