There are not generally many comedic films about a couple who can’t get pregnant despite numerous failed attempts at in vitro fertilization, simply referred to as IVF. Humor is used to touch on the subject here and it works.
Charlie Heller, played by Rami Malek, is a cryptographer for the CIA. He’s basically their tech nerd, and he’s very good at his job.
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“Drop” wants to be a movie that sits in the rarified air of a classic Hitchcock thriller. When a single mom with a tragic back-story goes on a first date, all sorts of nefarious things start to occur. Her phone is full of ‘drops’ that are giving her an unbearable dilemma. Is there a master planner using her to pull off a deadly scheme? Can she turn it around and identify the culprit – and get the “Drop” on them?
With all the questions posed to someone in life, the most important one just may come down to one. What happens to the dog?
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“A Minecraft Movie” is an adaptation of the very popular video game called “Minecraft”. In the past, few movies based on video games have become known for quality and extended box office success. Now, this attempt gets some high-profile actors and a quirky Director to ‘craft’ a nugget of Gold. Or is this only Fool’s Gold?
“The Penguin Lessons” is inspired by actual events. The screenplay is written by Jeff Pope, who wrote “Philomena,” which also starred Coogan. Knowing his actor was very important in making this whole story work. And it does.
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“A Working Man” is an Action Hero version of new tread on old tires. The beefy “Man” of the title is sent on a mission. Find a kidnapped daughter and save her from a gang that deals in the ‘human traffic’ business. The one “Taken” is not his daughter, but he still goes on a bloody rampage to free her. Read more
