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Saturday, June 8, 2013

Movie Review - Alex Cross

By Rych McCain International/Nationally Syndicated Entertainment Columnist

Photos Per Lionsgate/Summit

Alex Cross. Lionsgate Films, Summit Entertainment, A Block/Hanson and James Patterson Entertainment Production, An Emmett/Furia Films Productions in association with Envision Entertainment. Starring Tyler Perry, Edward Burns, Matthew Fox, Jean Reno, Carmen Ejogo, Cicely Tyson, Yara Shahidi, Sayeed Shahidi, John C. McGinley and Werner Daehna. Directed by Rob Cohen. Screenplay by Marc Moss and Kerry Williamson. Based on the novel “Cross” by James Patterson. Produced by bill Block, Paul Hanson, James Patterson, Steve Bowen, Randall Emmett and Leopoldo Gout.

Tyler Perry as Alex Cross

The character of psychologist/detective Alex Cross marks a new chapter in the acting career of Tyler Perry. This is his first action-hero role and he hits a homer out of the park.

His nay-sayers and those who think he can only pull of Madea will be shocked into silence on this one. While Perry delivers big time, so does his on screen nemeses

Matthew Fox as Picasso

Matthew Fox as psycho killer Picasso. His performance is ice-chillingly real and cold. Veteran Action director Rob Cohen super delivers the suspense, drama, action and emotional intensity in this offering. Action fans will love it!

****Excellent! (Ride In Front 1st Class!)

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Saturday, April 6, 2013

Movie Review - Frankenwinee

Movie Review - Frankenweenie

By Rych McCain International/Nationally Syndicated Entertainment Columnist

Images Courtesy of Walt Disney

Frankenweenie. Disney. Starring Catherine O’Hara. Martin Short, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Winona Ryder, Robert Capron, James Hiroyuki Liao, Conchata Ferrell and Tom Humberstone. Directed by Tim Burton. Screenplay by John August.

Based on a screenplay by Lenny Ripps from an original idea by Tim Burton. Produced by Tim Burton and Allison Abbate. Well it is Halloween time and we expect the spooky type theme movies.

Frankenweenie is very entertaining and in some spots actually educational like the scene where Mr. Rzykruski the science teacher explains how lightning strikes.

The characters are relatable and the drama builds at the perfect pace. The look, feel, sound and color of the film make the ideal blend for a highly enjoyable theater experience for young and old. But what else would you expect from the master Tim Burton?

***Good (Ride In The Middle!)

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Movie Review - Hotel Transylvania

By Rych McCain International/Nationally Syndicated Entertainment Columnist

Photos Courtesy of Sony Pictures

Hotel Transylvania. Sony Pictures. Starring Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Steve Buscemi, Ceelo Green and Jon Lovitz. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsk. Screenplay by Peter Bayham and Robert Smigel. Story by Todd Durham, San Hogeman and Kevin Hageman. Produced by Michelle Murdocca.

The Family

Dorky Hiker Jonathan (voice by Andy Samberg)

The central theme of a 22 year-old dorky hiker dude falling in love with a 118 year-old vampire is not very real even for a cartoon.

Drac's daughter Mavis (voice by Selena Gomez)

The hotel is for monsters only but the human happened upon it while exploring a strange mountain. The characters are monsters but they a loveable and fun. Some smaller children may be frightened by parts of the film but the older ones will cheer in delight.

****Excellent! (Ride In The Front 1st Class!)

Friday, April 5, 2013

Movie Review - Dredd

By Rych McCain International/Nationally Syndicated Entertainment Columnist

Photos Courtesy Lionsgate

Dredd. Lionsgate Films and Reliance Entertainment present in association with IM Global, a DNA Films Production. Starring Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey, Wood Harris, Langley Kirkwood, Luke Tyler, Domhnall Gleeson and Warrick Grier. Directed by Pete Travis. Screenplay by Alex Garland, “Judge Dredd’ Created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra. Produced by Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich and Alex Garland.

Olivia Thirlby (Cassandra) Karl Urban (Dredd)

Hear is another comic book adaptation flick. I must say however that the look, color tone, action and feel are pretty authentic and close to the original Judge Dredd comic book series.

Lena Headley (Ma Ma)

Ma Ma (Headey) as the chief villain, violent gang leader is at the top of her game. Dredd (Urban) is robotic with his stiff movements and speech. Like Schwarzenegger, he mainly spits out one liners. Every blue moon one might be funny. Set in the future after America’s destruction where 300 million people are clustered in one giant metropolis that stretches from Boston to D.C., lawlessness is the order of the day and this flick will keep your attention.

**OK, I Almost Like It (Ride In The Back!)

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