Recommendations
These aren't really reviews so much as it is to let you decide to spend the money on it or not. Movies can cost a lot of $$.
January 14, 2020
Based on a true story... very powerful movie! Basically about a black man (Jamie Foxx) falsely accused of murder, the trial that sent him to death row, and the just graduated lawyer (Michael B. Jordan) who works tirelessly to prove his innocence.
However you feel about the death penalty, it shows you the reality of it (as much as it can).
Not only does Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx do a great job acting, but actor Rob Morgan (another inmate on death row in the movie) did just as well!
And the biggie? Very surprised that there was no sex or foul language in it.
A must see IMO.
I gave it an 8.5 out of 10.
December 4, 2019
Reminiscent of the movie Clue. A whodunnit movie.
Very funny ... not really a dark comedy, but not your typical comedy either. Lots of twists and turns of course.
Very entertaining.
I gave it an 8 out of 10.
November 27, 2019
All I can say is "weird". I came close to walking out in the very beginning until I started to understand it and figure things out, once I was able to do that, I liked it (yeah, I'm a little slow lol).
Very funny, but serious also.
If you like odd / weird movies, this would be for you. lol
(Warning... of course towards the very end, they drop the F bomb, hence the PG-13 rating).
I gave it an 7 out of 10.
November 23, 2019
If I was to give anything other than a 10 out of 10 for Mr. Rogers, there is a place in hell with my name on it. lol
Maybe I've gotten soft (or delirious) by giving the last few movies high scores, but seriously, I'm probably giving this movie a 10 because of the feel good feelings you get watching this man's life... He was original, what you saw is what you really got. There was nothing phoney about him, and thats what makes him so special (am I getting sappy or what? lol).
After while, you forgot that Tom Hanks wasn't really Mr. Rogers (yeah, he was THAT good!).
Don't be surprised if he gets awards for this one.
I gave it an 10 out of 10.
November 20, 2019
Ya gotta love these true story movies! lol
When I first saw the movie trailer weeks ago, I knew I wanted to see it, but had no idea how good it would be.
Even if you aren't a car racing fan, I'm pretty sure you will still like this.... It is crazy good!!!
Very few times do I give a movie a 10 out of 10 rating, but I came very close to doing so on this one.... Its a must see IMO.
I gave it an 9.8 out of 10.
November 08, 2019
True story... If you like history (and war movies), this is a must see!! Action all the way through it.
I gave it an 9.5 out of 10.
November 01, 2019
Also based on a true story. Its about slavery, a woman (who at one time was a slave herself) who helped many others to freedom.
This also is a must see!
I gave it an 9.5 out of 10.
July 05, 2019
Mary and I went because we had nothing to do really. lol
I wasn't expecting anything but a dumb / cheesy movie that I would regret going to, but.... it was actually very good.
Not a movie someone who didn't know who the Beatles were though.
I gave it an 8.5 out of 10.
June 15, 2019
Super family show!
There were a lot of places where you just plain bust a gut laughing.
Can't go wrong with this one, its clean and well done (Kevin Hart is funnier than heck).
I gave it an 8.5 out of 10.
June 12, 2019
Not a movie I think people under 55 years old can appreciate.
Funny comedy / drama that shows the odd behaviors between two older adults that overlook one anothers issues (and come to terms with it).
Some might think it is slow and somewhat boring, but I liked it.
I gave it an 7 out of 10.
May 28, 2019
I wasn't going to see this, but heard it was really good (and it was!).
I'm not a big fan of egomaniac Will Smith, but I have to admit he was really good in this movie.
How many Aladdin's can they make without repeating themselves over and over?? I dunno, but I personally think this is the best one they (Disney) have done.
Super good, super clean for the whole family.
It's a must see.... You can't go wrong.
I gave it an 9 out of 10.
March 2, 2019
This is not for kids... and it really isn't a movie, it is more of a documentary. If you aren't interested in WWI (Germany), then this isn't for you, but if you are, you will enjoy this.
Only real footage was used (but restored, and colorized). It can get graphic in places (dead bodies etc).
Very informative. Opens your eyes as to what the soldiers had to go through.
This was produced by the BBC, so it is mainly about British soldiers, not Americans.
I gave it an 8 out of 10.
Feb. 18, 2019
I was hoping it would be good, but personally, I was disappointed. Just too silly / cheesy for my liking... Is it worth spending money on? Not in my opinion.
I gave it an 5 out of 10.
Feb. 1, 2019
If you're not familiar with Oliver & Hardy, you may not want to see this. But for me personally, I liked it a LOT.
You may remember John Reilly from such comedy movies as Talladega Nights & Step Brothers. In this movie, he pretty much plays a serious role, and did a great job! British actor Steve Coogan does a great job also.
I gave it an 8 out of 10.
Jan. 16, 2019
One word.... Awful!
Talk about cheesy! It was so bad, I came super close to walking out of it.
Don't waste your money.
I gave it an 3 out of 10.
Jan. 11, 2019
A remake of a 2012 French film (true story) that was a huge hit worldwide (except here, it was non-English).
After seeing the trailer for it for the past few weeks, I thought it was going to be a gut busting laugh after laugh movie, but it wasn't.
A lot of it was a serious drama (with comedy mixed in). Don't get me wrong, it was pretty dang funny in many parts, but it wasn't what I was expecting.
Kevin Hart showed a very different side of himself in this movie, incredible acting IMO. Personally, I think he should get some kind of an award.
I gave it an 9 out of 10.
Jan. 5, 2019
I really don't know what to say. lol If you are a big Will Ferrell fan, you will love the sense of humor in this movie, but I must warn you, it is VERY dry humor.
Personally I liked it, not over the top liked it, but it made me laugh enough times. I'm glad I went.
I gave it an 6.5 out of 10.
Dec. 28, 2018
Don't bother.... soooo cheesy / dumb. Made for T.V., not the big screen.
Dec. 25, 2018
Hmmm... If yer into this kind of movie, I guess it would be very good (but I'm not).
Tons of action.... As for special effects, its really well done.
Long movie (2 hrs & 22 mins), but even though its long, you didn't realize it really, things go pretty fast.
If I were a fan of DC Comics, I'd give this an...
8.5 out of 10.
Nov. 28, 2018
I wasn't going to see this but went as my daughter Lisa said she liked it, but for me, one of the reasons why I wasn't going to go see it, is that I can't stand Sylvester Stallone!
All i can say is, if you are a big "Rocky" fan, you'll more than likely like this. I on the other hand found it your typical Rocky movie, nothing really different, just different actors. I give it a low rating based on that. Same ol' same ol'.
I gave it an 5.0 out of 10.
I haven't seen it, but Mary has and said it was great (good luck finding a seat though during the holiday lol).
Nov. 25, 2018
Based on a true story.... Very good movie, the only thing is, there is too much swearing for my liking. The story line is not something a kid / teenager would be interested in though.
I gave it an 8.5 out of 10.
Nov. 23, 2018
Based on a true story... I thought it would be dumb and cheesy, but found it pretty dang funny. Is it a movie to take your family to? Well, there is some swearing in it, but that seems to be the norm these days, especially for a PG-13.
I gave it an 8.0 out of 10.
Nov. 19, 2018
If you are a Queen fan, you will really like this.
I like the band, I just wasn't a big fan as a teenager (yeah, long ago lol).
Even though it's rated PG-13, keep in mind a lot of the movie depicts his gay lifestyle.
Freddie's life was over the top crazy, most of his career (according to the movie) portrayed him as a very troubled person.
I gave it an 8.5 out of 10.
Nov. 16, 2018
Not a big fan of these kinds of movies, but it was pretty good. A little slow in the beginning for my liking, but it eventually moved along faster.
Personally, I liked about the last 45 mins. Lots of action, cool special effects.
I gave it an 7.5 out of 10.
Oct. 19, 2018
Not a movie for a young kid (or I even doubt a teenager) would want to see.
Personally, I liked it, but it was pretty slow moving a lot of times. I found it interesting only that I like Robert Redford, and the story is "mostly" true.
If you are looking for a fast / entertaining movie, you will be disappointed.
I was very surprised at how clean it was (language / sex etc), I don't even recall any.
I found it still a good movie, but for adults only who like more of a documentary kind of movie.
I gave it an 7.5 out of 10.
Why I won't be going to see this movie:
The director decided NOT to show the American flag on the moon, the decision was deliberate because the moon landing "transcended countries and borders". Give it to Hollywood by boycotting this movie! I hope it bombs!
September 4, 2018
Really really good. Lots of action with a cool story line. All ages will like this! Good family movie to see together.
I gave it an 7.5 - 8 out of 10.
August 29, 2018
Not for kids, and probably not for teenagers (unless they are into WWll history).
Ben Kingsley was fabulous!
Don't expect this to be a fast action thriller, cuz it's not, but it is still entertaining (even though it starts out slow IMO).
This is more of a true event movie than anything (which I personally like).
Spend your hard earned money to see it? Absolutely!
I gave it an 9 out of 10.
August 28, 2018
I had no intention of seeing this, as I thought it would be really stupid, until a few people said it was pretty good (if you like this type of movie).
It was much better than I thought it would be, but I still only give it a 6 - 7, maybe if you are a big Jaws / shark fan, you would give it a higher rating... Would I go see it a second time? No
Would I spend money to see it at the theater? Sure, but only if there is nothing really good to go see.
I gave it an 6-7 out of 10.
August 24, 2018
I really thought this was going to be over the top cheesy, but it wasn't. Super good movie to take your family to!
There are a few scenes of killing animals for food, so if your family is too young and sensitive for that, you may want to take that into consideration.
I went with Mary to see this one, we both liked it a lot!
Definitely a must see.
I gave it an 8 out of 10.
July 13, 2018
Click on Youtube link for trailer.
