HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK (Theatrical Release USA 1992)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York—a treasure and rewatchable movie with holiday tradition written all over it—has even more depth to its story than the first film. WOW! What a film to watch. This film is a good addition to the family home video library along  with the first film. It has just the correct admixture of comedy, thoughtful action toward family, and the homeless. Watch for a terrific scene in a toy store that finds fulfillment later in the movie. Macaulay Culkin reprises his role as Kevin McCallister. 

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Storyline 

A young boy gets separated from his family and lands in New York as an unaccompanied minor. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Chris Columbus for directing efforts. Thank you to Producer John Hughes for making the film possible. Cast includes: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Tim Curry, Brenda Fricker, and Catherine O’Hara. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. WOW! It’s a good holiday tradition watch film. It plays well for youth and adult audiences. young and old alike. Heavy slapstick humor delivers a treasure chest of wonder, fun, and laughter. 

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THE JOHNSTOWN FLOOD (Television Release USA 1992)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì 

The Johnstown Flood—documentary—is graphic especially in the voiceovers of the people dying off screen as Richard Dreyfuss narrates the film. The movie relies on good organization of story. Actors reiterate parts of actual persons who survived the flood. Scenes run on a black and white format with painted pictures depicting what Dreyfuss is talking about. The movie ends on a solemn note. This film was pulled from a television series, American Experience, and presented as a standalone film. 

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Storyline 

A unique presentation of the events surrounding the first collapsed dam at Johnstown. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Mark Bussler for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Mark Bussler, Michael Bussler, and Charles Guggenheim for making the film possible. Cast includes: Richard Dreyfuss, Patrick Jordan, Jennifer Lee Dake, and Charles King. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The film is graphic but watchable and well put together.  Richard Dreyfuss narrates the film.

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THE BODYGUARD (Theatrical Release USA 1992)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

The Bodyguard—Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston—creates a movie that causes deep reflection on wealth, world class influencers, lifestyle and precautions that are taken to ensure the longer professional life. This movie has some sex scenes but presents a highly sophisticated watch with some terrific action scenes that work more as tense drama.

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Storyline 

A professional bodyguard unwillingly takes on a position guarding a world-class entertainer. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Mick Jackson for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Kevin Costner, Lawrence Kasdan, and Jim Wilson for making the film possible. Cast includes: Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp, Bill Cobbs, and Ralph Waite. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie examines thoroughly the role of the professional bodyguard and entanglements that can hurt professional duties. It’s a good watch for an adult audience.

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A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT (Theatrical Release USA 1992)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì 

A River Run Through It— well written and greatly acted—deeply engages its audience from opening to concluding scenes. Down-to-earth, the movie catches the human element perfectly without preaching, judging, or depreciating any single lifestyle within this community. This film, directed by Robert Redford, can easily be missed. Don’t miss the opportunity to see it. The fly fishing scenes, small town life, interaction with Native reservations perfectly integrate and synchronize into one harmonious visually symphonic production.

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Storyline 

A family completely devoted to fly fishing, as a recreation, live out their lives in a small town. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Robert Redford for directing the film. Thank you to Earl Benjamin, Robert Benjamin, Bruce Davey, Bruce Davey, Tom Engelman, Mel Gibson, Scott Kroopf, Neil Meron, and Craig Zadan for making the film possible. Characters/cast include: Norman MacLean (Craig Sheffer), Paul Maclean (Brad Pitt) Rev. Mclean (Tom Skerritt), Mrs. Maclean (Brenda Blethyn), Jessie Burns (Emily Lloyd), Mrs. Burns (Edie McClurg), Neal Burns (Stephen Shellen), Young Paul (Vann Gravage), Mabel (Nicole Burdette), Rawhide (Susan Traylor), Chub (Michael Cudlitz), Conroy (Rob Cox), Humph (Buck Simmonds), and Mr. Burns (Fred Oakland). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This movie easily earns classic status.

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HONEY, I BLEW UP THE KID (Theatrical Release USA 1992)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.6|5.0 Starsììì

Honey, I Blew Up The Kid is a suitable family movie with Rick Moranis standing as the good choice for the film’s main character, Wayne Szalinski, inventor. Who doesn’t like Rick Moranis? He becomes the definition of a successful inventor who makes serious mistakes at times. This film is an okay child/adult share film. The conclusion of the film does not have the impact that the beginning scenes had and needs a quick reality check.

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Storyline

Inventor Wayne Szalinski (Rick Moranis) enlarges toddler Adam Szalinski (Daniel Shalikar) to fourteen feet.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Randal Kleiser for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Albert Band and Stuart Gordon for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Diane Szalinski (Marcia Strassman), Nick Szalinski (Robert Oliveri), Clifford Sterling (Lloyd Bridges), Dr. Charles Hendrickson (John Shea), Mandy Park (Keri Russell), and Marshall Brooks (Ron Canada).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It’s a suitable family watch;  it is not a high-quality film, but provides a sweet, cute watch for the whole family.

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