GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE (Released to Theaters USA 2024)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.7|5.0 Starsììì  Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire—poorly written script— delivers a blurry animation technique that lacks good viewing power. The film's over-the-top ridiculousness still dares to suggest a sequel and since this film is a cult classic...this Godzilla Kong story seems to almost never end and old audiences still stay loyal to the story. Why? Because at some level, the effort oddly 'kind of' deserves it.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  Kong fights a new enemy. Additional Thanks  Thank you to Adam Wingard for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Thomas Tull, Brian Rogers, Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Eric McLeod, and Jon Jashni for making the film possible. Cast includes Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, and Fala Chen.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. Cult classic that goes on and on and on will suit Kong and Godzilla fans. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

FROST/NIXON (Theatrical Release USA 2008)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.6|5.0 Starsìììì 

Frost/Nixon—fabulous, tense watch—balances itself with excellent dialogue and a cast that works seamlessly together to tell the story. Watch for Kevin Bacon’s outstanding performance. Pitting Michael Sheen against Frank Langella completely works. This movie is more than worth its watch. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

David Frost gets an interview with President Nixon after his resignation from the presidency.

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Ron Howard for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Brian Grazer. Ron Howard, Tim Bevan, and Eric Feliner for making the film possible. Cast includes: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Rebecca Hall, Toby Jones, Matthew Macfadyen, Oliver Platt, and Sam Rockwell.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is a wonderful, taut watch and worth watching. 

Ben Meyers

IRON MAN 3 (Theatrical Release USA 2013)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

Iron Man 3—concludes the Iron Man series—wisely reprises Robert Downey Jr. in his role as Iron Man. Downey Jr. does not miss one opportunity to continue to develop the personality of Iron Man to its maximum. The villains are well-chosen with Ben Kingsley and Guy Pearce. Watch for William Sadler and Don Cheadle. This Iron Man works at an eclectic level that requires mental attention and a quick ear to follow the plotline. The movie lacks nothing and provides good entertainment.

 Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images

Storyline 

Iron Man fights against a force intent on destroying him. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Shane Black for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Kevin Feige for making the film possible. Cast includes: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale, William Sadler, Miguel Ferrer, Jon Favreau, and Ben Kingsley 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. Robert Downey Jr., as usual, is superb. This is another great Iron Man watch.

 Video Critique Available Here:

Ben Meyers