BABY’S DAY OUT (Theatrical Release USA 1994)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.7|5.0 Starsììì

Baby’s Day Out—funny with a few heartfelt scenes and a basic, good storyline—turns into a good film. Story-wise, the presentation is suitable, and the film is cute. The acting is usual for slapstick comedy. The film is a suitable watch. Watch for a terrific, soft introduction and a very nice tie in with that introduction at the conclusion of the movie. Terrific adherence to classic story-telling techniques. The stage settings for the house and nursery are outstanding—eye candy for dreamers.

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Storyline

Mischievous and wealthy Baby Bink (Adam Robert Worton) is kidnapped and leads his abductors on a wild chase.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Patrick Read Johnson for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producer William Ryan for making the film possible. Cast include: Joe Mantegna, Lara Flynn Boyle, Joe Pantoliano, Brian Haley, Cynthia Nixon, Fred Dalton Thompson, John Neville, and Matthew Glave.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. It’s an afternoon flick to watch when nothing else is available, has some reminiscence (parallelism) to the first Home Alone movie except with a substitution of a very cute baby in the place of an older child.

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THE ADVENTURES OF PLUTO NASH (Theatrical Release USA 2002)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

The Adventures of Pluto Nash—campy, comical, futuristic science fiction—has a fresh approach to the usual science fiction fare. Human relationships with robots also take a creative bend. Mafia operating on the moon gives a comedic edge to the dialogue and scenes. Eddie Murphy and Randy Quaid team as the main actors in the film. The comedic element styles on Eddie Murphy’s traditional presentations. It’s a fun, adult watch with suggestive scenes. 

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Storyline 

This futuristic comedy film is about a time when people are living on the moon. Pluto Nash owns his own nightclub and becomes involved with mafia. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Ron Underwood for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Martin Bregman, Michael Scott Bregman, and Louis A. Stroller for making the film possible. Cast includes: Eddie Murphy, Randy Quaid, Rosario Dawson, Joe Pantoliano, Jay Mohr, Luis Guzman, James Rebhorn, Peter Boyle, Pam Grier, and John Cleese. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie sports some great costuming and good action scenes, but mostly serves as an adult afternoon comedy watch. 

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BAD BOYS FOR LIFE (Theatrical Release USA 2020)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.4|5.0 Starsìììì Bad Boys for Life—Will Smith and Martin Lawrence—is the third film in the Bad Boys series. This movie follows the formatting of the previous films both in comedic value and action. It’s a fun watch for the adult audience who values comedy teamed with action. The story has a surprise ending and the movie easily earns its watch. Good artistic effort from the team who produced the movie. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A drug cartel focuses attention on the law team who killed its leader. Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Adil El Arbi & Bilall Farlah for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Jerry Bruckheimer, Will Smith, and Doug Belgrad for making the film possible. Cast includes: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Paola Nuñez, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton, Kate del Castillo, Nicky Jam, and Joe Pantoliano. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? Yes. The comedic value in this movie is on par with the rest of the series. It will suit fans of the series and serves as adult entertainment.   Video Critique Available Here:  Ben Meyers