THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE (Released to Theaters USA 2004)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie—good child/adult share—has a strong multi-layered story that is perfectly complicated enough for a wide age-range of viewers. It is 'goofy' and silly, but believable as SpongeBob and Patrick work through their challenges that are quite relatable to human challenges. The message is upbeat and leaves a good feeling about moving forward despite limitations. This is a first movie for the SpongeBob animated televised series and moves this story into multiple theatrical productions and short films. Good watch.  Film Poster Courtesy of IMDb Storyline Plankton steals King Neptune's crown and pins it on Eugene Krabs of The Krusty Krabs restaurant so that he can get the Kraby Paddy recipe. With the help of King Neptune's sensible and compassionate daughter, SpongeBob and Patrick convince King Neptune that it is necessary to find the crown and clear Eugene Krabs' name.    Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Stephen Hillenburg for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Stephen Hillenburg and Julia Pistor for making the film possible. Cast includes Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Mr. Lawrence, Jill Talley, Carolyn Lawrence, Mary Jo Catlett, Alec Baldwin, David Hasselhoff, Scarlett Johansson, and Jeffrey Tambor. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This movie will more than satisfy SpongeBob SquarePants' fans. It is a fun, quality entertainment piece that can easily be added to the family home entertainment library. The movie has a good, original, multi-layered story that works for children as well as adults.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE ACCOUNTANT (Released to Theaters USA 2016)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì The Accountant is a film that has multiple plot holes. If the viewer doesn't think too deeply about the storyline, especially about the relationship between the two brothers and John Lithgow's character, and watches it superficially, then it is a fun watch. Read a Wikipedia plotline before watching to keep the brothers' roles defined and how they develop from childhood to working adults and become involved in criminal activity. Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia   Storyline   A super smart autistic boy, grows into adulthood with assassin skills and becomes an analyst for a big corporate company.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director and Executive Producer Gavin O'Connor for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Marty P. Ewing, Steven Mnuchin, Jamie Patricof, Producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Mark Williams for making the film possible. Cast includes Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J. K. Simmons,  Jon Bernthal, Jeffrey Tambor, and John Lithgow. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? Yes. Superficially, it is a suitable and fun watch overall. Read a plotline before going to enhance enjoyment of the movie. Video Critique Available Here:  Ben Meyers