DRAGONS: DAWN OF THE DRAGON RACER (Video Release USA 2014)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì

Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racer—short film—has no conclusion which basically ruins the story. Otherwise, it has a good story for the younger audience with good portrayal and good voicing effects.

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Storyline 

A behind the scenes look at how dragon racing began. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Directors Elaine Bogan and John Sanford for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Art Edler Brown and Douglas Sloan for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Hiccup (Voice of Jay Baruchel), Astrid (Voice of America Ferrera), Fishlegs (Voice of Christopher Mintz-Plasse), Tuffnut (Voice of T.J. Miller), Mulch (Voice of Tim Conway), Gobber (Voice of Chris Edgerly), Silent Sven (Voice of Tom Kenny), Stoick (Voice of Nolan North), Snotout (Voice of Zack Pearlman), and Ruffnut (Voice of Andree Vermeulen). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe. This short film needs more run time to work and the beginning transition flashback scene is so subtle that it could be easily missed. If one misses that beginning transition, the concluding scenes cause confusion. 

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SHERLOCK HOLMES (Theatrical Release USA 2009)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

Sherlock Holmes—great concept and retelling of a classic story—wisely chooses Robert Downy Jr. for the part of Sherlock Holmes and offsets him with Jude Law for the part of Doctor John Watson. This casting serves this British-themed film very well and throws the story into the higher entertainment class than most Sherlock Holmes films. The story is well done and very well directed by Director Guy Richie. It deserves its place in the home video library and has re-watchable status.

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Storyline

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson once again fight against evil.

 Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Guy Ritchie for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Bruce Berman, Michael Tadross, and Dana Goldberg for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.), Dr. John Watson (Jude Law), Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams), Lord Henry Blackwood (Mark Strong), Lord Henry Blackwood (Mark Strong), Inspector Lestrade (Eddie Marsan), Dredger (Robert Maillet), Mrs. Hudson (Geraldine James), Mary Morstan (Kelly Reilly), Constable Clark (William Houston), Lord Coward (Hans Matheson), Sir Thomas Rotheram (James Fox), Ambassador Standish (William Hope), Captain Tanner (Clive Russell), Reordan (Oran Gurel), and McMurdo (David Garrick).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This movie sits among the best renditions of the Sherlock Holmes’ movies. It is a more sophisticated version due to the small nuances that Robert Downey Jr. so naturally throws into his work.

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RISEN (Theatrical Release USA 2016)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.5|5.0 Starsììì 

Risen—opening scenes do not give a good hint whether the movie will rise to the top or fall flat—leaves it audience with the feeling that they were not entertained because of its less than impactful delivery. The strongest actors are Joseph Fiennes and Cliff Curtis. Curtis, who plays Jesus, does not have a large part in the movie but has been well-chosen by the casting department as he comes across as non-ostentatious. That humble, simple delivery allows an authenticity to his interpretation of his character that serves the movie well.

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Storyline 

A Roman leader is given an order to find the missing body of Jesus. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Kevin Reynolds for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Scott Holroyd and Robert Huberman for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Clavius (Joseph Fiennes), Lucius (Tom Felton), Pilate (Peter Firth), Yeshua (Cliff Curtis), Mary Magdalene (Maria Botto), Joses (Luis Callejo), Joseph of Arimathea (Antonio Gil), Polybius (Richard Atwill), Peter (Stewart Scudamore), Quintus (Andy Gathergood), Bartholomew (Stephen Hagan), John (Mish Boyko), Thomas/Dydimus (Jan Cornet), Simon the Canaanite (Joe Manjón), and Thaddeus (Pepe Lorente). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe. The concept is interesting as it explores the Roman side of the story of the aftereffects of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. But, other than an examination of the possibilities of that concept, this film can be skipped. 

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3 NINJAS (Theatrical Release USA 1992)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì

3 Ninjas—run-of-the-mill preteen flick—serves easy-on-the-mind entertainment fare that works when nothing else is happening. It’s something to run in the background while accomplishing other tasks and does not take a great deal of involvement to follow its storyline.

