THE SIMPLE LIFE OF NOAH DEARBORN (Released to Television USA 1999)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn—common theme, unique story—has a peaceful, settling aura throughout. The portrayal has a sense of goodness. It's a suitable to okay movie that relies on the formidable acting skill of Sidney Portier. The movie peaks interest and earns its watch.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A carpenter is offered a large monetary sum for his farm. When he says no, various means are used to force the sale. Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Gregg Champion for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Trimark Pictures and CBS for making the film possible. Cast includes Sidney Poitier, Mary-Louise Parker, Dianne Wiest, and George Newbern. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This film has goodness written into it. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE MULE (Theatrical Release USA 2018)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

The Mule—very creative and interesting storyline—serves as an exceptionally good watch for the adult audience. Clint Eastwood has deeply layered this film with an elderly man’s life story and thoroughly explores choices as well as outcomes of choices. Watch for the very good pairing of Bradley Cooper and Michael Peña. Know that this film runs on highly amoral lines, has sexual content and violence. It does not serve a wide audience range. 

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Storyline 

A 90-year-old man becomes a ‘mule’ for a major drug cartel. 

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Clint Eastwood for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Clint Eastwood, Dan Friedkin, Jessica Meier, Tim Moore, Kristina Rivera, and Bradley Thomas for making the film possible. Cast includes: Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Peña, Dianne Wiest, and Andy Garcia. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie earns its watch and the investment of time and money. 

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EDWARD SCISSORHANDS (Theatrical Release USA 1990)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì 

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. 

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