Category: Movie Reviews

Movie Review: Krampus

Movie Review: Krampus
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on October 13, 2016 | 0 Comments

Krampus Directed by Michael Dougherty Released 12.4.2015 98 minutes See on IMDb   While the holiday season represents the most magical time of year, ancient European folklore warns of Krampus, a horned beast who punishes naughty children at Christmastime. When dysfunctional family squabbling causes young Max (Emjay Anthony) to lose his festive spirit, it unleashes the wrath of the fearsome demon. As Krampus lays siege to the Engel home, mom (Toni Collette), pop (Adam Scott), sister (Stefania LaVie Owen) and brother […]

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Movie Review: Jupiter Ascending (was a disappointment)

Movie Review: Jupiter Ascending (was a disappointment)
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on February 24, 2015 | 4 Comments

Jupiter Ascending Directed by The Wachowskis Released 2.6.2015 127 minutes See on IMDb Starring Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Sean Bean, Eddie Redmayne     In a bright and colorful future, a young destitute caretaker gets targeted by the ruthless son of a powerful family who lives on a planet in need of a new heir, so she travels with a genetically engineered warrior to the planet in order to stop his tyrant reign.       My Review Warning: Possible spoilers This […]

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Movie Review: The Maze Runner

Movie Review: The Maze Runner
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on January 5, 2015 | 12 Comments

The Maze Runner Directed by Wes Ball Released 9.19.2014 113 minutes Based on the book by James Dashner See on IMDb     Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they’re all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow “runners” for a shot at escape. Starring: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter       My review Wow. I was really impressed with the way this […]

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Movie Review: Oculus

Movie Review: Oculus
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on October 20, 2014 | 9 Comments

Oculus Directed by Mike Flanagan 4.11.2014 Rated R 104 minutes See on IMDb The twenty-one year-old Timothy “Tim” Allen Russell is discharged from a mental institution by his psychiatric Dr. Shawn Graham completely healed from a childhood trauma. His sister Kaylie welcomes him in the parking area and brings him home. Then she tells that they need to destroy an ancient mirror that she has just bought in an auction. The reluctant Tim follows his sister and has fragmented recollections […]

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Movie Review and Discussion: The Hunger Games

Movie Review and Discussion: The Hunger Games
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on March 24, 2012 | 3 Comments

Directed by Gary Ross Rated PG-13 142 min 3.23.2012 See on IMDb   Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister’s place for the latest match. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Stanley Tucci, Wes Bentley, Donald Sutherland. My review **CAUTION: SPOILERS!! If you have not seen the movie […]

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