HAWAII (Released to Theaters USA 1966)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì  Hawaii—classic watch—WOW! The movie is exceptionally well done. Lovely to see Max Von Sydow, Julie Andrews, and Richard  Harris in the casting line up. This movie shines. Watch for an outstanding native Hawaiian cast. The acting is really good and believable.  Film Poster Courtesy of IMDb Storyline  A strict Bible preaching minister is sent by his church to help the Hawaiian natives convert to Christianity and finds that humanitarian kindness can be as needful as strict religious doctrine.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director George Roy Hill and Arthur Hiller for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Walter Mirisch, and Associate Producer Lewis J. Rachmil for making the film possible. Cast includes Julie Andrews, Max von Sydow, Richard Harris, Gene Hackman, Carroll O'Connor, Jocelyne LaGarde, Manu Tupou, Ted Nobriga, Elizabeth Logue. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Wonderful movie  that shows the groundwork that eventually lays the foundation for welcoming Hawaii as a full-fledged state of the United States. 

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ENCHANTED (Released to Theaters USA 2007)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì 

Enchanted—rich costuming that does not bespeak stinginess in design or use of fabric—serves sweetness of heart on a very huge platter. Great concept that serves a child/adult share movie's needs very well. James Marsden plays the part of a prince well. Patrick Dempsey is great.  

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Storyline 

 A Fairy Tale Princess gets thrown into the real world by an evil Queen before the princess can marry her prince. 

 Additional Thanks

 Thank you to Director Kevin Lima for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Christopher Chase, Sunil Perkash, and Ezra Swerdlow for making the film possible. Cast includes Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Timothy Spall, Idina Menzel, Rachel Covey, Susan Sarandon, Julie Andrews, Jeff Bennett, Kevin Lima, and Emma Rose Lima. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This movie is a good one-time watch. Good work for all involved in production.

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MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU (Theatrical Release USA 2022)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.4|5.0 Starsìììì  Minions: The Rise of Gru—overflowing with brilliant creativity—has the original voice of Gru (Steve Carell)  and some other big names to voice the other villains. This movie is a ‘no shab’ piece of entertainment. It earns its watch. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  This animated comedy film is about Gru’s attempts to ascend the power ladder. Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Kyle Balda for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy, and Chris Renaud for making the film possible. Cast includes: Steve Carrell, Pierre Coffin, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, and Alan Arkin.   Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. The movie has its quirky storyline delivered with a comedic flare that is both original and creative. It follows the comedic pattern set by previous Minion and Despicable Me movies and earns the status of a great and wonderful work of art. The movie earns its watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers