FOCUS (Released to Theaters USA 2001)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì  Focus—highly intriguing—gives away no clues to the events that take place. William H. Macy and Laura Dern act well together. David Paymer is a great addition to the story. The acting, presentation and portrayal are good. This is a rough story, but watchable.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  Lawrence Newman is a simple, single, well-employed  man taking care of his mother. His neighborhood becomes antisemitic during WWII. Lawrence does not claim to be Jewish and is not antisemitic.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Neal Slavin for directing efforts. Thank you Robert A. Miller and Michael R. Bloomberg for making the film possible. Cast includes William H. Macy,  Laura Dern, David Paymer, and Meat Loaf. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? Yes. This is a very good film to understand what people have to deal with when becoming the 'out' group. Great writing and tells a good story. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

LITTLE WOMEN (Released to Theaters USA 2019)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì

Little Women—worth watching—may not be as well portrayed as the 1994 movie version of Little Women, but still tells its story well and relies on a very good cast that includes Meryl Streep. 

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Storyline

The March sisters live their lives through their teen years and flourish into women who get married, start a new life, and stay in sisterly contact.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Greta Gerwig for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Amy Pascal, Denise Di Nova, and Robin Swicord for making the film possible. Cast includes Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothee Chalamet, Meryl Streep, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, James Norton, Louis Garrel, and Chris Cooper.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Overall, the movie does justice to the Little Women story and presents a suitable/good watch.

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Ben Meyers

JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (Theatrical Release USA 2022)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì 

Jurassic World Dominion combines the cast from Jurassic Park with the cast of Jurassic World. This makes a noticeable splash onscreen that can be appreciated most by audiences who have followed both the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World series. The film almost categorizes itself as a run-of-the-mill dinosaur movie, but it is watchable and, for fans of the series, will provide a good walk down memory lane. 

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Storyline 

Jurassic World animals roam freely in a modern world. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Colin Trevorrow for directing efforts. Thank you to Producers Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley for making the film possible. Cast includes: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Isabella Sermon, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, DeWanda Wise, Mamoudou Athie, BD Wong, and Omar Sy. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This movie is the third film in the Jurassic World series. It is a good to okay watch. 

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FAT MAN AND LITTLE BOY (Theatrical Release USA 1989)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì 

Fat Man and Little Boy, at certain junctures, can be a bit obtuse in its storyline as it lacks uniform transitioning. However, its ability to link story with educational value cannot be denied. Casting department chose Paul Newman, John Cusack, John C. McGinley and Laura Dern to make the main acting team. That mix works for this movie. Watch for Dwight Shultz who played Murdock on the 1980s A-Team television series. This movie is an interesting interpretation about the making of the atomic bomb.

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Storyline 

This documentary-type film is about two atomic bombs, their development, and destination. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Roland Joffe for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Tony Garnett for making the film possible. Cast includes: Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz, Bonnie Bedelia, John Cusack, Laura Dern, and John C. McGinley. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie can be interpreted as dark at times, but it is educational. Thank you to all involved in making the film. 

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JURASSIC PARK III (Theatrical Release USA 2001)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.7|5.0 Stars ììì

Jurassic Park III—suitable to okay film—tries to work from the power of the first and second Jurassic Park movies and misses the energy of those films. Sam Neill and Laura Dern reprise their roles as Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ellie Sattler. This film is what it is.

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Storyline

Dr. Alan Grant takes an offer to fly over dinosaur-infested islands and then finds that the couple on the plane with him want to land.

Additional Thanks

Thank you Director Joe Johnston for directing efforts Thank you to Executive Producer Steven Spielberg for making the film possible. Cast include Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Téa Leoni, Alessandro Nivola, Trevor Morgan, Michael Jeter, John Diehl, Bruce A. Young, Laura Dern, and Taylor Nichols.

 Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. It is a suitable watch and can almost be a cult classic. Video Critique Available Here:

Ben Meyers