LITTLE WOMEN (Released to Theaters USA 2019)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì

Little Women—worth watching—may not be as well portrayed as the 1994 movie version of Little Women, but still tells its story well and relies on a very good cast that includes Meryl Streep. 

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Storyline

The March sisters live their lives through their teen years and flourish into women who get married, start a new life, and stay in sisterly contact.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Greta Gerwig for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Amy Pascal, Denise Di Nova, and Robin Swicord for making the film possible. Cast includes Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothee Chalamet, Meryl Streep, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, James Norton, Louis Garrel, and Chris Cooper.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Overall, the movie does justice to the Little Women story and presents a suitable/good watch.

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Ben Meyers

DUNE: PART TWO (Released to Theaters USA 2024)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Dune: Part Two—improves over the 2021 Dune—has stronger acting from Timothée Chalamet.  It is best to watch the first Dune, then this Dune: Part Two as there are references that may be difficult to understand if the first movie has not been watched.  Film Poster Courtesy of IMDb Storyline  Paul Atrietes and his mother continue to make alliances with the Freman,  and Paul tries to take actions against the persons responsible for destroying his family.    Additional Thanks Thank you to Director and Producer Denis Villeneuve for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Herbert W. Gains, Joshua Grode, John Harrison, Brian Herbert, Kim Herbert, Byron Merritt, Richard P. Rubinstein, Jon Spaihts, for making the film possible. Cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, and Dave Bautista.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? Yes. This movie is better than the first Dune movie due to stronger acting and writing. Be aware that the movie tries to work like an epic movie and is 2 hours and 46 minutes long.    Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH (Theatrical Release USA 2022)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish—creative and original—easily earns its watch. WOW!  Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. is a WONDERFUL film that captivates with its nostalgic presentation, great acting, terrific voicing, and fresh storyline. This movie and the first film in the series are great additions to the home video library.

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Storyline 

Puss loses 8 of his 9 lives and has to make a decision about that loss. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Joel Crawford for directing effort. Thank you to Co-Director Januel Mercado, Thank you to Producer Mark Swift for making the film possible. Cast includes: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Harvey Guillen, Florence Pugh, Olivia Colman, Ray Winstone, Samson Kayo, John Mulaney, Wagner Moura, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Anthony Mendez. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This movie is the one to own in the Puss in Boots saga. It’s great to hear Antonio Banderas reprise his role as the voice for the legendary Puss in Boots. WOW! This is a great watch for children and adults alike. Thank you to all involved in making this film work so well.

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Ben Meyers