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Storyline 

A grandfather teaches three brothers how to fight Ninjutsu style. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Jon Turteltaub for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Shunji Hirano for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Grandpa (Victor Wong), Rocky (Michael Treanor), Colt (Max Elliott Slade), Tum Tum (Chad Power),Snyder (Rand Kingsley), Sam Douglas (Alan McRae), Jessica Douglas (Margarita Franco), Emily (Kate Sargeant), Brown (Joel Swetow), Rushmore (Professor Toru Tanaka), Fester (Patrick Labyorteaux), Marcus (Race Nelson), Hammer (D.J. Harder), Bully (Baha Jackson and Scott Caudill). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie sets itself as simple martial arts entertainment. It does not task the mind and is worth one watch. 

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LEMONY SNICKET’S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS (Theatrical Release USA 2004)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events—original, fresh, and entertaining—accesses a WOW performance by Jim Carrey as the movie's villain. The casting department performs outstandingly for this magical story in choosing Liam Aiken, Shelby Hoffman, Emily Browning, Kara Hoffman, Meryl Streep, and Timothy Spall. Along with superlative stage sets, the movie beguiles from its beginning. Director Brad Silberling caught the story’s magical sequencing with great understanding. This beautiful film deserves its place in the family home video library. It has strong re-watchable status.

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Storyline

Three orphaned children make the rounds through a variety of relatives looking for a loving, sane home.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Brad Silberling for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Albie Hecht, Julia Pistor, Scott Rudin, and Barry Sonnenfeld for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Count Olaf (Jim Carrey), Klaus (Liam Aiken), Violet (Emily Browning), Sunny (Kara Hoffman), Sunny (Shelby Hoffman), Lemony Snicket (Voice of Jude Law), Mr. Poe (Timothy Spall), Justice Strauss (Catherine O’Hara), Uncle Monty (Billy Connolly) Aunt Josephine (Meryl Streep), Bald Man (Luis Guzmán), Hook-Handed Man (Jamie Harris), Person of Indeterminate Gender (Craig Ferguson), and White Faced Woman (Jennifer Coolidge and Jane Adams).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. The movie is very well put together and becomes a great child/adult share and provides ample material for good discussion afterwards. For parents who look for quality entertainment for their family, this is the movie. No time or money investment is wasted by choosing this movie.

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NATIONAL SECURITY (Theatrical Release USA 2003)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì

National Security—fun watch—plays Steve Zahn and Martin Lawrence as lead characters in a very good comedy. WOW! The movie easily earns its rating among some of the better action comedies on the market with its fast-paced storyline and excellent casting.

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Storyline

A smuggling operation is taken to task by two men interested in enforcing law.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Dennis Dugan for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Moritz Borman, Guy East, Martin Lawrence, and Nigel Sinclair for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Earl Montgomery (Martin Lawrence), Hank Rafferty (Steve Zahn), Detective Frank McDuff (Colm Feore), Lieutenant Washington (Bill Duke), Nash (Eric Roberts), Charlie Reed (Timothy Busfield), Denise (Robinne Lee), Robert Barton (Matt McCoy), Heston (Brett Cullen), Woman in Car (Cleo King), Booking Clerk (Gerry Del Sol), Hank’s Lawyer (Ken Lerner), Lola (Mari Morrow), Billy Narthax (Stephen Tobolowsky), and Owen Fergus (Joe Flaherty).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This comedy easily earns re-watch status.

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NEVERENDING STORY II: THE NEXT CHAPTER (Theatrical Release Japan 1990)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì 

NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter—imaginative—seems to come off flat and a little amateurish which is difficult to resolve because of the high level directing skill of George Miller. The props need an update and the story needs to make an audience feel the realism of this imagination.

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Storyline 

An old book leads a boy into a world of make-believe. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director George Miller for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Tim Hampton for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Bastian (Jonathan Brandis), Atreyu (Kenny Morrison), Xayide (Clarissa Burt), Barney (John Wesley Shipp), Nimbly (Martin Umbach), Childlike Empress (Alexandra Johnes), Coreander (Thomas Hill), Bastian’s Mother (Helena Michell), Tri Face (Christopher Burton), Instrument Spinster (Patricia Fugger), Windbride (Birge Schade), Lavaman (Claudio Maniscalco), Mudwart (Andreas Borcherding), Mudwart (Ralf Weikinger), and Rockbiter Junior (Colin Glider). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe. The first film tells a better story. 

