POLLYANNA (Theatrical Release USA 1960)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

Pollyanna—wonderful watch—has terrific casting and great presentation. This movie has great acting, great presentation, and a wonderful story to tell. Pollyanna is one of those films that will always belong in the classic section and deserves addition to the home video library. It’s a perfect child/adult share that provides positive discussion for healthful ways of thinking. Original, fresh, and creative storyline never needs a remake because it is done rightly the first time. Hayley Mills is perfectly cast for the character, Pollyanna. Every casting choice is top-of-the-line. This collectible film is worth both time and money and earns its watch. 

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Storyline 

This comedy drama is about: A young girl brings positive change into a small town through her cheerful and upbeat personality. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director David Swift for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Walt Disney for making the film possible. Cast includes: Jane Wyman, Richard Egan, Karl Malden, Nancy Olson, Adolphe Menjou, Donald Crisp, Agnes Moorehead, Kevin Corcoran, and Hayley Mills. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. Absolutely a quality watch from its opening to its closing scenes.

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METEOR (Theatrical Release USA 1979)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì 

Meteor—predictable at times, simple watch—features classic entertainers of the 1970s:  Sean Connery, Brian Keith, and Henry Fonda. The movie re-kindles appreciation for their talents. Because there have been so many movies that have followed this particular disaster for earth theme that roots itself in meteor showers, it can be interpreted almost as a ho-hum watch. But, the movie has its merits for its time period.  It serves as an easy-on-the-mind, light afternoon watch. 

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Storyline 

This impending disaster film is about a meteor that has potential to destroy earth. Both Russia and the United States have weapons capable of destroying the threat. The question is whether they will focus on the meteor’s destruction or will they continue to focus on each other’s differences. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Ronald Neame for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Arnold Orgolini, Theodore Parvin, and Run Run Shaw for making the film possible. Cast includes: Sean Connery, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden, Brian Keith, Martin Landau, Trevor Howard, Richard Dysart, and Henry Fonda. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The best part of this movie is seeing these particular actors working together. It would be a novel and good background movie to run for a party.

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Ben Meyers