59%

Nope 2022

 

Nope (2022)

WOKE
In-Theaters
Movie Reviews59%
R
2022, Horror/Mystery & thriller, 2h 15m
RT Critics’ Score: 82% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 68%
Awards & Nominations: NA

 

Critics Consensus

Admirable for its originality and ambition even when its reach exceeds its grasp, Nope adds Spielbergian spectacle to Jordan Peele’s growing arsenal.
 

Audience Consensus

It may not be the movie you think you’re going to get — or even the one you want — but either way, Nope leaves a strong impression as a true Jordan Peele original.
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

Residents in a lonely gulch of inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.

 
Production Company(ies)
Alien, Ensemble, Monkeypaw Productions, Universal Pictures
 
Distributor
Universal Pictures
 
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
 
Filming Location(s)
Los Angeles, California, United States; Los Angeles Thirty Mile Zone, California, United States
 
MPAA / Certificate
R
 
Year of Release
2022
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Dolby, Dolby Surround 7.1
  • Aspect ratio:
    2.20 : 12.35 : 1(original ratio)2.39 : 1(original ratio)
  • Runtime:
    2h 15m
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Theaters): Jul 22, 2022 Wide

 
Genre(s)
Horror/Mystery & thriller
 
Keyword(s)
horror, mystery, thriller, sci-fi, Jordan Peele, directed by Jordan Peele, written by Jordan Peele, produced by Jordan Peele, produced by Ian Cooper, starring Daniel Kaluuya, starring Keke Palmer, starring Steven Yeun, starring Michael Wincott, starring Brandon Perea, starring Barbie Ferreira, reviewed by Donald Clarke, reviewed by Wenlei Ma, reviewed by Sandra Hall, reviewed by Danny Leigh, reviewed by Linda Marric, reviewed by Clarisse Loughrey, reviewed by Alan Corr, reviewed by Demetrios Matheou, reviewed by Dulcie Pearce, reviewed by Brian Viner, reviewed by Allan Hunter, reviewed by Ella Kemp, R rating, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, California, horse ranch, theme park, alien phenomenon, box office, $98.0M, 2h 15m
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $171,235,592
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $171,235,592
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 775
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 18,673,456
 
US/Canada gross: $123,277,080
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $123,277,080
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 610
US/Canada opening weekend: $44,366,910
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $44,366,910
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 271
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $68,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $68,000,000
Production budget ranking: 600
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $36,618,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $66,617,592
ROI to date (est.): 64%
ROI ranking: 1,079

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Daniel KaluuyaOJ HaywoodKeke PalmerEmerald HaywoodSteven Yeun
Daniel Kaluuya
OJ Haywood
Keke Palmer
Emerald Haywood
Steven Yeun
OJ Haywood
Emerald Haywood
Ricky “Jupe” Park
Antlers Holst
Angel Torres
Daniel Kaluuya – OJ Haywood
Keke Palmer – Emerald Haywood
Steven Yeun – Ricky “Jupe” Park
Michael Wincott – Antlers Holst
Brandon Perea – Angel Torres
Barbie Ferreira – Nessie
Jordan Peele – Director/Writer/Producer
Ian Cooper – Producer

 

Jordan PeeleJordan PeeleJordan PeeleIan Cooper
Jordan Peele
Jordan Peele
Jordan Peele
Ian Cooper
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Jordan Peele
 
Writer(s)
Jordan Peele
 
Producer(s)
Jordan Peele, Ian Cooper

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals

 
Awards & Nominations
NA
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
Donald ClarkeWenlei MaSandra HallDanny LeighLinda Marric
Donald Clarke
Wenlei Ma
Sandra Hall
Danny Leigh
Linda Marric
Donald Clarke
Wenlei Ma
Sandra Hall
Danny Leigh
Linda Marric
NOPE
 All Critics (346) | Top Critics (79) | Fresh (284) | Rotten (62)
 [Peele] may never again make a film so elegantly structured as Get Out (who has?), but the ferment of interlocking ideas here is so diverting it hardly matters that the film is more at home to a meander than steady ascent.
 
 August 13, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
 
 Donald Clarke
 Irish Times
 TOP CRITIC
 Nope is nothing if not a spectacle. Peele wants you to look and he wants you to think about the exercise of looking and consuming – and he has all the tricks to hypnotise and bewitch his audiences so they never look away.
 
