THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY (Released to Theaters USA 2013)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.8|5.0 Stars ìììì

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty—a fabulous remake of the 1947 Danny Kaye movie of the same name—becomes worth your time and money. The film examines Life magazine’s decision to close its doors and the dedication of one underpaid and unrecognized employee, beleaguered Walter Mitty (played by Ben Stiller), to ensure that the final issue is one of its greatest issues. People are what make Life magazine outstanding and Walter Mitty not only finds his person, but finds courage to face danger and adventure across Greenland, Iceland, and the Himalayas while tracking one of Life’s best photographers for Life’s final cover photo. It’s a terrific story across a backdrop of great scenery and gives the viewer a nice ‘pop’ of satisfied happiness at the end.

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Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Ben Stiller for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers G. Mac Brown, Meyer Gottlieb, and Gore Verbinski for making the film possible. Cast include: Jon Daly, Kristen Wiig, Kathryn Hahn, Sean Penn, Adam Scott, Shirley MacLaine, and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This film makes a great watch for whole family.

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TWO MULES FOR SISTER SARA (Theatrical release USA 1970)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì 

Two Mules for Sister Sara—some suggestive themes and some nudity—serves western movie fans with its solid story and great writing. The movie itself has been skillfully made with some especially good camera work that focuses on the expected and then switches to the unexpected (such as scenes showing a deadly snake slithering on the ground with a horse and rider approaching and then zooming out to show the rider is riding along a ridgetop and the snake is slithering far below the ridge). Clint Eastwood and Shirley MacLaine have surprisingly good onscreen chemistry and give talented performances. Overall, this is a good, adult watch.

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Storyline 

Revolutionaries fight the French occupation of Mexico. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Don Siegel for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Martin Rackin and Carroll Case for making the film possible. Cast includes: Clint Eastwood and Shirley MacLaine. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. Playful adult western with comedic elements written into dialogue. The movie serves Clint Eastwood fans.

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