MIGHTY JOE YOUNG (Released to Theaters USA 1998)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì Mighty Joe Young—Charlize Theron—is different from other interpretations of this story. Watch for the late Bill Paxton. The movie is worth a watch, if for nothing else, the twist in interpreting the original story.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline A small girl grows up in an African village and makes 'friends' with a baby gorilla. The gorilla grows to an immense size and becomes the target of poachers. She fears for the gorilla's life and makes a decision to move him to a 'safe' place.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Ron Underwood for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Ted Hartley, Tom Jacobson for making the film possible. Cast includes Bill Paxton,Charlize Theron, Rade Serbedzija, Naveen Andrews, Peter Firth, Regina King, and David Paymer.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This movie is a pleasant surprise from the usual stories that have been produced along this story's line.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE ADVENTURES OF PLUTO NASH (Theatrical Release USA 2002)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

The Adventures of Pluto Nash—campy, comical, futuristic science fiction—has a fresh approach to the usual science fiction fare. Human relationships with robots also take a creative bend. Mafia operating on the moon gives a comedic edge to the dialogue and scenes. Eddie Murphy and Randy Quaid team as the main actors in the film. The comedic element styles on Eddie Murphy’s traditional presentations. It’s a fun, adult watch with suggestive scenes. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

This futuristic comedy film is about a time when people are living on the moon. Pluto Nash owns his own nightclub and becomes involved with mafia. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Ron Underwood for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Martin Bregman, Michael Scott Bregman, and Louis A. Stroller for making the film possible. Cast includes: Eddie Murphy, Randy Quaid, Rosario Dawson, Joe Pantoliano, Jay Mohr, Luis Guzman, James Rebhorn, Peter Boyle, Pam Grier, and John Cleese. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie sports some great costuming and good action scenes, but mostly serves as an adult afternoon comedy watch. 

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