STAR TREK BEYOND (Theatrical Release USA 2016)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì

Star Trek Beyond—special effects hide many of the faults in this movie— has a weak story line that questions its relevancy and clarity. An audience may question what direction Director Justin Lin is taking this film. It is what it is. Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia Storyline Krall (Idris Elba) attacks the Enterprise and its crew scrambles for survival and means of escape.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Justin Lin for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Jeffrey Chernov, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Tommy Harper for  for making the film possible. Cast include: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, and Sofia Boutella.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe.  Hard core Trekkies will love the special effects.  Video Critique Available Here:

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STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS (Released to Theaters USA 2013)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì Star Trek into Darkness—tries too hard—fails to catch the Star Trek magic. The special effects are probably the best part. The film could almost be skipped.  Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia Storyline Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) is relieved of starship duties due to failure to keep the prime directive; but, is quickly restored to his position after Starfleet headquarters undergoes attack.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director J.J. Abrams for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Jeffrey Chernov, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Paul Schwake for making the film possible. Cast include: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Benedict Cumberbatch, Anton Yelchin, and Bruce Greenwood.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. This is a suitable to okay watch. Video Critique Available Here:

 

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ODD THOMAS (Theatrical Release USA 2014)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.4|5.0 Starsììì

Odd Thomas—a wannabe supernatural thriller—needs a complete reboot from its title to its slow and redundant script. The upside to the story becomes the use of Willem Dafoe and the late Anton Yelchin who play the characters of Chief Wyatt Porter and Odd Thomas respectively.

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images

Storyline

After Odd Thomas (Anton Yelchin) sees dead people, he attempts to right the wrong that caused their death. Finally, he has opportunity to prevent the death of a large group of individuals due to a futuristic dream detailed by Viola (Gugu Mbatha-Raw).

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Stephen Sommers for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Michael Arata, Alastair Burlingham, John Calhoun, Des Carey, Michael Cioni, Jerry Daigle, James Gibb, Pavan Grover, Jason Hewitt, Carsten H.W. Lorenz, Bruce MacInnes, Stephen Margolis, Martin McCourt, and Steve Robbins for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Penny Kalisto (Ashley Sommers), Odd’s Mother (Leonor Varela), Harlo Landerson (Matthew Page), Pool Man (Casey Messer), Stevie (Barney Lanning), Officer Simon Varner (Nico Tortorella), Officer Bern Eckles (Kyle McKeever), Levanna (Carmen Corley), and Nicolina (Maisha Diatta).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. It’s got good concept and most likely, over time, will work itself into cult movie status.

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