Disturbing Thriller Films, Filled with Suspense
In
general I'm really not crazy about horror movies, admittedly I have
never been into the typical blood and gore films of any kind however I
will watch the occasional thriller movies even if they have some
gruesome or tragic parts.
1. Bird Box 2018-
is a Netflix post apocalyptic dark thriller. The film is based on some
kind of supernatural force that has the ability to make people kill
themselves after seeing it. In the film a woman Malorie (Sandra Bullock)
along with two small children must flee while blindfolded through a
forest and river to get to a safe sanctuary. This film was just
released and I will tell you it is fantastic. Full of suspense and
horrific peril the story takes you on a journey and the odds of survival
are slim. This movie sports an extremely talented cast and I can tell
you it is definitely worth watching.
2. Get Out 2017-
is a disturbing horror film about a young black man (Daniel Kaluuva)
who goes to meet his white girlfriend's family and uncovers a secret
about her family and the community they live in. Almost as soon as they
arrive he starts to notice how strange the people act but when he
announces that he needs to leave.. well lets just say that doesn't go
over too good. I thought this movie was scripted extremely well and had
just the right mix of suspense, humor and drama to keep anyone's
attention.
3. A Quiet Place 2018 - is a
post apocalyptic horror film. The movie is based on a family struggling
to survive in a world taken over by creatures with an acute sense of
hearing that will brutally attack any noise that is heard. The Abbott
family looks to have learned a way to live alongside these creatures
however you also quickly learn in the movie at what horrific cost they
pay as well.. This movie is full of suspense and I have heard they are
working on a Part 2. This movie is really well done and will scare you
but don't make a sound.
4. Split 2016 -
is a psychological thriller, horror movie and is based on a young man
who has 23 different personalities that kidnaps and holds hostage 3
teenage girls in an underground facility. The movie is full of twists
and turns and the suspense definitely keeps you guessing throughout the
movie. I really was surprised at the movie's tie to Unbreakable released
back in 2000
Another sequel called Glass was released in January 2019 and reprised roles from both Unbreakable and Split..
5. Glass 2019 - is a psychological superhero thriller film and the final film of a trilogy ..and the sequel to Unbreakable 2000 and Split 2016.. Starring Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, James McAvoy as well as many others.. In the movie the multi personality, Mr. Glass and David Dunn (Bruce Willis) are all locked in a mental hospital with a psychiatrist who is out to prove that the trio do not actually possess super human abilities.. Yeah .. Okay! Interesting film.. Definitely held my attention.. Full of dramatic events that coincide to leave us spellbound.. Truly thought provoking film.. as well as an excellent thriller..
6. Frozen 2010
- is an older thriller film that is filled with not for faint of heart
suspense. The story is based around a few friends that after a day of
skiing they decide to take one more run down the slopes however the
resort decides to close early because of looming weather conditions.
Because of an error in judgment by the resort employees not all the
skiers are accounted for and the ski lift shuts down leaving the friends
stranded high above the ground. I have to be honest I have skied a few
times in my life and I had no idea how the resorts know where everyone
is at any given time so this tragic event is very believable. I also
have been on a few chair lifts and they do get extremely high off the
ground. This movie is full of some really gruesome parts and kept me on
the edge of my seat throughout the film.
7. I Am Legend 2007 - is a post apocalyptic sci fi horror drama and stars Will Smith as a US Army virologist Robert Neville.. The movie is set in NYC after a virus which was created to cure cancer starts wiping out mankind.. leaving Neville as the last human in NYC.. Neville works hard to find a cure for the virus while defending himself against the infected hostile mutants.. While the film has many hard to watch gripping scenes ..I absolutely love this movie..
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Crime Drama Movies that Grab Your Attention
1. Widows 2018 - is a heist drama crime thriller. The basic premise of the film is a group of women who lost their husbands in a heist gone wrong are threatened by the crime boss that lost loot in the botched deal. After one of the women find a detailed plan of the next heist in a book by her husband she enlists the other women to complete the next heist in order to repay the debt to the crime boss. The movie than follows the women as they practice and execute the crime. I do not want to give away too much of the movie but I will tell you the film has an outstanding cast including Liam Neeson, Viola Davis and Robert Duvall just to name a few. The film also features a dramatic turn of events that will leave you stunned. This movie is well worth watching and keeps your attention throughout. I enjoyed it very much and have no doubt you will too.
2. Hell or High Water 2016 - is a crime drama based on two brothers that decide to rob banks in an attempt to save their family ranch. The movie does a great job at showing the desperation these brothers are going through to come up with the money and the Robin Hood like feel the movie takes on while the brothers are being pursued by two determined Texas Rangers can't be beat. Without giving too many details of this film I will say I found it to be full of action with many enjoyable dramatic performances by the cast.. I thoroughly loved this movie, along with the surprising justice prevails ending. This is a must see film that I know everyone will love..
3. Gone Girl 2014 - is a thriller crime drama which highlights a man Nick Dunne ( Ben Affleck ) who becomes the prime suspect in the mysterious disappearance of his wife. This movie is full of twists and turns that soon take on a life of their own.. I was spellbound throughout the film and thought the movie did a great job of showing how someone can literally destroy another person after concocting a despicable revenge plan. This movie was a real suspense filled roller coaster ride and a movie I highly recommend.
4. Panic Room 2002 - is a thriller crime drama is based around a young mother and her daughter (Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart) being trapped in their newly acquired New York brownstone's panic room after a home invasion. The panic room was built by the previous recluse owner for protection of the occupants from any intruders. The three robbers that break into the home intend to break into the safe that is in the floor of the panic room however they are unaware that the home is no longer empty and the new tenants have already moved in ahead of schedule. While I do not wish to give away any further details of the movie, I will say that even though this movie is older than the others I have listed it is still one of my favorites. Panic rooms or safe rooms have become steadily more prevalent through the years especially among the wealthy and in my opinion can be a good addition to any home. In fact when I was a young child there was a hidden area within my closet that I always felt would be a great place to hide if there was ever any intruders in my home. Looking back now I realize that although it was a good place to hide, it would never had protected me in case of a home invasion because the entry could not be secured. I know that this movie may not be for everyone but I know that even today hidden and safe rooms are still increasingly being built into homes for a variety of purposes.
5. Breaking In 2018 - is a crime thriller based on a young mother (Gabrielle Union) that must protect her children when burglars invade the smart home of her deceased father looking for the contents of a safe. This movie is another home invasion movie that I found to be highly suspense filled. While at times this movie is somewhat predictable I still found it entertaining. It also goes to show even homes with multiple security features can be broken into.
6. Kidnap 2017 - is a drama, action packed thriller film based on a young mother (Halle Berry) whose 6 year old son is kidnapped from a local carnival while she is on the phone with her lawyer..
I will have to admit this film is attention grabbing from start to finish.. Also like in many other movies I found myself yelling right from the beginning of the film.. at why in the world she would step away to take a phone call ..after all her son is only 6 years old.. However just as in many other movies ..and unfortunately in real life.. sometimes you have to take a step back and remember not everything a person does makes sense.. After all we are all human and sadly everyone is capable of making a mistake.. However some mistakes have horrible consequences..
It takes only a few minutes for Karla's son to be kidnapped, and after she sees he is missing she frantically searches through the crowd were she sees a woman dragging him into a car.. A chase ensues between Karla's van and the fleeing car with her kidnapped son inside..
This is a definite must see movie for the entire family.. The film keeps you on the edge of your seat .. and has plenty of thought-provoking moments that cause you as a viewer to think what you would do if you were tasked with the same set of circumstances...
1. Widows 2018 - is a heist drama crime thriller. The basic premise of the film is a group of women who lost their husbands in a heist gone wrong are threatened by the crime boss that lost loot in the botched deal. After one of the women find a detailed plan of the next heist in a book by her husband she enlists the other women to complete the next heist in order to repay the debt to the crime boss. The movie than follows the women as they practice and execute the crime. I do not want to give away too much of the movie but I will tell you the film has an outstanding cast including Liam Neeson, Viola Davis and Robert Duvall just to name a few. The film also features a dramatic turn of events that will leave you stunned. This movie is well worth watching and keeps your attention throughout. I enjoyed it very much and have no doubt you will too.
2. Hell or High Water 2016 - is a crime drama based on two brothers that decide to rob banks in an attempt to save their family ranch. The movie does a great job at showing the desperation these brothers are going through to come up with the money and the Robin Hood like feel the movie takes on while the brothers are being pursued by two determined Texas Rangers can't be beat. Without giving too many details of this film I will say I found it to be full of action with many enjoyable dramatic performances by the cast.. I thoroughly loved this movie, along with the surprising justice prevails ending. This is a must see film that I know everyone will love..
3. Gone Girl 2014 - is a thriller crime drama which highlights a man Nick Dunne ( Ben Affleck ) who becomes the prime suspect in the mysterious disappearance of his wife. This movie is full of twists and turns that soon take on a life of their own.. I was spellbound throughout the film and thought the movie did a great job of showing how someone can literally destroy another person after concocting a despicable revenge plan. This movie was a real suspense filled roller coaster ride and a movie I highly recommend.
4. Panic Room 2002 - is a thriller crime drama is based around a young mother and her daughter (Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart) being trapped in their newly acquired New York brownstone's panic room after a home invasion. The panic room was built by the previous recluse owner for protection of the occupants from any intruders. The three robbers that break into the home intend to break into the safe that is in the floor of the panic room however they are unaware that the home is no longer empty and the new tenants have already moved in ahead of schedule. While I do not wish to give away any further details of the movie, I will say that even though this movie is older than the others I have listed it is still one of my favorites. Panic rooms or safe rooms have become steadily more prevalent through the years especially among the wealthy and in my opinion can be a good addition to any home. In fact when I was a young child there was a hidden area within my closet that I always felt would be a great place to hide if there was ever any intruders in my home. Looking back now I realize that although it was a good place to hide, it would never had protected me in case of a home invasion because the entry could not be secured. I know that this movie may not be for everyone but I know that even today hidden and safe rooms are still increasingly being built into homes for a variety of purposes.
5. Breaking In 2018 - is a crime thriller based on a young mother (Gabrielle Union) that must protect her children when burglars invade the smart home of her deceased father looking for the contents of a safe. This movie is another home invasion movie that I found to be highly suspense filled. While at times this movie is somewhat predictable I still found it entertaining. It also goes to show even homes with multiple security features can be broken into.
6. Kidnap 2017 - is a drama, action packed thriller film based on a young mother (Halle Berry) whose 6 year old son is kidnapped from a local carnival while she is on the phone with her lawyer..
I will have to admit this film is attention grabbing from start to finish.. Also like in many other movies I found myself yelling right from the beginning of the film.. at why in the world she would step away to take a phone call ..after all her son is only 6 years old.. However just as in many other movies ..and unfortunately in real life.. sometimes you have to take a step back and remember not everything a person does makes sense.. After all we are all human and sadly everyone is capable of making a mistake.. However some mistakes have horrible consequences..
It takes only a few minutes for Karla's son to be kidnapped, and after she sees he is missing she frantically searches through the crowd were she sees a woman dragging him into a car.. A chase ensues between Karla's van and the fleeing car with her kidnapped son inside..
This is a definite must see movie for the entire family.. The film keeps you on the edge of your seat .. and has plenty of thought-provoking moments that cause you as a viewer to think what you would do if you were tasked with the same set of circumstances...
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Some of My New Favorite TV Shows
1. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel 2017 - This Amazon TV series at first may not seem to be too interesting however you would be completely wrong. Mrs. Maisel started last year married to an aspiring non funny man who in all her Jewish glory quickly showed herself to be an extremely hysterical woman on stage. She is relevant to women everywhere even though the show is set within the 50s, her satirical humor is extremely contagious. The series sports a talented cast and pays close attention to even the smallest details of the era. Very unique series well worth watching, and it will definitely make you smile.
2. God Friended Me 2018 - This CBS comedy just finished the first season and has definitely won me over. The series is based on a young man named Miles Finer who is or was as the case maybe a self-proclaimed atheist whose life is complicated when he receives a friend request from God on social media. He soon learns that the friend requests sent by God are people who need his help in some way. There is a lot more to the story but I don't want to give too much away from this adorable and extremely well written storyline. I will just say that any uplifting show in this day and age is an improvement we all should embrace.
3. The Neighborhood 2018 - This CBS comedy series is a winner. The story is a young white family from Michigan moves into a black neighborhood in LA. The cast is outstanding and is led by Cedric the Entertainer who sees the new neighbors friendly and naïve demeanor as somewhat annoyingly hilarious. This is definitely a show full of chuckles galore and in this day and age it does show that while everyone is different we are essentially the same. After all it takes a village and change can start by simply being neighbors.
4. Escape At Dannemora 2018 - This Showtime mini-series is based on a real 2015 prison escape of two inmates..( David Sweat and Richard Matt ) from the Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York. Their escape was aided by a female employee of the prison who was engaged in some sorted sexual and romantic triangle with the two prisoners. Their escaped incited a huge manhunt in which Richard Matt was killed and David Sweat was captured. The woman, Joyce "Tilly" Mitchell who aided the prisoners was charged and convicted of facilitating criminal activity and promoting contraband. When I started watching the series I had no memory of the escape yet after fact checking I now am obsessed with this series. The story is literally insane how this delusional female was able to engage in inappropriate relationships with both inmates and bring into the facility tools to help them escape from the prison. Trust me you will find yourself completely immersed in this series. The cast is outstanding and literally unrecognizable in their performances. Ben Stiller directed the series and in my opinion has done an outstanding job. Watch this mini-series you will not be disappointed.
Note: This mini-series has just finished up, however I do hope that Ben Stiller finds other similar works to direct as this mini-series was outstanding and I one that I highly recommend.
