Category: 3.5 Stars
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It takes a nation of Minions to make Despicable Me worth a look
Despicable Me – 2010 Directed by Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud Starring Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Will Arnett, Kristin Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Elsie Fisher Screenplay by Ken Daurio, Cinco Paul Whoever thought up those adorable little Minions saved this movie from being an hour and a half of puppy dog…
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It’s Complicated…and pretty nice, too
It’s Complicated Written and Directed by Nancy Meyers Starring – Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, John Krasinski, Lake Bell, Rita Wilson, Mary Kay Place, Hunter Parrish, Zoe Kazan There are so many ways this movie could have turned out so wrong in so many ways. As it is, it plays like kind of like…
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CPE’s Prometheus / Predator / Alien Universe Chronological Timeline Reviews
With the release of the first good Predator film in almost 25 years, and the making (by Ridley Scott) of an Alien prequel, Prometheus, now is a great time to review the two series as a whole. Both series have gone to hell and back (sometimes together), but overall, the entire series has provided many intense,…
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Chan makes a fine Karate Kid out of Jaden Smith
The Karate Kid (2010) Directed By Harald Zwart Starring Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Hensen, Wen Wen Han, Zhenwei Wang, Michelle Yeoh Screenplay adapted by Christopher Murphey from the original Robert Mark Kamen script Jaden Smith is a star who has nowhere to go but up. Jackie Chan is a star who’s been up so…
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Amanda Seyfried answers Vanessa Redgrave’s call in Letters To Juliet
Letters to Juliet Directed by Gary Winick Starring Amanda Seyfried, Vanessa Redgrave, Chris Egan, Gael García Bernal, Franco Nero Written by José Rivera, Tim Sullivan based on the book by Suzzane Harper Juliet’s Wall has been a place for forlorn lovers since the 1930’s. People (over 3/4’s women) have written letters to Juliet, explaining their situation,…
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Cool Papa E’s Complete Harry Potter Movie Series Reviews
Having spent the first 2 movies avoiding Harry Potter, I was intrigued by the choice of director to finally watch Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. That movie, with its time-turner, Buckbeak and the incredible Gary Oldman, impressed me enough to give the rest of the series a chance. Still, I kept the series…
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Cusack and Robinson Hitch A Ride in the Hot Tub Time Machine
Hot Tub Time Machine Directed by Steve Pink Starring John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke, Chevy Chase, Crispin Glover This movie is about as unlikely as its title. Part Peggy Sue Got Married, part Back To The Future and part every other movie in the ’80’s, Hot Tub Time Machine is fun, crude…
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Percy Jackson & The Olympians – The Lightening Thief is one long title and a decent kid’s movie
Percy Jackson & The Olympians – The Lightning Thief Directed by Chris Columbus Starring Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Catherine Keener, Kevin McKidd, Sean Bean, Pierce Brosnan, Alexandria Daddario, Jake Abel, Uma Thurman, Joey Pantoliano, Steve Coogan, Rosario Dawson Screenplay by Craig Titley and Joe Stillman based on the Novel by Rick Riordan That this…
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Post Grad is awkward at times, but allows major talent to roam
Post Grad Directed by Vicky Jenson Starring Alexis Bledel, Zach Gilford, Michael Keaton, Jane Lynch, Carol Burnett, Rodrigo Santoro One thing I felt while watching this movie was joy, and a good amount of it. It is nice to see Michael Keaton back on-screen being the happy-go-lucky guy from Mr. Mom and Night Shift. I…
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The Road is hopeless, heartsick and brave
The Road Directed by John Hillcoat Starring Viggo Mortenson, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Michael K. Williams, Charleze Theron, Robert Duvall, Guy Pearce The Road is impeccably acted, well-directed and with an excellent screenplay. Even so I can never watch this movie again. My heart could not handle it. Taking a view of the apocalypse to the point…
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