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A movie poster for Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen. From Rotten Tomatoes: 'THE GENTLEMEN follows American expat Mickey Pearson (Matthew McConaughey) who built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he's looking to cash out of the business forever it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him.'

Movie Review: The Gentlemen (2019)

Kellen Aguilar January 27, 2020 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Matthew McConaughey (Mickey Pearson), Colin Farrell (Coach), Charlie Hunnam (Raymond), Michelle Dockery (Rosalind), Henry Golding (Dry Eye), Hugh Grant (Fletcher), Jeremy Strong (Cannabis Kingpin Mathew), Brittany Ashworth (Ruby), Jason …

A movie poster for Sam Mendes' 1917. From Rotten Tomatoes: 'At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield (Captain Fantastic's George MacKay) and Blake (Game of Thrones' Dean-Charles Chapman) are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers--Blake's own brother among them.'

Movie Review: 1917 (2019)

Kellen Aguilar January 25, 2020 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: George MacKay (Lance Corporal Schofield), Dean-Charles Chapman (Lance Corporal Blake), Colin Firth (General Erinmore), Mark Strong (Captain Smith), Andrew Scott (Lieutenant Leslie), Richard Madden (Lieutenant Blake), Benedict Cumberbatch (Colonel …

I review Bombshell, Uncut Gems, and Underwater. I get straight to the point and explain what worked and what didn't in each film.

Rapid Reviews: Bombshell (2019), Uncut Gems (2019), Underwater (2020)

Kellen Aguilar January 18, 2020 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Charlize Theron (Megyn Kelly), Nicole Kidman (Gretchen Carlson), Margot Robbie (Kayla Pospisil), John Lithgow (Roger Ailes), Allison Janney (Susan Estrich), Kate McKinnon (Jess Carr), Malcolm McDowell (Rupert Murdoch), Mark …

A movie poster for Tom Hooper's Cats. From Wikipedia: ‘Cats is a 2019 musical fantasy film based on the stage musical of the same name by Andrew Lloyd Webber, which in turn was based on the poetry collection Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (1939) by T. S. Eliot. The film is directed by Tom Hooper—in his second feature musical following Les Misérables (2012)—from a screenplay by Lee Hall and Hooper and features an ensemble cast, including James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson, and Francesca Hayward. Cats was theatrically released in the United Kingdom and the United States on 20 December 2019, by Universal Pictures. The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who criticized the CGI effects, plot, and tone, with many calling it one of the worst films of 2019. The film is projected to be a box-office bomb, having so far grossed $59 million on a $90 million budget.'

Movie Review: Cats (2019)

Kellen Aguilar January 18, 2020 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Francesca Hayward (Victoria), James Corden (Bustopher Jones), Judi Dench (Deuteronomy), Jason Derulo (Rum Tum Tugger), Idris Elba (Macavity), Jennifer Hudson (Grizabella), Ian McKellen (Gus the Theater Cat), Taylor Swift …

A movie poster for J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. From IMDB: ‘After Palpatine mysteriously returns, the Resistance faces the First Order once more in the final chapter of the Skywalker saga.'

Movie Review: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

Kellen Aguilar December 29, 2019 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Daisy Ridley (Rey), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), John Boyega (Finn), Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron), Carrie Fisher (General Leia Organa), Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Naomi Ackie (Jannah), …

A movie poster for Clint Eastwood’s Richard Jewell. From Rotten Tomatoes: ‘Directed by Clint Eastwood and based on true events, 'Richard Jewell' is a story of what happens when what is reported as fact obscures the truth. 'There is a bomb in Centennial Park. You have thirty minutes.' The world is first introduced to Richard Jewell as the security guard who reports finding the device at the 1996 Atlanta bombing-his report making him a hero whose swift actions save countless lives. But within days, the law enforcement wannabe becomes the FBI's number one suspect, vilified by press and public alike, his life ripped apart. Reaching out to independent, anti-establishment attorney Watson Bryant, Jewell staunchly professes his innocence. But Bryant finds he is out of his depth as he fights the combined powers of the FBI, GBI and APD to clear his client's name, while keeping Richard from trusting the very people trying to destroy him.’

Movie Review: Richard Jewell (2019)

Kellen Aguilar December 16, 2019 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Paul Walter Hauser (Richard Jewell), Sam Rockwell (Watson Bryant), Kathy Bates (Bobi Jewell), Jon Hamm (Tom Shaw), Olivia Wilde (Kathy Scruggs), Nina Arianda (Nadya) Director: Clint Eastwood Writer Billy …

A movie poster for Trey Edward Shults’ Waves. From Rotten Tomatoes: ‘Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, Waves traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family--led by a well-intentioned but domineering father--as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. From acclaimed director Trey Edward Shults, Waves is a heartrending story about the universal capacity for compassion and growth even in the darkest of times.’

Movie Review: Waves (2019)

Kellen Aguilar December 9, 2019 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Tyler), Lucas Hedges (Luke), Taylor Russell (Emily), Alexa Demie (Alexis), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Catherine), Sterling K. Brown (Ronald) Director: Trey Edward Shults Writer Trey Edward Shults …

A movie poster for Brian Kirk's 21 Bridges. From Rotten Tomatoes: '21 BRIDGES follows an embattled NYPD detective (Chadwick Boseman), who is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy. As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him. When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan as the authorities close all 21 BRIDGES to prevent any entry or exit from the iconic island.'

Movie Review: 21 Bridges (2019)

Kellen Aguilar December 8, 2019 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Chadwick Boseman (Andre Davis), Sienna Miller (Frankie Burns), J.K. Simmons (Captain McKenna), Stephan James (Michael), Taylor Kitsch (Ray), Keith David (Deputy Chief Spencer), Jamie Neumann (Leigh) Director: Brian Kirk …

$A movie poster for Melina Matsoukas' Queen & Slim. From Rotten Tomatoes: 'While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man (Get Out's Daniel Kaluuya) and a black woman (Jodie Turner-Smith, in her first starring feature-film role), are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results, when the man kills the police officer in self-defense. Terrified and in fear for their lives, the man, a retail employee, and the woman, a criminal defense lawyer, are forced to go on the run. But the incident is captured on video and goes viral, and the couple unwittingly become a symbol of trauma, terror, grief and pain for people across the country.'$

Movie Review: Queen & Slim (2019)

Kellen Aguilar December 3, 2019 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Daniel Kaluuya (Slim), Jodie Turner-Smith (Queen), Chloë Sevigny, Bokeem Woodbine (Uncle Earl), Flea, Indya Moore, Sturgill Simpson (Officer Reed), Benito Martinez Director: Melina Matsoukas Screenplay: Lena Waithe Director of …

A movie poster for Rian Johnson's Knives Out. From Lionsgate via IMDB: 'When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.'

Movie Review: Knives Out (2019)

Kellen Aguilar December 1, 2019 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Ana de Armas (Marta), Daniel Craig (Detective Benoit Blanc), Chris Evans (Hugh Robinson), Jamie Lee Curtis (Linda Robinson), Toni Collette (Joni), Christopher Plummer (Harlan Thrombrey), Don Johnson (Morris Bristow), …

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