HARD TIME (Released to Television USA 1998)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Stars ììì  Hard Time—simple, solid story—makes a surprisingly fun watch. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  An innocent detective, Logan McQueen, is be tried for the alleged killing of a criminal who was unarmed. While the police and the lawyers are working on the trial, McQueen goes to the streets to find the real killer and some missing money from a stolen suitcase. Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Burt Reynolds for directing effort. Cast includes Burt Reynolds, Charles Durning, and Robert Loggia.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. It's simple, but effective and has a surprise twist at its conclusion.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

IN THE NAME OF THE KING: A DUNGEON SIEGE TALE (Released to Theaters Canada 2007)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.6|5.0 Starsììì  In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale—odd casting mix—redundantly shows one sword fighting scene after another rather than building a solid and interesting basic story that is novel and unique. This results in a slow movie. The acting is suitable to okay. The costuming department overly performs and produces soldiers who are supposed to look frightening and just can't quite get there. Movie Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline A farmer and the friend who raised him fight an evil warlock and Krug. Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Uwe Boll for directing cffort. Thank you to Executive Producers Stephen Hedyes, Wolfgang Herold, and Chet Holmes for making the film possible. Cast includes Jason Statham, Leelee Sobieski, John Rhys-Davies, Ron Perlman, Claire Forlani, Kristanna Loken, Matthew Lillard, Brian White, Ray Liotta, and Burt Reynolds. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. 'Diehard' Statham fans will see many high action scenes, but this film is redundant and slow.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

BEAN: THE MOVIE (Theatrical Release USA 1997)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì

Bean: the Movie is a mildly funny movie. It provides an easy-on-the-mind, 90 minutes of simple comedy. The film’s budget was $18,000,000. Box office sales topped off at $251.2 million dollars. The presentation, portrayal, and acting are suitable to good. 

It's Rowan Atkinson comedy that uses an unusual setting to present its story.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

Bean (Rowan Atkinson) becomes responsible for transportation of Whistler’s Mother from Britain’s National Gallery to the Grierson Gallery in Los Angeles.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Mel Smith for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson), David Langley (Peter MacNicol), Chairman (John Mills), Alison Langley (Pamela Reed), George Grierson (Harris Yulin), General Newton (Burt Reynolds), Elmer (Larry Drake), Security Buck (Danny Goldring), Stingo Wheelie and (Johnny Galecki).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Rowan Atkinson provides good, light comedy for the audience. This movie makes a light, easy-to-follow,  afternoon watch.

Video Critique Available Here:

Ben Meyers