RICHARD JEWELL (Released to Theaters USA 2019)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì Richard Jewell—really good movie, produced and directed by Clint Eastwood—shows how courage, determination, and justice can prevail in the most unlikely of circumstances. This very good movie provides excellent after-viewing discussion among friends. Good addition for home video libraries. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline A young security guard saves concert goers from a pipe bomb planted by a terrorist and then a reporter plants a story that the guard himself planted the bomb.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Clint Eastwood for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Tim Moore,  Jessica Meier, Kevin Misher, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson, Jonah Hill, and Clint Eastwood for making the film possible. Cast includes Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde, and Paul Walter Hauser. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a good watch with the Director/Producer Clint Eastwood focus on true stories where justice is established. Worth its watch, its monetary investment, and its time investment.  Video Critique Available Here:  Ben Meyers

ON THE BASIS OF SEX (Released to Theaters USA 2018)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì  On the Basis of Sex—very good watch—focuses on the early law career battles of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The film works and succeeds in drawing its audience. It is more than worth watching. Great work for all involved. Film Poster Courtesy of IMDb  Storyline The story of Ruth Bader Ginsberg from college to some of her early cases.   Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Mimi Leder for directing the film. Thank you to Producer Robert W. Cort for making the film possible. Cast includes Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Sam Waterston, and Kathy Bates. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a very good, informative, and original film. Good watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers