Manchester by the Sea (2016)

Taking place in the films namesake town located in Massachusetts. "Manchester by the Sea" is a breathtaking powerful film detailing what a midlife crisis is and the effects they have on people close to one another. Deeply moving and powerful film, "Manchester by the Sea" is a film for the ages, it's quite possibly one of the decade's finest works.

Some of the greatest performances i've seen by a predominantly male cast. Casey Affleck does an excellent job with the lead. Affleck boasts onscreen with a rare powerful execution of extreme proportions.

Still trying to make his mark, Lucas Hedges, (Afflecks' onscreen nephew) is terrific. His character, a teenager, who has some coping difficulties due to a family tragedy. As the film progresses, he goes out of his shell becoming in a way, extroverted than before.

Co-Starring in the film, Michelle Williams, playing (Afflecks ex-wife), perfectly measures up to the dramatic aspects of the film.

The emotional intensity is huge. You can feel that between the conflicts with the characters in the film.

Screenwriter of the Scorsese hit film "Gangs of New York", Kenneth Lonergan, makes a "Hallmark" esque film (setting wise) but it's way better than if it were on that T.V channel.

Romantic comedy lovers and fans of the acclaimed (Boyhood) will fall prey to this dramatic, heartwarming (at times) emotional film. Moviegoers with the taste of dark comedy and romance with an edge will love this film and all that it signifies.

Rate: A 

Directed By: Kenneth Lonergan 

Starring: Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, with Matthew Broderick, Tate Donovan, and C.J Wilson,  

MPAA Rating: R (for language throughout and some sexual content) 

Runtime: 2 Hours and 17 Minutes 

Fist Fight (2017)

Remember when your parents would tell you to "turn the other cheek" when a bully picks on you? Well, in this case, adulthood, for instance, has its bullies too. Two teachers duke it out in a high school parking lot on the last day of school, and things do not go well for either one.

Ice Cube (aka) not-so-Mr. Nice Guy is exactly like that one man driving in front of you at the speed of a turtle. His patience is very thin throughout the movie due to Charlie Day (aka) the world's biggest pain-in-the-ass coworker. The comedic duo here is funny, but it's not laugh till your stomach hurts, milk outta your nose type. 

What Fist Fight lacks is persistency and better laughs. The film is enjoyable, however, some jokes weren't funny. They were there for a reaction. 

Some of the films brightest moments involved (you said it) children. Giving that this is an R rated movie, it's got some potty-mouthed children in here to. 

Not in anyway shape or form was the acting superb, but the essence of comedic pursuits is satisfying. In all fairness, if and when you watch this, don't expect lots of belly laughs. You can expect however to be entertained by this film and its diabolical humor. 

Rate: C+ 

Directed By: Richie Keen 

Rating: R(for language throughout, sexual content/nudity and drug material)

Starring: Ice Cube, Charlie Day, Jillian Bell, Dean Norris, Tracy Morgan, JoAnna Garcia-Swisher 

Runtime: 1 Hour and 31 Minutes 

Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

It's one of  the best war films . Based on the real American war hero Desmond Doss, "Hacksaw Ridge" is an emotional recount of the horrors of World War II. [It] satisfies in every possible aspect. Even though its graphic depictions of war at the core, it's still a monumentos achievement.   Moviegoers undoubtedly feel a renewed sense of patriotism.

It shows just how one act of kindness can lead to change. When you're being judged by your morals, stand tall and strong. That's exactly what the ballsy army medic did. Even when you faced with avalanches of insults and hardships with others.

From Spider-Man to war hero, Andrew Garfield soars, triumphs in an emotionally heart wrenching performance.Alongside Garfield, Teresa Palmer, Sam Worthington and Vince Vaughn blend into the film with unique efforts of beauty.

One of the most gifted talents in Hollywood, Mel Gibson, establishes a movie that accomplishes everything a true-story film has a duty to do: be accurate.

The most painful thing any military personnel can bare witness to, is the agony of fellow infantry members suffer.  If it's one thing that Hollywood  manages to accomplish here, is being an emotionally effective film.

Rate: A

Directed By: Mel Gibson 

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Sam Worthington, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving                       
Rating: R (for intense prolonged realistically graphic sequences of war violence including grisly bloody images)

Runtime: 2 Hours and 19 Minutes