Click on Youtube link for trailer.
December 15, 2017
Click on Youtube link for trailer.
August 26, 2017
There seems to be an interest in movies about war for the last year or so some reason. This one was incredibly good (as well as the one below).
At the beginning of WWI, the Turkish government is trying to eliminate the Armenian people by genocide.
A large group of Armanian friends, family and others find their way to escape, but are soon confronted by the Turkish soldiers.
Excellent movie!
I was REALLY looking forward to this movie, but to be honest, I was disappointed. To "me", it was very very slow, and very VERY cheesy.
The acting wasn't all that, and the people who were suppose to be God (or Godlike) were in my opinion, pushing sacrilegious.
The over all message was good, there were very touching moments later on, but I felt like it could have been done much better.
A lot of you sappy people who don't care (and even enjoy lol) the cheesiness, may fall in love with it.
About 1/2 through it, I wanted to walk out, but after paying $9.75 for the ticket, that kept me from it. lol
I give it an 5-6 out of 10.
March 20, 2017
I saw it twice I liked it so much.
True story about a young boy in India who gets lost at a train station and how he survives all of his experiences and ordeals.
The movie depicts his life from the time he gets lost, to his adulthood.
A must see movie IMO.
I don't think this is a movie that a young child would be interested in or want to see.
I give it an 9.5 out of 10.
March 19, 2016
I've seen all of them so far (not a huge fan, but I go because Mary likes them a lot lol), but I have to admit, of all of them, this is the best. The graphics, the story line etc was very cool. Teenagers especially would love it.
I give it an 8 out of 10.
February 20, 2016
I really did think this was going to be a "soso" movie, but boy was I wrong! Unbelievable acting on Joseph Fiennes part!
I've typically never like those who portray the Savior (ok, a couple, but thats it), but the person who played Jesus looked like a regular person, someone I personally could imagine of what he would really look like.
Super movie... IMO, fantastic! A must see.
(Update: So good, I bought the DVD).
I give it an 10 out of 10.
February 19, 2016
This is the life story of Jesse Owens.
Saturday Night Live actor Jason Sudekis was very good in this as Jesse's track coach.
If you don't know much about Jesse Owens, then you really need to see this, and for those who are familiar, its still worth seeing.
I give it an 8.5 out of 10.
Super movie... IMO, fantastic! A must see.
(Update: So good, I bought the DVD).
I give it an 10 out of 10.
This is the life story of Jesse Owens.
February 12, 2016
Do NOT waste your money, Mary and I walked out of it half way through it. Even I like dumb comedy, but this was just plain stupid and boring.
The movie never got going IMO. There was a lot of hype of this movie, but it no way lived up to it. One of the worst movies I've ever seen.
The way I see it, if you can't give the movie at least a 6 out of 10, they should give you your money back!
I give it a 1 out of 10.
January 30, 2016
Very very funny! This is a must see IMO. Tons of laughs, with a moral to the story (at the ending). Good enough for me to see a second time.
I give it an 8 out of 10.
January 2016
If you liked the 1st one, you'll like the 2nd one. I personally liked it. Kevin Hart is always funny no matter what he is in.
I give it an 7.5 out of 10.
Based on a true story.....
Mary wanted to see this, but I didn't want to go because I thought it was going to be some dumb chick flick.. WRONG! I basically went out of shear boredom, but glad I did.
It wasn't anything that I was expecting (mainly because I had no idea what it was about lol).
It wasn't anything that I was expecting (mainly because I had no idea what it was about lol).
Not something to run out to see, but it is still a pretty good movie. If you don't catch it at the theater, be sure to rent it when it comes out.
I give it an 7 out of 10.
December 11, 2015
Directed by Ron Howard - Based on the novel Moby Dick.
This is a movie that keeps you interested and on the edge of your seat (most of the time lol). There were a few swears words, not many and nothing really bad.
It was very entertaining and well worth paying the big bucks.
I give it an 8.5 out of 10.
November 2015
I'm typically a big James Bond fan, and even though it had a lot of action in many places, something seemed to be missing to me. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, I have to admit I wasn't too thrilled with it. I'm not saying it isn't worth seeing, its just not one of my favorite James Bond movies.
I give it an 7 out of 10.
November 21, 2015
Based on a true story..... As usual, Tom Hanks was super good.
It's not a shoot 'em up, blow 'em up movie.
Tom Hanks plays a lawyer who is asked to represent a caught Soviet spy so that he gets a fair trial here in the U.S.
He ends up negotiating a caught U.S. pilots release in exchange of the Russian spy.
I personally liked it a lot. I could see where some might think its too slow for their liking, but I thought it was very well done.
I give it an 8.5 out of 10.
November 21, 2015
November 27, 2015
September 2015
I thought this was going to be a total "chick flick" (don't know what else to call it), but it wasn't. It's for both guys and gals. Pretty funny. A good date night movie. I seriously doubt any teenager would appreciate it though, mainly for adults.
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