WRATH OF MAN (Released to Theaters USA 2021)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  Wrath of Man—holds audience attention—implies violence and uses some sexual innuendos but has good to great acting with good presentation and portrayal. Jason Statham plays a solid, believable role that logically works. The movie depicts strong masculinity and resolution of a problem. It's an interesting watch.  Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia Storyline A crime boss takes revenge on another crime 'family' composed of US military warriors, battle experienced from US encounters with Afghanistan, for killing his son during an armored truck heist.    Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Guy Ritchie, for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Steven Chasman, Andrew Golov, Louise Killin, Joshua Throne, for making the film possible. Cast includes Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, Rocci Boy Williams, Josh Hartnett, Jeffrey Donovan, Scott Eastwood, Andy Garcia, Deobia Oparei, Laz Alonso, Raúl Castillo.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a complicated watch that needs a Wikipedia plotline read before movie engagement. Be prepared for very good acting.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING (Theatrical Release USA 2018)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

Pacific Rim: Uprising works like a movie that has no story and someone tries to piece something together to give reason for the lights on the screen. It’s okay and provides some interest until the last 20 minutes or so of the movie. Then it goes left field, falls irretrievably to the bottom of its barrel, and dies. At that point the film is almost hard to get through. This film ends the movie series. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

The United States has shut down the production of Jaegers, but Jaeger enthusiasts look for parts on the black market to build the Jaegers. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Steven S. DeKnight for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Guillermo del Toro, John Boyega, Femi Oguns, Thomas Tull, and Jon Jashni. Cast includes:  John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Cailee Spaeney, Burn Gorman, Charlie Day, Jing Tian, Jin Zhang, Adria Arjona, Rinko Kikuchi, Karan Brar, Wesley Wong, Ivana Sakhno, Mackenyu, and Lily Ji. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe. The movie does not present a story on screen.

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Ben Meyers

SUICIDE SQUAD (Theatrical Release USA 2016)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

Suicide Squad—cool concept—fails to use its concept to good advantage. It’s an average, ho-hum film that does not have relatable characters. The actors seem out of place in character and the result is a weak watch. 

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Storyline 

The United States’ government begins a project to implant small bombs in human necks which can be detonated if that person ‘rebels’.

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director David Ayer for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Charles Roven and Richard Suckle for making the film possible. Cast includes: Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, Jay Hernandez, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ike Barinholtz, Scott Eastwood, and Cara Delevigne. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe. Do not expect a ‘rip-roaring’ movie experience. The movie is okay, not horrible, but could have been so much better.

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Ben Meyers