Geronimo: An American Legend
succeeds beautifully in its attempt to tell Geronimo’s side of the American/Native
American story. It drives the point that Geronimo has a mission in life to
preserve his people and that he successfully accomplishes that mission.
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Storyline
The movie covers the middle and latter part of Geronimo’s life.
Additional Thanks
The
film is great work for Director
Walter Hill. Thank you to Executive Producer Michael S. Glick and Producers
Neil Canton and Walter Hill for making the film possible. Music Composer is Ry
Cooder. Screenplay written by John Milius and Larry Gross. Casting includes: Jason Patric, Gene Hackman, Robert Duvall, Matt Damon, Rodney A. Grant, Kevin Tighe, Steve
Reevis.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. A western worth watching for the western fan.
Gettysburg provides some detail about a turning point in the American 1860s Civil War. The background scenery is outstanding. The movie shows calmness and professionalism of battle leaders as they plan next war decisions. While it is not the WOW! presentation, overall it is a suitable watch. Plan time to engage this movie as its length runs over four hours of watch time. The battles are the best part of the film.
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Storyline
Gettysburg provides a treatment of the American Civil War battle between Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain of the Northern army and General Robert E. Lee of the Southern armies.
Additional Thanks
Thank You to Director Ron Maxwell for directing efforts. Thank you to Producers Moctesuma Esparza, Robert Katz, Co-Producer Nick Lombardo, Associate Producer Sandy Martin for making the film possible. Cast include Tom Berenger, Martin Sheen, Stephen Lang, Richard Jordan, Andrew Prine, Cooper Huckabee, Patrick Gorman, George Lazenby, Jeff Daniels, Sam Elliott, and C. Thomas Howell.
Buy a
ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Maybe. Know that the movie requires time to watch. The Battle of Gettysburg receives a sparse and superficial representation in this movie.
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit takes a little of this and a little of that to make a 'kind of' creative movie that ends on a high note of positivity. Watch through the concluding credit roll for a nicely done song and dance routine. Whoopi Goldberg performs at her usual level of professionalism. It's interesting to see James Coburn cast in this movie. This is one of his later performances. The script is really well written and allows very good presentation and portrayal. There are suggestive scenes in the introductory scenes of the film. But the movie works as an easy-on-the-mind entertainment piece.
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Storyline
A Vegas headliner gets a request to help her friends at a Catholic school to re-establish opportunity for young people via teaching music class.
Additional Thanks
Thank you to Director Bill Duke for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Mario Iscovich, Laurence Mark, and Co-Executive Producer Christopher Meledandri for making the film possible. Cast includes Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Bernard Hughes, Mary Wickes, James Coburn, Michael Jeter, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Maggie Smith.
Buy a
ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. The movie shows Whoopi Goldberg as a Las Vegas headliner and then as a teacher in a school classroom of failing students.
The Beverly Hillbillies—has its own interpretation of the original Beverly
Hillbillies television series and its own upgraded comedy. It’s pleasant to
hear the movie concluding with Jerry Scoggins singing the Hillbillies theme
song the Ballad of Jed Clampett, accompanied by Lester Flatt and substitution of Bèla Fleck for Lester Flatt. Watch for an almost unrecognizable
Jim Varney as the elderly Clampett.
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Storyline
Hillbillies strike oil and take their newfound
wealth to Beverly Hills, California.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to
Director Penelope Spheeris for directing effort. Thank you to ProducersIan Bryce and Penelope Spheeris for making
the film possible. Cast includes Jim Varney, Diedrich Bader, Erika Eleniak, Cloris Leachman, Lily Tomlin, Lea Thompson, Rob Schneider, Dabney Coleman, Penny Fuller, Kevin Connolly, Linda Carlson, Lyman Ward, and Leann Hunley.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This interpretation of the Beverly Hillbillies
television show has its moments of comedy and really tries to earn its
watch. It has upgraded its storyline to fit more modern times than the original
series. It’s a light afternoon watch that takes little emotional or
intellectual involvement.
El Mariachi—WOW! What a surprise!—skillfully weaves its simple story into a
masterfully entertaining watch. Nothing new here and yet everything is new. The
word, finesse, comes to mind. One comes away asking how did this movie get
passed over? Maybe the poster did not inspire with its splash of font style and
unpresuming imagery. The movie has an incredibly small budget, small cast, and
then pulls a very respectable box office take. It’s a mafia-style movie that
presents itself in an almost Disney-style blanket of innocence. It’s a small
piece of refreshment that deserves its watch. It tells its story in a manner
reminiscent of Duel. Carlos Gallardo serves as the perfect choice for
the mariachi. The movie presents itself in Spanish, but has great subtitles. Be
aware that the movie does have several scenes that introduce concepts not suitable
for children.
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Storyline
This comedy action film is about:A mariachi’s mistaken identity and the predicament he needs to survive.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director
Robert Rodriguez for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Robert Rodriguez and
Carlos Gallardo for making the film possible. Cast includes: Carlos Gallardo,
Consuelo Gómez, Reinol Martinez,
and Peter Marquardt.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This neo-western international film is believable right down
to the cowboy boots skidding on the sidewalk. Comical, witty, and south
of the border entertaining, this is the first film of three films in a Mexican trilogy. The next film is Desperado and the final film is Once Upon a Time in Mexico.
Amos & Andrew—good, campy, action comedy—has a unique flavor
that adds to its watchability. It’s a tongue-in-cheek, sweet, light look at a
series of social issues that still exist today albeit in a slightly different
framework. The film is both entertaining and a welcome relief to the real
scenario. WOW! It’s a nice return to times when stereotypes could still be
examined within a comedic setting. The movie provides a series of unexpected
turns that delightfully surprise and eventually lead to a completely unexpected
conclusion. Watch the solid performances by Nicolas Cage and Samuel L. Jackson
and the very good support casting of Dabney Coleman and Michael Lerner.
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Storyline
A police chief makes a mistake and tries to right the mistake
by letting a prisoner out of jail with the promise he won’t have to go back to
jail if he helps the chief.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director E. Max Frye for directing effort. Thank
you to Producer Gary Goetzman for making the film possible. Cast includes:
Nicolas Cage, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Lerner, Margaret Colin, Brad Dourif,
and Dabney Coleman.
The Fugitive—all around good watch—has been so well written that it becomes a
classic example of how to build a ‘man on the run’ story. The film is intense
and involves the audience’s emotion to the point that desire builds throughout the movie
for the main character to survive and have a good outcome. Part of that is due to
the wise choice to cast Harrison Ford against Tommy Lee Jones. Watch for Joe Pantoliano, one of those rare actors who can play any part
well, in this film. This movie becomes the prequel that leads to U.S. Marshals.
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Storyline
A
surgeon is accused of killing his wife and sentenced to death.
Additional
Thanks
Thank
you to Director Andrew Davis for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Arnold
Kopelson for making the film possible. Cast includes: Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee
Jones, Sela Ward, Joe Pantoliano, Andreas Katsulas, and Jeroen Krabbé
.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This crime/thriller film is a great watch
and re-watch. This film earns its respect.
Detonator—poor script—needs improvement due to the script writing. However, the
movie is a perfect example of the director and actors making the best of a
script that is not high quality. They show true craftsmanship as they work with
what has been given and make it shine the best they can. Pierce Brosnan,
Patrick Stewart. Alexandra Paul, Ted Levine, and Christopher Lee produce a solid
3.8|5.0 Star film that stands a little above most 3.8 rated films. Know that
the film still makes a fair watch.
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Storyline
The movie is about international witness
protection.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to
Director David Jackson for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Peter Snell
for making the film possible. Cast includes: Pierce Brosnan, Patrick Stewart,
Christopher Lee, Ted Levine, and Alexandra Paul.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This is a good show and worth watching as a
quick afternoon watch.
Sinbad: Afros and Bell Bottoms—good Sinbad-style standup comedy routine—contains
some suggestive content but for the most part it presents material for a full
round of chuckles. It’s an adult watch.
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Storyline
Sinbad’s standup comedy routine discusses
the culture of afros and bell bottoms.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director Debbie Allen for directing
effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Mark Adkins and Sinbad. Cast includes:
Sinbad
