The Intern (2015)

(The Intern) Review~ 

Helmed by It's Complicated and Something's Gotta Give director  Nancy Myers, is an underwhelming comedy. Jokes are very sarcastic and all great movie. The movie was great up until the god-awful excuse of an ending. 

Starring: Anne Hathway, Robert Di Nero, and Rene Russo

Directed by: Nancy Myers

MPAA Rating: (PG-13) Some suggestive content and brief strong language.

Runtime: 2 Hrs, 1Min

Synopsis: 

Starting a new job can be a difficult challenge, especially if you're already retired. Looking to get back into the game, 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) seizes the opportunity to become a senior intern at an online fashion site. Ben soon becomes popular with his younger co-workers, including Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway), the boss and founder of the company. Whittaker's charm, wisdom and sense of humor help him develop a special bond and growing friendship with Jules.

Rate: C-

Fantastic Four (2015)

A totally new take on Marvel's longest running superhero team. This new film is great and all with its action and special effects. It's Another film with an ensemble that is mediocre. 

Starring: Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, Toby Kebbel, With Jamie Bell and Reg G. Cathey

Directed By: Josh Trank

MPAA Rating: (PG-13) 

Synopsis: 

1. Transported to an alternate universe, four young outsiders gain superhuman powers as they alter their physical form in shocking ways. Reed Richards becomes Mr. Fantastic, able to stretch and twist his body at will, while pal Ben Grimm gains immense strength as the Thing. Johnny Storm becomes the Human Torch, able to control and project fire, while his sister Sue becomes the Invisible Woman. Together, the team must harness their new abilities to prevent Doctor Doom from destroying the Earth.

   
   

   Runtime: 1 Hour, 46 Minutes 

   
   

   Rate: C- 

Maze Runner: Scorch Trials (2015)

Based on the best-selling 'YA novel, and the follow-up of last years the "Maze Runner". Comes a sequel that is pretty much lacking the potential to become just as successful and great as "Hunger Games" and "Divergent". 

Starring: Dylan O'Brien, Thomas-Brodie Sangster, Kaya Scodelario, With Patricia Clarkson and  Barry Pepper

Directed By: Wes Ball

MPAA Rating: (PG-13) 

Synopsis: 

1. Transported to a remote fortified outpost, Thomas and his fellow teenage Gladers find themselves in trouble after uncovering a diabolical plot from the mysterious and powerful organization WCKD. With help from a new ally, the Gladers stage a daring escape into the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with dangerous obstacles and crawling with the virus-infected Cranks. The Gladers only hope may be to find the Right Hand, a group of resistance fighters who can help them battle WCKD.

   
   

   Runtime: 2 Hours and 11 Minutes 

   
   

   Rate: F

Ant-Man (2015)

This pint-sized superhero action flick is superb at best ! It's got the humor and action packed sequences just as any other Marvel Studios Film. Sure to be a good one! 

Starring: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, With Michael Pena, Judy Greer, and Bobby Cannavale

Directed By: Peyton Reed

MPAA Rating: (PG-13)

Synopsis: 

1. Forced out of his own company by former protégé Darren Cross, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) recruits the talents of Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), a master thief just released from prison. Lang becomes Ant-Man, trained by Pym and armed with a suit that allows him to shrink in size, possess superhuman strength and control an army of ants. The miniature hero must use his new skills to prevent Cross, also known as Yellowjacket, from perfecting the same technology and using it as a weapon for evil.

   
   

   Runtime: 2 Hours and 12 Minutes

   
   

   Rate: A-

Hitman: Agent 47 (2015)

Hitman: Agent 47 Review~
Based on the popular video game series. Arrives a thrilling feature length film. It has great action sequences, and special effects. Despite these great quailities that a film should have, the acting is terrible. 

Starring: Rupert Friend, Hannah Ware, Zachary Quinto, Ciaran Hinds

MPAA Rating: R- for sequences of strong violence and language.

Directed By: Aleksander Bach

Synopsis: 

1. Genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing machine, he's the culmination of decades of research, endowed with unprecedented strength, speed, stamina and intelligence. Known only as Agent 47 (Rupert Friend), his latest target is a corporation that plans to unlock the secret of his past to create an army of killers even more powerful than him. With help from a young woman, the elite assassin confronts revelations about his own origins in an epic battle with his deadliest foe.