 August 12, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
 
 Wenlei Ma
 News.com.au
 TOP CRITIC
 There’s nothing wrong with taking chances, but this effort plays as if [Jordan Peele] made a list of some of his favourite preoccupations and set about trying to paste them together with nothing stronger than unadulterated optimism.
 
 August 11, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/5
 
 Sandra Hall
 Sydney Morning Herald
 TOP CRITIC
 Flaws and all, the beauty of Nope is being two things at once. Art and cheap thrills, popcorn and provocation, blockbuster and brainfood: the old, mixed-up formula that is still cinema’s secret weapon.
 
 August 11, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
 
 Danny Leigh
 Financial Times
 TOP CRITIC
 At times one feels as though Peele’s film is trying to do too many things all at once yet barely succeeding at making the points it seeks to make.
 
 August 11, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
 
 Linda Marric
 The Jewish Chronicle
 TOP CRITIC
 Peele, really, is the magician disguised as a filmmaker. Nope is the sleight of hand so slick you’ll never question how the trick was pulled off.
 
 August 10, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
 
 Clarisse Loughrey
 Independent (UK)
 TOP CRITIC
 It’s a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, but it never quite unlocks its own internal logic. As summer blockbusters go, that’s more than enough.
 
 August 12, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
 
 Alan Corr
 RTÉ (Ireland)
 For a time, Nope actually feels like a step up… It’s a surprise, then, when Peele doesn’t sustain the magic, and this outing descends into something of a mess – an engaging, far-out mess, but a mess nonetheless.
 
 August 12, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
 
 Demetrios Matheou
 The Arts Desk
 The script’s sharp humour, visual gags and expert line delivery provide hilarious moments of relief to the horrifying tension of this overarching predatory threat.
 
 August 12, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
 
 Dulcie Pearce
 The Sun (UK)
 Imagine a cocktail, so full of ingredients that you can’t taste any of them properly. That sums up the muddled narrative of this film.
 
 August 12, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
 
 Brian Viner
 Daily Mail (UK)
 Peele is very good at building suspense and you are constantly wondering where the story is heading.
 
 August 12, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
 
 Allan Hunter
 Daily Express (UK)
 Everything about Nope is best when it sucks you in by surprise and swallows you whole.
 
 August 12, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
 
 Ella Kemp
 WeLoveCinema…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
Residents in a lonely gulch of inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
When the MAD magazine cover of Gordy’s rampage is shown near the beginning of the film, the issue date is July 1997. Every other time it is mentioned in the movie, including when Gordy’s actual rampage is shown, the incident is said to have taken place in 1998.
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

Where to Watch

 
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59%

Event Horizon

 

Event Horizon (1997)

NEUTRAL
Various
Movie Reviews59%
R
1997, Horror, 1h 35m
RT Critics’ Score: 29% (BIAS DETECTED)
RT Audience Score: 61%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 2 nominations

 

Critics Consensus

Despite a strong opening that promises sci-fi thrills, Event Horizon quickly devolves into an exercise of style over substance whose flashy effects and gratuitous gore fail to mask its overreliance on horror clichés
 

Audience Consensus

Event Horizon is a wild ride through space that will leave you questioning your sanity. While some critics found it to be a brutal and nonsensical horror film, others praised its impressive special effects and standout performances from Laurence Fishburne and Sam Neill. Personally, I found it to be a thrilling and unique addition to the sci-fi horror genre. Sure, some of the death scenes were a bit much, but isn’t that what we signed up for? Strap in and prepare for a wild ride through the abyss of space.
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

In the year 2047 a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the long lost starship “Event Horizon”. The ship disappeared mysteriously 7 years before on its maiden voyage and with its return comes even more mystery as the crew of the “Lewis and Clark” discover the real truth behind its disappearance and something even more terrifying.

 
Production Company(ies)

 
Distributor
NA
 
Release Type

 
Filming Location(s)
Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
 
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong violence and gore, language and some nudity
 
Year of Release
1997
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby Digital
  • Aspect ratio:
    2.35 : 1
  • Runtime:
    NA
  • Language(s):
    English, Latin
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Streaming): Apr 18, 2006

