Month: January 2014

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)

by Daniel Prinn, posted in 2014, Reviews # - M

Released: January 17, 2014. Directed by: Kenneth Branagh. Starring: Chris Pine, Keira Knightley, Kevin Costner. Runtime: 105 min. "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" is one of those films that is simply a decent time at the movies; take it or leave it. It has similar action to a lot of other CIA actioners, with an A-list … Continue reading Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)

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January 31 to February 2 Box Office Predictions

by Daniel Prinn, posted in 2013 films, Box Office Predictions and Results

The two films being released the last weekend of January is "Labor Day" and "That Awkward Moment." The idea of a film called Labor Day being released in January is a bit of a funny idea. At 2584 theatres, this is the widest initial release for any Jason Reitman film yet. Similar films debut at … Continue reading January 31 to February 2 Box Office Predictions

American Hustle (2013)

by Daniel Prinn, posted in 2013 films, Reviews # - M

Released: December 20, 2013. Directed by: David O. Russell. Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper. Runtime: 138 min. With "American Hustle," David O. Russell creates a heavily stylish look at the lives of con men and an FBI agent trying to reduce corruption in late 1970's New Jersey; but ridding the city of corruption … Continue reading American Hustle (2013)

Philomena (2013)

by Daniel Prinn, posted in Uncategorized

Released: November 27, 2013. Directed by: Stephen Frears. Starring: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark. Runtime: 98 min. Today, teenage pregnancy is a commonplace. There's even a TV show about young pregnant girls called "16 and Pregnant" that premiered back in 2009. It seems like a stupid premise to me, but it shows how … Continue reading Philomena (2013)

Frozen (2013)

by Daniel Prinn, posted in 2013 films, Reviews # - M

Released: November 27, 2013. Directed by: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee. Starring (voices): Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Idina Menzel. Runtime: 1o2 min. I heard that "Frozen" utilizes music to assist its narrative and to portray the character's feelings, but I didn't think there'd be a musical number right off the bat. There's a cute reindeer and … Continue reading Frozen (2013)

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

by Daniel Prinn, posted in 2013 films, Reviews N - Z

Released: December 25, 2013. Directed by: Martin Scorsese. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie. Runtime: 180 min. I'm not going to claim that I'm an expert on anything movies just yet, especially not on films by Scorsese - hell, I haven't even seen "Goodfellas" yet (something I plan on changing this weekend). All I … Continue reading The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones Box office prediction (Jan 3-5/2014

by Daniel Prinn, posted in Box Office Predictions and Results

Welcome to a new year of box office predictions! And other possibilities, of course. The only new wide release coming out this weekend is "Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones," a sort of spin-off in the "Paranormal Activity" series. It looks okay to me; but it's not one of my priority films to see in January. … Continue reading Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones Box office prediction (Jan 3-5/2014

Saving Mr. Banks (2013)

by Daniel Prinn, posted in 2013 films, Reviews N - Z

Released: December 20, 2013. Directed by: John Lee Hancock. Starring: Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson, Annie Rose Buckley. Runtime: 125 min. Many might fear that a biography film made by Disney might feel too Disney, like the way they handle their sports films - a bit cheesy but still entertaining. (It's great that director John Lee … Continue reading Saving Mr. Banks (2013)