CHARLIE’S ANGELS (Theatrical Release USA 2019)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì 

Charlie’s Angels—not the best of the Charlie’s Angels movies—does not flow like a usual spy film. But, the story is tighter and well-written. It earns its watch. Watch for a good performance by Patrick Stewart. 

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Storyline 

This action film is about the angels becoming involved with the work of an international embezzler, life-threatening computer software, murder, and espionage in an effort to keep the world safe. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Elizabeth Banks for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Doug Belgrad, Elizabeth Cantillon, Max Handelman, and Elizabeth Banks for making the film possible. Cast includes: Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska, Elizabeth Banks, Djimon Hounsou, Sam Claflin, Noah Centineo, and Patrick Stewart. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It’s fun to compare the differences between the Charlie’s Angels storylines chosen from the movies produced in 2000, 2003, and 2019. The 2019 film is much tighter in presentation and not as ‘campy’ as earlier movies. It is not as 'fun' as earlier movies. On the other hand, it has a well-written story and easily becomes a satisfying watch. 

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BLACK ADAM (Theatrical Release USA 2022)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.7|5.0 Starsììì

Black Adam—Dwayne Johnson with no muscles—has a few scenes that place his head on a computer generated body without his muscles. To change his look so drastically, is a shocking move. While it’s surprising to see him in this superhero movie, he obviously works his role. Pierce Brosnan has the same difficulty. He also obviously works his role and the result is that his acting, at certain places, seems a bit weak. It’s not the usual strong performance expected from either actor. The fault seems to lie within the story itself and its presentation. Some dialogue lines fall flat. The stoic persona demanded of the cast comes cold on the big screen. This movie could almost be a cult classic. Overall, the movie does not have the power to establish itself as a quality watch mostly due to the straight jacket that the cast is placed into that keeps them from finding themselves within their characters.

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Storyline 

A boy wants to revolt against an evil king. The boy is recruited by wizards who desire to help him. 

Additional Thanks                                                 

Thank you to Director Jaume Collet-Serra for directing efforts. Thank you to Producers Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, and Dany Garcia for making the film possible. Cast includes: Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Quintessa Swindell, and Pierce Brosnan.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. The movie runs flat and misses the high quality standards usually found within this casting group. The story itself needs improvement. 

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Ben Meyers