 
Genre(s)
Horror
 
Keyword(s)
Event Horizon, R, Horror, 1h 35m, directed by Paul W.S Anderson, written by Philip Eisner, produced by Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Jeremy Bolt, starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Richard T Jones, Jack Noseworthy, reviewed by Jonathan Rosenbaum, Ryan Gilbey, Bob Thomas, John Petrakis, Kenneth Turan, Paul Tatara, Mal Vincent, Alistair Lawrence, Justin Brown, Brandon Collins, Heather Wixson, MPAA rating R, box office gross $26.7M, sci-fi, horror clichés, spacecraft, investigation, sinister, gore, flashy effects, William Weir, Lewis and Clark, Capt Miller, Lt Starck, Cooper, Justin, Peters, aspect ratio Scope (2.35:1), Dolby Digital, surround
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $26,673,829
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $49,722,174
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,329
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 5,422,265
 
US/Canada gross: $26,673,242
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $49,721,080
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,073
US/Canada opening weekend: $9,511,915
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $17,730,979
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 715
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $60,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $111,844,852
Production budget ranking: 337
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $60,228,453
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$122,351,130
ROI to date (est.): -71%
ROI ranking: 1,813

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Laurence FishburneSam NeillKathleen QuinlanJoely RichardsonRichard T. Jones
Laurence Fishburne
Sam Neill
Kathleen Quinlan
Joely Richardson
Richard T. Jones
Capt. Miller
Dr. William Weir
Peters
Lt. Starck
Cooper
Laurence Fishburne – Capt. Miller
Sam Neill – Dr. William Weir
Kathleen Quinlan – Peters
Joely Richardson – Lt. Starck
Richard T. Jones – Cooper
Jack Noseworthy – Justin

 

Paul W.S. AndersonPhilip EisnerLawrence GordonLloyd LevinJeremy Bolt
Paul W.S. Anderson
Philip Eisner
Lawrence Gordon
Lloyd Levin
Jeremy Bolt
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Paul W.S. Anderson
 
Writer(s)
Philip Eisner
 
Producer(s)
Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Jeremy Bolt

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals

 
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 2 nominations
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
Jonathan RosenbaumRyan GilbeyBob ThomasJohn PetrakisKenneth Turan
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Ryan Gilbey
Bob Thomas
John Petrakis
Kenneth Turan
Chicago Reader
Independent (UK)
Associated Press
Chicago Tribune
Los Angeles Times
EVENT HORIZON
 All Critics (83) | Top Critics (21) | Fresh (24) | Rotten (59)
 The pits.
 
 December 15, 2018
 
 Jonathan Rosenbaum
 Chicago Reader
 TOP CRITIC
 A loud and nasty hunk of science-fiction horror.
 
 December 15, 2018
 
 Ryan Gilbey
 Independent (UK)
 TOP CRITIC
 Climax follows climax until the weary viewer wants to cry, “Stop, already!”
 
 December 15, 2018
 
 Bob Thomas
 Associated Press
 TOP CRITIC
 The sets are indeed terrific and the special effects quite remarkable, as the chill of the uncertain future is mixed with a steamy gothic past. But, to paraphrase Winston Churchill, never have so many done so much to such little purpose.
 
 December 15, 2018 | Rating: 2/4
 
 John Petrakis
 Chicago Tribune
 TOP CRITIC
 Director Anderson gets points for skillfully choreographing all of this, but he loses them for a consistent desire to brutalize the audience.
 
 December 15, 2018
 
 Kenneth Turan
 Los Angeles Times
 TOP CRITIC
 Don’t worry, it’s not you. It really doesn’t make any sense.
 
 December 15, 2018
 
 Paul Tatara
 CNN.com
 TOP CRITIC
 In the end, and at least 30 minutes before, you get the idea that you’re stranded in empty space.
 
 March 1, 2022 | Rating: 2/4
 
 Mal Vincent
 The Virginian-Pilot
 The movie might never step out of the formidable shadow cast by Aliens, but Laurence Fishburne and Sam Neill embrace their roles as the cynical Captain Miller and idealistic engineer Weir to keep things watchable.
 
 December 1, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
 
 Alistair Lawrence
 Common Sense Media
 I didn’t think many of the actors gave convincing performances that highlighted the insanity of what was happening around them. The stakes weren’t there for the majority of the film for me.
 
 October 15, 2021 | Rating: 2/5
 
 Justin Brown
 Medium Popcorn
 This isn’t necessarily a bad movie but some of the death scenes were just ridiculously brutal. It was disturbing.
 
 October 15, 2021 | Rating: 2/5
 
 Brandon Collins
 Medium Popcorn
 Event Horizon feels like a once-in-a-lifetime cinematic excursion in sci-fi and pure, unfiltered horror that rarely ever comes along out of the studio system.
 
 May 24, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
 
 Heather Wixson
 Daily Dead
 Still one of the best space horror films ever made…
 
 April 3, 2021 | Rating: 4.8/5
 
 Anthony Arrigo
 Dread Central…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
In the year 2047 a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the long lost starship “Event Horizon”. The ship disappeared mysteriously 7 years before on its maiden voyage and with its return comes even more mystery as the crew of the “Lewis and Clark” discover the real truth behind its disappearance and something even more terrifying.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments were found in the Fresh Kernels database for Event Horizon.
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

Where to Watch

 
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59%

Dream with the Fishes

 

Dream with the Fishes (1997)

NEUTRAL
Netflix, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, YouTube, Microsoft Store, FandangoNOW, Redbox, DirecTV, AMC+, Apple
Movie Reviews59%
R
1997, Comedy, 1h 37m
RT Critics’ Score: 60% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 41%
Awards & Nominations: NA

 

Critics Consensus

Dream With The Fishes is a film that attempts to capture the essence of the ’70s buddy films, but falls short due to its unnecessary characters and subplots. While possessing a naive charm, the movie fails to break new ground in the quirky-misfits-on-the-road genre. The film’s emphasis on Oedipal conflict and eternal adolescence may appeal to some, but it ultimately fails to deliver a compelling or profound story. Despite its flaws, the movie manages to touch on feelings that most mainstream films don’t even admit exist, making it a personal kind of story told with a certain sensitivity. However, it’s not exactly Oscar-worthy, and nothing here is sufficiently wild to make it stand out from the crowd.
 

Audience Consensus

Dream With The Fishes is a movie that’s like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get. Some critics loved it, some hated it, and some were just plain confused. But hey, isn’t that what life is all about? Taking risks, trying new things, and seeing where the journey takes you. So if you’re in the mood for a quirky, offbeat film that’s equal parts funny and poignant, give Dream With The Fishes a shot. Who knows, you might just catch a big one.
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

Terry is a suicidal voyeur who doesn’t seem to be able to kill himself. While preparing for jumping off a bridge, he meets Nick who ends up saving his life. Terry discovers that Nick is terminally ill and doesn’t have much time left. Scared by the lack of time, Nick offers Terry a deal he can’t refuse: Terry will become the beneficiary of Nick’s life insurance or, since money doesn’t matter to Terry, Nick promises to kill him before he dies. All Nick asks is Terry’s help to realize a few fantasies before dying.

 
Production Company(ies)
Columbia Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Bill, Phillips
 
Distributor
NA
 
Release Type
Theatrical
 
Filming Location(s)
San Mateo, California, USA
 
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for pervasive strong language, some drug content and sexuality
 
Year of Release
1997
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby Digital
  • Aspect ratio:
    1.85 : 1
  • Runtime:
    NA
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    NA

 
Genre(s)
Comedy
 
Keyword(s)
starring David Arquette, Brad Hunt, Kathryn Erbe, Cathy Moriarty, Patrick McGaw, Allyce Beasley, directed by Finn Taylor, written by Finn Taylor, produced by Johnny Wow, Mitchell Stein, comedy, R, box office gross $556.7K, reviewed by Dave Kehr, John Hartl, Desmond Ryan, Nathan Rabin, John Petrakis, Lisa Alspector, Margaret Pomeranz, Dan Webster, David Sterritt, Ken Fox, Leah Rozen, Serena Donadoni, road trip, terminal disease, binoculars, pact, acid, bowling, nudity, Oedipal conflict, buddy film, independent-minded, anything-goes, quirky-misfits-on-the-road, drugs, wanderlust, black comedy, sensitive
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $543,708
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,013,516
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,596
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 110,525
 
US/Canada gross: $543,708
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,013,516
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,190
US/Canada opening weekend: $31,777
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $59,235
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,138
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $1,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $1,864,081
Production budget ranking: 2,034
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $1,003,808
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$1,854,373
ROI to date (est.): -65%
ROI ranking: 1,776

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

David ArquetteBrad HuntKathryn ErbeCathy MoriartyPatrick McGaw
David Arquette
Brad Hunt
Kathryn Erbe
Cathy Moriarty
Patrick McGaw
Terry
Nick
Liz
Aunt Elise
Don
David Arquette – Terry
Brad Hunt – Nick
Kathryn Erbe – Liz
Cathy Moriarty – Aunt Elise
Patrick McGaw – Don
Allyce Beasley – Sophia

