Release Date: November 11, 2016
Starring: Kimberly Elise as Cheryl
Danny Glover as Walter
Omar Epps as Malachi
Mo'Nique as Aunt May
J.B. Smooth as Uncle Lonnie
Gabrielle Union as Rachel
Directed by: David E. Talbert
Written by: David E. Talbert
When the family comes home for Christmas, after their mother passes, sparks fly. While they are going through this family crisis of the first holiday without their mother they are also all going through personal transitions as well.
This film was thee okayist movie of this year. It was cute but nothing over the moon about it. It seemed pretty predictable, and not in the fun way. You kind of knew who was going to do what, and how the story was going to end once you knew what all of the problems were. It's one of those movies that is good to watch if there is nothing else on but not one to make time to see in any capacity.
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Thursday, December 29, 2016
Moana
Release Date: November 23, 2016
Starring: Auli'i Cravalho as Moana
Dwayne Johnson as Maui
Directed by: Ron Clements and John Musker
Written by: Jared Bush
Moana is the daughter of a chief on a tropical island. She has always longed to travel the sea but her father refuses. When a curse starts to take over her home land, Moana is trusted by the sea to return the heat of the goddess to its rightful place. With the help of a Demi-god named Maui, we travel with Moana to save her family and discover her true purpose.
This film is a real journey to go on. This has all of the bells and whistles of a classic Disney Princess film. Moana is such a relatable character in the fact that all of us long for more (as most Disney princess do) but she always knows how to express herself in song. The music is amazing in this film. They have songs that get stuck in your head for a few days, and then have great one liners that make you laugh no matter what. Dwayne Johnson was something I was concerned with for the film when I found out he was going to be in it. The reason for the concern was the singing. I haven't seen him carry a tune in a film before but he did do an amazing job with his song "You're Welcome". He had better pipes than I thought. The real Singing star of the show was of course Auli'i Cravalho! She has an amazing voice that I would love to hear more from and did a great job in bringing Moana to life. Everything detail that was put into this film was beautiful. It will be one for me to watcha again to truly appreciate everything that I know that I missed the first time.
Starring: Auli'i Cravalho as Moana
Dwayne Johnson as Maui
Directed by: Ron Clements and John Musker
Written by: Jared Bush
Moana is the daughter of a chief on a tropical island. She has always longed to travel the sea but her father refuses. When a curse starts to take over her home land, Moana is trusted by the sea to return the heat of the goddess to its rightful place. With the help of a Demi-god named Maui, we travel with Moana to save her family and discover her true purpose.
This film is a real journey to go on. This has all of the bells and whistles of a classic Disney Princess film. Moana is such a relatable character in the fact that all of us long for more (as most Disney princess do) but she always knows how to express herself in song. The music is amazing in this film. They have songs that get stuck in your head for a few days, and then have great one liners that make you laugh no matter what. Dwayne Johnson was something I was concerned with for the film when I found out he was going to be in it. The reason for the concern was the singing. I haven't seen him carry a tune in a film before but he did do an amazing job with his song "You're Welcome". He had better pipes than I thought. The real Singing star of the show was of course Auli'i Cravalho! She has an amazing voice that I would love to hear more from and did a great job in bringing Moana to life. Everything detail that was put into this film was beautiful. It will be one for me to watcha again to truly appreciate everything that I know that I missed the first time.
Allied
Release Date: November 23, 2016
Starring: Brad Pitt as Max Vatan
Marion Cotillard as Marianne Beausejour
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Written by: Steven Knight
During World War II Maxx Vatan was assigned to a secret mission in Morocco. Assigned to assassinate one of the top ranking officers, he is paired up with Marianne Beausejour to be his undercover wife. During the weeks they work together, in close proximity, they fall in love and come up with a plan to get the job done and get married. A few short years later they are living in London, happily married, and they are being put to the test. As suspicions arouse about Marianne being a spy, Max does everything not only to prove the accusation false but to do it without Marianne he is digging into her identity.
I would have to say looking back on this film is was better than the first impression that I had seeing it. However, that does not cover up the fact that I thought the movie was terribly slow. When you tell me that I am about to watch a thriller I feel like the slow part starts at the beginning and you are slowing being pulled to the edge of your seat by the end of the film. Not in this case. The film had parts that did leave you guessing but they also equally had slow parts that almost have you begging to get back to being thrilling again. The film does leave you guessing until the end but it was almost by the end that you really didn't care either way.
Starring: Brad Pitt as Max Vatan
Marion Cotillard as Marianne Beausejour
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Written by: Steven Knight
During World War II Maxx Vatan was assigned to a secret mission in Morocco. Assigned to assassinate one of the top ranking officers, he is paired up with Marianne Beausejour to be his undercover wife. During the weeks they work together, in close proximity, they fall in love and come up with a plan to get the job done and get married. A few short years later they are living in London, happily married, and they are being put to the test. As suspicions arouse about Marianne being a spy, Max does everything not only to prove the accusation false but to do it without Marianne he is digging into her identity.
