Lion—animated short film—suffers from lack of clarity in story line. It
presents questions to the point where one begins to look for a metaphorical
meaning to the film which meaning does not soon present itself.
Film Poster Courtesy of YouTube
Storyline
A lion needs water and a buffalo prevents it from
accessing water.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to YouTube for hosting the film.
Thank you to the team of Melissa Fournier, Amelie Goursat, Thierry Hav, Gaïanka
Martinet, Coline Mesplou, and Pauline Toutain for making the film
possible for viewing.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Maybe. This film probably is more understandable
to the producers than to the viewers; but, it is interesting to examine the story
telling ability and animation skills of this particular team.
Happiness Continues—highlights Jonas Brothers’ energy as they reform
their group—provides an inside look at the musical group. The show has
excellent choreography and shows their popularity has not wavered as concert
halls look filled. It is a great watch for Jonas Brothers’ fans.
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Storyline
Documentary film explores the career of the Jonas
Brothers’ music group through music.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director Anthony Mandler for
directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Wendy Goldstein, Baz Halpin,
Monte Lipman, Phil McIntyre, and John Taylor for making the film possible.
Characters/cast include: Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas, Priyanka
Chopra Jonas, Sophie Turner, and Danielle Jonas.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This movie can be appreciated by fans of the
Jonas Brothers.
The Nomads—small WOW! inspirational jewel—shows how something as simple as a
sport like Rugby can give power to cope with life. The portrayal and acting are
‘no shab’. BRAVO! for producing a film with heart.
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Storyline
One woman’s efforts to help transfer students
from two closed schools in Pennsylvania.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director
Brandon Eric Kamin for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Brandon Eric
Kamin, Aimee McDaniel, Miriam Marcus, Tika Sumpter, and Mark Donadio for making
the film possible. Characters /cast
include: Cassie McNamara (Tika Sumpter), Mark Nolin (Tate Donovan), Jaymie
(Thomas Pierce), Banner (Vladimir Versailles), Kahlil (Devon Ray), O’Brien
(Andy Riddle), Kate (Marla Mindelle), Principle Wade (Christopher Mann), Coach
KJ (Khalil McMillan), and Ice (Rackwon).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. ‘Needs to be watched’ movie that shows how
to build the power so that a group of people can experience success. Thank you to all involved in this well-thought
through movie. Good watch.
Spirit Rider—captures the Native American essence of being—relies on a terrific
and kind script that accurately portrays the difficulty of rehabilitating into
a culture one belongs to after having been torn from it and displaced into a
culture that is not one’s own. Watch for well-known and admired actors Herbie
Barnes, Gordon Tootoosis, Tom Jackson, Adam Beach, and Graham Green as well as
many others. The film causes reflection and provides good, after viewing
discussion. The last scene seems unfinished as if asking for a sequel or
suggesting that life goes on as an unfolding process. The movie easily moves
across culture differences to universal appeal. Worth a watch and inclusion in
the family home video library.
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Storyline
A native American boy finds his way home.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director Michael Scott for directing
effort. Thank you to Producer Wayne Arron for making the film possible. Characters/cast
include: Jesse Threebears (Herbie Barnes), Camilla St. Claire (Michelle St.
John), Albert St. Clair (Tom Jackson), Joe Moon (Gordon Tootoosis), Marilyn St.
Claire (Tantoo Cardinal), Paul LeBlanc ( Adam Beach), Vern (Graham Greene),
Minni (Josephine Courchene), and Grace (Maggie Nagle).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This is what one wants to see in film…inspirational
films where families find healing, work out complications, find place, peace,
and harmony. Not many family films depict this as well as Spirit Rider. This
is a feel good film that is well worth its watch.
Spooky House—interesting, fanciful, sweet, and at times comical—relies on the
skills of Ben Kingsley, who as usual, pulls off a sophisticated, artistic, and
completely professional rendition of his character, The Great Zamboni. The
unexpected conclusion pulls at the heart strings and the audience can walk away
with that feel good ‘We have been entertained’ experience. Don’t be put off by
the title. The movie is not a horror film. It works more at the very good soft
mystery level.
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Storyline
A professional magician finds his way back to
happiness and a good stage career.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director William Sachs for directing
effort. Thank you to Producer William Sachs for making the film possible. Character/cast
include: The Great Zamboni (Ben Kingsley), Boss (Mercedes Ruehl), Mora (Katharine
Isabelle), Max (Matt Weinberg), Yuri (Jason Fuchs), Beans (Ronald Joshua
Scott), Prescott (Simon Baker), and Zoe (Chaz Monet).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. The movie
is a superior child/adult, light afternoon share and sits among the better
magician movies that have been produced. Whimsical, with great stage settings.
Can easily be re-watched for the rich stage settings alone.
Like Mike basesitself on a well-written script and delivers a bagful of cuteness. The entire cast works well as a team and gets the job done for sports entertainment.
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Storyline
A young boy proves his mettle while playing
basketball.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director John Schultz for directing
effort. Thank you to Producers Barry Josephson and Peter Heller for making the
film possible. Characters/cast include: Calvin Cambridge (Bow Wow), Murph
(Jonathan Lipnicki), Reg Stevens (Brenda Song), Tracy Reynolds (Morris
Chestnut), Frank Bernard (Eugene Levy), Stan Bittleman (Crispin Glover), Ox
(Jesse Plemons), and Coach Wagner (Robert Forster).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This is a cute watch for the young teen and
adult sport movie fan.
Jewel does not inspire nor does it raise awareness for Down Syndrome
children. The movie runs throughout as an effort to support a child with Down
Syndrome and then ends with a weak relinquishment of that child to an institutional
facility. It seems a convoluted story with a double message that seems
confusing.
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Storyline
A woman gives birth to a Down’s Syndrome child
and tries to give the child a life.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director Paul Shapiro for directing
effort. Thank you to Producer Terry Gould for making the film possible. Characters/cast
include: Jewel Hilburn (Farrah Fawcett), Leston Hilburn (Patrick Bergin), and
Cathedral (Cicely Tyson).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. The movie presents a double message that
creates confusion for the audience. It makes the audience wonder why someone
battled for years for a child only to finally relinquish it to another
caretaker.
12 Monkeys—a WOW! Bruce Willis movie—presents multiple, unexpected twists and
turns in its storyline that require complete audience involvement to make sense
of the events taking place. Director Terry Gilliam takes the audience on a
roller coaster ride of suspense and drama that will not soon be forgotten. This
top of the line mystery raises questions throughout the movie, such as “Who is
James Cole and why is he sent to so many different places that seem completely
unrelated” and “How is this going to interweave into a satisfying conclusion” that impel
the movie forward with un-paralleled force. The movie is a surprisingly good science
fiction film that more than advertises the acting skills of both Bruce Willis
and Madeline Stowe. The script and its presentation are wonderfully done.
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Storyline
A man from the future is sent back in time to
prevent the release of a virus that will kill most of the human population.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director Terry Gilliam for directing
effort. Thank you to Producer Charles Roven for making the film possible.
Characters/cast include: James Cole (Bruce Willis), Dr. Kathryn
Railly (Madeleine Stowe), Jeffrey Goines (Brad Pitt), Dr. Leland Goines
(Christopher Plummer), Dr. Peters (David Morse), Jose (Jon Seda), Lieutenant Halperin
(Christopher Meloni), Dr. Fletcher (Frank Gorshin), Tiny (Vernon Campbell),
Teddy (Lisa Gay Hamilton), Geologist (Bob Adrian), and Zoologist (Simon Jones).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. Know that the film contains violence and
sexual references, but both are not handled in an over-the-top graphic manner.
This is a quality story that greatly involves the intellect and takes careful
watching to follow its storyline.
Corrie Ten Boom: A Faith Undefeated—WOW!—tells the story of Netherland-born Corrie
Ten Boom’s early life more than her later life. Due to the nature of its
content, it sits as a film of worth among the better documentaries.
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Storyline
The short (58 minutes) documentary about the early
life of missionary Corrie Ten Boom.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director Robert Fernandez for
directing effort. Thank you to Ben D. Ketting for presentation. Thank you to
Pam Rosewell Moore for film personal interview support.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This documentary has been well organized and
tells an important story. Good watch for everyone.
Big Brother—great Hong Kong movie—pushes Donnie Yen into a quite different role
than the expected martial arts/action roles he has played in the IP Man series.
The movie has heart, good family values, and works for the teen/adult watch. Well-written
story, easily earns its watch.
