WILD AMERICA (Released To Theaters USA 1997)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsìììì  Wild America—outdoor adventure—provides a 'low-noise' production that is incredibly suited for the family share movie. It has a welcome conclusion. Watch for the end credits that tell how each boy's adult career unfolded. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Three brothers travel across the USA to gather film footage on wildlife and experience more than they planned.    Additional Thanks Thank you to Director William Dear for directing effort. Thank you to Producers James G. Robinson, Irby Smith, and Mark Stouffer for making the film possible. Cast includes Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Devan Sawa, and Scott Bairstow.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a suitable to good watch. It has a relatable story and provides good entertainment for the whole family. Easy-on-the mind film involves nature and three boys who explore nature. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (Released to Theaters USA 1998)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  I’ll be Home for Christmas—Jonathan Taylor Thomas—works on two well-known story themes: 1) Displacing interest on self desire for spending holiday time 2) Difficulties encountered when deciding to go home for the holidays. It's a good reminder about importance of family time. Overall, it's a sweet story. Good work for all involved.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline   A California teenager is told by his father that he will get the 1957 Porsche 356 that is stored in the family's garage if he makes it home for Christmas Eve by 6:00 PM.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Arlene Sanford for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Robin French, Producers David Hoberman, Tracy Trench, and Co-Producer Justis Greene, for making the film possible. Cast includes Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel, Adam LaVorgna, Gary Cole, Eve Gordon, Lauren Maltby, Andy Lauer, Sean O'Bryan, and Lesley Boone. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a good show and tells a good story. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

MAN OF THE HOUSE (Released to Theaters USA 1995)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Man of the House— is an interesting film and the acting is good to suitable. The story is rather ho-hum but don't pass this one up. The conclusion delivers a hard punch to the gut to remind audiences of the importance of loyalty and imbuing value to the quality of steadfastness. Interesting cast mix adds to the value of the film. It is basically a suitable film in presentation, portrayal, and camera work. It is the concluding scenes that make this film memorable.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  Sandy Archer wants to get married again after her husband leaves her and her son many years before. When she begins dating again, she finally settles on lawyer Jack Sturges. But her son is not convinced that Jack will stay and believes he will leave like his father did.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director James Orr for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Bonnie Bruckheimer and Marty Katz for making the film possible. Cast includes Chevy Chase, Farrah Fawcett, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, George Wendt, David Shiner, and Art LaFluer. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It is a suitable watch overall but has some suggestive themes. Watch for an exceptionally well done closure that delivers a whale of 'the moral of the story is'. Terrific story about the most important thing a step-parent or any parent needs to do for children and spouses. Watch for Art LaFleur and George Wendt as guest stars. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers