IRON MAN (Theatrical Release USA 2008)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì

Iron Man distinguishes itself with good concept and excellent casting. Robert Downing, Jr. once again stamps his excellence on a film and receives good backup from Jeff Bridges. Marvel Comic fans will love this film.

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Storyline

Billionaire Tony Starks (Robert Downey, Jr.) becomes injured in Afghanistan, captured by terrorists, and forced to work on developing a special missile for the terrorists. He builds himself an Ironman suit instead and becomes a superhero.

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Jon Favreau for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Ari Arad, Peter Billingsley, Louis D’Esposito, Ross Fanger, Jon Favreau, Stan Lee, and David Maisel for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), Rhodey (Terrence Howard), Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges), Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), Christine Everhart (Leslie Bibb), Yinsen (Shaun Toub), Raza (Faran Tahir), Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg), General Gabriel (Bill Smitrovich), Abu Bakaar (Sayed Badreya), and JARVIS (voice of Paul Bettany).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. If you’ve got to see an Iron Man movie, it doesn’t get any better than this one.

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THE PERFECT HOLIDAY (Released to Theaters USA 2007)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  The Perfect Holiday—simple, romantic Christmas watch—uses the typical Mom is breaking up with Dad and Mom finds a new love interest. The movie is fair/well done holiday fare.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A single mother of three children finds a man who might be better than her ex-husband.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Lance Rivera for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Joseph Genier, Leifer Dagfinnsson, Marvin Peart, Mike Elliott, Queen Latifah, and Shakim Compere for making the film possible. Cast includes Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Charlie Murphy, Katt Williams, Faizon Love, Terrence Howard, and Queen Latifah.   Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? Yes. This movie is a 'feel good' film where, in the end, everything works out well.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

BIG MOMMA’S HOUSE (Theatrical Release USA 2000)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì 

Big Momma’s House—Martin Lawrence and Paul Giamatti—works comedy from suggestive dialogue and scenes. It’s an entertaining watch for the teen/adult audience. Watch for a good performance by Anthony Anderson. 

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Storyline 

Two FBI agents track the ex-girlfriend of an escaped convict in hopes of recovering the money he stole from a bank. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Raja Gosnell for directing effort. Thank you to Producers David Friendly and Michael Green for making the film possible. Cast includes: Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Paul Giamatti, Jascha Washington, Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Ella Mitchell, Carl Wright, Phyllis Applegate, Starletta DuPois, Jessie Mae Holmes, Nicole Prescott, Octavia Spencer, and Tichina Arnold. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie has a good storyline, good acting, and good presentation. 

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