Release Date: August 4, 2017 Genre: Thriller Rating: R Running Time: 1hr 34mins
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In Kidnap, a mother uncovers the kidnapping plot of her son and nothing stops her from saving him. The majority of this movie takes place in a dramatic car chase, but that does not take away from the plot or excitement. I was pleasantly surprized with the ending, as what I thought the movie was leading up to did not happen. Halle Berry does an excellent job in her portrayal of the distressed mother.
Release Date: June 19, 2017 Genre: Thriller, True Story Rating: Running Time: 1hr 25mins
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12 Feet Deep, inspired by true events, is a story of two sisters who are trapped beneath the fiberglass cover of an Olympic sized pool. If I am going to be completely honest, I did not have much hope for this one. My gut instinct was not wrong, this movie dragged on and I even considered shutting it off, but I felt invested and had a need to complete it. It certainly will make you think twice about going to a public pool on a long weekend though!
Release Date: April 3, 2015 Genre: Drama/Thriller Rated: R Running Time: 1hr 31mins
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I'm a closet Nick Joans fan. There. I said it. Normally I try to keep my celebrity crushes to men closer to my age... but I really enjoy movies (and shows) that Nick Jonas is in.
Careful What You Wish For was an interesting movie... it started off quite slow, but gained momentum as it went on. The story revolves around a teen who gets more than he bargains for when he has an affair with his married neighbour. There is a death and a substantial insurance claim that drag the main character into a fierce scandal. As this is a rated R movie, it is not for children, there are intense sexual scenes and adult topics. The ending felt a little rushed, but did not really bring down the quality of the film.
I have watched enough Shark Week to know how unrealistic several aspects of this movie were. That being said, it wasn't a bad watch. The jump scares were enjoyable to say the least... who doesn't like a good scare?! There were some cases of profanity and intense blood scenes that may disturb younger viewers. 47 Meters Down was a predictable movie and certainly was not as scary or horror-filled as the trailer had implied.
To The Bone is the latest Netflix movie and is almost as controversial as 13 Reasons Why. This movie revolves around a young woman struggling with anorexia. Her family, at their wits end, contacts and unconventional doctor (portrayed by Keanu Reeves) who challenges her to face her condition and embrace her life.
I wasn't "blown away" by this movie... I had expected more. Don't get me wrong, it was a good movie, with a solid message, but it was slow and I did not like the ending. the conclusion of the story felt rushed - almost like "we've got 15 minutes left, let's tie this up!". To The Bone did a good job of showing how this condition affects those around her, not only her family, but the other teenagers struggling with their own condition and how they relate to each other.
There is vulgarity in this movie, but no sex or violence. There are strong images of extremely thin bodies.
Release Date: February 12, 2016 Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy Rating: R Running Time: 1hr 48mins
I won't lie... I have been waiting for this movie for a long time! I was a fan of Deadpool before it was cool to be a fan of Deadpool. I saw this movie in the theatre - 3 times! And then pre-ordered the DVD.
I will start off by saying - this movie is NOT for children!! It is not the fun x-men style super-hero movie that kids are so fond of. There is sex, violence and vulgarity. It is not for children, that is why it has an R rating.
With all that said, I absolutely loved this movie. Ryan Reynolds excelled in this roll and pulled of the character effortlessly. It is funny in all the right places even if it is morbid humour. I even convinced my mother (who is not a fan of super-hero movies) to watch this one and she enjoyed it.
13 Reasons Why is the story of Hannah Baker, a young teen who deals with a multitude of issues and ultimately commits suicide. This series revolves are Clay Baker and his quest for the truth after he receives tapes that Hannah left behind for the people who were the root cause of her decision.
There is a lot of controversy floating around the Internet over 13 Reasons Why. I viewed every episode with my 13yr old daughter. Some scenes were difficult to watch (SPOILER: the rape scene), but I believe this show accomplished what it meant to -- it opened up lines of communication with my teenage daughter that are difficult to discuss. These types of scenes and shows are supposed to make you feel uncomfortable, and I do not believe it was "glorifying suicide".
I think this show is a must-watch. And obviously, not suitable for young children.
Released: June 9, 2017 Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 1 hr 50mins
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Tom Cruise plays the "Chosen One" after and ancient Egyptian Princess is awoken and tries to complete an ancient ritual that she was unable to complete in the latest Mummy movie for the franchise. I won't lie, I was a little skeptical when I first heard that Tom Cruise would be starring in this. I am proud to say, I my concerns were dismissed less than half way into my viewing.
The Mummy had a very zombie-esque feel to it, more so than any of the other installments of the franchise. It is certainly a stand alone movie and does not require viewing of any of the other Mummy movies to understand the storyline. I enjoyed how several concepts were brought into this story... Dr Jekyll/Mr Hyde was a prominent character. A reoccurring theme present is man vs monster.
I would normally link to Is This Movie Suitable for an in depth review of child suitability of movies, but this one has not been reviewed at the time of this posting. There is very little vulgarity throughout the movie, and while there are some scenes of women straddling men, there is no scenes containing sex. As with many action movies, there are several fighting scenes. Obviously, since dealing with mummies, there are scenes of bodily decay.
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