MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE (Theatrical Release USA 2018)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì 

Maze Runner: The Death Cure—wraps up the Maze Runner movie series as part 3—shows well despite its occasional over dramatization and off-and-on weak presentation.  The best part of the film is the train heist at the beginning of the film. It earns a watch. 

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Storyline 

An organization experiments on children who are thought to be immune to a virus. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Wes Ball for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, Joe Hartwick Jr., Wes Ball, and Lee Stollman for making the film possible. Cast includes: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Snagster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Giancario Esposito, Aidan Gillen, Walton Goggins, Ki Hong Lee, Barry Pepper, Will Poulter, and Patricia Clarkson. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The film will be enjoyed more if one has been following the Maze Runner series of movies. It deserves a watch. 

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Ben Meyers

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF DAWN TREADER (Theatrical Release USA 2010)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of Dawn Treader—simple enough for the child, complicated enough for the adult—presents a storyline that is not up to par with either the child or adult audience. Then again, this movie has better presentation than the second film in the series possibly because so much of it has been moved to water stage scenes. Be aware the film works on a bland level and somehow misses the mark of a good, high quality show. The acting works at the good to okay level. The animal animation and costuming are commendable. Watch for quite excellent dragon animation. For investment capital, this may have been considered a risky investment.

 Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images

Storyline 

Lucy develops a deeper relationship with Aslan. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Michael Apted directing effort. For directing effort. Thank you to Producers Mark Johnson, Andrew Adamson, and Philip Steuer for making the film possible. Cast includes: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, Ben Barnes, Will Poulter, and Tilda Swinton. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe. This film completes the Chronicles of Narnia movie series. The story ends on a happy note. The movie will satisfy the Chronicles of Narnia movie audience.

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Ben Meyers