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BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM (Theatrical Release USA 1993)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm—animated film—actually does a very good job of catching the flavor and essential character of Batman. This movie is very well done and worth its watch.

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Storyline

Batman, accused of murder, must clear his name.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Directors Kevin Altieri, Boyd Kirkland, Frank Paur, Dan Riba, Eric Radomski, and Bruce Timm for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Tom Ruegger for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Batman (Voice of Kevin Conroy), Andrea Beaumont (Voice of Dana Delany), Arthur Reeves (Voice of Hart Bochner), Phantasm/Carl Beaumont (Voice of Stacy Keach), Salvatore Valestra (Voice of Abe Vigoda), Chuckie Sol (Voice of Dick Miller), Buzz Bronski (Voice of John P. Ryan), Alfred (Voice of Efrem Zimbalist Jr.), Commissioner Gordon (Voice of Bob Hastings), Detective Bullock (Voice of Robert Costanzo), The Joker (Voice of Mark Hamill), and Jane Downs (Additional Voices).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. A great animated movie that can make Batman fans shout Hurrah! for such an authentic capture of the DC Comic’s Batman character.

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MALIBU RESCUE: THE NEXT WAVE (Video Release USA 2020)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.7|5.0 Starsììì

Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave—simple, preteen film—serves a large portion of 'shallow' with average acting and portrayal. But, the effort is notable and this movie has potential to boost these young actors and actresses into higher quality films in the future. It’s good, clean formula fare to fill in some pre-teen and teen time.

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 Storyline 

It’s time to judge the best lifeguard teams again on Malibu Beach, California.

 Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Savage Steve Holland for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Jed Elinoff, Savage Steve Holland, and Scott McAboy for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Kezza (Kirrilee Berger), Dylan (Jackie Jacobson), Mr. Rathbone (Curtis Armstrong), Tyler (Ricardo Hurtado), Gina (Breanna Yde), Lizzie (Abby Donnelly), Vooch (Jeremy Howard), Miss Eldred (Carly Hughes), Sasha (Ella Gross), Eric (Alkoya Brunson), Wayno (Carlos Sanson), Brody (JT Neal), Truck Driver (Henry Kingi), Izzy (Paulina Alvarez), and Carli (Katherine Klosterman).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe. If one decides to follow the series, this film is the next in the series. Higher entertainment value stands in the High School Musical series. 

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CON AIR (Theatrical Release USA 1997)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

Con Air—good, classy story that delivers—shows the skill of Director Simon West in directing an all-star cast in a constant stream of tension from its opening scenes to its concluding scenes. The casting is perfect and exceptionally reality driven. This film never lets up. It’s a terrific movie for persons desiring the emotions of horror, dread, and tension.

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Storyline 

Prisoners commandeer a prison transport plane. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Simon West for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Peter Bogart, Jonathan Hensleigh, Jim Kouf, Lynn Kouf, and Chad Oman for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Duncan Malloy (Colm Meaney), Baby-O (Mykelti Williamson), Billy Bedlam (Nick Chinlund), Sally Can’t Dance (Renoly Santiago), Cyrus the Virus (John Malkovich), Diamond Dog (Ving Rhames), Pinball (Dave Chappelle), Guard Sally Bishop (Rachel Ticotin), Guard Falzon (Steve Eastin), Garland Greene (Steve Buscemi), Johnny 23 (Danny Trejo), Swamp Thing (MC Gainey), Casey Poe (Landry Allbright), Vince Larkin (John Cusack), and Tricia Poe (Monica Potter). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie may be a B-grade film, but it’s difficult to beat for tense, nail-biting action. 

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THE ITALIAN JOB (Theatrical Release UK 1969)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì 

The Italian Job—not quite as good as the 2003 remake because the 1969 movie is a bit more complicated—has the same basic story premise of a planned heist, but a different supporting story. This movie works for Michael Caine fans. The story is well-portrayed.

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Storyline 

A gold shipment is stolen. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Peter Collinson for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers  for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Charlie Croker (Michael Caine), Mr. Bridger (Noël Coward), Professor Simon Peach (Benny Hill), Altabani (Raf Vallone), Freddie (Tony Beckley), Beckerman (Rossano Brazzi), Lorna (Margaret Blye), Miss Peach (Irene Handl), Governor (John Le Mesurier), Birkinshaw (Fred Emney), Garage Manager (John Clive), and Keats (Graham Payn). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. It’s worth at least one watch, but the 2003 remake’s story is easier to understand and the 2003 film’s casting is far superior to this 1969 movie despite the presence of legendary Michael Caine. 

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THE LITTLE BIRD AND THE SQUIRREL * (Berlin International Film Festival Berlin Germany 2015)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.7|5.0 Starsììì 

The Little Bird and the Squirrel—short film— needs more storyline development and a rounded presentation. The plot doesn’t fully fill the time allotted to the movie.

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A squirrel steals a bird’s watering can and the chase is on. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Lena von Döhren for directing effort. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe. For children’s short films better choices are Piper or The Karnival Kid. 

Also known as: Der kleine Vogel und das Eichhörnchen 

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G.I. JANE (Theatrical Release USA 1997)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

GI Jane—a great adult film for Demi Moore fans—explores female ability to successfully complete exceptionally severe military training. Great to see Viggo Mortenson in some of his earlier roles. This movie provides opportunity to watch political involvement introducing new thought into mainstream thinking.

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 Storyline

 A woman begins military reconnaissance training.

 Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Ridley Scott for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Danielle Alexandra, Julie Bergman Sender, and Chris Zarpas for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Jordan O’Neill (Demi Moore), Master Chief John James Urgayle (Viggo Mortensen), Lillian DeHaven (Anne Bancroft), Royce (Jason Beghe), Theordore Hayes (Daniel von Bargen), Chief of Staff (John Michael Higgins), Instructor Pyro (Kevin Gage), Instructor Pyro (Kevin Gage), Instructor Johns (David Warshofsky), Cortez (David Vadim), McCool (Morris Chestnut), Flea (Josh Hopkins), and Slovnik (Jim Caviezel). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. The film works for Demi Moore fans.

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RED DOG (Theatrical Release Australia 2011)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

 

Red Dog—an odd little movie—puts itself together in a series of short vignettes about a small Australian populations’ experiences with a red dog over its lifespan from the time it appears out of the desert, chooses its owner, and stays with that owner until its death. There is a definite uncanny, supernatural slant to the film that makes it entertaining and worth a watch, especially for dog lovers.

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 Storyline

 An Australian dog shows great loyalty to its owner.

 Additional Thanks

 Thank you to Director Kriv Stenders for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Su Armstrong, Graham Burke, John Fremes, Randy Hermann, Joel Pearlman, Aaron Ryder, Daniel Taplitz, and Ron Woss for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: John (Josh Lucas), Nancy (Rachael Taylor), Jocko (Ronan Nichol), Thomas Baker (Luke Ford), Vanno (Arthur Angel), Peeto (John Batchelor), Red Dog (Koko), Rosa (Keisha Castle-Hughes), Jack (Noah Taylor), Maureen (Loene Carmen), Mr. Cribbage (Paul Blackwell), and Mrs. Cribbage (Jacquy Phillips).  

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is a simple tale that serves as a teen/adult watch.Great work for all involved. 

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SHANGHAI NOON (Theatrical Release USA 2000)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.4|5.0 Starsìììì 

Shanghai Noon—creative, original Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson film—marries comedy with a strong western story that uses Jackie Chan stunts with a different set of tools than he has used in past movies. 

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Storyline 

A Chinese Imperial Guard goes to America to find a kidnapped princess. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Tom Dey for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Jackie Chan, Willie Chan, and Solon So for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Chon Wang (Jackie Chan), Roy O’Bannon (Owen Wilson), Princess Pei Pei (Lucy Liu), Indian Wife (Brandon Merrill), Lo Fong (Roger Yuan), Van Cleef (Xander Berkeley), Imperial Guard (Rongguang Yu), Imperial Guard (Cui Ya Hui), Imperial Guard (Eric Chen), Andrews (Jason Connery), Wallace (Walton Goggins), and Blue (Adrien Dorval). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is a completely entertaining watch for the adult audience. 

