BLACK RAIN (Released to Theaters USA 1989)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì  Black Rain—really good Ridley Scott film—may not be a Black Hawk Down or American Gangster but successfully merges two cultures so well that it deserves its watch on that basis alone. The offset personalities of a very 'rough around the edges' American cop with the more self-contained Japanese police staff is very well done. Stage setting the mass of the story in Japan has been handled with finesse and smoothness. Engagingly good watch.    Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Two cops from New York, who catch a Japanese gang leader, are charged with transport of the gang member to Japan.    Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Ridley Scott for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Stanley Jaffe and Sherry Lansing for making the film possible. Cast includes Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, Ken Takakura, Kate Capshaw, and Yusaku Matsuda.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This film works as  good film choice for a night out with friends. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

ANT-MAN (Theatrical Release USA 2015)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

Ant-Man—surprisingly action-packed—works on an old idea, but presents it in a fresh manner. It’s great to see Michael Douglas in the movie. The script writing shows good timing and creativity. The ant animation is interesting and becomes one of the things that enhances enjoyment of the movie. Great movie that more than earns its watch. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

A scientist discovers how to shrink matter and develops a suit for that purpose. 

Additional Thanks                                                                                                                  

Thank you to Director Peyton Reed for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Kevin Feige for making the film possible. Cast includes: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Tip "T.I." Harris, Anthony Mackie, Wood Harris, Judy Greer, Abby Ryder Fortson, David Dastmalchian, and Michael Douglas. 

Buy a Ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This film starts the ‘all new’ Ant-Man Marvel movie series.

 

Ben Meyers