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Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violent action, a scene of torture, sexual content and nudity.Directed by Martin Campbell (the Zorro films, Vertical Limit, GoldenEye…)Staring Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench…My favorite Bond film yet!Yes… I know that I just committed blasphemy to many die hard Bond fans. No disrespect to Sean Connery… this was better.I don’t usually like...
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Rated PG-13 for violence and disturbing images.Directed by Christopher Nolan (Batman Begins & Memento)Staring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson and David BowieNolan delivers again.“Every magic trick consists of three parts, or acts. The first part is called "the pledge." The magician shows you something ordinary. A deck of cards, a bird or a man. He shows...
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Rated R for graphic battle sequences throughout, some sexuality and nudity.Directed by Zack Snyder (Dawn of the Dead—2004)Staring Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Dominick West, David WenhamI can’t remember when I first saw the trailer for 300 but I know it was awhile ago and I watched it 4 times. I could not wait for its release. So...
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Rated PG for thematic elements, some violence and language.Directed by Michael O. Sajbel (One Night with the King)Staring Drew Fuller, James Garner, Brian Dennehy, Abigail Breslin and Ali HillisA great film to watch with the whole family.Based on the best-selling book by Jim Stovall, The Ultimate Gift is the compelling story of one man’s journey to discover the things...
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Rated R for strong brutal violence, pervasive language, some strong sexual content and drug material.Directed by Martin Scorsese (Goodfellas & Gangs of New York)Starring Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio & Mark WahlbergThe Departed has the amazing cast of Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio & Mark Wahlberg and the legendary director Martin Scorsese… and it doesn’t disappoint. It...
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Rated PG-13 for some disturbing images, sexuality, brief language and (male)nudity.Directed by Marc Forster (Finding Neverland & Monster’s Ball)Starring Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal & Dustin HoffmanWay above our expectations!You probably saw the previews. Will Ferrell plays Harold Crick, a stereotypical IRS agent who begins hearing a woman’s voice narrate his life. From everything to the mundane...
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Rated PG for crude humor and some language.Directed by David Bowers and Sam Fell (both first time directors)Starring the voices of Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet and Ian McKellenIt was DreamWorks Animation that brought us Shrek and Over the Hedge (two of my favorites) and Aardman Animation is responsible for Wallace and Gromit (admittedly not a huge fan). They...
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