Director James Mangold Staring Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima Rated M Score 2.5/6 Summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance, Wolverine becomes embroiled in a conflict that forces him to confront his own demons. I’m not sure if I was entirely impressed by this one and this is the sixth time that Jackman has…
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Rise of the Zombies
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Director Nick Lyon Starring Danny Trejo, Mariel Hemingway, Ethan Suplee, LeVar Burton Rated R Score 0/6 During a zombie apocalypse, a group of survivors hide on Alcatraz Island to escape from rising zombie hordes. When their refuge is overrun, and upon hearing that a scientist may have discovered a cure, they leave the island to…
Ace Attorney
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Director Takashi Miike Staring Hiroki Narimiya, Takumi Saitô, Mirei Kiritani Rated M Score 5/6 In the near future, an overflowing court system dictates that all trials can only convene for 3 days – then a verdict must be reached. Phoenix Wright is a novice lawyer who takes on a difficult murder case against prosecutor Miles…
Goddess
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Director Mark Lamprell Staring Laura Michelle Kelly, Ronan Keating, Magda Szubanski Rated PG Score 5/6 Elspeth Dickens dreams of finding her “voice” despite being stuck in an isolated farmhouse with her twin toddlers. A web-cam becomes her pathway to fame and fortune, but at a price. If you have not heard about the movie Goddess,…
Citizen Gangster
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Director Nathan Morlando Staring Scott Speedman, Kelly Reilly, Kevin Durand Rated MA Score 2/6 WWII vet Eddie Boyd is torn between providing for his young family and an unfulfilled dream of becoming a Hollywood star. He discovers a way to do both, but his dream leads him down a path of danger and tragedy. Before…
21 & Over
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Director Jon Lucas & Scott Moore Staring Miles Teller, Justin Chon, Sarah Wright Rated MA Score 2.5/6 The night before his big medical school interview, a promising student celebrates his 21st birthday with his two best friends. The guys who wrote the hangover are responsible for 21 & over, I got the overall feeling that…
Jack The Giant Slayer
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Director Bryan Singer Staring Nicholas Hoult, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci Rated M Score 3.5/6 The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds. This is actually a pretty cool choice…
Save your legs!
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Director Boyd Hicklin Starring Stephen Curry, Brendan Cowell, Damon Gameau Rated M Score 4/6 Edward (Teddy) Brown is obsessed with cricket. His whole life has revolved around the game, his park cricket team and his mates. Now that they’ve hit their mid-thirties, his friends are starting to move on, trading in the team for their…
The Package
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Director Jesse V. Johnson Staring Steve Austin, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Keenleyside Rated M Score 2.5/6 A courier for a local crime lord must deliver a mysterious package while being chased by a horde of unusual gangsters. On the face of it The Package is very much the type of movie that you would watch with…
The Lone Ranger
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Director Gore Verbinski Staring Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer Rated M Score 4.5/6 Native American warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice. Okay, if you get over the fact that the role of Tonto went to Johnny Depp instead of any Native American,…