 

Finn TaylorNAJohnny WowMitchell Stein
Finn Taylor
NA
Johnny Wow
Mitchell Stein
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Finn Taylor
 
Writer(s)
NA
 
Producer(s)
Johnny Wow, Mitchell Stein

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals

 
Awards & Nominations
NA
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
Dave KehrJohn HartlDesmond RyanNathan RabinJohn Petrakis
Dave Kehr
John Hartl
Desmond Ryan
Nathan Rabin
John Petrakis
New York Daily News
Seattle Times
Philadelphia Inquirer
AV Club
Chicago Tribune
DREAM WITH THE FISHES
 All Critics (43) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (26) | Rotten (17)
 Despite the emphasis on Oedipal conflict, the film expresses no desire to enter the grownup world; happiness here is associated with eternal adolescence, following the ’70s (and now, apparently, ’90s) ideal.
 
 February 13, 2014 | Rating: 2/4
 
 Dave Kehr
 New York Daily News
 TOP CRITIC
 A throwback to the independent-minded, anything-goes movies that followed in the wake of Easy Rider in the early 1970s.
 
 February 13, 2014 | Rating: 3/4
 
 John Hartl
 Seattle Times
 TOP CRITIC
 Clearly, it wishes to be different, but anyone who fondly recalls the buddy films of the ’70s will find it to be more of the same.
 
 February 13, 2014 | Rating: 2.5/4
 
 Desmond Ryan
 Philadelphia Inquirer
 TOP CRITIC
 The quirky-misfits-on-the-road genre is nothing new or revolutionary, but the film possesses a naive charm that is as refreshing as it is rare.
 
 February 13, 2014
 
 Nathan Rabin
 AV Club
 TOP CRITIC
 As the film progresses, however, it begins to accumulate all sorts of unnecessary characters and subplots that only serve to weigh it down.
 
 February 13, 2014 | Rating: 2.5/4
 
 John Petrakis
 Chicago Tribune
 TOP CRITIC
 A harangue on how ironic it is that men often attack one another verbally and physically as a way to get close.
 
 February 13, 2014
 
 Lisa Alspector
 Chicago Reader
 TOP CRITIC
 Dream With The Fishes is quite a moving but perplexing film.
 
 February 13, 2014 | Rating: 3/5
 
 Margaret Pomeranz
 sbs.com.au
 Dream With the Fishes is a personal kind of story told with a sensitivity that, while not exactly Oscar-worthy, does manage to touch on feelings most mainstream films don’t even admit exist.
 
 February 13, 2014 | Rating: 3/4
 
 Dan Webster
 Spokesman-Review (Washington)
 Parts of the movie focusing on drugs and wanderlust seem like throwbacks to the ’60s, but most of the story is more self-indulgent than sociological.
 
 February 13, 2014 | Rating: 1/4
 
 David Sterritt
 Christian Science Monitor
 Not a great picture — not by a long shot — but the many and various parts of Finn Taylor’s quirky black comedy do add up to something rather appealing.
 
 February 13, 2014 | Rating: 2.5/4
 
 Ken Fox
 TV Guide
 Nothing here is sufficiently wild.
 
 February 13, 2014
 
 Leah Rozen
 People Magazine
 It isn’t nearly as compelling or profound as it’s meant to be.
 
 February 13, 2014 | Rating: 2.5/5
 
 Serena Donadoni
 Metro Times (Detroit, MI)…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
Terry is a suicidal voyeur who doesn’t seem to be able to kill himself. While preparing for jumping off a bridge, he meets Nick who ends up saving his life. Terry discovers that Nick is terminally ill and doesn’t have much time left. Scared by the lack of time, Nick offers Terry a deal he can’t refuse: Terry will become the beneficiary of Nick’s life insurance or, since money doesn’t matter to Terry, Nick promises to kill him before he dies. All Nick asks is Terry’s help to realize a few fantasies before dying.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
David Arquette plays a shy and neurotic character who spends his days spying on his neighbors through binoculars.
 
