BABY’S DAY OUT (Theatrical Release USA 1994)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.7|5.0 Starsììì

Baby’s Day Out—funny with a few heartfelt scenes and a basic, good storyline—turns into a good film. Story-wise, the presentation is suitable, and the film is cute. The acting is usual for slapstick comedy. The film is a suitable watch. Watch for a terrific, soft introduction and a very nice tie in with that introduction at the conclusion of the movie. Terrific adherence to classic story-telling techniques. The stage settings for the house and nursery are outstanding—eye candy for dreamers.

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Storyline

Mischievous and wealthy Baby Bink (Adam Robert Worton) is kidnapped and leads his abductors on a wild chase.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Patrick Read Johnson for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producer William Ryan for making the film possible. Cast include: Joe Mantegna, Lara Flynn Boyle, Joe Pantoliano, Brian Haley, Cynthia Nixon, Fred Dalton Thompson, John Neville, and Matthew Glave.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. It’s an afternoon flick to watch when nothing else is available, has some reminiscence (parallelism) to the first Home Alone movie except with a substitution of a very cute baby in the place of an older child.

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ON THE BASIS OF SEX (Released to Theaters USA 2018)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì  On the Basis of Sex—very good watch—focuses on the early law career battles of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The film works and succeeds in drawing its audience. It is more than worth watching. Great work for all involved. Film Poster Courtesy of IMDb  Storyline The story of Ruth Bader Ginsberg from college to some of her early cases.   Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Mimi Leder for directing the film. Thank you to Producer Robert W. Cort for making the film possible. Cast includes Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Sam Waterston, and Kathy Bates. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a very good, informative, and original film. Good watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (Theatrical Release USA 2017)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

The Greatest Showman—beautifully presented, backed with outstanding music and dancing—is wonderful. The singing is some of the best a movie could have and brings both joy and excitement. This piece reminds one of why we go to the movies and deserves its addition to the home video library collection. It tells the P. T. Barnum story with finesse, dignity, and integrity. Great to see Hugh Jackman pull this off so well and the terrific choice of Zac Efron as a business partner. WOW!!! What a treat! No ‘shab’ here. It’s a film that will soar in popularity through the years.

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Storyline 

P.T. Barnum’s inauspicious start and grand accomplishments. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Michael Gracey for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Laurence Mark, Peter Chemin, and Jenno Topping for making the film possible. Cast includes: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is a wonderful film that more than earns its watch…a superior musical that touches the heart with its decency, honesty, and integrity to all that is good in life. Thank you to all involved in its production. Magical. Michael Gracey does an outstanding directing job. Thank you to all involved in production.

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