Malawski's Movie Mania

Spielberg's Bridge of Spies is an Authentic Cold War  Action-Thriller that delivers a  powerful and dramatic performance by Tom Hanks. Starring: Tom Hanks Director: Steven Spielberg MPAA Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 2 Hours & 21 Minutes Synopsis: During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers' only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan (Tom Hanks), recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Donovan boards a plane to Berli n, hoping to win the young man's freedom through a prisoner exchange. If all goes well, the Russians would get Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance), the convicted spy who Donovan defended in court.  Rate: B- (82%) 

Based on the acclaimed novel and the real accounts of what happened during the Economy Collapse of 2008. Renowned director Adam McKay brings "The Big Short" to it's silver screen adaption. Actors Christian Bale, Steve Carrell, and Ryan Gosling deliver dramatic and captivating performances as Financial Business Gurus. The dialogue of the film is so professional and causal for business terms. The film shows just how serious the effects of a financial crisis really can be, really was. There were many conflicts and consequences to this financial mess which caused severe unemployment, loss of houses, and many Americans filing for Bankruptcy.  Based on the acclaimed novel and the real accounts of what happened during the Economy Collapse of 2008. "The Big Short" is a dramatic, captivating, mind-boggling, motion picture experience unlike anything else .  Starring: Christian Bale, Steve Carrell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt Director: Adam McKay MPAA Rating: R Runtime: 2 Hour...

  A similar twist to James Bond. Kingsman is a  raunchy-Action comedy flick. Very exciting. The acting is somewhat cheesy. Colin Firth does a nice job at presenting as a mentor for the films protagonist. And Samuel L. Jackson like always, does an exceptional job at his portrayal of the films villain. Overall, Kingsman is an awesome action film.  Starring: Colin Firth and Samuel L. Jackson Director: Matthew Vaughn Runtime: 2 Hours & 9 minutes  MPAA Rating: R Synopsis:  Based upon the acclaimed comic book and directed by Matthew Vaughn, Kingsman: The Secret Service tells the story of a super-secret spy organization that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius. Rate: B- (82%) 

   I n this very jolly Christmas comedy starring Will Farrell as "Buddy The Elf", he is adopted by elves from the "North Pole". He is then informed by Santa that his biological father is in a "magical place" called "New York City" He travels there to meet him, and on his journey there many silly things happen! Fun for the whole family! Exciting. Silly. Goofy. Starring: Will Farrell, Zooey Deschanel, James Caan Director: Jon Faverau  MPAA Rating: PG Runtime: 1 Hour and 40 minutes Synopsis:  After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. Rate: A+ (94%) 

   Based upon the popular comic strip "Peanuts" By Charles M. Schultz,  comes a full length three-dimensional film.  This feature film is a delight for all. Immensely entertaining. Fun for whole family.     Director: Steve Martino    Starring: Noah Schnapp, Hadley Miller and Bill Melendez    MPAA Rating: G        Synopsis:   Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved "Peanuts" gang make their big-screen debut, like they've never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation. Charlie Brown, the world's most beloved underdog, embarks upon an epic and heroic quest, while his best pal, the lovable beagle Snoopy, takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, the Red Baron. From the imagination of Charles M. Schulz and the creators of the ICE AGE films, THE PEANUTS MOVIE will prove that every underdog has his day. Runtime: 1 hour and 30 minutes     Rate: A- (92%) 

  Based on the real life story of a girl would become a multi-million dollar selling inventor. "Joy" tells the story behind how it all started. Stars Jennifer Lawrence as the determined inventor Joy Mangano. The film tackles just how difficult Joy's struggles were to kickstart such a successful business dynasty. With the help and guidance of those closest to her she can do anything. Amid some bumps in the road, financially and personally like getting divorced and filing for bankruptcy, Joy overcomes these seemingly impossible struggles.      Jennifer Lawrence renuites with director David O. Russell for the third time. And Bradley Cooper for the fourth time. Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper are a dream-team in this inspirational motion picture.     O. Russell did an okay job at trying to interpret Joy Mangano's story. By stating the fact, the film is only biased. Just facts only approached. But Lawrence's performance is a job well done. Highly prais...

Pixar's 16th animated feature film The Good Dinosaur  is a beautiful masterpiece. A wonderful work of imagination and art. The animation in this spectacular film is very realistic. Spectacular. Emotional. Exciting. Fun for the whole family.  Starring: Raymond Ochoa, Jeffery Wright, Frances McDormand, Steve Zahn, with Jack Bright, and Sam Elliott Director: Peter Sohn  MPAA Rating: PG Runtime: 1 Hour and 40 Minutes Synopsis:  Luckily for young Arlo, his parents (Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand) and his two siblings, the mighty  dinosaurs were not wiped out 65 million years ago. When a rainstorm washes poor Arlo (Raymond Ochoa) downriver, he ends up bruised, battered and miles away from home. Good fortune shines on the frightened dino when he meets Spot (Jack Bright), a Neanderthal boy who offers his help and friendship. Together, the unlikely duo embark on an epic adventure to reunite Arlo with his beloved family. Rate: A+