[Disney's] Alice Through The Looking Glass

 A mad adventure of the unpossible sort!

 When The Hatter is not himself his friends become gravely concerned; so, Alice is called upon to return to Wonderland in an effort to save him. As it is a past tragedy which has vexed her dear friend, Alice is compelled to undertake a most dangerous quest through time. And, one ought to be especially careful when traveling into the past... or everything shall be made dust!

 This film is well performed and superbly set, with a remarkable story well directed.

Grade: B
Rating: PG


 Starring:
Johnny Depp; Mia Wasikowska; Anne Hathaway; Helena Bonham Carter; and, Sacha Baron Cohen.
 Featuring:
Matt Lucas; Ed Speleers; Michael Sheen; Lindsay Duncan; and, Matt Vogel.
 With:
Stephen Fry; Timothy Spall; Leo Bill; Paul Whitehouse; and, Barbara Windsor.
 Plus:
Rhys Ifans; Richard Armitage; Hattie Morahan; Amelia Crouch; and, Leilah de Meza.
 Also:
Alan Rickman!

Writer: Linda Woolverton
From The Works Of: Lewis Carroll
Director: James Bobin

04 June 2016
Reel Reviews by Frank Jaymes

Captain America: Civil War

 A Mighty Epic!

 The Avengers have hunted the globe for those who have made war against liberty and escaped justice. There has been much collateral damage, innocents have died. Nations unite demanding accords and many heroes agree to be so sanctioned. But, Captain America will not be chained... especially when a hero is wrongly blamed for murder!

 This film is brilliantly written and superbly directed, with remarkable performances and sets.

A / PG2

 Starring:
Chris Evans; Robert Downey, Jr; Scarlett Johansson; Sebastian Stan; Anthony Mackie; and, Chadwick Boseman
 Featuring:
Elizabeth Olsen; Emily VanCamp; Paul Bettany; Jeremy Renner; Don Cheadle; and, William Hurt
 With:
Paul Rudd; Tom Holland; Martin Freeman; John Slattery; Daniel Bruhl; and, John Kani
 Plus:
Marisa Tomei; Hope Davis; and, Alfre Woodard

Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely
From the Works of: Mark Millar and Steve McNiven
Directors: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo

reposted from 09 May 2016
Reel Reviews By Frank Jaymes

X-Men: Apocalypse

 Dynamic with future promise!

 1983, a time of excess and progress, when the distant past has been reborn to conquer, command and destroy! Humankind has feared Mutantkind for twenty years. Now, it would seem their fear is justified. An ancient evil is risen; and so, will rise a modern force to defeat it... but can any force stop an apocalypse!?

 This film is masterfully written and set, with superb direction and performances.

Grade: A
Rating: PG


Starring:
 James McAvoy; Michael Fassbender; Jennifer Lawrence; Oscar Isaac;  Sophie Turner; and, Olivia Munn
Featuring:
 Evan Peters; Kodi Smit-McPhee; Tye Sheridan; Nicholas Hoult; Rose Byrne; and, Alexandra Shipp
With:
 Lucas Till; Josh Helman; Lana Condor; Ben Hardy; Carolina Bartczak; and, TJ McGibbon
Plus:
 Tomas Lemarquis; Zehra Leverman; and, Ally Sheedy
Also:
 James Malloch

Writers:
 Bryan Singer; Simon Kinberg; Dan Harris; and, Michael Dougherty
From The Works Of:
 Louise Simonson; Walter Simonson; Chris Claremont; Terry Kavanagh;  Joe Pruett; Fabian Nicieza; Eric Larsen; Scott Lobdell; Peter  David; Brandon Peterson; Jae Lee; Andy Kubert; and, Greg Capullo
Director:
 Bryan Singer

reposted from 28 May 2016
Reel Reviews by Frank Jaymes

“A Moon For The Misbegotten”

 Not your typical tale of virtue.
 In 1923, Connecticut, a gruff, often drunk, father’s scheme to save the family farm is fouled when his wanton daughter’s heart is set upon a womanizing man with dreams of returning to his former city life.
 This play is well directed with an excellent story, brilliantly set and well performed. Kate Forbes and Mark Lambert are outstanding.

Written By:  Eugene O’Neill
Directed By: Ben Barnes
Starring:  Kate Forbes and Mark Lambert
Featuring: Donald Sage Mackay
With:
 Augustus Cuddy and Michael Quinlan

B / PG2
Reel Reviews by Frank Jaymes
reposted from 02 April 2016

[Batman v. Superman] Dawn Of Justice

A terrific thrill!

True villainy is often unrecognized in the light of day and monsters thrive at night. Twenty years ago, from tragedy, a vigilant nightmare was born. Eighteen months ago, terror fell from the heavens. Now, deadly menace is threatening, people cry for justice, the world is in conflict, and heroes battle against impending doom...!

The intrepid reporter, Lois Lane is determined to ferret out the demon responsible for a coup in the middle east which nearly cost her life, a coup for which Superman is blamed. Clark Kent is determined to expose the bat vigilante terrorizing the criminals of Gotham. Bruce Wayne would like nothing more than to reveal the demon supplying extraordinary weaponry to terrorists and criminals alike. But, it is the sinister machinations of Lex Luther with which they all should be most concerned...!

This film is well performed and well directed, with a decent story and fantastic settings. This is the beginning of something special.

{DC Comics readers will recognize: "The Death of Superman"; "The Dark Knight Returns"; and, "Trinity War"!}

Starring:
  Ben Affleck; Henry Cavill; Amy Adams; and, Jesse Eisenberg
Featuring:
  Diane Lane; Laurence Fishburne; Gal Gadot; Jeremy Irons; and, Holly Hunter
With:
   Tao Okamoto; Rebecca Buller; Harry J Lennix; and, Christina Wren
Plus:
   Michael Shannon; Carla Cugino; and, Kevin Costner

Director: Zack Snyder
Writers:  David Goyer and Chris Terrio
From The Works of:
  Frank Miller; Roger Stern; Louise Simonson; Dan Jurgens; Jerry Ordway; Ray Fawkes; Matt Kindt; and, Geoff Johns!

B / PG2
Reel Reviews By Frank Jaymes
reposted from 27 March 2016

Lucy

Curious and stunning from the first moment!

  A young woman in Taipei is thrust into the field of theoretical evolution. With the world opening before her, she is reborn. Her rebirth has captured the attention of criminals, police and scientists. Her acquisition of knowledge and power has been violent and taken only a moment. In the next moment, an act of self preservation. Now, in her final moment, she must decide what to do with her life....

  Scarlett Johansson is superb! Brilliantly directed and set, this film is well written and should be seen by everyone with a curious mind.

Grade: A     Rating: PG2

Starring:
  Scarlett Johannson; Morgan Freeman; Amr Waked; and, Min-Sik Choi
Featuring:

  Nicolas Phongpheth; Julian Rhind-Tutt; Pilou Asbaek; and, Analeigh Tipton

With:

  Pierre Gerard; Isabelle Cagnat; Frederic Chau; and, Claire Tran

Plus:
  Loic Brabant; Pierre Grammont; Pierre Poirot; and, Bertrand Quoiniam
Also:
  Sandra Abouav

Writer:   Luc Besson
Director: Luc Besson

reposted from 26 July 2014

Reel Reviews by Frank Jaymes