FENCES (Theatrical Release USA 2016)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.9|5.0 Starsìììì

Fences combines Denzel Washington and Viola Davis in an encore, BRAVO! performance that dramatically captures a moment in marriage and plays it according to choices made by the main players caught in the situation. The film defines the word, masterpiece. Great work for all involved with a special thank you to the outstanding drama direction by Denzel Washington.

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Storyline

Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) seeks happiness through control of his world as he understands it.

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Denzel Washington for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Molly Allen, Eli Bush, Aaron L. Gilbert, Charles D. King, Andrew Pollack, Kim Roth, and Dale Wells for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Rose Maxson (Viola Davis), Jim Bono (Stephen Henderson), Cory (Jovan Adepo), Lyons (Russell Hornsby), Gabriel (Mykelti Williamson), Raynell (Saniyya Sidney), Deputy Commissioner (Christopher Mele), and Evangelist Preacher (Lesley Boone).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. The film works at the emotional level and supports itself with powerful acting performances. One of the best, if not the best, dramas of 2016. Beautiful! Kudos to all involved in its production.

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LAST SEEN ALIVE (All-Media Release USA 2022)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì 

Last Seen Alive—good film for Gerard Butler fans—is interesting, entertaining, and well-acted. The violence is palatable for an adult audience and works within the framework of the story…It also works within its R-rating. There is language, but for the most part it is a good thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

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Storyline 

A man’s wife disappears. He goes to look for her. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Brian Goodman for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Gerard Butler, Taylor Conrod, Marc Frydman, Brian Pitt, Bob Shapiro, David Shojai, and Alan Siegel for making the film possible. Cast includes: Gerard Butler, Jaimie Alexander, Russell Hornsby, and Ethan Embry. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This movie is reminiscent of John Cena’s film, The Marine, which also is about a wife kidnapped at a gas station. Between the two movies, Last Seen Alive is the better watch. It shows more action, more grit, and determination than the other movie.

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