THE LAST HOLIDAY (Released to Theaters USA 2006)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  The Last Holiday—is well done, simple 'feel good' movie—is a retake on the 1950 film The Last Holiday that featured the male lead, Alec Guinness. It's a clean, decent watch that makes a good family share movie.     Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline A department store clerk accidentally bangs her head on a cupboard door and has to be transported to the hospital for a head scan.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Wayne Wang for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Laurence Mark and Jack Rapke for making the film possible. Cast includes Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Timothy Hutton, Gerard Depardieu, Alicia Witt, and Giancarlo Esposito.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes This is a 'feel good' movie that works for an entire family. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

CODA (Released to the International Film Festival of India, Goa India 2019)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì  CODA—original—chooses Patrick Stewart as the lead performer. All else is commentary. This is a quality watch that performs at the high art level. Sophisticated, gracious story gently tells its tale of how performers are kept on stage to meet audience expectations. Camerawork is exquisite; stage settings are eye-candy. Watch for a terrific performance by Katie Holmes. The movie quietly tells its story.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A seasoned pianist suffers a high level of performance anxiety.   Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Claude Lalonde for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Nicolas Comeau and Nicola Hayman for making the film possible. Cast includes Patrick Stewart, Katie Holmes, Giancarlo Esposito, Christoph Gaugler, Don Anderson, Victor Andres Turgeon-Trelles, Abdul Ayoola, Sasha Bissonnette, Letitia Brookes, and Violette Chauveau. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a deeply written, clean, and wonderful watch. This film is not to be missed. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers