Monday, July 28, 2014

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith [2005]

Genre: action, adventure, fantasy, sci-fi

Duration: 140 min

Rating: 7,7/10
My Rating: 10/10

About:
As the Clone Wars near an end, the Sith Lord Darth Sidious steps out of the shadows, at which time Anakin succumbs to his emotions, becoming Darth Vader and putting his relationships with Obi-Wan and Padme at risk.

Director: George Lucas
Stars: Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor 


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Transcendence [2014]

Genre: drama, mystery, sci-fi, thriller

Duration: 119 min

Rating: 6,4/10
My Rating: 9/10

About:
Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments have made him famous, but they have also made him the prime target of anti-technology extremists who will do whatever it takes to stop him. However, in their attempt to destroy Will, they inadvertently become the catalyst for him to succeed-to be a participant in his own transcendence. For his wife Evelyn (Rebecca Hall) and best friend Max Waters (Paul Bettany), both fellow researchers, the question is not if they can...but if they should. Their worst fears are realized as Will's thirst for knowledge evolves into a seemingly omnipresent quest for power, to what end is unknown. The only thing that is becoming terrifyingly clear is there may be no way to stop him.

Director:  Wally Pfister
Stars: Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, Morgan Freeman


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Moonrise Kingdom [2012]

Genre: comedy, drama, romance

Duration: 94 min

Rating: 7,8/10
My Rating: 6/10

About:
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, as a young boy and girl fall in love they are moved to run away together. Various factions of the town mobilize to search for them and the town is turned upside down -- which might not be such a bad thing.

Director: Wes Anderson
Stars: Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Bruce Willis 


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The Way Way Back [2013]

Genre: comedy, drama

Duration: 103 min

Rating: 7,4/10
My Rating: 9/10

About:
Duncan (Liam James) is not a popular kid and it doesn't look like the summer is going to offer anything better for him. His mother's boyfriend has invited them to his beach house where Duncan is expected to improve his personality and physical appearance, and meet girls. But his would-be step-sister doesn't want anything to do with him and his shy demeanor makes it difficult for him to meet anybody new. When Duncan wanders into the Water Wizz, the local water park, he meets adult employees who are just having fun. Owen (Sam Rockwell) lets Duncan work with him and their new-found bond will help each other mature and find their place in life. Which for Duncan means standing up to his would-be step-father, having a conversation with the girl next door and being more comfortable with who he is.

Director: Nat Faxon, Jim Rash
Stars: Liam James, AnnaSophia Robb, Sam Rockwell, Steve Carell


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Mirror Mirror [2012]

Genre: adventure, comedy, drama, family, fantasy

Duration: 106 min

Rating: 5,6/10
My Rating: 7/10

About:
After a beloved King vanishes, his ruthless wife seizes control of the kingdom and keeps her beautiful 18-year-old stepdaughter, Snow White, hidden away in the palace. But when the princess attracts the attention of a charming and wealthy visiting prince, the jealous Queen banishes the girl to a nearby forest. Taken in by a band of rebellious but kindhearted dwarfs, Snow White blossoms into a brave young woman determined to save her country from the Queen. With the support of her new friends, she roars into action to reclaim her birthright and win back her Prince in this magical adventure comedy that will capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences the world over.

Director:  Tarsem Singh
Stars: Lily Collins, Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer


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Sunday, July 27, 2014

Crazy, Stupid, Love. [2011]

Genre: comedy, drama, romance

Duration: 118 min

Rating: 7,5/10
My Rating: 6/10


About:
A middle-aged husband's life changes dramatically when his wife asks him for a divorce. He seeks to rediscover his manhood with the help of a newfound friend, Jacob, learning to pick up girls at bars.

Director: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Stars: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Bacon


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Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters [2013]

Genre: action, fantasy, horror

Duration: 88 min

Rating: 6,1/10
My Rating: 9/10

About:
The siblings Hansel and Gretel are left alone in the woods by their father and captured by a dark witch in a candy house. However they kill the witch and escape from the spot. Years later, the orphans have become famous witch hunters. When eleven children go missing in a small village, the Mayor summons Hansel and Gretel to rescue them, and they save the red haired Mina from the local sheriff that wants to burn her accusing Mina of witchcraft. Soon they discover that the Blood Moon will approach in three days and the powerful dark witch Muriel is the responsible for the abduction of children. She intends to use the children together with a secret ingredient in a Sabbath to make the coven of witches protected against the fire. Meanwhile Hansel and Gretel disclose secrets about their parents.

Director: Tommy Wirkola
Stars: Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton


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