REGARDING HENRY (Released to Theaters USA 1991)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì  Regarding Henry—sophisticated writing by J.J. Abrams—investigates the marriage of a professional couple whose life is disrupted and has to be rebuilt from its foundation. Harrison Ford and Annette Bening catch even the slight nuances of the story with extreme skill.  Poignant and well done entertainment for the adult audience.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A power hungry, corrupt lawyer is gunned down in a convenience store. He has to rebuild his life from its foundation.   Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Mike Nichols for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Scott Rudin for making the film possible. Cast includes Harrison Ford and Annette Bening.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a 'do not miss' movie. With Harrison Ford at the helm, it deserves its watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

JERRY AND MARGE GO LARGE (Internet Release USA 2022)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì 

Jerry and Marge Go Large—based on a true story—can sometimes dip in quality when some story elements are repetitively shown. This creates a bit of a standstill but the movie still holds interest throughout the film. It’s a sweet movie that plays high on the human factor. 

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Storyline 

A couple discovers a way to win  the lottery repeatedly. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director David Frankel for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Amy Baer and Gil Netter for making the film possible. Cast includes: Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This down-to-earth movie is an interesting film starring Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening. It’s a good family share movie that focuses on real life challenges in a small-town setting with strong family relationships and good, build-the-community values. 

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DEATH ON THE NILE (Theatrical Release USA 2022)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì 

Death on the Nile—remake of the 1978 film—works at nearly the same level of entertainment as its predecessor and has little variation from the original movie. The cast has been well-chosen. 

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Storyline 

Pirot investigates a murder on the Nile. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Kenneth Branagh for directing efforts. Thank you to Ridley Scott, Kenneth Branagh, Judy Hofflund, Kevin Walsh for making the film possible. Cast includes: Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Kenneth Branagh, Russell Brand, Ali Fazal, Dawn French, Gal Gadol, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Saunders, and Letitia Wright. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie will suit murder mystery fans quite well and is almost as good as the original film. 

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CAPTAIN MARVEL (Theatrical Release USA 2019)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì 

Captain Marvel manages to make a splash in entertainment value even though the story, the presentation, and acting are a bit less than the entertainment value. There is something about this movie that makes its call for a re-watch because it manages to entertain even without the factors that usually determine rewatchable-ness. The movie is just enjoyable from the ‘get-go’. 

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Storyline 

A Starforce member has recurring nightmares about a person and is led to the place where she interacted in real life with this person. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck for directing efforts. Thank you to Producer Kevin Feige for making the film possible. Cast includes: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Annette Bening, Jude Law, and Clark Gregg. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie is very well done and more than worth watching. It’s great to see Samuel L. Jackson’s facial features digitalized to make him look younger. Don’t leave before watching the credits roll as there is a bit of entertainment tucked there that is entertaining.

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