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Review – Gemini Man (2019)

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by Kevin Muller

How would you define a movie star? Personally, it is an actor whose charisma shines through and levitates the best and worst of films. Will Smith has a giant personality that has given him a successful career that has spanned through television, music, film, and two Academy Award nominations. He can bring the funny as well as he can bring the tears. He can be sensitive, loving, and caring, but also witty, fun, and bad ass. Those are the very traits that make this very mediocre film semi-enjoyable instead of the train wreck it could’ve been.

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Review – Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk

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by Kevin Muller

Throughout cinematic history, there have been many films that have tried to capture the medical condition known as “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” experienced by returning soldiers.  “The Deer Hunter” is a personal favorite and winner of the Best Picture Oscar back in 1978.  That film completely sold how war deteriorates the mind of many to the point of tragedy.   Many films before it and after give the condition its due through incredible writing matched with equally impressive acting and directing.   Now, two time Academy Award winner Ang Lee proposes to show the effects of the condition by shooting his entire new movie in 120 Frames per second.  Does it work or is it just a gimmick to cover a mediocre film?

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