IRON MAN (Theatrical Release USA 2008)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì

Iron Man distinguishes itself with good concept and excellent casting. Robert Downing, Jr. once again stamps his excellence on a film and receives good backup from Jeff Bridges. Marvel Comic fans will love this film.

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Storyline

Billionaire Tony Starks (Robert Downey, Jr.) becomes injured in Afghanistan, captured by terrorists, and forced to work on developing a special missile for the terrorists. He builds himself an Ironman suit instead and becomes a superhero.

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Jon Favreau for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Ari Arad, Peter Billingsley, Louis D’Esposito, Ross Fanger, Jon Favreau, Stan Lee, and David Maisel for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), Rhodey (Terrence Howard), Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges), Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), Christine Everhart (Leslie Bibb), Yinsen (Shaun Toub), Raza (Faran Tahir), Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg), General Gabriel (Bill Smitrovich), Abu Bakaar (Sayed Badreya), and JARVIS (voice of Paul Bettany).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. If you’ve got to see an Iron Man movie, it doesn’t get any better than this one.

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K-PAX (Theatrical Release USA 2001)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

K-Pax requires mental involvement and full attention to detail. It’s a sit down and watch film that does not give allowance for missing a scene as the story is a tightly woven piece of art…a ‘think’ movie…no getting up to make popcorn while the movie runs. Both Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey ‘strut’ their acting skills in each scene and terrifically compliment each other without upscaling in a single scene. This well-written story is a product that is an actor and director’s dream come true. A good film to add to the home video library because it can be watched again and again…good entertainment piece for guests.  Don’t forgo this one due to its lack-luster title…it far outshines the title. 

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Storyline 

A man, who says he is an alien, is arrested and admitted to a mental institution and his assigned physician delves deeply into his past. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Iain Softley for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Susan G. Pollack, Thank you to producer Robert F. Colesberry, Lawrence Gordon, and Lloyd Levin for making the film possible. Cast includes: Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Mary McCormack, Alfie Woodard, David Patrick Kelly, Saul Williams, Peter Gerety, Celia Weston, Ajay Naidu, Tracy Vilar, Melanee Murray, John Toles-Bey, Kimberly Scott, and Conchata Ferrell. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. Good film to add to the home video library. The movie is an absorbing watch from beginning to end and works like a very good mystery. The ending perfectly creates and invites discussion about its meaning/interpretation. It’s a wonderful watch from beginning to end. Thank you to everyone involved in making this movie happen. 

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TRAVELIN' BAND: CREEDENCE AND CLEARWATER REVIVAL AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL (Television Release USA 2022)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì 

Travelin’ Band: Creedence and Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall is not reliant on the band’s personal story as much as the concert they were privileged to play at England’s Royal Albert Hall. 

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Storyline 

Documentary that proposes an examination of the band, Creedence and Clearwater Revival. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Bob Smeaton for directing effort. Thank you to Producers John Beug, Jonathan Clyde, Sophia Dilley, Michael Schatz, Sig Sigworth, and Martin Smith for making the film possible. Cast includes: Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, John Fogerty, Tom Fogerty, and Jeff Bridges. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. For fans of the rock band Creedence and Clearwater Revival it works. This is narrated by Jeff Bridges. 

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Ben Meyers