5. Dirty John 2018 - This drama thriller series is on Bravo and while I didn't think it would be all that interesting at first I actually found myself screaming at the TV.. Not because I found the main character Connie Britton totally clueless but because in some ways I saw a little of myself in her.. Sad to say but I was doing fine in my life (many times over) and because I wanted someone so desperately I was naïve and believed what (men) told me without checking their stories out first.. Another confession is I was almost killed by a man who I hardly knew and even though I can look back on it and see my mistakes now at the time I was as gullible as she is .. In the show which has really just started she is the epitome of gullible and sad to say but I can see her almost getting away with her life and for that matter putting her own family at risk at the same time.. So yes I find myself screaming at the TV for her lack of ability to see what is directly in front of her.. John Meehan is a con man, a user, a dangerous man who will do whatever he has to do and much like the man I met.. This is a must see for any woman who is looking to meet someone in this social network age, or for that matter you can meet a killer just as easy these days at a bar.. So take it from someone who lived through it .. Be careful, protect your self, your finances, and your loved ones.. Check anyone you meet out before you allow them into your life.. and even when you think you know them .. take your time don't give them access to your family or finances.. Life lessons learned the hard way..
Note: Just watched the final episode of Dirty John.. and I can only say it was a fitting ending for such a predator as John Meehan.. I now also know more of about the true story behind the show.. I researched case and found that NBC Dateline covered the John Meehan story on January 12, 2018 titled The Women and Dirty John. I would also like to state for the record the predator that came into my life just as in this show met with his own death in April of 2018... another fitting end to my own "Dirty John" story.. The End
Oxygen Oxygen special on Dirty John - The Dirty Truth
1. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel 2017 - This Amazon TV series at first may not seem to be too interesting however you would be completely wrong. Mrs. Maisel started last year married to an aspiring non funny man who in all her Jewish glory quickly showed herself to be an extremely hysterical woman on stage. She is relevant to women everywhere even though the show is set within the 50s, her satirical humor is extremely contagious. The series sports a talented cast and pays close attention to even the smallest details of the era. Very unique series well worth watching, and it will definitely make you smile.
2. God Friended Me 2018 - This CBS comedy just finished the first season and has definitely won me over. The series is based on a young man named Miles Finer who is or was as the case maybe a self-proclaimed atheist whose life is complicated when he receives a friend request from God on social media. He soon learns that the friend requests sent by God are people who need his help in some way. There is a lot more to the story but I don't want to give too much away from this adorable and extremely well written storyline. I will just say that any uplifting show in this day and age is an improvement we all should embrace.
3. The Neighborhood 2018 - This CBS comedy series is a winner. The story is a young white family from Michigan moves into a black neighborhood in LA. The cast is outstanding and is led by Cedric the Entertainer who sees the new neighbors friendly and naïve demeanor as somewhat annoyingly hilarious. This is definitely a show full of chuckles galore and in this day and age it does show that while everyone is different we are essentially the same. After all it takes a village and change can start by simply being neighbors.
4. Escape At Dannemora 2018 - This Showtime mini-series is based on a real 2015 prison escape of two inmates..( David Sweat and Richard Matt ) from the Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York. Their escape was aided by a female employee of the prison who was engaged in some sorted sexual and romantic triangle with the two prisoners. Their escaped incited a huge manhunt in which Richard Matt was killed and David Sweat was captured. The woman, Joyce "Tilly" Mitchell who aided the prisoners was charged and convicted of facilitating criminal activity and promoting contraband. When I started watching the series I had no memory of the escape yet after fact checking I now am obsessed with this series. The story is literally insane how this delusional female was able to engage in inappropriate relationships with both inmates and bring into the facility tools to help them escape from the prison. Trust me you will find yourself completely immersed in this series. The cast is outstanding and literally unrecognizable in their performances. Ben Stiller directed the series and in my opinion has done an outstanding job. Watch this mini-series you will not be disappointed.
Note: This mini-series has just finished up, however I do hope that Ben Stiller finds other similar works to direct as this mini-series was outstanding and I one that I highly recommend.
5. Dirty John 2018 - This drama thriller series is on Bravo and while I didn't think it would be all that interesting at first I actually found myself screaming at the TV.. Not because I found the main character Connie Britton totally clueless but because in some ways I saw a little of myself in her.. Sad to say but I was doing fine in my life (many times over) and because I wanted someone so desperately I was naïve and believed what (men) told me without checking their stories out first.. Another confession is I was almost killed by a man who I hardly knew and even though I can look back on it and see my mistakes now at the time I was as gullible as she is .. In the show which has really just started she is the epitome of gullible and sad to say but I can see her almost getting away with her life and for that matter putting her own family at risk at the same time.. So yes I find myself screaming at the TV for her lack of ability to see what is directly in front of her.. John Meehan is a con man, a user, a dangerous man who will do whatever he has to do and much like the man I met.. This is a must see for any woman who is looking to meet someone in this social network age, or for that matter you can meet a killer just as easy these days at a bar.. So take it from someone who lived through it .. Be careful, protect your self, your finances, and your loved ones.. Check anyone you meet out before you allow them into your life.. and even when you think you know them .. take your time don't give them access to your family or finances.. Life lessons learned the hard way..
Note: Just watched the final episode of Dirty John.. and I can only say it was a fitting ending for such a predator as John Meehan.. I now also know more of about the true story behind the show.. I researched case and found that NBC Dateline covered the John Meehan story on January 12, 2018 titled The Women and Dirty John. I would also like to state for the record the predator that came into my life just as in this show met with his own death in April of 2018... another fitting end to my own "Dirty John" story.. The End
Oxygen Oxygen special on Dirty John - The Dirty Truth
Monday, December 24, 2018
Best Action, drama, non stop thrill rides
These films have all you would ever want.. good storylines, vengeance, and well choreographed action packed performances.
1. John Wick 2014 - Keanu Reeves plays John Wick ex hitman who is forced to come out of retirement when after losing his wife he is forced to endure the theft of his 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and his beloved puppy given to him to aid in his grief. The film is one of Keanu Reeves best and will keep your attention throughout.
2. John Wick Chapter 2 2017 - Keanu Reeves returns as a hitman who goes on the run after a bounty is placed on his head. This movie is packed with even more action than the first and a much bigger dog. Both films are outstanding and John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum is scheduled to be released in May 2019.
3.Taken -2008, Taken 2 -2012, Taken 3 -2015 The trilogy of Taken stars actor Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills a former CIA operative. In the first installment his daughter is kidnapped on a holiday in France with her friend by sex traffickers and Bryan Mills uses his skills to track down his daughter's kidnappers.
Taken 2 installment begins when the Albanians take revenge on the CIA operative while in Istanbul and kidnap both him and his ex-wife for one of the deaths while saving his daughter when she was kidnapped two years earlier.
Taken 3 installment begins when his ex-wife is murdered and he finds her lifeless body in his apartment. While Bryan seeks to find his ex wife's murderer, he also has to evade the police (Forest Whitaker) who seeks to arrest him.
All three installments are packed with plenty of drama, action, well scripted performances and some of Liam Neeson's best work.
4. The Accountant 2016 - is a crime thriller action movie and stars Ben Affleck as a CPA with highly functioning autism that makes his living uncooking the books of criminal organizations around the world. This movie is full of twists and turns and while the movie is very hard to describe it is full of drama and well worth watching.
5. Honorable Mention - Mission Impossible 1 -1996, Mission Impossible 2 -2000, Mission Impossible 3 -2006, Mission Impossible 4 -2011 Ghost Protocol, Mission Impossible 5 -2015 Rogue Nation, Mission Impossible -2018 Fallout - Tom Cruise stars as Ethan Hunt a special agent in the IMF (Impossible Mission Force) in all these action packed films and while I won't go into the dynamics of each film I will say they have a huge following. I have watched the films but I have never been a true fan of either MI series or the James Bond 007 films.. Although I find both MI and OO7 films to be packed full of drama, espionage, and on the edge of your seat action. However with that being said not every movie is everyone's cup of tea and all of my movie picks are just based on my opinions and I urge everyone to judge these movies for yourself..
The Matrix Franchise - is a sci-fi action thrill ride franchise about a group of heroes who fight a war against machine overlords that have enslaved humanity in a high tech virtual reality system.. Keanu Reeves stars in this amazing special effect franchise noted for its stop action slow motion effects.. The Matrix 1999, The Matrix Reloaded 2003 and The Matrix Revolutions 2003 all of which were creations of The Wachowskis..
I have to be honest much like other high impact action films.. I can say I have watched all of The Matrix films.. however they are not really my type .. I much prefer Keanu Reeves in the John Wick franchise.. I just love the whole concept of the John Wick franchise.. but that being said ..The Matrix has its place in films.. because it incorporates high action, sci fi, fantasy and special effects like no other movies have.. and of course Keanu Reeves is ever so hot in them.. Definitely worth seeing all of them.. Exceptional special effects..
These films have all you would ever want.. good storylines, vengeance, and well choreographed action packed performances.
1. John Wick 2014 - Keanu Reeves plays John Wick ex hitman who is forced to come out of retirement when after losing his wife he is forced to endure the theft of his 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and his beloved puppy given to him to aid in his grief. The film is one of Keanu Reeves best and will keep your attention throughout.
2. John Wick Chapter 2 2017 - Keanu Reeves returns as a hitman who goes on the run after a bounty is placed on his head. This movie is packed with even more action than the first and a much bigger dog. Both films are outstanding and John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum is scheduled to be released in May 2019.
3.Taken -2008, Taken 2 -2012, Taken 3 -2015 The trilogy of Taken stars actor Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills a former CIA operative. In the first installment his daughter is kidnapped on a holiday in France with her friend by sex traffickers and Bryan Mills uses his skills to track down his daughter's kidnappers.
Taken 2 installment begins when the Albanians take revenge on the CIA operative while in Istanbul and kidnap both him and his ex-wife for one of the deaths while saving his daughter when she was kidnapped two years earlier.
Taken 3 installment begins when his ex-wife is murdered and he finds her lifeless body in his apartment. While Bryan seeks to find his ex wife's murderer, he also has to evade the police (Forest Whitaker) who seeks to arrest him.
All three installments are packed with plenty of drama, action, well scripted performances and some of Liam Neeson's best work.
4. The Accountant 2016 - is a crime thriller action movie and stars Ben Affleck as a CPA with highly functioning autism that makes his living uncooking the books of criminal organizations around the world. This movie is full of twists and turns and while the movie is very hard to describe it is full of drama and well worth watching.
5. Honorable Mention - Mission Impossible 1 -1996, Mission Impossible 2 -2000, Mission Impossible 3 -2006, Mission Impossible 4 -2011 Ghost Protocol, Mission Impossible 5 -2015 Rogue Nation, Mission Impossible -2018 Fallout - Tom Cruise stars as Ethan Hunt a special agent in the IMF (Impossible Mission Force) in all these action packed films and while I won't go into the dynamics of each film I will say they have a huge following. I have watched the films but I have never been a true fan of either MI series or the James Bond 007 films.. Although I find both MI and OO7 films to be packed full of drama, espionage, and on the edge of your seat action. However with that being said not every movie is everyone's cup of tea and all of my movie picks are just based on my opinions and I urge everyone to judge these movies for yourself..
The Matrix Franchise - is a sci-fi action thrill ride franchise about a group of heroes who fight a war against machine overlords that have enslaved humanity in a high tech virtual reality system.. Keanu Reeves stars in this amazing special effect franchise noted for its stop action slow motion effects.. The Matrix 1999, The Matrix Reloaded 2003 and The Matrix Revolutions 2003 all of which were creations of The Wachowskis..
I have to be honest much like other high impact action films.. I can say I have watched all of The Matrix films.. however they are not really my type .. I much prefer Keanu Reeves in the John Wick franchise.. I just love the whole concept of the John Wick franchise.. but that being said ..The Matrix has its place in films.. because it incorporates high action, sci fi, fantasy and special effects like no other movies have.. and of course Keanu Reeves is ever so hot in them.. Definitely worth seeing all of them.. Exceptional special effects..
Best Action, Superhero films
I have to say I have always been partial to action movies, especially the ones that highlight some kind of drama, thriller dynamics.. typically films with real stories I can identify with.. However here lately I have been watching an increasing number of superhero action movies, even though I have never been a big fan of them.. Possibly because these type of films have really improved over the years by adding stronger female roles.
1. Black Panther 2018 - Marvel superhero action film with an outstanding cast highlights a superhero who unites some African tribes to form Wakanda who have developed advance technology and come to isolate themselves by posing as a third world country. Without giving away too much of the storyline someone comes to Wakanda to challenge its ruler for the throne. The movie has many strong female roles and highlights family dynamics. I found it an extreme action thrill ride and very watchable for everyone of any age.
2. Avengers Infinity War 2018 - Infinity War is the newest film released of the Avengers Marvel superhero films and highlights how because of the Infinity Stones all of the Superheros have to unite to protect their world and universe from those looking to use the stones for evil. At least that is how I will try to describe this film. It has an outstanding cast, and all of the superheros unite to stand and fight to keep evil from winning. I was completely thrilled with this movie and would say it has everything any superhero movie watcher could ever want. Thumbs up up up.. you want be disappointed. Avengers End Game is scheduled to be released in April 26 2019 Trailer
3. Aquaman 2018 - DC comics superhero based movie for me was an extremely interesting action flick. While I admittedly have no prior knowledge of comic storylines and have never been much of a fan of superhero films. I was totally engrossed in the story of a normal lighthouse man rescuing a princess of Atlantis during a storm and then them having a son with the ability to speak to animals and breathe under the sea. The movie quickly progresses into a struggle between two sons rights to the throne. I would describe this movie pure enjoyable action and a definite must see..
4. Suicide Squad 2016 - is a superhero film based on a DC Comics supervillian team .. it has an outstanding cast (including Will Smith, Jared Leto, and Margot Robbie) that I actually think makes the movie the hit that it is.. the story is based on a team of supervillians offered release to execute a government mission and save the world.. The soundtrack also adds a great backdrop for the movie and even though the movie is a superhero action film is actually has a lot of comedy with a touch of dark romance between Harley and her man the Joker.. I really enjoyed this film and it has a huge fan base.. Gotta love supervillians that save the world..
Birds of Prey Harley Quinn is Back scheduled for release February 7 2020 Trailer
5. Captain Marvel 2019 - is a superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) ..The film has an outstanding cast that includes Samuel L. Jackson, Jude Law and Annette Bening... The film follows Danvers (Larson) as she becomes Captain Marvel when Earth was caught between two alien worlds during a galactic conflict..
I enjoyed the film from start to finish.. The film has everything .. its funny, packed with action.. a young blonde badass girl (Larson), Samuel L. Jackson, aliens and a cat.. What more could you want? All kidding aside.. I enjoyed it.. and definitely think anyone that enjoys superhero films will as well.. Let me know what you think?
6. Venom 2018 - is a superhero film Marvel Comics .. The film focuses on Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy / Venom) an investigative journalist in search of a big story.. that after getting access into a top secret facility gains superpowers after being taken over by an alien symbiote (life form) whose species plans to invade Earth..
The film is full of action and humor.. I have to be honest I avoided watching it for quite sometime since as previously stated I have never been big on superhero films.. but after seeing the film.. I can honestly say I loved it.. I found it to be a perfect mixture of humor and action (Loved the motorcycle chase) .. as well as some great visual effects.. A definite must see .. and Tom Hardy was outstanding..
I have to say I have always been partial to action movies, especially the ones that highlight some kind of drama, thriller dynamics.. typically films with real stories I can identify with.. However here lately I have been watching an increasing number of superhero action movies, even though I have never been a big fan of them.. Possibly because these type of films have really improved over the years by adding stronger female roles.
1. Black Panther 2018 - Marvel superhero action film with an outstanding cast highlights a superhero who unites some African tribes to form Wakanda who have developed advance technology and come to isolate themselves by posing as a third world country. Without giving away too much of the storyline someone comes to Wakanda to challenge its ruler for the throne. The movie has many strong female roles and highlights family dynamics. I found it an extreme action thrill ride and very watchable for everyone of any age.
2. Avengers Infinity War 2018 - Infinity War is the newest film released of the Avengers Marvel superhero films and highlights how because of the Infinity Stones all of the Superheros have to unite to protect their world and universe from those looking to use the stones for evil. At least that is how I will try to describe this film. It has an outstanding cast, and all of the superheros unite to stand and fight to keep evil from winning. I was completely thrilled with this movie and would say it has everything any superhero movie watcher could ever want. Thumbs up up up.. you want be disappointed. Avengers End Game is scheduled to be released in April 26 2019 Trailer
3. Aquaman 2018 - DC comics superhero based movie for me was an extremely interesting action flick. While I admittedly have no prior knowledge of comic storylines and have never been much of a fan of superhero films. I was totally engrossed in the story of a normal lighthouse man rescuing a princess of Atlantis during a storm and then them having a son with the ability to speak to animals and breathe under the sea. The movie quickly progresses into a struggle between two sons rights to the throne. I would describe this movie pure enjoyable action and a definite must see..
4. Suicide Squad 2016 - is a superhero film based on a DC Comics supervillian team .. it has an outstanding cast (including Will Smith, Jared Leto, and Margot Robbie) that I actually think makes the movie the hit that it is.. the story is based on a team of supervillians offered release to execute a government mission and save the world.. The soundtrack also adds a great backdrop for the movie and even though the movie is a superhero action film is actually has a lot of comedy with a touch of dark romance between Harley and her man the Joker.. I really enjoyed this film and it has a huge fan base.. Gotta love supervillians that save the world..
Birds of Prey Harley Quinn is Back scheduled for release February 7 2020 Trailer
5. Captain Marvel 2019 - is a superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) ..The film has an outstanding cast that includes Samuel L. Jackson, Jude Law and Annette Bening... The film follows Danvers (Larson) as she becomes Captain Marvel when Earth was caught between two alien worlds during a galactic conflict..
I enjoyed the film from start to finish.. The film has everything .. its funny, packed with action.. a young blonde badass girl (Larson), Samuel L. Jackson, aliens and a cat.. What more could you want? All kidding aside.. I enjoyed it.. and definitely think anyone that enjoys superhero films will as well.. Let me know what you think?
6. Venom 2018 - is a superhero film Marvel Comics .. The film focuses on Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy / Venom) an investigative journalist in search of a big story.. that after getting access into a top secret facility gains superpowers after being taken over by an alien symbiote (life form) whose species plans to invade Earth..
The film is full of action and humor.. I have to be honest I avoided watching it for quite sometime since as previously stated I have never been big on superhero films.. but after seeing the film.. I can honestly say I loved it.. I found it to be a perfect mixture of humor and action (Loved the motorcycle chase) .. as well as some great visual effects.. A definite must see .. and Tom Hardy was outstanding..
Friday, December 21, 2018
Movies based on true stories or events..
These types of films have to be my favorite for a variety of reasons. Anyone like myself who loves knowing about people or events in the past would probably agree with me, for one you may be able to learn something you may not have previously known and for another sometimes you learn about events or people you may never have known and they struggles that surrounded them.
1. Patriots Day 2016 - is a crime drama based on the Boston 2013 marathon bombing and the hunt for the bombers that ensued. I have to admit I remember the bombing vividly and watched the manhunt and the media coverage along with the fast resolve of the cities law enforcement and other agencies that came together to find the bombers.. While not being a previous marathon watcher, I remember watching the terrifying event and being in awe of how Bostonians showed how they could and would stand together to find these terrorists and not let this event define them.. I have repeatedly found myself since more interested than ever in marathons, Boston and what we as Americans can do when we have to come together. I have also seen that strength many times in some of the horrors our present day society faces.. This is a tragic event movie with an overwhelming feel good and rewarding takeaway.. Please watch it .. The movie is also one of Mark Wahlberg movies. Trust me you will not be able to take your eyes off this film.
2. Deepwater Horizon 2016 - this film is based on the real disastrous oil drilling rig explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. I remember the disaster and the coverage of the impact that the massive spill caused however it wasn't until I saw the film that I was made aware of the corners that the company took that ultimately played a hand in the traumatic event.. The movie sports an all-star cast including Mark Wahlberg and Kurt Russell. I love the movie because it showed what lead to the disaster and highlighted the men that were lost and survived the tragedy. While I knew the impact of the tragedy of the oil spill, the film focuses on how easily such an event can happen. This is a must see movie.. watch it..
3. Concussion 2015 - is a biographical sports drama based on the discovery of a brain disease brought on by repeated blows to the brain during game play. Will Smith plays Dr. Bennet Omalu the forensic pathologist who actually discovered the brain degeneration disease known as CTE. This is a traumatic chronic condition that has been brought to light because of this doctor's research and plagues anyone with repeated trauma to the brain. While a concussion can be sustained in many ways including a blow to the head during a car crash. Many sports most notably American football have now been made aware of the dangers of repeated concussions sustained by their players. This movie highlights the medical evidence and physical harm brought about this disease. This is a must see film, please watch it if you haven't already.
4. Hidden Figures 2016 is a biographical drama film based on the female black mathematicians that worked at NASA, including Katherine Goble Johnson who calculated flight trajectories for many of the NASA space programs most notably Apollo 11. This film has everything comedy, great dramatic performances by an outstanding cast and many factual aspects of the time including gender and racial segregation. I am very interested in the history this film does an exceptional job at highlighting and I think it is a must see for anyone wanting to know more about the women behind NASA's early beginnings. I was awe-struck and still think this movie is a must see for all young women no matter what color of their skin.
5. The Butler 2013 is an American historical drama based on Eugene Allen who worked as a butler in the White House for decades. In the movie Forest Whitaker plays a man by the name of Cecil Gaines who worked as a White House butler for 34 years. The film has an outstanding all-star cast and the film highlights many historical events during the time he spent in the White House. This movie was outstanding and kept my attention from start to finish. This film is a definite must see and the performances are unforgettable.
6. The Blind Side 2009 - is a biographical drama sports movie based on the book The Blind Side Evolution of a Game based on Michael Oher a Baltimore Ravens football player .. The film follows how Oher came from a poverty stricken childhood in Memphis TN.. to his adoption by Sean and Leigh Tuohy, ultimately becoming a first round pick of the Ravens.. In the film Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) befriends a younger student Sean Jr Tuohy.. and one night Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) notices Michael walking alone in the cold and invites him to come home with her and sleep on the couch.. One night turns into so much more.. I truly can't say enough about this film.. it is completely heart warming.. and a film everyone should see... Ultimately Love, Kindness, and Humanity knows no boundaries and no color.. Love, Love, Love this film..
These types of films have to be my favorite for a variety of reasons. Anyone like myself who loves knowing about people or events in the past would probably agree with me, for one you may be able to learn something you may not have previously known and for another sometimes you learn about events or people you may never have known and they struggles that surrounded them.
1. Patriots Day 2016 - is a crime drama based on the Boston 2013 marathon bombing and the hunt for the bombers that ensued. I have to admit I remember the bombing vividly and watched the manhunt and the media coverage along with the fast resolve of the cities law enforcement and other agencies that came together to find the bombers.. While not being a previous marathon watcher, I remember watching the terrifying event and being in awe of how Bostonians showed how they could and would stand together to find these terrorists and not let this event define them.. I have repeatedly found myself since more interested than ever in marathons, Boston and what we as Americans can do when we have to come together. I have also seen that strength many times in some of the horrors our present day society faces.. This is a tragic event movie with an overwhelming feel good and rewarding takeaway.. Please watch it .. The movie is also one of Mark Wahlberg movies. Trust me you will not be able to take your eyes off this film.
2. Deepwater Horizon 2016 - this film is based on the real disastrous oil drilling rig explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. I remember the disaster and the coverage of the impact that the massive spill caused however it wasn't until I saw the film that I was made aware of the corners that the company took that ultimately played a hand in the traumatic event.. The movie sports an all-star cast including Mark Wahlberg and Kurt Russell. I love the movie because it showed what lead to the disaster and highlighted the men that were lost and survived the tragedy. While I knew the impact of the tragedy of the oil spill, the film focuses on how easily such an event can happen. This is a must see movie.. watch it..
3. Concussion 2015 - is a biographical sports drama based on the discovery of a brain disease brought on by repeated blows to the brain during game play. Will Smith plays Dr. Bennet Omalu the forensic pathologist who actually discovered the brain degeneration disease known as CTE. This is a traumatic chronic condition that has been brought to light because of this doctor's research and plagues anyone with repeated trauma to the brain. While a concussion can be sustained in many ways including a blow to the head during a car crash. Many sports most notably American football have now been made aware of the dangers of repeated concussions sustained by their players. This movie highlights the medical evidence and physical harm brought about this disease. This is a must see film, please watch it if you haven't already.
4. Hidden Figures 2016 is a biographical drama film based on the female black mathematicians that worked at NASA, including Katherine Goble Johnson who calculated flight trajectories for many of the NASA space programs most notably Apollo 11. This film has everything comedy, great dramatic performances by an outstanding cast and many factual aspects of the time including gender and racial segregation. I am very interested in the history this film does an exceptional job at highlighting and I think it is a must see for anyone wanting to know more about the women behind NASA's early beginnings. I was awe-struck and still think this movie is a must see for all young women no matter what color of their skin.
5. The Butler 2013 is an American historical drama based on Eugene Allen who worked as a butler in the White House for decades. In the movie Forest Whitaker plays a man by the name of Cecil Gaines who worked as a White House butler for 34 years. The film has an outstanding all-star cast and the film highlights many historical events during the time he spent in the White House. This movie was outstanding and kept my attention from start to finish. This film is a definite must see and the performances are unforgettable.
6. The Blind Side 2009 - is a biographical drama sports movie based on the book The Blind Side Evolution of a Game based on Michael Oher a Baltimore Ravens football player .. The film follows how Oher came from a poverty stricken childhood in Memphis TN.. to his adoption by Sean and Leigh Tuohy, ultimately becoming a first round pick of the Ravens.. In the film Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) befriends a younger student Sean Jr Tuohy.. and one night Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) notices Michael walking alone in the cold and invites him to come home with her and sleep on the couch.. One night turns into so much more.. I truly can't say enough about this film.. it is completely heart warming.. and a film everyone should see... Ultimately Love, Kindness, and Humanity knows no boundaries and no color.. Love, Love, Love this film..
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Lets talk family movies, family movies to me are ones that have
everything animals perhaps, comedy, upbeat and well pure entertainment
for all ages..
1. A Dogs Purpose 2017 would be one of them, and if you believe that animals can be reincarnated and comeback to help their owners.. You should watch this movie.. it is uplifting and shows that a man's best friend does have a divine purpose to be there for us in our time of need.. I have to say this ended up being a real tear-jerker for me because I have just such a dog.. He means the world to me and has been my constant companion through many twists and turns in my life.. I call him my best friend.. I challenge anyone that is an animal lover to watch this movie with their kids.. and see how much joy a dog or any animal for that matter.. can bring to their owners lives..Oh yeah try not to cry..
2. Christopher Robin 2018 and Goodbye Christopher Robin 2017 both of which I enjoyed but in two different ways..
Goodbye Christopher Robin tells truly the best version of how the creation of Winnie the Pooh came to be .. and the life of the creator of the heart felt stories AA Mine, inspired by his son Christopher Robin.. I found this film to be truly gripping.. Although this may not be a film for the truly young crowd.. it is a truly enriching family movie and describes the relationship between a father and his son.. I cried of course tend to do that in movies that have dramatic story lines.. and this movie doesn't disappoint.. and is definitely my favorite among the two films..
Christopher Robin .. however is a much different story.. it does have appeal for the smaller crowd..since all the characters talk.. and the story is about how Christopher Robin grows up only to be focused on his work and push his family to the side.. until Winnie the Pooh seeks him out for his help in Hundred Acre Wood. There is a very good ending when he learns what is important.. Definitely not my favorite of the two films but much more a comedy family movie in the end, and everyone these days deserves some laughter in their lives.
3. Nine Lives 2016 I have to be honest this movie provided me more laughter and smiles than I have had in a long time.. Another father trying to connect with his young daughter decides to buy a cat for a gift.. However magic always seems to come in handy when teaching someone there is more to life than business ventures.. I don't want to spoil anything because this film is truly one that holds everything a family movie needs.. there is action, laughs galore, and a great cast to make it a fantastic film for the whole family.. Here kitty kitty.. Nice kitty kitty.. Trust me this is a movie for all ages and watch it..
4. Max 2015 - is a family adventure drama and tells the story of Max (Malinois breed) who was a combat deployed canine with the Marines in Afghanistan and handled by Kyle Wincott.. After Kyle is questioned after weapons go missing, he confronts his friend Tyler and while on the battlefield under fire Kyle is killed and Max is injured and released from duty to Kyle's family..
