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Rated PG-13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening imagesStarring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Lee Pace, Ian Holm, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom and Evangeline LillyDirected by Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings, King Kong)The final installment lives up to the previous films in the series and is definitely worth seeing.The Hobbit: The Battle of the...
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Rated PG for action and peril, some rude humor, and thematic elements.Starring the voices of Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, T.J. Miller, Jamie Chung, Alan Tudyk and James Cromwell Directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams (Winnie the Pooh and Bolt)Everyone was wondering what the Disney/Marvel marriage would look like…well this is it and it is fantastic. Big Hero 6...
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Rated PG for thematic elements.Starring Patrick Warburton, Lauren Holly and Cody LinleyDirected by Sean McNamara (Soul Surfer)I would take my family and my students to see this movie. Life can change in an instant, and turn your whole world upside down. And that is exactly what happens to firefighter Jeff Elliott and his wife Ruth who are living their...
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Rated R for some drug use and a scene of violence. Starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo and Vanessa RedgraveDirected by Bennett Miller (Moneyball)Intense, artistic, and very dark.Foxcatcher is a psychological drama directed by Academy Award nominee Bennett Miller (Moneyball) and starring Golden Globe winner Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Academy Award nominee Mark Ruffalo, Academy Award winner Vanessa...
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Rated R for strong and disturbing war violence, and language throughout including some sexual references.Starring Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Jake McDorman and Kyle GallnerDirected by Clint Eastwood (Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby)American Sniper is a must see!U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on...
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Rated PG for mild action and some rude humor.Starring the voices of Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Benedict Cumberbatch, Christopher Knights, Ken Jeong, Peter Stormare and John MalkovichDirected by Eric Darnell and Simon J. Smith (Madagascar)If you love wise cracking animated characters, Penguins of Madagascar is perfect for you.In Penguins of Madagascar, audiences will discover the secrets of the most...
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Rated PG-13 for war violence including intense sequences of brutality, and for brief language.Starring Jack O'Connell, Domhnall Gleeson, Garrett Hedlund, Takamasa Ishihara, Finn Wittrock and Jai Courtney Directed by Angelina JolieUnbroken is the best movie I’ve seen this year. And although it was the first movie I’ve seen in 2015, I think that statement will hold true for some...
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