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Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
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Where to Watch

 
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59%

Shes the One

 

She’s the One (1996)

NEUTRAL
Various
Movie Reviews59%
R
1996, Comedy/Romance, 1h 36m
RT Critics’ Score: 61% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 41%
Awards & Nominations: NA

 

Critics Consensus

She’s the One, a film by Ed Burns, has been described as a “comfortable” rather than a “cutting-edge” movie. While it may not be the most innovative film out there, it manages to tackle a range of sensitive issues in a frank and unflinching manner. The characters are portrayed with dignity and integrity, without the need for false dramatic redemption. It’s a true adult saga that explores the complexities of relationships and the human heart. While some critics may find it bland or perfunctory, others see it as a witty examination of Irish machismo and its growing irrelevance in the ’90s. Overall, She’s the One is a pleasant package that’s easy on the eye and gently charming, making it the perfect dating movie for those who are well over puberty and out there on the front lines.
 

Audience Consensus

She’s the One” is like a romantic comedy that’s trying to be deep and meaningful, but ends up being just okay. It’s like when you order a fancy latte and it looks pretty, but it’s missing that extra shot of espresso to really make it great. Ed Burns tries to tackle some serious issues, but it doesn’t quite hit the mark. However, if you’re looking for a movie to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon, it’s not the worst choice. Just don’t expect to be blown away.
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

How do siblings deal with each other in their targets? This is the question tackled in this movie. Blue-collared Mickey drives a New York taxicab since the breakup with his promiscuous ex-fiancée Heather two years ago. His younger, white-collared brother, Francis, cannot let Mickey forget the tragedy of the “hairy ass”: (Mickey’s image of his apartment floor of the guy having sex with Heather after walking in on them). Finding relief in driving his cab, Mickey meets an art student named Hope whom he marries after knowing her for only 24 hours. Mickey also meets his old lover Heather, and learns more about life itself as taxi fares in the course of a summer. Francis, a young Wall Street corporate raider, unhappy in his marriage to Renee and led by his infidelity, continues his shots at Mickey throughout the film, only to find himself a plot device that lends humor and lessons about marriage and brotherhood when he meets and starts an dangerous affair with Heather, despite Mickey’s warnings that Heather is a gold-digging nymphomaniac who goes through sexual partners as often as a person changes clothes. Given Mickey’s frame of reference on the past and his bride of 24 hours, it is no wonder that the two brothers, along with their father, an ego-eccentric and emotionally bereft bigot and a hard-core chauvinist who does not allow women aboard his fishing boat, learn about the strength of women, and their own lives.

 
Production Company(ies)
Films,onor Vera Films,
 
Distributor
Fox
 
Release Type
Theatrical
 
Filming Location(s)
Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
 
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language, including sex-related dialogue
 
Year of Release
1996
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby Digital
  • Aspect ratio:
    1.85 : 1
  • Runtime:
    1h 36m
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Theaters): Aug 23, 1996 Wide
    Release Date (Streaming): Oct 16, 2001

 
Genre(s)
Comedy/Romance
 
Keyword(s)
starring Jennifer Aniston, Maxine Bahns, Edward Burns, Cameron Diaz, John Mahoney, Michael McGlone, directed by Edward Burns, written by Edward Burns, comedy, romance, R rating, box office performance, $9.5M gross USA, produced by Edward Burns, Ted Hope, James Schamus, reviewed by Caroline Westbrook, Lisa Schwarzbaum, Leonard Klady, Derek Adams, Dan Fienberg, Mick LaSalle, Mal Vincent, Emanuel Levy, Caffeinated Clint, genre, romantic entanglements, marital woes, sibling rivalries, game of life, Heather, Mickey’s ex-girlfriend, sleeping with Francis, Fitzpatrick brothers, relationships, Irish machismo, mid-nineties, New Yorkers, interwoven characters, love lives, harsh realities of love, selfish, hateful, dialogue, clichés, great performances, likable, drama, depth, humor, Jennifer Aniston’s performance, Cameron Diaz’s performance, nuanced work, disconnected, confusing, catharsis, biting humor, fantastic dialogue
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $9,538,948
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $18,207,424
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,744
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,985,542
 
US/Canada gross: $9,538,948
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $18,207,424
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,440
US/Canada opening weekend: $2,088,492
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $3,986,400
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,130
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $3,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $6,680,609
Production budget ranking: 1,813
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $3,597,508
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $7,929,307
ROI to date (est.): 77%
ROI ranking: 1,022

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Jennifer AnistonRenee FitzpatrickMaxine BahnsHope FitzpatrickEdward Burns
Jennifer Aniston
Renee Fitzpatrick
Maxine Bahns
Hope Fitzpatrick
Edward Burns
Renee Fitzpatrick
Hope Fitzpatrick
Mickey Fitzpatrick
Heather Davis
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Jennifer Aniston – Renee Fitzpatrick
Maxine Bahns – Hope Fitzpatrick
Edward Burns – Mickey Fitzpatrick
Cameron Diaz – Heather Davis
John Mahoney – Mr. Fitzpatrick
Michael McGlone – Francis Fitzpatrick

