JACKBOOTS ON WHITEHALL (Relelased to Theaters UK 2010)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  Jackboots on Whitehall—British animated puppet spoof on World War II events—shows creativity, allows audience chuckles, and entertains. It has an all-star voice cast, good presentation and portrayal. This is an adult-only film. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  An alternative outcome of WWII events.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to the McHenry Brothers for directing the film. Thank you to Producers Patrick Scoffin, Karl Richards, and Frank Mannion for making the film possible. Cast includes Ewan McGregor, Rosamund Pike, Alan Cumming,  Timothy Spall, Tom Wilkinson, Sanjeeve Bhaskar, Richard E. Grant, Pam Ferris, Richard O'Brien, Richard Griffiths, Hugh Fraser, and Dominic West.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. Interesting watch that runs British slow but entertains on the intellectual level. Know this movie has been designed for a sophisticated, mature adult audience. The movie lost $6 million dollars in theatres and did not earn high recommendation by the majority of movie critics. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

MODERN TIMES (Released to Theaters USA 1936)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  Modern Times—good watch—has a solid, well-written story with an outstanding conclusion. This is one of Charlie Chaplin's mid-career films.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A man works at an industrial factory in the 1900s, meets a girl, and desires to make a life for both of them.  Additional Thanks   Thank you to Director Charlie Chaplin for directing effort. Cast includes Charles Chaplin and Paulette Goddard.   Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. It is a simple, lovable, worthy watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

LILIES OF THE FIELD (Released to Theaters USA 1963)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì  Lilies of the Field—simple, poignant—shows in black and white and backs itself with a well-written story. It accesses the talents of Sidney Poitier who adds quality and sophistication to the film.    Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Homer Smith unknowingly stops at a convent in the Arizona desert for water for his car and reluctantly gets caught in an obligation to help the nuns build a chapel.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Ralph Nelson for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Ralph Nelson for making the film possible. Cast includes Lilia Skala and Sidney Poitier.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a great watch for Sidney Poitier fans. Lovable story. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

BIG CATCH (Released on YouTube 2010)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  Big Catch—watch for the concluding twist—has a cute presentation, fair animation, and an 'okay' storyline.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A middle-aged man walks down a dock to the ocean to fish and a shark decides the man will be a good snack.   Additional Thanks   Thank you to Moles Merlow for directing effort. Thank you to CGI Films and YouTube for providing the platforms to show the film.   Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It's cute and has a nice concluding twist. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

DESTINY (Released to the Internet France 2012)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  Destiny—animated, 2012, short film—shows 'destiny' can be changed or can it? Watch the film to the after credit ending scene with the umbrella.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A man gets out of bed and starts his strict morning routine.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Fabien Weibel and team for making the film possible. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? Maybe. It is a different way of interacting with the concept of destiny. It is what it is.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers