Dumbo—completes the story of the original animated movie of Dumbo—lacks feeling and
emotion. It has no soul and cannot make itself relatable on any level. Despite
good coloration, the film seems dark with no human component or relatable sweetness
that the original film had. The acting runs from fair to bad and even though it
contains quite famous actors who are lovable and draw audiences…nothing draws
an audience in this movie.
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Storyline
A baby elephant with unusually large ears shows that
he can fly.
Additional
Thanks
Thank
you to Director Tim Burton for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Justin
Springer, Ehren Kruger, Katterli Frauenfelder, and Derek Frey. Cast includes:
Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, and Alan Arkin.
Buy a Ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
No. This movie completes and rounds out the story
from the original animated story of Dumbo, but it does not improve on the
storyline. There is no feeling in this film.
Jakob the Liar—classic A-grade entertainment—revolves around the importance of hope
against the background of World War II Polish ghetto conditions. The movie
becomes outstanding due to the casting choices of Robin Williams, Alan Arkin,
and Liev Schreiber. It’s a beautiful story with a message that does not pound
itself into the pavement but allows progression to a bittersweet conclusion. The
movie has heart, connects to a universal audience, states the human condition
in such a manner that it provides a bridge between cultures.
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Storyline
A
man figures a way to give hope to people who have lost hope due to
prolonged stress over an unstable and uncertain future.
Additional
Thanks
Thank
you to Director Peter Kassovitz for directing effort. Thank you to Producers
Steven Haft and Marsha Garces Williams for making the film possible. Cast
includes:Robin Williams, Alan Arkin,
Bob Balaban, and Liev Schreiber.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This is a very good watch and worth watching. There are sexual innuendos, but they are done in a manner similar to films of the 30s, 40s, and
50s. This is a 'do not miss ' movie.
Going in Style—remake of the 1979 film of the same name—features Michael Cain,
Morgan Freeman, and Alan Arkin, and guest star, Christopher Lloyd. This easy-on-the-mind
watch is completely entertaining and presents a storyline easily related to by
an American audience.
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Storyline
Three senior citizens decide to remedy unfair
retirement income by robbing a bank.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director
Zach Braff for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Donald De Line for
making the film possible. Cast includes: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan
Arkin, Ann-Margaret, Joey King, Matt Dillon, and Christopher Lloyd.
Edward Scissorhands—awesome. amazing concept—shows
Actor Johnny Depp in one of his early works and the skill of Director Tim
Burton. The movie completely earns its watch for the adult audience.
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Storyline
A man has scissors for hands and makes use of
them.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director
Tim Burton for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Denise Di Novi and Tim
Burton for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Edward Scissorhands (Johnny Depp), Kim Boggs (Winona Ryder),
Peg Boggs (Dianne Wiest), Jim (Anthony Michael Hall), Joyce Monroe (Kathy
Baker), Bill Boggs (Alan Arkin), The Inventor (Vincent Price), Kevin Boggs (Robert Oliveri), Helen (Conchata Ferrell) Marge (Caroline Aaron), Officer Allen (Dick Anthony Williams), Esmeralda (O-Lan Jones),
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This movie is very well put together,
creative, and a good watch.
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—suitable to okay film—does not use the talents of Martin Short well. The camera work and presentation are suitable, but not outstanding. It's good to see Tim Allen suiting up for the holiday season again. The conclusion of the story is novel and quite unexpected.
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Storyline
Jack
Frost (Martin Short) makes his play for the position of Santa Claus (Tim Allen)
and introduces his personal vision for the direction the North Pole should take
for its sustainability as a commercial product.
Additional Thanks
Thank
You to Director Michael Lembeck for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive
Producers James Miller and William W. Wilson III for making the film possible.
Additional characters/cast include: Scott Calvin (Tim Allen), Mrs. Claus/Carol
(Elizabeth Mitchell), Charlie (Eric Lloyd), Neil Miller (Judge Reinhold), Laura
Miller (Wendy Crewson), Curtis (Spencer Breslin), Lucy Miller (Liliana Mumy), Sylvia
Newman (Ann-Margaret), Bud Newman (Alan Arkin), Trish (Abigail Breslin), and Tooth
Fairy (Art LaFleur).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Maybe.
The movie is worth one viewing to finish the series. But, better choices for
holiday movies are: A Christmas Story, The
Nightmare Before Christmas, and for the Teen/Adult audience—El Camino Christmas. It is a suitable film overall and also is the last film in the series. Look for Ann Margaret's performance in the movie.