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Storyline
A teacher employs unorthodox teaching methods to
reach his students.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director Kam Ka Wai for directing
effort. Thank you to Producers Wong Jing, Connie Wong, and Donnie Yen for making
the film possible. Characters/cast include: Henry Chen (Donnie Yen), henry Chan
(Chaney Lin), Leung Wing-sum (Joe Chen), Jack Li (Lok Mina-kit), Kane Law (Yu
Kang), Bruce Kwan (Bruce Tong), Chris Kwan (Chris Tong), Gladys Wong (Gladys
Li), and Gordon Hong (Gordon Lau).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This Chinese-language film has good English subtitles.
The storyline makes the movie a good watch.
Monster Island—fresh and creative—earns its watch. This animated feature has
excellent character development with interesting characters. The animation is well
done. Unexpectedly good storyline. Can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Great
work for all involved.
Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia
Storyline
A young boy travels to an island to find out what
and who he is.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director Leopoldo Aguilar for
directing effort. Thank you to Producers Fernando de Fuentes and Jose Garcia de
Letona for making the film possible. English language characters/cast include: Lucas
(Phillip Adrian Vasquez), Nicolas (Roger Jackson), Norcutt (Johnny Rose),
Veronica (Alicia Barragan), Carlotta (Katie Leigh), Peter (Eric Larsen),
Cameron (Michael Robles), Dina (Nancy Sullivan), and Melanie (Jenifer Kaplan).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This animated feature from Mexico is surprisingly
intriguing and worth watching.
A Pocket Full of Miracles—inspirational WOW! entertainment—serves the best
of Glen Ford and Bette Davis. Absolutely wonderful supporting cast that includes
Peter Falk and Ann-Margaret. Clean, heartfelt storyline engages the heart with
its surprisingly dramatic storyline. Good reminder about the important value of
every human life.
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Storyline
A street woman gets help from a mobster.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director Frank Capra for directing
effort. Thank you to Producer Frank Capra for making the film possible.
Characters/cast include: Dave the Dude (Glenn Ford), Apple Annie (Bette Davis),
Queenie Martin (Hope Lange), Count Alfonso Romero (Arthur O’Connell), Joy Boy
(Peter Falk), Henry Blake (Thomas Mitchell), Hudgins (Edward Horton), Louise
(Ann Margret), Junior (Mickey Shaughnessy), Governor (David Brian), Mayor
Jerome Cowan), Steve Darcey (Sheldon Leonard), Carlos Romero (Peter Mann), Soho
Sal (Ellen Corgy), Cheesecake (Jack Elam), Big Mike (Mike Mazurki), and Police
Commissioner (Barton MacLane).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This is what entertainment is all about. WOW!
What a concept! Wonderful film that ranks among the classics.
Kesari—WOW!—earns its addition to the family home video library. This is a
great share movie when relatives/friends/guests visit. It is completely
rewatchable. The ethical values as well as the moral values are firmly in
place. The small bit of profanity is handled in a clean way. The battles are
well-fought with courage. The last battle scene is a work of art. The movie
delivers itself in Hindi with good English subtitles. The movie completely
relates to an international audience due to the strong appeal it makes to that
which is admired most in the human, no matter the nation, tribe, clan, or
family to which that human belongs.
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Storyline
Twenty-one Sikhs defend their position against an
army of 10,000 men.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director Anurag Singh for directing
effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Sumit Chawla for making the film
possible. Characters/cast include: Havildar Ishar Singh (Akshay Kumar), Jiwani (Parineeta
Chopra), Naik Lal Singh (Suvinder Vicky), Lance Naik Chandra Singh (Vansh
Bhardwaj), Gurmukh Singh (Surmeet Basran), Nand Singh (Ajit Singh), Buta Singh
(Sandeep Nahar), Dava Singh (Harwinder Singh Aujla), Bola Singh (Rakesh
Sharma), Uttam Singh (Adbrit Sharma), Jiwan Singh (Vivek Saini), Bhagwan Singh
(Harbhagwan Singh), Ram Singh (Rajdeep Singh Dhaliwal), Gurpreet Toti, Sundar
Singh (Harry Brar), Naravan Singh (Pali Sandhu). Hira Singh (Vikram Chouhan),
Bhagwan Singh (Harwan Jhandi), Guryukh Singh (Pritbal Pali), Sepoy Ram Singh
(Rimple Dhindsa), Jiwan Singh (Gagneet
Singh Makhan), Jiwan Jalandhari (Harmanpreet Singh), Daap (Brahma Mishra),
Gilab Singh (Vikram Kochhar), Lieutenant Lawrence (Edward Sonnenblick), and
Major Des Voeux (Richard Bhakti Klein).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This movie is outstanding in every way. One
of the best from India.
