Tag Archives: CGI

The Green Berets (1968) Rated G

Posted on June 21, 2016 by laurarachel4

 A Colonel takes two groups  of Green Berets on two missions in South Vietnam. Based on the book by Robin Moore. Starring John Wayne, David Janssen, Jim Hutton, George Takei. The one thing about this movie that I struggled with … Continue reading →

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In the Heart of the Sea (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 12, 2016 by laurarachel4

Based on the story of the  whaling ship Essex that was sunk by a whale, which in turn inspired the story Moby Dick. Starring  Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Michelle Fairley, Tom Holland. This is a compelling story, obscured … Continue reading →

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47 Ronin (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 28, 2014 by laurarachel4

A band of samurai set out to avenge the death of their master from a shogun. Based on the true story of the 47 Ronin. Starring Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki The filmmakers take the historical story of 47 … Continue reading →

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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) Rated PG

Posted on April 3, 2014 by laurarachel4

To save the camp Percy Jackson and his friends must travel to the Sea of Monsters to find the Golden Fleece. Based on the novel by Rick Riordan. Starring Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Douglas Smith, Stanley Tucci Having, again not … Continue reading →

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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) Rated PG

Posted on September 21, 2013 by laurarachel4

The Chipmunks are back and they now battle with a new singing group, The Chipettes. Starring Zachary Levi, David Cross, Jason Lee, Justin Long,  Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Amy Poehler, Anna Faris, Christina Applegate, Wendie Malick I guess if … Continue reading →

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Defiance (SyFy) Rated TV-MA

Posted on May 5, 2013 by laurarachel4

In the near future, after an alien invasion, a human drifter and an alien adopted daughter settle in the new city of Defiance formerly St. Louis. Starring Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray I’m on the … Continue reading →

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The Bible (HistoryChannel) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 14, 2013 by laurarachel4

This miniseries takes on the Bible in ten hours. Starring Keith David, Diogo Morgado, Darwin Shaw If you want a fast paced, no meat overview of the Bible this series is for you. Mark Burnett and Roma Downey took on … Continue reading →

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A Cat in Paris (2010) Rated PG

Posted on October 31, 2012 by laurarachel4

A cat in Paris lives a double life as a burglar’s apprentice at night and as a pet to a girl during the day. Starring JB Blanc, Steve Blum, Marcia Gay Harden, Anjelica Huston, Matthew Modine I loved this film, … Continue reading →

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Fright Night (2011)

Posted on March 13, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated R An updated version of the 1985 movie, Fright Night. Starring Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, Toni Collette, David Tennant, Imogen Poots, Dave Franco, Lisa Loeb With all the love that people have toward vampires these days, it’s nice to … Continue reading →

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Red Riding Hood (2011)

Posted on August 2, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 A reimagining of the classic tale in which Valerie aka Red Riding Hood is caught between two lovers while her town is terrorized by a werewolf. Most critics didn’t like this film but I was intrigued. I was caught in the web … Continue reading →

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