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WAR AND PEACE (Theatrical Release USA 1956)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì

War and Peace—drearily drags through 3 hours and 28 minutes—drowns itself in good to average acting and tells a story that, if told within a 2-hour timeframe, could have been interesting and worth watching. Little to no character development hampers this movie from its beginning to its end with the primary focus on Henry Fonda who the audience is expected to assume a necessary presence when, in fact, could be eliminated entirely. The strongest actor, despite having little screen presence and few dialogue lines, is Herbert Lom who plays Napoleon Bonaparte. This phenomena/oddity is like the amazing screen presence Michael Shannon obtained in his very small role in the movie The World Trade Center. War and Peace definitely captures epic status, but that status remains rather hidden under heavy doses of exposition and all the bells and whistles that sing ‘epic movie’ which serve their own purpose but over the whole run of the film overpowers and hampers its ability to retain audience interest.

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 Storyline

 The story of Napoleon Bonaparte’s march into and out of Russia.

 Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director King Vidor for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Carlo Ponti for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Natasha Rostova (Audrey Hepburn), Pierre Bezukhov (Henry Fonda), Prince Andrei Bolkonsky (Mel Ferrer), Anatol Kuragin (Vittorio Gassman), Napoleon (Herbert Lom), Field Marshal Kutuzov (Oskar Homolka), Helene Kuragina (Anita Ekberg), Dolokhov (Helmut Dantine), Prince Vasili Kuragin (Tullio Carminati), Prince Mikhail Andreevich (Barry Jones), Lisa Bolkonskaya (Milly Vitale), and Countess Rostove (Lea Seidl).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  

Yes. The one reason one may want to watch this movie is to forgo reading the 1,225 pages of the book. The gist of the book can be obtained in a little over three hours. 

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THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON (Theatrical Release USA 2019)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.5|5.0 Starsìììì 

The Peanut Butter Falcon—worthy script and well-made film—gives us a view of a much-matured Shia Lebeouf, a maturation that works very well in this movie. WOW! He brings a lot into this film. An additional super plus is the casting of Zack Gottsagen who has terrific charisma and plays very well on screen. The story is well presented, well done. A fun and worthy watch for the whole family, the movie deserves its place in the family home video entertainment library. Good work and thank you for everyone involved in putting the film into its final viewing product.

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Storyline 

A young man dreams of being a wrestler and after multiple attempts to escape his care home finally succeeds and begins a terrific adventure. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Zak (Zack Gottsagen), Rosemary (Ann Owens), Eleanor (Dakota Johnson), Carl (Bruce Dern), Tyler (Shia LeBeouf), Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church), Winkie (Rob Thomas), Mark (Jon Bernthal), Orderly (Tim Zajaros), Duncan (John Hawkes), Ratboy (Yelawolf), and Craig (Jonathan D. Williams). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. Terrifically inspiring film that easily earns its re-watchable status. Highly personable and relatable.

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LIFE (Theatrical Release USA 2017)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.5|5.0 Starsìììì

Life—Five-star visuals and spectacular cinematography take the movie to a whole new level going in, but after the lifeform starts killing astronauts it seems to slip a notch in quality of story. The film does pull itself through so that an audience will be able to sit through to its conclusion; but, know that this is mostly due to the visuals and the actors’ cooperation during the filming. 

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Storyline 

An alien life form creates massive challenges for a space station. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Daniel Espinosa for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Vicki Dee Rock and Don Granger for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Sho Murakami (Hiroyuki Sanada), Rory Adams (Ryan Reynolds), Miranda North (Rebecca Ferguson), David Jordan (Jake Gyllenhaal), Ekaterina Golovkina (Olga Dykhovichnaya), Hugh Derry (Ariyon Bakare), Student 2 (Jesus Del Orden), Student 1 (Allen McLean), Student 3 (Leila Grace), Student 4 (Mari Gvelesiani), 20/20 Anchor (David Muir), and 20/20 Anchor (Elizabeth Vargas). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. Watch it for the visuals, the acting, and the special effects. The special effects are not shabby. 

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