Category Archives: Movie reviews

Nocturnal Animals (2016) Rated R

Posted on May 22, 2023 by laurarachel4

A woman is haunted by her ex-husband as she reads his book of revenge. Starring Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Michael Shannon. I really wanted this to be brilliant, but it lacks storytelling. The film wants to say something, but … Continue reading →

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Not So Dumb (1930) Rated NR

Posted on May 21, 2023 by laurarachel4

A chatterbox always says and does the wrong thing, but somehow everything always turns out right. Starring Marion Davies, Elliott Nugent, and Raymond Hackett.  Dulcy is a chatterbox and offers to host a business associate of her fiances’. She tries … Continue reading →

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Beauty and the Beast (2017) Rated PG

Posted on May 20, 2023 by laurarachel4

The live-action Disney story of a selfish prince whose curse can only be broken by true love. Starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, and Luke Evans. I was rather disappointed with this new live-action reimagined version. While the film holds close … Continue reading →

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The Best Man (2023) Rated R

Posted on May 19, 2023 by laurarachel4

A group of mercenaries takes over an island wedding, and it’s up to the wedding party to stop the terrorists and save the hostages. Starring Brendan Fehr, Nicky Whelan, and Scout Taylor-Compton.  This film has a good storyline. That’s about … Continue reading →

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Jackie (2016) Rated R

Posted on May 18, 2023 by laurarachel4

After the assassination of President Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy must work through her grief and trauma in order to protect her children and her husband’s legacy. Starring Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, and Greta Gerwig. There are a lot of films that … Continue reading →

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2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 17, 2023 by laurarachel4

Former cop Brian O’Conner is called upon to catch a dangerous criminal and he chooses an old partner in crime, a childhood friend. Starring Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, and Eva Mendes. This is a sequel to The Fast and the … Continue reading →

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Bound by a Secret (2009) Rated NR

Posted on May 15, 2023 by laurarachel4

Two long-time friends are bound by a secret. When one of them starts dying of cancer, they have to make a decision on releasing the knowledge of the secret daughter. Starring Meredith Baxter, Lesley Ann Warren, and Bridget White. This … Continue reading →

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WWII in HD (2009) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 10, 2023 by laurarachel4

Follow the lives of soldiers during WWII in unseen color footage. Starring Gary Sinise, Charles Scheffel, and Rob Lowe. This series takes old footage and transfers it into high-definition color. It’s not perfect because the footage is old, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 8, 2023 by laurarachel4

While attending a wedding, a serial womanizer is visited by girlfriends from his past. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, and Michael Douglas.  While this film isn’t one of the best romantic comedies released, it does have its moments of enjoyment. … Continue reading →

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The Prisoner (2009) Rated NR

Posted on May 6, 2023 by laurarachel4

A government agent is kidnapped and sent to a remote village. Starring Ian McKellen, Jim Caviezel, and Ruth Wilson.  Having not seen the original 1960 version, I rather enjoyed this reimagining of the story. The story changes from the cold … Continue reading →

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