Haywire (2011) Rated R

Posted on October 31, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A black ops soldier seeks revenge when she was betrayed during a mission. Starring Gina Carano, Michael Angarano, and Channing Tatum. 

This script is not the best. There are some inconsistencies in the storyline. Although, it has good action and Gina Carano is brilliant as the soldier bent on revenge. The film does have a jumble of A-list actors behind Carano, but she is the one that stands out. Not many films have a good female lead that can be soft as well as hard when needed, and she is it. The film has a gritty style that brings authenticity to the story. It’s more style than substance, but the substance is there. I was wonderfully entertained. It’s worth the watch. 

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New This Week on DVD, October 31, 2023

Posted on October 31, 2023 by laurarachel4

 

 Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (PG-13)

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must track down a dangerous weapon before it falls into the wrong hands. Starring Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames 

 Blue Beetle (PG-13)

An alien scarab chooses Jaime Reyes to be its symbiotic host, bestowing the recent college graduate with a suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero known as Blue Beetle. Starring Xolo Maridueña, Bruna Marquezine, Becky G 

 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (PG-13)

After the death of the family’s patriarch, Toula attempts to locate her father’s childhood friends in Greece for a family reunion. Starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Louis Mandylor

 A Christmas Story Christmas (PG)

Follows the now-adult Ralphie as he returns to the house on Cleveland Street to give his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had as a child, reconnecting with childhood friends, and reconciling the passing of his Old Man. Starring Peter Billingsley, Erinn Hayes, River Drosche

 Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas (NR)

Follow Dolly’s desire to uplift an exhausted world’s spirits by sharing the unique “mountain magic”. Throughout the chaos, Dolly finds herself taking a journey guided by the mysterious appearances of her Three Wise Mountain Men. Starring Dolly Parton, Tom Everett Scott, Angel Parker 

Synopsis by IMDB. 

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John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) Rated R

Posted on October 30, 2023 by laurarachel4

After he returns to the criminal world, John Wick learns there is a bounty on his head. Starring Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, and Ian McShane.

The John Wick series tends to have over-the-top action. Although, he seems to be indestructible. It is a series to suspend your disbelief. What also makes this series great is the story that follows John Wick is interesting and compelling enough. Then you have the great cinemagraphy that highlights the scenes to brilliance. You also have Reeves playing a character he’s honed over the years. I am always surprised by these films as the moral and code of ethics are wonderfully expressed. You know what you have in these films. This one continues the story of John Wick as he tries to leave that world behind. This is film is worth the watch.

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Hardball (2001) Rated PG

Posted on October 29, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A gambling addict agrees to coach a little league team in order to get a loan. Starring Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane, and John Hawkes. 

This film isn’t one of the best. It has heart but lacks consistancy of the script. The film changes from a man who lives a tough life to one that is redeemable. That’s also what makes this film enjoyable to watch. It’s a great film for preteens or teens and presents the reality of yourh living in the inner city. It does a great job at weaving the realities of life with the redeemable characters. Everyone is doing the best that they can. Of course, it shows more adult behavior in the children, but it is truthful in the respect that these are inner city kids that grow up faster than their suburban counterparts. This film is worth the watch. 

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Jack (1996) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 27, 2023 by laurarachel4

Due to a disorder, Jack ages four times faster than everyone else. He starts public school as a fifth grader that looks like he’s 40. Starring Robin Williams, Diane Lane, and Brian Kerwin.

This film has heart and it tries to do right. While Robin is his usual best self in the character of a boy who is in the body of a man, I did feel that this film bit off more than it could chew. The film tends to drag in length. It has the presense of Big, but this revolves around a disorder, so you have to be careful with the jokes. They do a fairly good job at that. It helps that he has a talent with his size in basketball. The film, overall, does a wonderful job at holding to the sentimental aspect of a boy living in a man’s body. It doesn’t, on the other hand, make the film a masterpiece, thus it is not worth the watch.

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New This Week in Theaters, October 26, 2023

Posted on October 26, 2023 by laurarachel4

 

 

Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) - IMDb Five Nights at Freddy’s (PG-13)
Opens on Friday, October 27
Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lucas Grant 

A troubled security guard begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. During his first night on the job, he realizes that the night shift won’t be so easy to get through. Pretty soon he will unveil what actually happened at Freddy’s.


Freelance (2023) - IMDb Freelance (R)
Opens on Friday, October 27
Starring: Alison Brie, Alice Eve, John Cena 


An ex-special forces operative takes a job to provide security for a journalist as she interviews a dictator, but, a military coup breaks out in the middle of the interview, they are forced to escape into the jungle where they must survive,


After Death (2023) - IMDb After Death (PG-13)
Opens on Friday, October 27
Starring: Koko Marshall, Michael Jovanovski, Kate Duffy 

Based on real near-death experiences, After Death explores the afterlife with the guidance of New York Times bestselling authors, medical experts, scientists, and survivors that shed a light on what awaits us.


Suitable Flesh (2023) - IMDb Suitable Flesh (NR)
Opens on Friday, October 27
Starring: Heather Graham, Judah Lewis, Barbara Crampton

A psychiatrist becomes obsessed with one of her young clients with multiple personalities.


Inspector Sun (2022) - IMDb Inspector Sun (PG)
Opens on Friday, October 27
Starring: Jesús Barreda, Andrea Villaverde, Catherina Martínez 

Inspector Sun boards a seemingly normal plane for a much-needed vacation, but when an enigmatic millionaire receives a threat on his life, Sun is back on the case. Trapped in a web of lies, Sun must find the culprit before it’s too late.

Full Circle (2023) - IMDb Full Circle (NR)
Opens on Friday, October 27
Starring: Trevor Kennison

Faced with a traumatic injury that leaves you permanently disabled, how would you reinvent yourself? Trevor Kennison’s life was forever altered by a broken back – for worse and for better, in equal measures.

Syponsis by IMDB. 

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Ice Dreams (2009) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 26, 2023 by laurarachel4

Years after a tragic accident, a former figure skater takes on a coaching job that brings on the healing and demons from the past. Starring Jessica Cauffiel, Shelley Long, and Brady Smith.

This is one of the worst films from Hallmark. The script is rushed; it doesn’t flow nicely. Then you have the characters responding to scenarios in an unnatural way. While Jessica Cauffiel tries to make the script work, she tends to overact. You also have the typical annoyance of music playing over the dialogue. It’s disruptive. This is not one of Hallmark’s best, making it not worth the watch.

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Garage Sale Mystery: Guilty Until Proven Innocent (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on October 25, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Antiques guru Jennifer Shannon investigates a murder in which her best friend from High School is the prime suspect. Starring Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, and Steve Bacic. 

The Garage Sale Mysteries are on a run. The acting and the writing are better with each film. This one has great family chemistry with the wonderment of how Jennifer always find herself involved in the murders. She finds them more than the cops. It’s an inside joke. The writing isn’t bad. The mystery isn’t much of a mystery, but none of these are. I did find it interesting that her teenaged son seems to be involved in grade hacking in his High School. Granted, he’s trying to be the better man. This film is still worth the watch. 

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Gandhi (1982) Rated PG

Posted on October 24, 2023 by laurarachel4

 The film chronicles the life of an Indian lawyer turned activist. Starring Ben Kingsley, Rohini Hattangadi, and Roshan Seth. 

The performance of Kingsley as Gandhi is excellent. There are a number of things I dislike about the film that aren’t film related. One, the film makes Gandhi out to be someone trying to become a famous public figure. Granted, he wanted to make a point, but I feel he was doing it more for the notoriety and was insincere. Everything he did was making a point. All throughout the film we have Ghandi quoting the Bible, though he never accepts the gift God gave. At the end of the film, it’s sad that he believes only God can make the decision to send someone to Hell, yet he doesn’t accept Christ as the Messiah. At least, we don’t know if he did or not, but it’s sad to think that he believes in works, not faith. It’s even sadder to think he could be in Hell for all that he did. 🙁 It’s a good film documenting a life that was interesting, making the movie worth a watch. 

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New This Week on DVD, October 24, 2023

Posted on October 24, 2023 by laurarachel4

 

 Meg 2: The Trench (PG-13)

A research team encounters multiple threats while exploring the depths of the ocean, including a malevolent mining operation. Starring Jason Statham, Jing Wu, Shuya Sophia Cai

 Blue Collar TV: The Complete Series (NR)

Sketches featuring three of the Redneck comedians from “The Blue Collar Comedy Tour”. Starring Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Larry the Cable Guy 

 The Boys: Season 3 (TV-MA)

A group of vigilantes set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers. Starring Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr 

 Mayor Of Kingstown: Season Two (TV-MA)

The McLusky family are power brokers tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Starring Jeremy Renner, Dianne Wiest, Hugh Dillon 

Synopsis by IMDB. 

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