HeyJaredREEL REVIEWS with Mr Movie
I have been reviewing movies in Central Iowa since my first review in 1986 of Lucas...also Charlie Sheen's first film. I've done television, radio and print reviews.
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The Fix (opens the original)
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At this point, most moviegoers know what a Liam Neeson looks like. He is put in dangerous situations but it is okay because he has a “particular set of skills” and will end up saving the day no matter what.That’s not exactly what you get here. What you do get is the tale of a group of soldiers back in Afghanistan to retrieve something that they left behind. The story is compelling, the characters very well played and the conclusion is not what you will expect but it works well.GRADE C+
The Uprising (opens the original)
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This movie stars Andrew Garfield as the legendary character and the leader of a rebellion against none other than British King Richard II. The movie was written and directed by Paul Greengrass which is enough to get me to the movie theatre every time.This movie tells us that 50% of the population died from the plague and grief is everywhere. he has lost his wife and three kids. These movies always have great bad guys and here there is an evil ArchBishop who does not plan to take any crap from a
Tonight’s Mystery Movie is RUNNER (opens the original)
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My friends at the Fridley Theatres in Des Moines refused to tell me what the Mystery Movie was that week so Sue and I just dropped into one of their Fridley Theaters and saw a movie that neither of us had ever heard of.I’ll save you the suspense and tell you that it was Runner. We were 20 minutes into the the movie when Sue and I almost at the same time looked at each other and said “Who is this guy”. “That guy” is Alan Ritchson who seems to be the next bad-ass guy looking to take down as many b
Toy Story 5 (opens the original)
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Few movies get four sequels, fewer movies produce an excellent fifth film. Toy Story 5 is the rare exception and it does so with aplomb making it one of the most enduring movie series.The Toy Story gang is up in arms when a new toy shows up, actually an electronic device which seems to threaten the old school toys. Toy Story 5 is a charming and funny visit with some great old friends and a message that posits that maybe electronic toys have a place in the toy box. Deservedly, the Pixar folks are
Disclosure Day (opens the original)
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Emily Blunt plays a weather person on the local news who begins to hear, and to understand, communications from aliens on our planet. Disclosure Day does not shy away from tough questions but challenges the audience to a big ‘What If?”.Disclosure Day has big thoughts, big ideas and big questions. It is also like a great roller coaster ride…is it perfect? No, but what a fun and unique concept.GRADE B-
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