In 2011, we met an ape named Caesar, played by Andy Serkis, in “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” Then came “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” and “War for the Planet of the Apes.” You don’t need to see the three films surrounding Caesar’s life, but it helps.
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“The Fall Guy” is not just a remake of an old TV show from the 1980’s. It is a big, wet sloppy kiss to the unsung Heroes that populate movie screens — the men (and women) who make up the “Stunt Team”. These folks are literally there to take the ‘fall’. When this ‘Fall Guy’ goes beyond the normal call of duty, the spills and thrills get turned up a notch…
Anne Hathaway, who has starred in hits such as “The Princess Diaries,” “The Devil Wears Prada,” and “Love and Other Drugs,” scores with this romantic comedy set in L.A. that you root for, no matter how hard it wants you not to.
Writer/Director Minhal Baig has written with a keen eye. This beautiful coming-of-age film is filled with messages to her audience.
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“Boy Kills World” is a violent and brutal tale of vengeance, mayhem, and squalid blood-lust. But under the gore-soaked exterior is a dark comedy heart of zany mismatches that bring the gallows humor to a high level. In a future world of dystopian terror, one ‘Boy’ shall rise to free them all.
“A few hours can change a person.” You’re not kidding. Here, we see how true that statement is.
The “Sunset” in the title refers to the sunset of their race. Watching this makes you come to the stunning realization that all beasts have been where the Sasquatch is, including us. They are aware of certain things, not of others. They have wandered from somewhere—God only knows where—and find themselves in the deep forest of the Redwoods.
This rousing film is about a coach/teacher/friend to students of Ridgeview Academy, a school for troubled boys. Greg Townsend, played by Matthew Modine of “Full Metal Jacket,” and the HBO series “Weeds,” had a rough time of it when he was young. His father, believing that he was doing what was best for his son to grow up the strong person he needed to be to make it in life, was abusive. This being the case, Greg is the perfect man to help move these young men through life.
“Abigail” is a blood-soaked breath of fresh, centuries-old crypt air. It is delivered the form of a ‘criminal gang job’ movie. The gang is a real Pack of Rats — according to the mastermind planner. The kidnapping of a young girl is center-stage, until the curtains are drawn back. Then it is revealed that the girl is something more. The young girl loves to perform ballet, but it is the hapless gang that needs to be on their toes…
“Civil War” is a movie that will get people talking. That is what the Writer/Director hopes will happen. This country already had a ‘War Between the States’. Will the current events ever lead to an outcome shown in this movie? If it ever does, some people can say “Told you so”… Read more
