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“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” Movie Review
The magical world of Harry Potter returns in this prequel set in 1926, 70 years before Harry, Ron, and Hermione, stepped foot in Hogwarts. If you do not remember, “Deathly Hallows” it might be a good time to re-read it, or re-watch the movie, as there is information in that book, or movie, that serves…
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“Money Monster” Movie Review
(The Stock Market is NOT a Bank) Lee Gates (George Clooney) is a flamboyant TV financial expert. He gives advice on how to invest in the stock market, and people listen to his advice. Kyle Budwell (Jack O’Connell) is one of the listeners who followed his advice and (stupidly) invested every penny of his savings…
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“The Confirmation” Movie Review
(Father and Son Bonding) Walt (Clive Owen) is a divorced, alcoholic, barely working carpenter who has to watch his son, Anthony (Jaeden Lieberher), for the weekend. Since Anthony has a church confirmation coming up soon, his mother, Bonnie (Maria Bello) urges her ex to make sure there is no trouble (and no drinking). And please….do…
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“Doctor Strange” Movie Review
Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a brilliant surgeon. He is also an arrogant prick, who is mean to his fellow surgeon and girlfriend, Christine (Rachel McAdams), and a terrible driver. Driving to a speaking engagement, Strange is speeding, and driving recklessly, on a winding wet road while answering and talking on his phone. As…
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“The Mechanic” Movie Review
(Brutal, Bloody) Arthur Bishop is a killer for hire. His specialty, much like John Rain, is to kill while making it look like an accident or natural causes. But, sometimes, he just kills. Working with a trusted adviser, Harry McKenna (Donald Sutherland), the hit jobs went smoothly and kept coming. One day, checking the job…
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“The Peanuts Movie” Movie Review
(Nostalgia) Charlie Brown (Noah Schnapp) is still the unluckiest kid on the block. Playing with the neighborhood kids (outside….how novel!) Charlie sees people moving into the empty house across the street from his. He sees this as a golden opportunity to start fresh with someone who knows nothing about his “loser” tendencies. The new neighbor…
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“Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” Movie Review
Retired Army Major, Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise), is working as an independent contractor for Major Turner (Cobie Smulders) in the Army CID (Criminal Investigation Command). After busting a small town sheriff for human trafficking (on Army property), Reacher makes a dinner “date” with Turner the next time he is in D.C. Arriving in D.C. a…
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“Central Intelligence” Movie Review
Robbie Weirdicht (Dwayne Johnson) is grossly overweight, dances, watches chick flick movies….and is bullied mercilessly in high school. Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart) is the most popular kid in high school. He is in the drama club, on the football team, and is voted the most likely to succeed. After a particularly embarrassing incident at their…
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“Joy” Movie Review
ForCarol: Drive Safe! Never Forget 