I Feel Pretty

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Amy Schumer will make you laugh and possibly even cry in this story of Renee...a young woman struggling with self-esteem issues until something magic happens that changes her life.
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Ignore any bad reviews and go see this movie...but only if you like to laugh.
It's okay for a movie to have a message!

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 50 min.

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A Quiet Place

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John Krasinski wrote this suspenseful thriller where making a sound could get a person killed.
Krasinski and real life wife Emily Blunt star as husband and wife trying to keep their family alive.
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Any "monster" movie could up the suspense and mystery by NOT showing the monster...except possibly at the end.

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Rated PG-13
1 hr. 30 min.

Blockers

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Leslie Mann always makes a movie funnier and just better!
Mann stars...along with Ike Barinholtz and John Cena...as an overprotective mother determined to keep her daughter from having sex on prom night.
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It gets a little too silly in parts.

Rated R
1 hr. 42 min.

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Ready Player One

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Set in Columbus, Ohio in the year 2045 "Ready Player One" tells the fast paced and engaging story of an overcrowded world where people escape reality by entering a virtual world known as the Oasis. When the creator of the Oasis dies, he creates a contest where the winner will inherit his fortune and take control of this virtual world.
Wade Watts makes his mark in the competition and his life is forever changed.
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If the characters were more developed and the setting wasn't so bleak...it might have earned one more star.

Rated PG-13
2 hr. 20 min.

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Annihilation

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The engaging story of a team of women who enter "the shimmer" to investigate this mysterious phenomenon that is slowly expanding and covering more land.
Natalie Portman stars as Lena, a biology professor and military veteran, who joins the team to help solve the mystery.
Great performance by Gina Rodriguez ("Jane, The Virgin").
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Sometimes screenplays became so confusing (to everyone but the writers) that they lose their viewers.

Rated R
1 hr. 55 min.

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Phantom Thread

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Nominated for Best Picture..."Phantom Thread" stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Reynolds Woodcock a fashion designer in post-war London (1950s) who is determined to remain a bachelor...until he meets Alma.

Day-Lewis gives an Oscar nominated performance...
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...in what he says is his last movie role.

Such a unique story...with a central character that viewers may have a difficult time deciding if they care about or even like.

Rated R
2 hr. 10 min.

The Post

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Merly Streep gives an award winning performance as Katharine Graham...publisher of The Washington Post...who has to make the difficult decision...whether or not to expose a government cover-up in her paper.

Not every director could make this story exciting...but Spielberg delivers.

Nominated for Best Picture.
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See it before it leaves theaters.

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 55 min.

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Darkest Hour

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Gary Oldman gives this year's best actor performance (Star Movie Reviews prediction) as Prime Minister Winston Churchill...during WWII when Britain was facing invasion by Nazi forces.

Six Academy Award nominations...including Best Picture.
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Too bad there can't be two Best Actor prizes! Timothee Chalamet gave an outstanding performance in "Call Me By Your Name."

Rated PG-13
2 hr. 5 min.

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I, Tonya

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Margot Robbie gives a strong performance as Tonya Harding, the figure skater known not only for her award winning skating...but for her connection to an attack on her rival Nancy Kerrigan.

Excellent supporting performance by Allison Janney.
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This dark comedy will not only provide laughter...but the abuse will sadden viewers as well.

Rated R
2 hr.

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Molly's Game

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Based on true events, "Molly's Game" is the engaging story of Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain) an award winning skier who eventually runs high stakes poker games.

Look for best actress nominations for Chastain's performance.
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Viewers may feel that the screenplay doesn't allow them to really get to know Molly Bloom.

Rated R
2 hr. 20 min.

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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

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When four high school students get drawn into a video game...the fun and adventure begin.

Jack Black deserves recognition for his hilarious performance as Professor Shelly Oberon.
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It's silly...but it's a good time at the theater.

Rated PG13
1 hr. 59 min.

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Pitch Perfect 3

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The ladies are back and ready to sing in this enjoyable story of the Bellas reuniting and taking it on the road for the USO tour.
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The storyline has run it's course...but it's still worth seeing.

Rated PG13
1 hr. 34 min.

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The Greatest Showman

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Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, and Keala Settle light-up the screen in the story of P.T. Barnum...the man who created the greatest show on earth.

May see some nominations for Jackman.
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Is it historically accurate?

Rated PG
1 hr. 45 min.

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Downsizing

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This unique story of shrinking people to live small and help save the earth's natural resources (starring Matt Damon) is curious, interesting, and fun.
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Such potential...if the storyline stayed with the idea of 5" people living in small communities...it might have worked better.

Rated R
2 hr. 15 min.

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Call Me By Your Name

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Armie Hammer and Timothee Chalamet give award winning performances in this heartbreakingly beautiful story of two American men who meet and fall for each other while visiting Italy.

The chemistry between Oliver (Hammer) and Elio (Chalamet) is exceptional.
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A little too self-aware at times.

Rated R
2 hr. 12 min.

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The Shape of Water

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"The Shape of Water" is the captivating tale (directed by Guillermo del Toro) of Elisa (Sally Hawkins) a lonely single woman whose life is forever changed when she meets a special "being."

Look for an Academy Award nomination for Hawkins...who also deserves a nom for her performance in this year's summer film "Maudie."
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Be ready for something off beat and unusual...but wonderful!

Rated R
2 hr. 3 min.

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Disaster Artist

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James Franco gives an exceptional performance as filmmaker Tommy Wiseau...an eccentric man who moves to L.A. with his best friend Greg to make their mark in Hollywood. Wiseau ends-up making one of the most outrageous cult classics entitled "The Room."

Put this one on your list!
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This is one of the most bizarre...yet intriguing...films of 2017.

Rated R
1 hr 43 min

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Loving Vincent

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"Loving Vincent" is the first entirely hand painted film. Over 65,000 frames were painted (with oils) by over 100 painters.
This film tells the story of Van Gogh's years as an artist and some of his key relationships.

Certainly worth the price of a ticket to see this unique animated film that is sure to be nominated for best animated feature.
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The actual story wasn't all that interesting.

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 35 min.


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A Bad Moms Christmas

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If you want to have some fun during the holidays, go see this movie. The all-star cast will make you laugh and get you into the holiday spirit!
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Yes...it's silly...it's over-the-top, but it will add a little joy to the season.

Rated R
1 hr. 44 min.

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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

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"Three Billboards..." is a dark comedy staring Frances McDormand as a mother determined to find a killer by motivating the local police force in a unique way.

Top ten movie...so far in 2017.
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McDormand's character was written as too extreme...too angry.

Rated R
1 hr. 55 min.

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