Category Archives: Movie reviews

All the King’s Men (2006) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 21, 2022 by laurarachel4

Based on the Robert Penn Warren novel, this film follows the life of a political populist. Starring Sean Penn, Jude Law, and Anthony Hopkins. I was not impressed with this film. While the film has a number of talented actors, … Continue reading →

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Dune (2021) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 20, 2022 by laurarachel4

The adaptation of Frank Herbert’s epic science fiction novel of a son from a noble family who’s entrusted with the most valuable element in the galaxy. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and Oscar Isaac.  I will, again, state my disclaimer … Continue reading →

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All Yours (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on February 19, 2022 by laurarachel4

A widowed mother hires a nanny to help with the children, but along the way she finds love. Starring Nicollette Sheridan, Dan Payne, and Kiefer O’Reilly. The worst thing for this film is the miscasting. The age difference between the … Continue reading →

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A Deadly Lullaby (2020) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 18, 2022 by laurarachel4

 After losing her daughter, a mother meets another woman with a daughter that she is obsessed with. Starring Katie Leclerc, Jeff Schine, and Victoria Barabas.  This is a typical Lifetime mystery/thriller film. It lacks good writing and great acting. You … Continue reading →

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Aliens (1986) Rated R

Posted on February 17, 2022 by laurarachel4

Fifty-seven years after surviving an attack on her space vessel, officer Ripley continues to try to warn those around her about the predators. Starring Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, and Michael Biehn. This is a great sequel to the original film, … Continue reading →

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29 Palms (2002) Rated R

Posted on February 15, 2022 by laurarachel4

The story follows a bag of money and the people who touch it. Starring Jeremy Davies, Michael Lerner, Litefoot, and Chris O’Donnell. This film has more style than substance. The story follows a bag of money as it goes from … Continue reading →

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X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 14, 2022 by laurarachel4

 The X-Men send Wolverine into the past in order to right an event that is tragic for both humans and mutants. Starring Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, and Michael Fassbender.  This film combines both the older X-Men with the younger cast. … Continue reading →

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You Kill Me (2007) Rated R

Posted on February 13, 2022 by laurarachel4

An alcoholic hitman befriends a woman to help settle a score in New York. Starring Ben Kingsley, Téa Leoni, and Luke Wilson. This film is a quirky dark comedy. Kingsley plays the straight man in this comedy, and he does … Continue reading →

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X-Men (2000) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 12, 2022 by laurarachel4

 In a world where mutants exist and are discriminated against, there are two groups of mutants that clash. Starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, and Ian McKellen.  This film is a great set up to the X-Men franchise. It starts with the … Continue reading →

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X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 11, 2022 by laurarachel4

In the 1980s, the mutants fought against another mutant that wanted world destruction. Starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Jennifer Lawrence. This film sets up the storyline and the characters well in the first half of the movie. While the … Continue reading →

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