Bridge of Spies blends history with drama and a touch of Spielberg magic

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Movie:    Bridge of Spies   Rating:  PG-13, 2 hours 15 minutes   Grade:   A   In a Nutshell:    “1957.  The height of the Cold War.  The United States and the Soviet Union fear each other’s nuclear capabilities – and intentions.  … Continued

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation will finish your summer with a bang

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Movie:   Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation   PG-13, 2 hours, 12 minutes   Grade:   A-   In a Nutshell:    I can neither approve, nor deny this movie review without approval from the Secretary… Tom Cruise reminds us again that he … Continued

Minions get their own fun flick

Movie:   Minions Grade:  B+   In a Nutshell:   Adorable.  Silly. Colorful.  Like eating pure sugar. Imaginative prequel to the beloved Despicable Me movie franchise. The plot isn’t deep, but their crazy antics will still make you smile. Warning: It may … Continued

Black November given limited US release and now on DVD

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 Movie:  Black November   Unrated, limited movie release in 2015, now on DVD 1 hour 36 minutes Grade: C+ In a Nutshell:   Most Americans don’t know anything about Nigeria, other than the occasional spam email from a supposed Nigerian prince … Continued

Hot Pursuit is a cold disappointment

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Movie:  Hot Pursuit [HD]   PG-13, 1 hour 27 minutes Grade: B-   In a Nutshell:  With better writing, this could have been a hilarious movie.  Unfortunately, the script is weak and the dialogue weaker.  I adore both Reese Witherspoon … Continued

Paul Blart 2 disappoints

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Movie:  Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 PG, 1 hour 34 minutes Grade:  C- In a Nutshell:  If you really like Kevin James (I do) and his physical humor (ouch!), you won’t mind the simple plot and weak script too much. … Continued

Furious 7 is playfully preposterous and a sweet tribute to Paul Walker

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Movie:    Furious 7    PG-13, 2 hours 20 minutes Grade:  A for amazing stunts and action, C for cheese In a Nutshell:  Paul Walker’s character says “Just when you didn’t think it could get any better, huh?” as if … Continued

TAK3N: Should you take it or leave it?

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Movie:  Taken 3  or as it’s advertised, TAK3N PG-13, 1 hour 33 minutes   Grade:  C   In a Nutshell: ·         Liam Neeson is forever tough and gruff with lines like “Try anything funny and they’ll kill you.  And if they … Continued

Big Eyes gets my big applause

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  Big Eyes PG-13, 1 hour 46 minutes Grade:  A-   In a Nutshell:   Big Eyes is an EYE OPENING biopic about the pop art of Margaret Keane, as well as a social commentary of the male dominance of the … Continued