MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL (Released to Theaters United States 2019)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Maleficent: Mistress of Evil—much improved over the first Maleficent movie—wisely surrounds Angelina Jolie with enough background story distraction that her overpowering onscreen presence becomes balanced and provides a good movie watch. The story has a broader range, depth, and a sweet development of fantasy characters that provide welcome, bright, colorful movement from beginning to conclusion. The war scene is suitably done. The moral of the story is very good. The work effort for this sequel film shows and invites another sequel which, hopefully, will materialize.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline   Aurora and the prince of the local kingdom have decided to marry, but the queen of that kingdom has her own agenda running.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Joachim Rønning for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Jeff Kirchenbaum, Matt Smith, Michale Vieira, and Linda Woolverton, for making the film possible. Cast includes Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Harris Dickinson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sam Riley, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ed Skrein, Robert Lindsay, David Gyasi, and Leslie Manville, Buy a ticket? Yes, No, Maybe? Yes. This sequel film has great animation effects and a much improved story over the last Maleficent movie.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

I USED TO BE FAMOUS (Video Release World-Wide 2022)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

I Used to Be Famous—one of those ‘gotta love’ films despite its low-budget presentation—serves up a sincere story. The movie strengthens itself by casting British actors/actress: Ed Skrein, Leo Long, and Eleanor Matsuura. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images

Storyline 

A young musician discovers a young, autistic drummer and finds a new life. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Eddie Stern for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers John Grindey and Damien Jones for making the film possible. Cast includes: Ed Skrein, Eleanor Matsuura, Leo Long, Eoin Macken, Lorraine Ashbourne, Neil Stuke, Kurt Egyiawan, and Stanley Morgan. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The film may not run as an A-grade theatrical release, but the storyline about finding one’s highest purpose in life is told well here. It is worth watching. 

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Ben Meyers