COMPANY BUSINESS (Released to Theaters USA 1991)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  Company Business—complicated espionage movie—needs a plotline review before viewing. Watch for Gene Hackman, Kurtwood Smith, Daniel Von Bargen, and Mikail Baryshnikov.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A recalled espionage agent has a difficult time completing his task without help from a Russian agent he is transporting.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Nicholas Meyer for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Steven-Charles Jaffe for making the film possible. Cast includes Gene Hackman and Mikhail Baryshnikov.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This is a good movie to show how technological skills affect usability at the espionage level.

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GERONIMO: AN AMERICAN LEGEND (Released to Theaters USA 1993)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.5|5.0 Stars ìììì

Geronimo: An American Legend succeeds beautifully in its attempt to tell Geronimo’s side of the American/Native American story. It drives the point that Geronimo has a mission in life to preserve his people and that he successfully accomplishes that mission.

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Storyline

The movie covers the middle and latter part of Geronimo’s life.

Additional Thanks

The film is great work for Director Walter Hill. Thank you to Executive Producer Michael S. Glick and Producers Neil Canton and Walter Hill for making the film possible. Music Composer is Ry Cooder. Screenplay written by John Milius and Larry Gross. Casting includes: Jason Patric, Gene Hackman, Robert Duvall, Matt Damon, Rodney A. Grant, Kevin Tighe, Steve Reevis.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. A western worth watching for the western fan.

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BITE THE BULLET (Released to Theaters USA 1975)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì Bite the Bullet—nice relief from alien movies—focuses on the theme of endurance horse racing and the humans who participate in this sport. While this film does not compare with the endurance horse racing movie, Hidalgo, it still holds interest with its solid writing, presentation, and portrayal. The film works on an adult audience level with its genre-defined western treatment of women. Expect a welcome exposure to western-style stage settings and scenery. There is a welcome treatment of the value of taking care of one's horse and humanely looking to the needs of one's competitors. The movie is gentle on the mind and is a good watch. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Several men and one woman participate in a United States cross-country endurance horse race in the early 1900s.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Richard Brooks for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Richard Brooks for making the film possible. Cast includes Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, James Coburn, Ben Johnson, Ian Bannen, Jan-Michael Vincent, Robert Donner, Jean Willes, Mario Arteaga, and Dabney Coleman.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It suits the western fan well with a good  story. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

HAWAII (Released to Theaters USA 1966)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì  Hawaii—classic watch—WOW! The movie is exceptionally well done. Lovely to see Max Von Sydow, Julie Andrews, and Richard  Harris in the casting line up. This movie shines. Watch for an outstanding native Hawaiian cast. The acting is really good and believable.  Film Poster Courtesy of IMDb Storyline  A strict Bible preaching minister is sent by his church to help the Hawaiian natives convert to Christianity and finds that humanitarian kindness can be as needful as strict religious doctrine.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director George Roy Hill and Arthur Hiller for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Walter Mirisch, and Associate Producer Lewis J. Rachmil for making the film possible. Cast includes Julie Andrews, Max von Sydow, Richard Harris, Gene Hackman, Carroll O'Connor, Jocelyne LaGarde, Manu Tupou, Ted Nobriga, Elizabeth Logue. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Wonderful movie  that shows the groundwork that eventually lays the foundation for welcoming Hawaii as a full-fledged state of the United States. 

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ANTZ (Theatrical Release USA 1998)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì

Antz does not play down its storyline to children. While some language moves it into the adult world, this animated movie performs for everyone. Antz, inspiring, funny, heartfelt, and just plain fun, starts well and holds its good start throughout the movie.

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Storyline

Z (voice of Woody Allen), a worker ant, falls in love with Bala (voice of Sharon Stone), a princess ant. He joins the army in hopes of seeing her again.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Directors Eric Darnell and Tim Johnson for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Penney Finkelman Cox, Sandra Rabins, and Carl Rosendahl for making the film possible. Additional character/cast include: Chip (voice of Dan Aykroyd), Queen (voice of Anne Bancroft), Muffy (voice of Jane Curtin), Barbatus (voice of Danny Glover), General Mandible (voice of Gene Hackman), Azteca (voice of Jennifer Lopez), Grebs (voice of John Mahoney), and Psychologist (voice of Paul Mazursky).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Antz is a great pick for an engaging evening’s entertainment.

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