Kyle's brother Justin eventually uncovers the circumstances of his brother's death.. The film has lots of action and drama.. truly loved all the twists and turns.. and this dog is amazing.. a true family movie.. and a definite must see.. All I am going to say is I cried.. more than once.. love love love
The movie has been compared to the true life story of Eli a combat bomb sniffing Labrador Retriever whose handler Colton Rusk was killed by Taliban sniper fire and upon being released from duty bonded with Colton's brother Brady.. Sadly there are so many service handlers and canines that lose their lives during combat.. for a combat canine to be released from duty and returned to a handler or his family is truly a blessing..
A sequel was released Max 2 White House Hero 2017.. but for me sadly couldn't compare to the original film..
5. Honorable Mention
Charlotte's Web 1973 - is an animated drama based on a little pig named Wilbur who becomes friends with a very intelligent spider named Charlotte who saves him from being slaughtered..
Charlotte's Web 2006 - is a live action and computer animated comedy drama that featured a star studded cast including Dakota Fanning, Beau Bridges, Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, Cedric the Entertainer, Robert Redford and many others..
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey 1993 - is an adventure family comedy .. based on a book by the same name by Sheila Burnford and is a remake of the 1963 film The Incredible Journey.. Homeward Bound is about three family pets that believe they have been abandoned and decide to embark on a journey to make their way home.. Shadow is a Golden Retriever and the oldest of the three (voiced by Don Ameche) , Sassy is a very mouthy Himalayan cat (voiced by Sally Field) and the youngest of the three is Chance a mischievous and immature American Bulldog (voiced by Michael J. Fox).. the film features many adventures as they struggle to stay together and make their way home to their humans.. Loved Loved Loved it.. truly a film for the whole family.. and a definite must see
Ice Age Franchise
Ice Age 2002 - is the original film and centers on a group of mammals trying to survive the Paleolithic ice age.. It features Manny, a mammoth and Sid, a sloth.. who while they are traveling north rescue a baby .. and decide to find the father and return the baby..The soon are joined by Diego one of the tigers that previously attacked the humans.. who after joining the group falls in love with the baby.. This film is adorable and very funny..
Ice Age: The Meltdown 2006 - features the trio (Manny, Sid and Diego) living in a valley that is surrounded by enormous ice walls.. that they soon discover are barely holding a massive body of water the valley.. They embark to get to a boat to save them but they only have three days to get there.. Along the way Manny meets Ellie a female mammoth that thinks she is a possum because she has grown up with two brother possums.. adventure abounds...
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 2009 - features Manny and Ellie who are expecting their first child.. Sid who wishes to start his own family.. and Diego who is feeling anxious ..
Ice Age: Continental Drift 2012 - takes place several years after in which Manny and Ellie's daughter Peaches is now a teenager.. and after being separated from the rest of the family and the film follows the trio (Manny, Sid and Diego) struggling to get home..
Ice Age: Collision Course 2016 - takes place after Continental Drift and after the planet is threatened Manny, Sid and Diego along with the rest of the herd leave their home to find a way to save the planet..
I know they have talked about releasing a sixth installment of Ice Age but as of now no date has been issued..
1. A Dogs Purpose 2017 would be one of them, and if you believe that animals can be reincarnated and comeback to help their owners.. You should watch this movie.. it is uplifting and shows that a man's best friend does have a divine purpose to be there for us in our time of need.. I have to say this ended up being a real tear-jerker for me because I have just such a dog.. He means the world to me and has been my constant companion through many twists and turns in my life.. I call him my best friend.. I challenge anyone that is an animal lover to watch this movie with their kids.. and see how much joy a dog or any animal for that matter.. can bring to their owners lives..Oh yeah try not to cry..
2. Christopher Robin 2018 and Goodbye Christopher Robin 2017 both of which I enjoyed but in two different ways..
Goodbye Christopher Robin tells truly the best version of how the creation of Winnie the Pooh came to be .. and the life of the creator of the heart felt stories AA Mine, inspired by his son Christopher Robin.. I found this film to be truly gripping.. Although this may not be a film for the truly young crowd.. it is a truly enriching family movie and describes the relationship between a father and his son.. I cried of course tend to do that in movies that have dramatic story lines.. and this movie doesn't disappoint.. and is definitely my favorite among the two films..
Christopher Robin .. however is a much different story.. it does have appeal for the smaller crowd..since all the characters talk.. and the story is about how Christopher Robin grows up only to be focused on his work and push his family to the side.. until Winnie the Pooh seeks him out for his help in Hundred Acre Wood. There is a very good ending when he learns what is important.. Definitely not my favorite of the two films but much more a comedy family movie in the end, and everyone these days deserves some laughter in their lives.
3. Nine Lives 2016 I have to be honest this movie provided me more laughter and smiles than I have had in a long time.. Another father trying to connect with his young daughter decides to buy a cat for a gift.. However magic always seems to come in handy when teaching someone there is more to life than business ventures.. I don't want to spoil anything because this film is truly one that holds everything a family movie needs.. there is action, laughs galore, and a great cast to make it a fantastic film for the whole family.. Here kitty kitty.. Nice kitty kitty.. Trust me this is a movie for all ages and watch it..
4. Max 2015 - is a family adventure drama and tells the story of Max (Malinois breed) who was a combat deployed canine with the Marines in Afghanistan and handled by Kyle Wincott.. After Kyle is questioned after weapons go missing, he confronts his friend Tyler and while on the battlefield under fire Kyle is killed and Max is injured and released from duty to Kyle's family..
Kyle's brother Justin eventually uncovers the circumstances of his brother's death.. The film has lots of action and drama.. truly loved all the twists and turns.. and this dog is amazing.. a true family movie.. and a definite must see.. All I am going to say is I cried.. more than once.. love love love
The movie has been compared to the true life story of Eli a combat bomb sniffing Labrador Retriever whose handler Colton Rusk was killed by Taliban sniper fire and upon being released from duty bonded with Colton's brother Brady.. Sadly there are so many service handlers and canines that lose their lives during combat.. for a combat canine to be released from duty and returned to a handler or his family is truly a blessing..
A sequel was released Max 2 White House Hero 2017.. but for me sadly couldn't compare to the original film..
5. Honorable Mention
Charlotte's Web 1973 - is an animated drama based on a little pig named Wilbur who becomes friends with a very intelligent spider named Charlotte who saves him from being slaughtered..
Charlotte's Web 2006 - is a live action and computer animated comedy drama that featured a star studded cast including Dakota Fanning, Beau Bridges, Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, Cedric the Entertainer, Robert Redford and many others..
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey 1993 - is an adventure family comedy .. based on a book by the same name by Sheila Burnford and is a remake of the 1963 film The Incredible Journey.. Homeward Bound is about three family pets that believe they have been abandoned and decide to embark on a journey to make their way home.. Shadow is a Golden Retriever and the oldest of the three (voiced by Don Ameche) , Sassy is a very mouthy Himalayan cat (voiced by Sally Field) and the youngest of the three is Chance a mischievous and immature American Bulldog (voiced by Michael J. Fox).. the film features many adventures as they struggle to stay together and make their way home to their humans.. Loved Loved Loved it.. truly a film for the whole family.. and a definite must see
Ice Age Franchise
Ice Age 2002 - is the original film and centers on a group of mammals trying to survive the Paleolithic ice age.. It features Manny, a mammoth and Sid, a sloth.. who while they are traveling north rescue a baby .. and decide to find the father and return the baby..The soon are joined by Diego one of the tigers that previously attacked the humans.. who after joining the group falls in love with the baby.. This film is adorable and very funny..
Ice Age: The Meltdown 2006 - features the trio (Manny, Sid and Diego) living in a valley that is surrounded by enormous ice walls.. that they soon discover are barely holding a massive body of water the valley.. They embark to get to a boat to save them but they only have three days to get there.. Along the way Manny meets Ellie a female mammoth that thinks she is a possum because she has grown up with two brother possums.. adventure abounds...
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 2009 - features Manny and Ellie who are expecting their first child.. Sid who wishes to start his own family.. and Diego who is feeling anxious ..
Ice Age: Continental Drift 2012 - takes place several years after in which Manny and Ellie's daughter Peaches is now a teenager.. and after being separated from the rest of the family and the film follows the trio (Manny, Sid and Diego) struggling to get home..
Ice Age: Collision Course 2016 - takes place after Continental Drift and after the planet is threatened Manny, Sid and Diego along with the rest of the herd leave their home to find a way to save the planet..
I know they have talked about releasing a sixth installment of Ice Age but as of now no date has been issued..
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Disturbing Movies that are thought provoking
1. Netflix 2018..The Kindergarten Teacher is what I would call a dark drama about a teacher that fixates on a young pupil that composes and recites poetry. She thinks the boy is gifted and instead of acting appropriately she spirals into a truly possessed woman over this boy. I found myself holding my breath during so many parts, and I don't wish to spoil this very thought provoking film. I will however tell you the ending will leave you speechless. This is a movie that takes you on a slippery slope of emotions and is a must see.
2. Acrimony 2018 is a suspense dark drama that follows the path of a woman who gives up her dreams to support a mechanical engineering student through adulthood. The young woman loses her mother early in the movie and it becomes apparently quickly that this young man has big dreams of inventing a what he thinks will be the next big thing and will stop at nothing to attain it. Including draining her over the years of all her inheritance. While again I do not wish to spoil all the twists and turns throughout the movie. I will say that I was screaming at him to come to his senses many times, however the ending left me spellbound at how she ultimately becomes unglued. This is a thriller full of jaw dropping events and one worthy of watching.
3. Collateral Beauty 2016 is a real tear-jerker drama that has an outstanding cast. At first the movie takes you on the journey of a man who has loss touch with his life after the death of his young daughter, which to me seems in some aspects understandable. After all the pain of grief is to many people hard to deal with alone. Many times during the film you find yourself wanting to know what exactly happened and will he ever be able to come back from his heart breaking depression. His business partners who are worried about his ability to continue to run the business go behind his back and find a dramatic way to use his mental status against him. In the end the emotional well written journey will lift your spirit and revitalize your faith. If you haven't seen this movie watch it and let me know what you think.
4. Hostiles 2017 is a western with a disturbing look at how gruesomely brutal a life back in 1892. The movie starts with a horrific attack upon a family by Comanches. After fleeing from the attack the wife and mother of the family is the only one left alive. At the same time a military detail is ordered to escort a dying Cheyenne chief and four members of his family back to their tribe. As the military group embarks on the orders with the chief and his family they soon come upon the family homestead and find the mother surrounded by the carnage. After convincing her it is in her best interest that she ride along with them to their destination they are ambushed by Comanches and soon it comes to light that they all have to work together to make it to their destination alive. I really enjoy watching westerns especially those with exceptional casts and this one was not only scripted well but was gripping from the start. A truly heart stopping western nail-biting film worth watching.
5. Lizzie 2018 is a biographical thriller remake of the story of Lizzie Borden.. This film stars Kristen Stewart as the live in maid and ultimately an accomplice in the murders of Lizzie's father and stepmother. I found this film takes on a relatively darker version of the crime story than I had previously seen in such films as The Legend of Lizzie Borden in 1975 starring Elizabeth Montgomery who were actually sixth cousins once removed and equally a gruesome account of the disturbing murders. Both of these films are exceptional dark thrillers and worth watching to gain history on the murders and ultimately the acquittal of Lizzie Borden.
1. Netflix 2018..The Kindergarten Teacher is what I would call a dark drama about a teacher that fixates on a young pupil that composes and recites poetry. She thinks the boy is gifted and instead of acting appropriately she spirals into a truly possessed woman over this boy. I found myself holding my breath during so many parts, and I don't wish to spoil this very thought provoking film. I will however tell you the ending will leave you speechless. This is a movie that takes you on a slippery slope of emotions and is a must see.
2. Acrimony 2018 is a suspense dark drama that follows the path of a woman who gives up her dreams to support a mechanical engineering student through adulthood. The young woman loses her mother early in the movie and it becomes apparently quickly that this young man has big dreams of inventing a what he thinks will be the next big thing and will stop at nothing to attain it. Including draining her over the years of all her inheritance. While again I do not wish to spoil all the twists and turns throughout the movie. I will say that I was screaming at him to come to his senses many times, however the ending left me spellbound at how she ultimately becomes unglued. This is a thriller full of jaw dropping events and one worthy of watching.
3. Collateral Beauty 2016 is a real tear-jerker drama that has an outstanding cast. At first the movie takes you on the journey of a man who has loss touch with his life after the death of his young daughter, which to me seems in some aspects understandable. After all the pain of grief is to many people hard to deal with alone. Many times during the film you find yourself wanting to know what exactly happened and will he ever be able to come back from his heart breaking depression. His business partners who are worried about his ability to continue to run the business go behind his back and find a dramatic way to use his mental status against him. In the end the emotional well written journey will lift your spirit and revitalize your faith. If you haven't seen this movie watch it and let me know what you think.
4. Hostiles 2017 is a western with a disturbing look at how gruesomely brutal a life back in 1892. The movie starts with a horrific attack upon a family by Comanches. After fleeing from the attack the wife and mother of the family is the only one left alive. At the same time a military detail is ordered to escort a dying Cheyenne chief and four members of his family back to their tribe. As the military group embarks on the orders with the chief and his family they soon come upon the family homestead and find the mother surrounded by the carnage. After convincing her it is in her best interest that she ride along with them to their destination they are ambushed by Comanches and soon it comes to light that they all have to work together to make it to their destination alive. I really enjoy watching westerns especially those with exceptional casts and this one was not only scripted well but was gripping from the start. A truly heart stopping western nail-biting film worth watching.
5. Lizzie 2018 is a biographical thriller remake of the story of Lizzie Borden.. This film stars Kristen Stewart as the live in maid and ultimately an accomplice in the murders of Lizzie's father and stepmother. I found this film takes on a relatively darker version of the crime story than I had previously seen in such films as The Legend of Lizzie Borden in 1975 starring Elizabeth Montgomery who were actually sixth cousins once removed and equally a gruesome account of the disturbing murders. Both of these films are exceptional dark thrillers and worth watching to gain history on the murders and ultimately the acquittal of Lizzie Borden.
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