 

Edward BurnsEdward BurnsEdward BurnsTed HopeJames Schamus
Edward Burns
Edward Burns
Edward Burns
Ted Hope
James Schamus
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Edward Burns
 
Writer(s)
Edward Burns
 
Producer(s)
Edward Burns, Ted Hope, James Schamus

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals

 
Awards & Nominations
NA
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
Caroline WestbrookLisa SchwarzbaumLeonard KladyDerek AdamsDan Fienberg
Caroline Westbrook
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Leonard Klady
Derek Adams
Dan Fienberg
Empire Magazine
Entertainment Weekly
Variety
Time Out
Zap2it.com
SHE’S THE ONE
 All Critics (52) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (32) | Rotten (20)
 A pleasant package then, easy on the eye, and gently charming but, like The Brothers McMullen, one which places Burns as a comfortable rather than cutting-edge moviemaker.
 
 April 8, 2014 | Rating: 3/5
 
 Caroline Westbrook
 Empire Magazine
 TOP CRITIC
 September 7, 2011 | Rating: C-
 
 Lisa Schwarzbaum
 Entertainment Weekly
 TOP CRITIC
 Burns manages to take on a laundry list of touchy issues in a relatively frank, unflinching manner. His characters retain their dignity and integrity without false dramatic redemption. It’s a true adult saga.
 
 March 26, 2009
 
 Leonard Klady
 Variety
 TOP CRITIC
 A bland, so-so romantic comedy without the charm to see it through.
 
 February 9, 2006
 
 Derek Adams
 Time Out
 TOP CRITIC
 Like Brothers McMullen-lite and that one was pretty minimal to begin with.
 
 December 23, 2005 | Rating: 2/5
 
 Dan Fienberg
 Zap2it.com
 TOP CRITIC
 She’s the One isn’t slick, smooth or particularly good, and it offers only a perfunctory exploration of the human heart.
 
 June 18, 2002 | Rating: 1/4
 
 Mick LaSalle
 San Francisco Chronicle
 TOP CRITIC
 She’s the One is the perfect dating movie for those who are well over puberty and are out there on the front lines.
 
 March 28, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
 
 Mal Vincent
 The Virginian-Pilot
 A disappointing second feature from Ed Burns, the director of The Brothers McMullen.
 
 July 22, 2011 | Rating: C
 
 Emanuel Levy
 EmanuelLevy.Com
 Could be the best film Burns has ever done
 
 July 23, 2008 | Rating: 3/5
 
 Caffeinated Clint
 Moviehole
 Burns’ follow-up to 1995’s witty The Brothers McMullen continues his wry examination of Irish machismo and its growing irrelevance in the ’90s.
 
 September 23, 2007 | Rating: 4/5
 
 Rob Gonsalves
 eFilmCritic.com
 January 12, 2007 | Rating: 2/5
 
 Michael Dequina
 TheMovieReport.com
 Ninety minutes and nobody got hurt…just the way I like it.
 
 July 14, 2006 | Rating: 7/10
 
 JoBlo
 JoBlo’s Movie Network…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
How do siblings deal with each other in their targets? This is the question tackled in this movie. Blue-collared Mickey drives a New York taxicab since the breakup with his promiscuous ex-fiancée Heather two years ago. His younger, white-collared brother, Francis, cannot let Mickey forget the tragedy of the “hairy ass”: (Mickey’s image of his apartment floor of the guy having sex with Heather after walking in on them). Finding relief in driving his cab, Mickey meets an art student named Hope whom he marries after knowing her for only 24 hours. Mickey also meets his old lover Heather, and learns more about life itself as taxi fares in the course of a summer. Francis, a young Wall Street corporate raider, unhappy in his marriage to Renee and led by his infidelity, continues his shots at Mickey throughout the film, only to find himself a plot device that lends humor and lessons about marriage and brotherhood when he meets and starts an dangerous affair with Heather, despite Mickey’s warnings that Heather is a gold-digging nymphomaniac who goes through sexual partners as often as a person changes clothes. Given Mickey’s frame of reference on the past and his bride of 24 hours, it is no wonder that the two brothers, along with their father, an ego-eccentric and emotionally bereft bigot and a hard-core chauvinist who does not allow women aboard his fishing boat, learn about the strength of women, and their own lives.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
“She’s the One” features Jennifer Aniston in a supporting role as Renee Fitzpatrick.
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