Puff: Wonders of the Reef is a great Australian/United States documentary.
Narrated by Australian actress Rose Byrne, the outstanding music score is accompanied
by National Geographic quality camerawork. The lighting effects make
this dark world come wonderfully alive and bright.
Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia
Storyline
A small pufferfish looks for a home on a coral
reef.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director Nick Robinson for directing
effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Electra Manikakis and Producers Peta
Ayers, Nick Robinson, Daniel Stoupin, and Pete West for making the film
possible. Thank you to Narrator Rose Byrne for voicing talent.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This incredibly peaceful and calming watch
introduces the whole family to a world few humans will be able to see in their
lifetime.
Life is Beautiful—animated short film with a beautiful message—has
a completely unexpected ending. Worth the watch.
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Storyline
A very short man finds his strength.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Ben Brand for directing effort.
Thank you to YouTube for providing a place for the film’s release. Thank you to
NMTRIX Studios for a venue for production.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This is very well worth the watch with its
sweet message tucked into its story.
Destination Wedding—without the prolonged sex scene mid-show—can easily place for a movie of the year award. The film relies on a movie-making technique rarely used, consistent running dialogue, from its beginning to its end without the usual ‘fluff and stuff’ to increase entertainment value. ‘Fluff and stuff’ is not needed here as the dialogue stands quite well on its own. The movie completely involves the intellect. The writing, extremely sophisticated, examines the human condition of psychologically dissecting why we involve ourselves, as a species, in the ritual of mating, committing, and staying with lifelong partners…the process of falling in love comes under rigid, rigorous scrutiny and satisfactorily delivers its wonderful conclusion with a quite unique bouquet of roses. Incredible and satisfactory entertainment for a sophisticated, adult audience.
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Storyline
Two wedding guests find their place.
Additional Thanks
Thank you to Director Victor Levin for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers David Dinerstein, Cassian Elwes, Wayne Marc Godfrey, James Harris, Mark Lane, Jason Resnick, William Sadlier, and Jean Wyman for making the film possible. Characters/cast include: Lindsay (Winona Ryder), Frank (Keanu Reeves), Bride (DJ Dallenbach), Groom (Ted Dubost), Frank’s Mother (D. Rosh Wright), Frank’s Stepfather (Greg Lucey), Frank’s Stepfather’s Girlfriend (Donna Lynn Jones), Father of the Bride (Curt Dubost), Wedding Officiant (Michael Mogull), Tenor Sax (Scott Andrews), Upright Double Bass (James Gallardo), and Conga Drum Kit (Sean Sullivan).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
No. A well-written, witty film, “O’ Brother Where Art Thou?” has suggestive scenes, but becomes an outstanding watch due to its sophisticated dialogue. Take out the graphic scene in the movie, Destination Wedding, and the movie becomes a 100 percent watch recommendation...a complete 'Yes' recommendation.
Escape From the Planet of the Apes—third movie in the series—provides a good sequel
to the second film Beneath the Planet of the Apes. It’s a good explore
within the ‘what if’ and gives a good story on a possible outcome of a situation
like this. The gloom and doom trajectory at the movie’s conclusion has a
surprising and unexpected twist. The interaction between the Scientist, Dr.
Cornelius, Dr. Zira, and Dr Milo has been beautifully dialogued for realism.
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Storyline
Three talking chimpanzees land on Earth in a spacecraft.
Professionals are split in their ideas of how to handle this unique situation.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director Don Taylor for directing
effort. Thank you to Producer Arthur Jacobs for making the film possible.
Characters/cast include: Cornelius (Roddy McDowell), Zira (Kim Hunter), Dr.
Lewis Dixon (Bradford Dillman), Dr. Stephanie Branton (Natalie Trundy), Dr.
Otto Hasslein (Eric Braeden), The President (William Windom), Milo (Sal Mineo),
E-1 (Albert Salmi), E-2 (Jason Evers), Chairman (John Randolph), and General
Winthrop (Harry Lauter).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This is a compliment to the second film and
plays out well.
