Showing posts with label (1989). Show all posts
Showing posts with label (1989). Show all posts

HENRY V (Released to Theaters USA 1989)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.7|5.0 Starsììì 

Henry V—historical movie—attempts to use the small screen as a theatre stage. The movie requires a stage to cover the theatrics and long dialogue rants. The movie could be watched as an academic work of what not to do. The sets are probably the best part of the film.

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Storyline

 A British military king fights to take over France in the early 1400s A.D.. 

. Additional Thanks

 Thank you to Director Kenneth Branagh for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Stephen Evans for making the film possible. Cast includes Derek Jacobi, Kenneth Branagh,  Simon Shepherd, James Larkin, Brian Blessed, and James Simmons.


Buy a ticket
? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe.  If the audience absolutely loves Shakespeare-theater-style entertainment, then this is the film for them. This movie absolutely needs a plotline read to place events and the reason for those events. Otherwise this movie can be an exceptionally long and drawn out film.

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DEEPSTAR SIX (Released to Theaters USA 1989)


Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.7|5.0 Starsììì 

DeepStar Six—suitable beginning, fair acting—gets 'whacky' when the sea monster starts attacking. It's messy. Nothing new to add to this general film storyline.

 Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images

Storyline 

 A group of scientists, in a deep sea dive, encounter an aggressive sea monster.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director and Producer Sean S. Cunningham for directing effort. Thank you Executive Producer Mario Kassar and Andrew G. Vajna, and Producer Patrick Markey for making the film possible. Cast includes Taurean Blacque, Nancy Everhard, Greg Evigan, Nia Peeples, Matt McCoy, Cindy Pickett, Marius Weyers, Elya Baskin, Thom Bray, Ronn Carroll, and Chris Walas.

 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe. It's weak in portrayal and acting because it's a generic, formula story that does not work as well as other films may work with a formula story. 

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UNCLE BUCK (Theatrical Release USA 1989)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 


Uncle Buck
—little edgy toward the end, but needful story—covers classic teenage/adult subject matter well. John Candy shows very well in this movie, has good presence in a well-written story. The movie is ‘full’ and its message not soon forgotten. The child actors are well-grounded and on-spot with the storyline. Thank you  to all involved in ensuring this 1980s film is still available for viewing. 

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Storyline 

An uncle is asked to take care of children while a father and mother go to care for a grandfather who has suffered a heart attack. Although, this uncle may be considered an unlikely candidate, his interest in the children’s welfare makes him the perfect choice at the perfect time. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director John Hughes for directing effort. Thank you to Producers John Hughes and Tom Jacobson, Associate Producer William H. Brown and Ramey E. Ward, for making the film possible. Cast includes: John Candy Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffman, Macaulay Culkin, Amy Madigan, Elaine Bromka, Garret M. Brown, Laurie Metcalf, Jay Underwood, and Brian Tarantina.


Buy a ticket
? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie is a good teen/adult watch with healthful messages on multiple platforms. The movie is memorable, serious and comical, and an overall good watch. 

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