RICHARD JEWELL (Released to Theaters USA 2019)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì Richard Jewell—really good movie, produced and directed by Clint Eastwood—shows how courage, determination, and justice can prevail in the most unlikely of circumstances. This very good movie provides excellent after-viewing discussion among friends. Good addition for home video libraries. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline A young security guard saves concert goers from a pipe bomb planted by a terrorist and then a reporter plants a story that the guard himself planted the bomb.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Clint Eastwood for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Tim Moore,  Jessica Meier, Kevin Misher, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson, Jonah Hill, and Clint Eastwood for making the film possible. Cast includes Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde, and Paul Walter Hauser. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a good watch with the Director/Producer Clint Eastwood focus on true stories where justice is established. Worth its watch, its monetary investment, and its time investment.  Video Critique Available Here:  Ben Meyers

TROLLS 2: WORLD TOUR* (Theatrical Release USA 2020)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

Trolls World Tour—great creativity, terrific concept—is one of those films one might pass by. Don’t do that. This little piece of entertainment becomes more than worth watching. The acting, animation, writing, and high quality presentation  shoot the movie over the top. Be prepared for some terrific musical scoring. 

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Storyline 

Animated story about a team of trolls who each take their musical strings and go to separate places.  Two Queen Trolls with highly different music missions become interested in regathering the trolls into a harmonious team. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Walt Dohrn for directing efforts. Thank you to Producer Gina Shay for making the film possible. Cast includes: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Rachel Bloom, James Corden, Ron Funches, Kelly Clarkson, Anderson Paak, Sam Rockwell, and George Clinton. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is great to see and worth watching. Great music from many genres. 

*Also known as: Trolls World Tour

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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. 

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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