JACKBOOTS ON WHITEHALL (Relelased to Theaters UK 2010)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  Jackboots on Whitehall—British animated puppet spoof on World War II events—shows creativity, allows audience chuckles, and entertains. It has an all-star voice cast, good presentation and portrayal. This is an adult-only film. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  An alternative outcome of WWII events.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to the McHenry Brothers for directing the film. Thank you to Producers Patrick Scoffin, Karl Richards, and Frank Mannion for making the film possible. Cast includes Ewan McGregor, Rosamund Pike, Alan Cumming,  Timothy Spall, Tom Wilkinson, Sanjeeve Bhaskar, Richard E. Grant, Pam Ferris, Richard O'Brien, Richard Griffiths, Hugh Fraser, and Dominic West.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. Interesting watch that runs British slow but entertains on the intellectual level. Know this movie has been designed for a sophisticated, mature adult audience. The movie lost $6 million dollars in theatres and did not earn high recommendation by the majority of movie critics. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE CONSPIRATOR (Released to Theaters USA 2011)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.5|5.0 Stars ìììì

The Conspirator—superbly directed by Robert Redford—is an American Civil War flick about the story of the persons who conspired to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. Wow! What a winner!

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Storyline

Wounded Civil War soldier Frederick Aiken (James McAvoy) tries to keep his fellow soldier, Nicholas Baker (Justin Long) alive by shaking him every few moments and telling him a story about two men at the Pearly Gates. Frederick Aiken hears a noise, calls for aid, and men come to help Nicholas Baker first, at Frederick Aiken’s request. The camera goes to black screen and states, ‘Two Years Later’. The film is off and running about the story behind Lincoln’s assassination.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Robert Redford for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Joe Ricketts, Jeremiah Samuels, and Webster Stone for making the film possible. Cast include: James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Kevin Kline, Evan Rachel Wood, Tom Wilkinson, Justin Long, Danny Huston, James Badge Dale, and Colm Meaney.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It’s very well done.

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VALKYRIE (Released to Theaters USA 2008)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.5|5.0 Starsìììì

Valkyrie—one of the best directed World War II films—sits among Ben Meyers International Movie Critics favorite films of 2008. The storyline revolves around the Hitler assassination attempt by Germany’s highest ranking military leaders. Great acting and portrayal.

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Storyline

Colonel Claus Von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) attempts to assassinate Hitler (David Bamber).

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Bryan Singer for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Ken Kamins, Chris Lee, John Ottman, Dwight C. Schar, Mark Shapiro, and Daniel M. Snyder; Music Composer John Ottman; and Script Writers Christopher McQuarrie and Nathan Alexander for making possible an outstanding film. Cast include: Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Terence Stamp, Eddie Izzard and David Bamber.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. A wonderful presentation for Tom Cruise fans.

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DENIAL (All Medias Release USA 2016)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

Denial—sophisticated—presents ‘no shab’ entertainment value. Dialogue lines work at a higher level and deliver with force and impact. Acting team of Rachel Wiesz, Timothy Spall, and Tom Wilkinson deliver. The movie easily earns the investment of time and money. 

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Storyline 

This biographical legal drama film is about a woman who struggles to refute a holocaust denier’s claims. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Mick Jackson for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Gary Foster and Russ Krasnoff for making the film possible. Cast includes: Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson, Timothy Spall, Andrew Scott, Jack Lowden, Caren Pistorius, and Alex Jennings. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The film works at a high intellectual level and completely delivers. The movie especially appeals to audiences who appreciate legal dramas.

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RUSH HOUR (Theatrical Release USA 1998)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

Rush Hour—Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker—has comedy tucked in with action to create a very good piece of entertainment. WOW! As of 2022 the movie is 24 years old and still provides a good watch.

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Storyline 

Two law enforcement officers attempt to rescue a kidnapped daughter of a Chinese diplomat. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Brett Ratner for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Roger Bimbaum, Jonathan Glickman, and Arthur Sarkissian for making the film possible. Cast includes: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tzi Ma, Tom Wilkinson, Ken Leung, Elizabeth Pena, Mark Rolston, and Rex Linn. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is a worthy watch for the teen/adult audience. 

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