   
   

   Runtime: 1 Hour & 48 Minutes 

   
   

   Rate: D-

The Man From U.N.C.L.E (2015)

The Man From U.N.C.L.E Review~ 

Based on the 1960's T.V show of the same name. Comes a less than thrilling flick. It's overwhelmingly confusing plot is what makes this film weak. Despite these flaws, it has a good cast and action. 

Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Elizabth Debecki, With Alicia Vikander,  And Hugh Grant

Director: Guy Ritichie

MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Action/Violence, Some Suggustive Content, and Partial Nudity) 

Runtime: 1 Hr. 56 Min. 

Synopsis:

1. At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power between the United States and Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) are forced to put aside their hostilities and work together to stop the evildoers in their tracks. The duo's only lead is the daughter of a missing German scientist, whom they must find soon to prevent a global catastrophe.

   
   

   Rate: F

   
   

   
   

Vacation (2015)

Vacation (2015) Review~ 

Almost 3 decades since the first release of "National Lampoons  Vacation" comes a stand alone film comedy. Original Stars Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo return. The film is very funny, guaranteed to make you pee yourself. 

Starring: Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Skyler Gisondo, Steele Stebbins, with Leslie Mann and Chris Hemsworth. 

Directed By: Jonathan M. Goldstein 

MPAA Rating: R (for language throughout, crude and  sexual content, and brief graphic nudity) 

Runtime: 1 Hr. 40 Min. 

Synopsis: 

1. Remembering fond, childhood memories of his trip to Walley World, Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) surprises his wife (Christina Applegate) and two sons with a cross-country excursion to America's favorite fun park. Following in his father's (Chevy Chase) footsteps, Rusty and the gang pack up the car and hit the road for some much-needed family bonding. Soon, the promise of fun turns into one misadventure after another for the next generation of Griswolds and anyone who encounters them.

   
   

   
   

   Rate: A

Hot Pursuit (2015)

Hot Pursuit Review~ 

In this action/comedy Reese Witherspoon and Sophia Vergara team up a funny comedy.  It's a good movie, but Reese's southern twang is quite annoying. 

Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Sophia Vergara, John Carrol Lynch,  with Michael Mosley, and Rob Kazinsky 

MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for Sexual Content, Violence, Language, and Some Drug Material) 

Directed By: Anne Fletcher

Runtime: 1 Hr. 27 Min. 

Synopsis: 

1. Straight-arrow policewoman Cooper (Reese Witherspoon) is excited and thrilled about her next assignment. Her task is to escort Daniella Riva (Sofía Vergara), a wisecracking Colombian beauty, from San Antonio to Dallas so both she and her husband can testify against a drug lord. Plans go awry when Mr. Riva gets ambushed, leaving Daniella a widow. Cooper and her witness must now use their wits to escape from crooked cops and murderous gunmen, while not killing each other in the process.

   
   

   Rate: B- 

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015)

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation~ 

Tom Cruise is back as the unstoppable Ethan Hunt in the thrilling and action-packed sequel. Great action and special effects. 

Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Ferguson, with Alec Baldwin, Ving Rhames

Directed By: Christopher McQuarrie 

MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for Sequences of Action and Violence, and Brief Partial Nudity 

Runtime: 2 Hr. 11 Min

Synopsis: The IMF agency comes under threat from the Syndicate, a near-mythical organization of assassins and rogue operatives who kill to order. Faced with the IMF's disbandment, Ethan Hunt assembles his team for their most difficult mission yet —to prove the Syndicate's existence and bring the organization down by any means necessary.

Rate: A

Pixels (2015)

Pixels (2015) Review~
Retro video games like Pac-man and Donkey Kong visit modern day Earth for a pixelated attack. Special effects were well executed. However, again, it's another blunder for Adam Sandler.

Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, with Peter Dinklage and Josh Had

MPAA Rating: PG-13 (For some language and suggestive comments)

Directed By: Chris Columbus

Runtime: 1 Hr. 46 Min. 

Synopsis: When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack in the form of video games.

Grade: F (50%)