Category Archives: Rated R

Criminal (2016) Rated R

Posted on September 7, 2016 by laurarachel4

To save a CIA mission, a dead CIA operative’s memories, secrets, and skills are implanted into a death row inmate in hopes that he can complete the mission. Starring Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Tommy Lee Jones, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot. … Continue reading →

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I Saw the Light (2015) Rated R

Posted on August 27, 2016 by laurarachel4

The story of Hank Williams’ short life, including his rise to fame and the impact it had on his health. Based on the book, Hank Williams: The Biography by Colin Escott, George Merritt, and William MacEwen. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016) Rated R

Posted on August 17, 2016 by laurarachel4

A journalist chronicles her work in  Afghanistan. Based on the book, The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan by  Kim Barker. Starring Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina, Christopher Abbott, Billy Bob Thornton. This film was not the … Continue reading →

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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) Rated R

Posted on July 30, 2016 by laurarachel4

Abraham Lincoln has discovered vampires are planning to take over the United States, so he plans to hunt them down. Based on the novel of the same name by Seth Grahame-Smith. Starring Benjamin Walker, Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie, Rufus Sewell. … Continue reading →

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London Has Fallen (2016) Rated R

Posted on July 25, 2016 by laurarachel4

As all the world leaders meet in London for a funeral, a terrorist attack hits. Starring Alon Aboutboul, Waleed Zuaiter, Adel Bencherif, Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Angela Bassett, Morgan Freeman. Not so much a sequel as a remake of its predecessor, Olympus … Continue reading →

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How to Be Single (2016) Rated R

Posted on July 21, 2016 by laurarachel4

A group of women are learning the art of being single. Starring Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann, Damon Wayans Jr. There were so many problems with this film. First, the movie fails to explain how and why these ladies … Continue reading →

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Lawless (2012) Rated R

Posted on July 8, 2016 by laurarachel4

Set in the 1930s, three bootlegging brothers are confronted by a new deputy and other authorities who threaten their profits. Based on the book, The Wettest County in the World by Matt Bondurant. Starring Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Jason Clarke, Guy … Continue reading →

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Playing It Cool (2015) R

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Aimee

An anti-love screenwriter is asked to write a romantic comedy.  With a serious case of writer’s block, he meets Her (who has a boyfriend), and all kinds of cathartic chaos ensues. Starring Chris Evans, Michelle Monaghan, Topher Grace, Aubrey Plaza, … Continue reading →

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The Presidio (1988) Rated R

Posted on June 26, 2016 by laurarachel4

A civil detective must work with a Colonel from his past solve a murder. Starring Sean Connery, Mark Harmon, Meg Ryan, Jack Warden. Although dated, this film is entertaining.  I found some of it comical, which is more due to … Continue reading →

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The Rules of Attraction (2002) Rated R

Posted on June 24, 2016 by laurarachel4

A group of students at Camden College learn the rules of attraction. Starring James Van Der Beek, Shannyn Sossamon, Jessica Biel, Kip Pardue, Kate Bosworth, Ian Somerhalder, Joel Michaely, Jay Baruchel, Faye Dunaway, Swoosie Kurtz, Eric Stoltz, Fred Savage, Eric … Continue reading →

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