I would have to say looking back on this film is was better than the first impression that I had seeing it. However, that does not cover up the fact that I thought the movie was terribly slow. When you tell me that I am about to watch a thriller I feel like the slow part starts at the beginning and you are slowing being pulled to the edge of your seat by the end of the film. Not in this case. The film had parts that did leave you guessing but they also equally had slow parts that almost have you begging to get back to being thrilling again. The film does leave you guessing until the end but it was almost by the end that you really didn't care either way.
Rules Don't Apply
Release Date: November 23, 2016
Starring: Alden Ehrenreich as Frank Forbes
Matthew Broderick as Levar Mathis
Lily Collins as Marla Mabrey
Warren Beatty as Howard Hughes
Directed by: Warren Beatty
Written by: Warren Beatty based off the story by Warren Beatty and Bo Goldman
In 1950's Hollywood the world is run by the movie makers. Everyone that is in a movie is under contract with a studio and the people who run them. Howard Hughes is one such person and he is also one of the most sought after directors that actresses want to work for. One young, lucky actress does land a contract with Mr. Hughes and that is Marla Mabrey. If you are not under contract as an actor with Mr. Hughes you still want to work for one of the richest an most influential people in Hollywood and Frank Forbes in one such fortunate man, with big ideas, is currently doing, as his driver. With both of them getting a taste of the high life and glamour of the golden age of Hollywood they meet and star a lovely friendship that leads both of them in unexpected realties. While, walking a forbidden fine line between friendship and relationship Frank and Marla try to find success in their own dreams without the ever watchful Howard Hughes controlling every aspect of their lives.
The Hollywood that we know today and not the Hollywood that has always been. Watching a falling in love with old movies leads you to eventually learn the history of Hollywood. This is probably the most accurate telling of a story about that aspect of Hollywood I have seen in a movie. The fact that the actors and actresses were contracted to studios and couldn't really pick where and what movie they could really play in was different then what we see now. So, showing that side of Hollywood really helped the story as a whole. The movie all around was brilliant! It was dazzling, and wondrous. Everyone in this film was perfect for their roles, and really blended well with each other. It made me envious the fun they seemed to be having on the screen. It was a very original film and concept. Warren Beatty did a fantastic job at writing, directing and starring in this film. He is the very definition of what it means to be a triple threat. This film is one of the top recommendation list of this year.
Starring: Alden Ehrenreich as Frank Forbes
Matthew Broderick as Levar Mathis
Lily Collins as Marla Mabrey
Warren Beatty as Howard Hughes
Directed by: Warren Beatty
Written by: Warren Beatty based off the story by Warren Beatty and Bo Goldman
In 1950's Hollywood the world is run by the movie makers. Everyone that is in a movie is under contract with a studio and the people who run them. Howard Hughes is one such person and he is also one of the most sought after directors that actresses want to work for. One young, lucky actress does land a contract with Mr. Hughes and that is Marla Mabrey. If you are not under contract as an actor with Mr. Hughes you still want to work for one of the richest an most influential people in Hollywood and Frank Forbes in one such fortunate man, with big ideas, is currently doing, as his driver. With both of them getting a taste of the high life and glamour of the golden age of Hollywood they meet and star a lovely friendship that leads both of them in unexpected realties. While, walking a forbidden fine line between friendship and relationship Frank and Marla try to find success in their own dreams without the ever watchful Howard Hughes controlling every aspect of their lives.
The Hollywood that we know today and not the Hollywood that has always been. Watching a falling in love with old movies leads you to eventually learn the history of Hollywood. This is probably the most accurate telling of a story about that aspect of Hollywood I have seen in a movie. The fact that the actors and actresses were contracted to studios and couldn't really pick where and what movie they could really play in was different then what we see now. So, showing that side of Hollywood really helped the story as a whole. The movie all around was brilliant! It was dazzling, and wondrous. Everyone in this film was perfect for their roles, and really blended well with each other. It made me envious the fun they seemed to be having on the screen. It was a very original film and concept. Warren Beatty did a fantastic job at writing, directing and starring in this film. He is the very definition of what it means to be a triple threat. This film is one of the top recommendation list of this year.
Edge of Seventeen
Release Date: November 18, 2016
Starring: Hailee Steinfeld as Nadine
Woody Harrelson as Mr. Bruner
Directed by: Kelly Fremon Craig
Written by: Kelly Fremon Craig
Nadine is a Seventeen year old high school student who is an odd ball out. Things with her life and her family since her dad died a few years earlier. Thinking that he dad was the only on who really understood her she feels that she will always be the odd ball out. With her relationship with her mom and her brother strained and her only friend dating her brother she now feels totally alone. While in her moments of isolation she makes a few mistakes that she relies on the only relationship she feels she has left and that is one with her favorite teacher Mr. Bruner. With his sarcastic attitude that revels Nadine's she finds a friend in him that helps to get through the weird few months ahead.
This is one of the classic coming of age stories that you see all of the time in the movies. It was not the greatest of them all and it's was not the best storytelling. However, it was funny and embarrassing at the same time. I think that the film was set up like a moody teenager. It did not make sense in some places and in others it was too bland. Through most of it I was just wanting to slap Nadine because it was overly moody through the whole thing. In others I could have totally fell asleep and felt like I didn't miss that much. I think that it's a movie that if you are in the mood to watch give it a chance but I would not go out of your way to see it.