Where to Watch

 
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59%

Romeo Is Bleeding

 

Romeo Is Bleeding (1993)

NEUTRAL
Various
Movie Reviews59%
R
er 7, 2011 | Crime/Drama, 1h 48m
RT Critics’ Score: 27% (BIAS DETECTED)
RT Audience Score: 62%
Awards & Nominations: 2 nominations

 

Critics Consensus

Romeo is Bleeding is a film that attempts to be a neo-noir thriller, but instead comes across as a self-aware parody of the genre. The film’s over-the-top plot and excessive use of cliches make it difficult to take seriously, and the stylishness of the film only serves to distract from its lack of substance. However, Lena Olin’s performance is a standout, and her portrayal of a femme fatale is both captivating and terrifying. Overall, Romeo is Bleeding is a messy and chaotic film that is best enjoyed with a drinking game and a sense of humor.
 

Audience Consensus

Romeo is Bleeding is like a rollercoaster ride that starts off slow and then suddenly takes off at breakneck speed. It’s a wild and crazy ride that’s not for the faint of heart. The film is a mishmash of genres, with elements of film noir, action, and camp all thrown in together. Some critics have called it a mess, but I call it a masterpiece of madness. Lena Olin steals the show with her over-the-top performance, and the plot twists and turns will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you’re looking for a fun and crazy ride, then Romeo is Bleeding is the film for you!
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

Detective Jack Grimaldi (Gary Oldman) takes us through his shattered life after encountering the most deadly (and deceptive) criminal he has ever had to deal with. It doesn’t help that Grimladi is playing both sides against the middle. When he encounters Demarkov (Lena Olin) he thinks he can play her as he has all the other women in his life…including his wife. But Demarkov knows Jack better than he knows himself. She plays him mercilessly, all the while threatening to kill him when she tires of the game.

 
Production Company(ies)
Columbia Pictures,
 
Distributor
Gramercy Pictures
 
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
 
Filming Location(s)
Myrtle Avenue & Bleecker Street, Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
 
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong violence, language and sexuality
 
Year of Release
1994
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby Stereo
  • Aspect ratio:
    1.85 : 1
  • Runtime:
    1h 48m
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Theaters): Feb 4, 1994 Wide
    Release Date (Streaming): Mar 19, 2002

 
Genre(s)
Crime/Drama
 
Keyword(s)
starring Gary Oldman, Lena Olin, Annabella Sciorra, Juliette Lewis, Roy Scheider, David Proval, directed by Peter Medak, written by Hilary Henkin, Crime, Drama, R, box office performance, budget, reviewed by John Powers, Owen Gleiberman, Phillipa Bloom, Todd McCarthy, Jonathan Rosenbaum, David Hunter, Eddie Harrison, Christian Jones, Nicholas Bell, Tom Meek, Gary Oldman as Jack Grimaldi, Lena Olin as Mona Demarkov, Annabella Sciorra as Natalie Grimaldi, Juliette Lewis as Sheri, Roy Scheider as Don Falcone, Hilary Henkin as writer, Paul Webster as producer, MPAA rating, cat and mouse game, Russian assassin, corrupt cop, Italian mob boss, mistress, cheating, tips to the Mafia, Dolby, Surround, Stereo, Gramercy Pictures
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $3,275,585
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $6,626,919
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,090
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 722,674
 
US/Canada gross: $3,275,585
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $6,626,919
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,725
US/Canada opening weekend: $1,225,737
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $2,479,820
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,182
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $11,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $23,265,942
Production budget ranking: 1,286
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $12,528,710
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$29,167,732
ROI to date (est.): -81%
ROI ranking: 1,894

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Gary OldmanJack GrimaldiLena OlinMona DemarkovAnnabella Sciorra
Gary Oldman
Jack Grimaldi
Lena Olin
Mona Demarkov
Annabella Sciorra
Jack Grimaldi
Mona Demarkov
Natalie Grimaldi
Sheri
Don Falcone
Gary Oldman – Jack Grimaldi
Lena Olin – Mona Demarkov
Annabella Sciorra – Natalie Grimaldi
Juliette Lewis – Sheri
Roy Scheider – Don Falcone
David Proval – