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‘Year One’ Review

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What a difference one year can make! In 2008 Jack Black voiced the lovable Po in the animated hit “Kung Fu Panda”, and was very funny in my favorite film of the year, “Be Kind Rewind”. However, in “Year One”, Black is not lovable or funny. And the movie will be no one’s favorite film […]
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‘Land of the Lost’ Review

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There have been a lot of movies based on TV shows in recent years – some good, some not so good. “Land of the Lost” is based on the 1970’s Saturday morning kids show that became a cult-classic. Will Ferrell stars as Dr. Rick Marshall, a scientist who believes in the existence of a parallel […]
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‘Terminator Salvation’ Review

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The Terminator came “BAAACK” this summer, 25 years after the original film and 6 years since the most recent sequel. Unfortunately, it wasn’t really worth the wait. The main character in “Terminator Salvation” is a grown-up John Connor (played by Christian Bale) who continues to lead the resistance against the Terminator robots. Connor and the […]
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‘Star Trek’ Review

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“Star Trek” is the 11th feature film in the series…and it comes 43 years after the show debuted on TV. This new edition, in case you weren’t aware, is a prequel. We get to see James Kirk as a baby…a school kid…and learn how he eventually becomes Captain of the starship Enterprise. We also see […]
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’17 Again’ Review

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If fans of Zac Efron (particularly young girls) watch this movie thinking they’re going to see him as they did in the “High School Musical” films and “Hairspray” they’re in for a major disappointment. “17 Again” is about a 37 year old husband and father who’s about to get a divorce, has two kids who […]
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‘Swing Vote’ Review

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“Swing Vote”, which came out in August, gives us a look at what could have happened in this past November’s presidential election. The movie provides an interesting and funny look at what would happen if it came down to one person to decide the next President of the United States. Kevin Costner plays Bud Johnson […]
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‘The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor’ Review

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After seeing this third installment of “The Mummy” series I say the series is officially DEAD. Brendan Fraser is back in his role as archeologist Rick O’Connell. He and his wife (now played by Maria Bello) are retired from the killing mummy business, until they are asked to go on one final mission to deliver […]
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‘The Dark Knight’ Review

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It’s the #1 movie of 2008 and the second-highest grossing film of all-time. And it’s out on video just in time to rake-in millions more in DVD sales for Christmas. “The Dark Knight” is not exactly a “family film.” It’s rated PG-13 because of loads of violence, disturbing images and some bad language. However, so […]
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