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Lucas Has Done it again

From the creativity of Lucasfilm, comes an epic sequel that was long overdue for Star Wars fans and thus set an all time record for its opening weekend debut.  Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens brought in over 238 million domestically with another 279 million Worldwide making it top grossing of all time and knocking Jurassic World to the number 2 top grossing spot.

It was expected as fans began to line up weeks ahead in anticipation and they were not disappointed.  The Force Awakens picks up three decades after Episode Six.  The Republic has fallen into the control of The First Order who attempts to control the entire galaxy, but the resistance fights back while trying to find Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and the last of the Jedi.

The cast reunites  Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) and Chewbacca ( Peter Mayhew) as they lead a new generation including Rey (Daisy Ridley), a scavenger from Jakku, who knows very little about her past, but is destined to hold the coveted Jedi sword as she battles the new dark apprentice, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) in order to destroy the new “death star”, with the help of her new friends, a defected storm trooper, Finn (John Boyega) and a resistance soldier, Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), but will she be able to save the galaxy and find Luke Skywalker?

With a runtime of 135 minutes, The Force Awaken, will truly be a pleasure for all Star Wars Fans as old friends reunite with new ones with just one goal to save the galaxy and restore order amidst chaos.  It’s packed with hours of adventure through the galaxy as well as a bit of romance that in true fashion will have everyone sitting on the edge of their seats as they discover the secrets and truths of their most beloved characters.

Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens is playing exclusively at any theater near you.  Don’t be the last to see it.  You’ll regret it.

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Disney Goes “Inside Out”

In the latest animated film by Disney Pixar, creators have brought a truly original story to the big screen in the film called Inside Out.  The adventures stars, voice actors, Amy Poehler (Joy), Phyllis Smith (Sadness), Bill Hader (Fear), Lewis Black (Anger) and Mindy Kaling (Disgust) as we see for the first time what happens to a young girl named Riley who is uprooted from her home town of Minnesota to the Big San Francisco City.  The emotions run wild as they attempt to help Riley navigate and figure out just how to feel in this new place.

Overall, the story is amazing, truly one of a kind and the voice actors were spot on.  The 3D effects really make you feel like you are inside Riley’s head, even without the glasses.  It is definitely worth seeing as it holds an important message for kids and adults both.  See it to find out what that message is!

Inside out has brought in over 284 million in box office revenue and was in third place for its second week in theaters.  It’s currently in any theater near you.

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“Max” Melts Hearts

The family drama about a war dog who comes home after his owner/handler dies in combat is pulling the heartstrings of its audience. Though it was no match for the three blockbusters including Jurassic World, Inside Out and Ted 2, that dominated the box office with nearly 150 million combined total, it still had a fair amount flooding in to rank number 4 with over 12 million.

Max stars Josh Wiggins as Justin Wincott, the brother of the Marine, who dies in combat and was handler to Max.  After the death, it is clear the dog recognizes Justin at the funeral of the soldier, though Justin wants nothing to do with Max.  His mother, played by Lauren Graham and his father, played by Thomas Haden Church, insist that the dog is now his and Justin and Max begin to form a bond that is stronger than one can imagine.

But when a rumor about what happened to the brother starts circulating around the family and Church doesn’t want to have a dangerous animal threatening the life of his other son, it’s up to Justin to do some investigating to save Max’s life as well as his father’s.

Max, with a run time of 111 minutes, is a family adventure that will bring tears to your eyes.  As good as Old Yeller with an even  better ending.

Max is currently in a theater near you.

 

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Fans Go ‘Furious’

The seventh installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise hits theaters Easter weekend with vengeance as fans of blockbuster showed up in droves to watch the latest sequel and ultimately pay respect to the late Paul Walker, who died over a year ago in a street race up in the Santa Clarita Valley.

The film reunites the characters in a final race as Deckard Shaw (played by Jason Statham) seeks revenge on Dominic Toretto (played by Vin Diesel) and his family.  Meanwhile Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) begins to regain her memory as the group battles Shaw in a fight that is purely fast cars and big explosions as Toretto’s Team tries once and for all to silence Shaw for the sake of everyone.   Furious Seven also stars Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson as Hobbs, Paul Walker as Brian O’Conner, Jordana Brewster as Mia, Tyrese Gibson as Roman and rapper, Ludacris as Tej.

Furious seven is a movie for the records, with surprises around every turn as Toretto and the gang thrills us for a final time and concludes with a fitting tribute that reminds fans of what they loved most about the Fast and the Furious saga.  It’s a movie that will delight crowds, as it brought in over 143 million for its opening weekend debut, making it the second all time grossing movie for its opening day total and is currently playing in a theater near you.

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‘Let’s Be Cops’: A comedy with a story

Let's be Cops was distributed by 20th Century Fox.
Let’s be Cops was distributed by 20th Century Fox.

The 2014 film, Let’s Be Cops is the story of two 30-year-old roommates whose careers aren’t exactly what they want them to be. Ryan (Jake Johnson), is an ex-football player, whose only job is “pretending” to coach a group of kids on how to play football and Justin (Damon Wayans, Jr.), is a struggling video game designer, who wants to be taken seriously with his new video came about experiencing real life police work.

When Ryan and Justin go to a “Costume Party” college reunion, dressed as cops, they realize that everyone else has a career but them. On the way home, they see the possibility of being cops, when everyone on the street thinks they are for real. What starts out as a harmless joke, turns serious when they are needed by the LAPD to capture a dangerous mobster (James D’Arcy), headed by corrupt detective (Andy Garcia), who realizes that the two are faking it.

What will happen next? It’s a fun filled action/adventure/comedy about deciding what one should be doing with their lives and living it to the fullest no matter what and it’s a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat laughing from the first moment on.

Rated R, for some explicit sexual material and language, it’s surprising a movie with a good storyline, action packed and acceptable for mature audience with a sense of humor.

Let’s Be Cops was released August 13, 2014 and is currently playing in a theater near you.

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“Guardians” Take The Top For The Fourth Week

2014 Movie poster courtesy of Marvel Studios.
2014 Movie poster courtesy of Marvel Studios.

Twenty six years from his home planet, Earth, Peter Quill finds himself on a new planet where his adventures land him right in the middle of a epic battle between good and evil when he happens upon an orb which has more power than he even realizes. The villain Ronan is now after Quill to obtain the orb in hopes of wiping out an entire planet.

But now it’s up to Quill otherwise known as Starlord and his band of misfits, including the assassin, Gamora, the tough warrior, Drax, a talking tree with more of a spiritual power to protect and the science experiment Rocket, all with their own agendas which they must put aside to form the Guardians of the Galaxy and save the world.

Guardians of the Galaxy is an epic Sci-Fi Action Adventure that combines a great deal of comedy with awesome cinematography, great dialogue and a storyline that kept you intrigued from the first moment.

It currently holds the number one spot at the box office, four weeks in a row, bringing in nearly three million in revenues.

The adventure stars Chris Pratt as Quill, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as the tough Drax, Vin Diesel as the talking tree and Bradley Cooper as Rocket, the raccoon with anger management issues that practically steals the show with his wise cracking comments that has the audience laughing throughout.

Guardians Of The Galaxy is currently playing at a theater near you. Click here for the latest show times.