LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER (Theatrical Release USA 2001)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  Lara Croft: Tomb Raider—not a high quality watch—still works because of the fabulous stage settings and the unexpected fighting spirit of the female lead. Some of the dialogue lines can reflect a bit of 'cheesiness' but all together the movie, oddly, works as a fresh, entertaining adventure thriller. The action is over-the-top so that action is the foundation that supplants everything else that usually 'make' a movie Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia Storyline The Illuminati search for the key to rejoin two ancient triangles. Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Simon West for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Stuart Baird and Jeremy Heath-Smith for making the film possible. Cast includes Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, Iain Glen, Bryce Noah Taylor, Daniel Craig, Richard Johnson, Chris Barrie, Julian Rhind-Tutt, and Leslie Phillips.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. This could almost be a cult classic. It's worth a one-time watch just for the stage settings.  Video Critique Available Here:

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THE QUEEN MARY: GREATEST OCEAN LINER* (Released to Television UK 2016)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì The Queen Mary: Greatest Ocean Liner—informative film—allows a good peek into the history of the Queen Mary. It's a good watch, educational for the family. This was originally a 1-hour long film but they shortened it for Paramount + through Smithsonian channel.  Film Poster Courtesy of IMDb Storyline History of the Queen Mary ship and how it still serves in its old age.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director and Producer Matthew Pinder for directing effort. Thank you to Producers for Ewan Agnus, Jackie MacLean, Mick McAvoy, Dan McCue, Clare Paterson, making the film possible. Cast includes Iain Glen, Everette Hoard, Ian Johnston, Eileen Gourley, Bruce Peter, Robert Tennenbaum, Ludwig Katzentein, Bill Spurrier, Ray Devau, and Larry Schlesinger.      Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. Provides good after-viewing discussion. Good story. Also Know as: Mighty Ship at War: Queen Mary Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

 

RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER (Released to Theaters Canada 2017)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì  Resident Evil: The Final Chapter—This movie is a great conclusion to the Resident Evil movie series and even though it says final chapter there is a type of cliff hanger at the end of the film that could provide for that later addition of another film. The acting, presentation, and portrayal are good. The storyline is great. Milla Jovovich reprises her role for this movie.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  Alice wraps things up on the Zombie apocalypse and additionally, finds some personal memories from her past.  Additional Thanks   Thank you to Director and Producer Paul W.S. Anderson for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Victor Hadida, Martin Moszkowicz, for making the film possible. Cast includes Milla Jovovich, Iain Glen, Ali Larter, Shawn Roberts, Eoin Macken, Fraser James, Ruby Rose, William Levy, Rola, Ever Anderson. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This movie has a great concept and storyline. It deserves addition to the home video library as an anthology. This entire series of movies has been a fun ride. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers