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#Acrimony – Review Repost – In Stores Now!!!
Tyler Perry’s Acrimony – Budget of $20 million – 2 hours and 0 minutes
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While sitting in a courtroom, Melinda is staring daggers at Diana, her ex’s new fiance. After harassing them for months, the judge decides to strengthen their current restraining order and ordering her to go to anger management counseling. The judge hopes this will bring new light to Melinda’s circumstance and calm the rage inside of her. As she sits in the counselor’s office, she recounts meeting, loving, and hating her ex Robert. Through an affair, a car crash, and lost potential, she has stood by his side. She was there for every step up and every downfall. She feels she has sacrificed her body, money, and mind for this relationship. So when Robert reaps the rewards after years of struggle, she believes she is due. However, one decision leaves Melinda out in the cold and Diana by his side.
Acrimony is told in 6 chapters (Acrimoney, Sunder, Revail, Bewail, Deranged, and Inexorable). So, get ready to talk to the screen because you are furious with every decision Melinda makes in each chapter. She states that her rage is slow and when she erupts, she is 100% dangerous. She makes this evident at the very beginning of their relationship, but Robert stays. Robert has a wandering eye with empty pockets and his hand out. However, he makes this know at the beginning of the relationship, but Melinda stays. Unlike most relationship movies, this is a movie where everyone is wrong. Even when they both try to get it right, it’s at the wrong time. This is one to watch and discuss.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
You can’t negotiate with crazy – Diana
Sorry, at least I didn’t break anything this time – Robert
That’s like asking if I’m entitled to feeling hungry – Melinda
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#LOVESIMON – Review Repost – In Stores Now!!!
Love, Simon – Budget of $17 million – 1 hour and 50 minutes
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Simon has a normal life with a smart mother, strong father, and culinary enthusiasts sister. He spends the majority of his time with his friends Abby, Leah, and Nick. He has known Leah and Nick since they were all 5-years old. And while he only met Abby months ago, he feels like he has known her forever. With so much love and support around him, he still doesn’t feel comfortable telling anyone he is gay. One day, Leah calls him to check out a blog post. In the post, a kid calling himself Blue admits he is in the closet. Blue feels like he is on a Ferris Wheel going up and down keeping this secret inside. Simon makes an email account and writes Blue back. Simon calls himself Jacques. The two correspond for days. But when Simon leaves his emails open on a school computer, his classmate Martin screenshots them. Martin threatens to out Simon unless he helps him get with Abby. Now he is playing with his friends’ emotions and secrets, just to keep his secret and keep Blue in his life.
Based on the book Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli, this extremely funny, romantic, and mysterious movie isn’t about ‘coming of age’ (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). Simon isn’t a brat, spoiled, or coming from a bad situation. He is a great kid with a good home and a large secret. He isn’t coming of age or discovering himself. He knows who he is but he just hasn’t told anyone else. Simon discovers how much the people around him love him and that everyone has a secret. This movie will bring tears to your eyes as Simon finds his love story.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
Well, maybe not that gay – Simon
I am figuratively dying – Abby
Are you her barista now – Leah
What’s the deal with Abby and Martin – Nick
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#GameNight – Review Repost – In Stores Now
Game Night – Budget Unknown – 1 hour and 40 minutes
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After meeting in a bar’s quiz competition, team captains Annie and Max fall in love and get married. Annie is ready to start a family but learns that Max will have a hard time conceiving. She knows that Max is competitive and his brother Brooks’s success, good looks, and overall dominance must be messing with his mojo. And with Brooks coming into town, Annie worries Max’s issues will only get worse. Annie and Max host a weekly game night with their friends Kevin, Michelle, and Ryan. Kevin and Michelle, now married, have been dating since high school. And Ryan brings a new girl each week. After Brooks embarrasses Max again during the game night, he offers to host one of his own. Max and Annie decide to go just to destroy Brooks at his own game and get his mojo back. Brooks decides to bring game night up a notch by hiring actors to kidnap him and leave clues for them to find him. The first one to find him will win his car, a Porshe Spyder (Max’s dream car). An FBI detective comes in and gives them dossiers with their first clues, then 2 men come in, beat up Brooks, and take him. The 3 couples continue eating and reading their clues. But they don’t know that the FBI agent was fake, but the kidnappers are real. In the end, bullets will fly, blood will be everywhere, and the truth will come out.
How can you not laugh? This movie was funny from beginning to end. With a creepy neighbor, Denzel Washington, and a bloody dog, it has everything. It will keep you wondering what is real and what is fake. The writers that brought you Horrible Bosses, wins with this funny take on Game Night (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). You will laugh so hard, you will miss other jokes. So don’t be surprised if you want to watch this movie again. Game Night has no lulls, it gets going from beginning to end. And what makes it funnier is the couples say what others only think. See this one with friends and have a good laugh.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
How can that be profitable for FritoLay? – Gary
That’s some Django Unchained s*** – Kevin
Thank you, God. – Michelle
I’ve seen it. It’s nice – Max
And that’s how you get the drop on someone – Annie
It is real – Ryan
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#BlackPanther – Review Repost – In Stores Now
Black Panther – Budget of $200 million – 2 hours and 14 minutes
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After watching his father T’Chaka die at the U.N. conference, Prince T’Challa isn’t worried about becoming the king. He is saddened to do it without his father. However, his mother Ramonda tells T’Challa his father has been looking forward to the day his son would take the throne. However, before he can take the throne, other royals from other tribes are allowed to challenge him to a fight. Stripped of his Black Panther powers, T’Challa is challenged by a member of the Jabari tribe. In a battle of strength and wit, T’Challa wins. He is graced with the Black Panther power again starts his rule. His rule’s first threat is the theft of one of their vibranium relics by Ulysses Klaue. Decades ago with the help of T’Chaka’s brother N’Jobu, Klaue snuck into Wakanda. Klaue stole a large stash of vibranium and set off a bomb that killed many Wakandans. T’Challa and the Wakandans have been looking for him and feel this is their chance to make him pay for his crimes. T’Challa, Nakia (his ex), Okoye (his general), and Shuri (his sister and technical designer) go undercover to find the relic and Klaue before he can sell it to an American buyer. After a long fought battle on the streets of South Korea, they believe they have Klaue in their clutches. But he is aided in an escape by a masked man. T’Challa notices something special about this man, he is wearing the same royal ring T’Challa wears. This masked man will bring chaos to Wakanda with the hope of world domination. But it’s the masked man’s history that will leave T’Challa questioning everything he knows about his father, their history, and Wakanda’s place in the world.
Wow. Just Wow. The attention to detail in each costume, makeup, and scenes will leave you in awe. This complex storyline will leave you choosing sides like Professor X and Magneto. Both men want Wakanda to thrive but have different paths on how it should develop. One man believes the tradition of keeping Wakanda’s abilities a secret because the world can not handle it, should continue. He wants to help by defending other nations when needed but always in secret. The other man wants Wakanda to thrive by sharing its knowledge, those who don’t yield will be broken. This movie covers issues of colonization, self-help, and community/global involvement. While 3D is not needed to enjoy this film, Dolby is a must. With everything to love about this movie, the beginning felt extremely rushed. It when through Wakanda’s history and Erik’s motivation in 10 minutes. It was a lot to absorb. 10 more minutes to allow the viewers to delve into deeper should have been granted. This should go without saying but stay past the end credits. And don’t worry, Stan Lee makes the party along with Eric Killmonger’s mask. Also, if you miss the first 10 minutes of the movie, you will miss everything.
I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars
This never gets old – Black Panther
Show him who you are – Ramonda
Naw, I’m just feeling it – Erik
For Wakanda, without question – Okoye
A father who has not prepared their child to go on without him has failed as a father – T’Chaka
This corset is tight. Let’s say with get this over with – Shuri
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#12StrongMovie and #PeterRabbitMovie – Review Repost – In Stores Now
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12 Strong – Review
12 Strong – Budget of $35 million – 2 hours and 9 minutes
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After seeing the 9/11 attacks on TV, Capt. Nelson wants to rescind his retirement paperwork and go to Afghanistan with his men. Lt. Bowers says no but when Cheif Warrant Officer Spencer learns the papers have not been filed, he rips them up and Nelson’s men will be the first strike against the Taliban. Once they arrive in the war zone, Col.Mulholland gives the team of 12 men the code name Task Force Dagger. Dagger must meet with General Abdul Rashid Dostum of the Northan Alliance and join forces. They will use his intel and Dagger’s training & air strikes to release the Taliban’s stronghold on the area. They have a few problems. First, winter is near and the weather will hinder the air strikes. Second, there is a turf war between the different factions of the Northern Alliance. And last, the terrain is better accessible by horseback. With little horse riding experience and only 6 horses, the Dagger splits off into 2 teams. Alpha Team will meet up with Dostum while Bravo Team will stay at the base and relay messages to HQ until they get more horses. This is a bloody and complicated battle that will have a lasting impact on both sides.
Based on Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton, this movie gives you a small window into the first battle against the Taliban (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). It’s frustrating to see Task Force Dagger face language barriers and infighting within the Northern Alliance. When Nelson learns that Dostum is in contact with the Taliban, he is in total shock. They consistently have pissing matches over the walkie-talkies. While this is the first blow of a major war, it left its mark on American and Taliban history. This movie does not hold back on any battle scene. You will see blood, guts, dismemberment, and the after-effects of a suicide bomber. So if you suffer from PTSD or shell shock, this movie can be skipped. On the other side, it does show that the Taliban’s beliefs are not widely held among the Afghan people but it is deadly forced upon them. This is just one more war on their soil. And that’s the truly sad part about this movie. Also, there is no need to see it in IMAX.
I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars
I told him I wanted back in and he said no – Nelson
You are cutting the head off your most venomous snake – Spencer
No, he is showing us off. He is saying here’s the Americans. They are with me – Diller
Those are killer’s eyes – Dostum
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Peter Rabbit – Review
Peter Rabbit – Budget of $50 million – 1 hour and 33 minutes
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Bea believes that humans were latecomers to the forest and should allow the animals to roam freely in their gardens. Her neighbor Mr. McGregor firmly disagrees. So when Peter’s dad saw the fence going up, he went into Mr. McGregor’s yard and was killed and turned into a pie. That harsh lesson taught Peter to be careful and devise plans before entering McGregor’s garden. However, one day while chasing Peter, Mr. McGregor has a heart attack and dies. The animals in the woods go wild and take over Mr. McGregor’s yard and home. In London, Tom McGregor got bad news. His great uncle died. But Tom is more concerned about a promotion than an uncle never knew. However, when he is turned down for a promotion he deserved due to nepotism. He goes ballistic and loses his job. His former boss tells him to go to his Uncle’s home (he just inherited) and relax. Tom comes to the McGregor Manor to find it overrun with animals. He wants to be rid of all of them. His new neighbor Bea attempts to sway him to allow the animals to roam free. He agrees in front of her but goes after Peter and his friends. Meanwhile, when Peter sees that Bea is falling for Tom, he decides to put an end to Tom and his deceitful ways.
Based on Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter, this is an imaginative and funny take on a classic children’s story (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). It quickly gets your attention with classic “Disney”-style singing birds who are consistently interrupted. Providing a great running gag while allowing the film to separate themselves from other live action movies. There are plenty of jokes for children and adults alike. However, please be advised that the movie shows Daddy Rabbit getting caught and then a warm pie coming out of the oven. If your children can handle this 5-second scene, then bring them.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
Why don’t you pick on someone your own size – Peter Rabbit
I am selling the home and use the proceeds to build a toy store across from Harrods so they can watch their imminent demise – Tom
I’m in the mood for rabbit pie – Mr. McGregor
I thought I heard explosives – Bea
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#DenOfThieves – Review Repost – In Stores Now
Den of Thieves – Budget of $30 million – 2 hours and 20 minutes
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Los Angeles is the banking capital of the world and has 9 bank robberies a day. So after an armored truck is stolen, Big Nick and his fellow officers are ready to go. They look through their list of usual suspects to narrow the potential perpetrators down. However, when Nick learns the thieves knew how to strike and where to strike but the truck was empty, he concludes there is more to the robbery. The only known robber with this much expertise is Merriman. Merriman is ex-military, ex-football player gone bad and paroled 8 months ago. After surveillance, they find the Den of Thieves backing Merriman. Big Nick learns Merriman’s thieves were either in jail with him, in the military with him, or on his football team. Nick knows the thieves are trained and ready at a moments notice. But what Nick doesn’t know is the robbers are preparing for the biggest score ever. The one bank that has never been robbed, The Federal Reserve. The team wants to break in and steal the bills marked for shredding. They know the serial number will be taken out of the system and no one will be looking for the money. To get this information, Nick will go after the newest and weakest member of the team, Donnie, the driver.
Talk about a roller coaster ride. This movie hits the gas and never let’s go. You are given a thrilling cat and mouse game with an Ocean’s Eleven-style bank robbery with a Set It Off shootout (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). Now pay close attention to everything you see and hear, it will become important. And you have no idea how this will end. While uncovering the mystery, it does go own the path of Nick’s marriage. This was completely unnecessary. With several scenes, you got to see that he is self-destructive. So the fallout of his marriage was not needed. See this movie before someone ruins the ending. And you will want to watch it again.
I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars
You pausing for dramatic effect? – Big Nick
I told you so – Merriman
So, you work across the street? – Donnie
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#ThePost – Review Repost – In Stores Now
The Post – Budget of $50 million – 1 hour and 56 minutes
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The Washington Post is on the verge of going public in order to save itself from financial collapse. Kay lost her husband to suicide and became the owner of the newspaper. Even though her father owned it, due to the times it was passed to her husband. Now Kay is lost in a sea of men the respect her position but not her opinion. When they are scooped by the New York times on the Vietnam Study, the editor Ben wants to write the news instead of reading it. With the help of an informant and 4,000 pages, the Post will get the story they always wanted. However, when the U.S. government sues the New York Times, the Post’s lawyer ask one question: Is our informant the same that informed the New York Times used. Kay is put on alert. If the Post gets sued, the shareholders can stop the presses and end the magazine. So with everything on the line, Kay and Ben must check their morals and past relationships, the determine if they should go or stop the story.
Not since Spotlight has the news been upheld in high regard as standing up for the governed and not the governors. To see the gender and political struggle between Kay and Ben were magnificent. Ben’s only concern was to ensure the Post readers got quality news. However, during his time with the Kennedys, he has to admit he was compromised by getting to close. Kay also has the same understanding. She has made friends with Attorney Generals, Presidents, and Judges with the unspoken agreement not to write bad things about them. They know that printing the truth could cost them their jobs, her paper, and their freedom. How many journalists are brave enough to do what they did today?
I give it 5 out of 5 stars
Katherine, keep your finger out of my eye – Ben
Well, what I’m impressed by is how everything here is the same – Dan
I’m going to bed – Kay
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