Starring: Hailee Steinfeld as Nadine
Woody Harrelson as Mr. Bruner
Directed by: Kelly Fremon Craig
Written by: Kelly Fremon Craig
Nadine is a Seventeen year old high school student who is an odd ball out. Things with her life and her family since her dad died a few years earlier. Thinking that he dad was the only on who really understood her she feels that she will always be the odd ball out. With her relationship with her mom and her brother strained and her only friend dating her brother she now feels totally alone. While in her moments of isolation she makes a few mistakes that she relies on the only relationship she feels she has left and that is one with her favorite teacher Mr. Bruner. With his sarcastic attitude that revels Nadine's she finds a friend in him that helps to get through the weird few months ahead.
This is one of the classic coming of age stories that you see all of the time in the movies. It was not the greatest of them all and it's was not the best storytelling. However, it was funny and embarrassing at the same time. I think that the film was set up like a moody teenager. It did not make sense in some places and in others it was too bland. Through most of it I was just wanting to slap Nadine because it was overly moody through the whole thing. In others I could have totally fell asleep and felt like I didn't miss that much. I think that it's a movie that if you are in the mood to watch give it a chance but I would not go out of your way to see it.
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
Release Date: November 11, 2016
Starring: Joe Alwyn as Billy
Kristen Stewart as Kathryn
Steve Martin as Norm
Directed by: Ang Lee
Written by: Jean-Christophe Castelli based off the novel by Ben Fountain
The story about Billy Lynn and his team on leave from Iraq over Thanksgiving. They are given a hero's welcome during a Dallas football game. While they are being honored we see what events happen to lead them to where they are now.
I thought that the film was long and boring. It's more of an "artsy" type film but I wasn't that impressed by it. No one in the film was that impressive. It was like they tried to get a few big stars in on the movie to have people come and see it. Yet, Vin Diesel wasn't the star, Steve Martin was not in a comedy so most don't really want to see him a serious role, and Kristen Stewart doesn't show any emotion and I am not sure how she is an actress to begin with. So, with the rest of the cast not really being known and the most boing plot of a film this year it will be a soon forgotten film.
Starring: Joe Alwyn as Billy
Kristen Stewart as Kathryn
Steve Martin as Norm
Directed by: Ang Lee
Written by: Jean-Christophe Castelli based off the novel by Ben Fountain
The story about Billy Lynn and his team on leave from Iraq over Thanksgiving. They are given a hero's welcome during a Dallas football game. While they are being honored we see what events happen to lead them to where they are now.
I thought that the film was long and boring. It's more of an "artsy" type film but I wasn't that impressed by it. No one in the film was that impressive. It was like they tried to get a few big stars in on the movie to have people come and see it. Yet, Vin Diesel wasn't the star, Steve Martin was not in a comedy so most don't really want to see him a serious role, and Kristen Stewart doesn't show any emotion and I am not sure how she is an actress to begin with. So, with the rest of the cast not really being known and the most boing plot of a film this year it will be a soon forgotten film.
Bleed for This
Release Date: November 23, 2016
Starring: Miles Teller as Vinny
Aaron Eckhart as Kevin Rooney
Directed by: Ben Younger
Written by: Ben Younger based off the story by Ben Younger Pippa Bianco and Angelo Pizzo
The story of World Champion fighter Vinny Pazienza and his experience of becoming world champion after a car accident nearly paralyzed him.
When I first saw the previews for this movie I was really interested in seeing it. I thought that if it was going to be anything like Hands of Stone was I would have really enjoyed it. I knew that it was based off a true story and the story of how Mr. Pazinza became world champion again after all he had been through. However, the movie did not do that story justice. I felt like it was focused just on the boxing and not on the relationships and how his life really changed. It was very long and it dragged. It seemed that they added scenes to make the movie unnecessarily longer. I will say for what Miles Teller was given to do in the movie he did a good job. I have yet to see him in a movie that he did poorly in. However, his performance did not change the overall slowness of the film.
Starring: Miles Teller as Vinny
Aaron Eckhart as Kevin Rooney
Directed by: Ben Younger
Written by: Ben Younger based off the story by Ben Younger Pippa Bianco and Angelo Pizzo
The story of World Champion fighter Vinny Pazienza and his experience of becoming world champion after a car accident nearly paralyzed him.
When I first saw the previews for this movie I was really interested in seeing it. I thought that if it was going to be anything like Hands of Stone was I would have really enjoyed it. I knew that it was based off a true story and the story of how Mr. Pazinza became world champion again after all he had been through. However, the movie did not do that story justice. I felt like it was focused just on the boxing and not on the relationships and how his life really changed. It was very long and it dragged. It seemed that they added scenes to make the movie unnecessarily longer. I will say for what Miles Teller was given to do in the movie he did a good job. I have yet to see him in a movie that he did poorly in. However, his performance did not change the overall slowness of the film.
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