In the early scenes of Gone Girl, we're not sure if we like Nick Dunne, the "hero" of the piece, played by Ben Affleck. He's handsome, has a salt of the earth quality and a younger sister who adores him. Yet, there's something about him that doesn't seem entirely trustworthy. This feeling grows once his sophisticated, upper class New Yorker wife Amy (Rosamund Pike) disappears. … [Read more...] about GONE GIRL New Movie Review
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JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT New Movie Review
The key factor to CIA analyst Jack Ryan's appeal is his vulnerability, fear and inexperience. Whether played by Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck and now, Chris Pine, the character always rises to the occasion but usually with hesitation that comes from being a wounded war veteran and a self described "analyst without field experience." Ryan is depicted here as a CIA … [Read more...] about JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT New Movie Review
Best of the Wurst: 2013 Films In Review
1. To the Wonder Picking your favorite movie of the year is kind of like falling in love. You know you're crazy about it, don't care what others think but hope they meet your choice with approval. There were some great movies in 2013, but the one I loved the most was Terrence Malick's bittersweet love story. Ben Affleck stars as an introverted Man's Man, unable to fully give … [Read more...] about Best of the Wurst: 2013 Films In Review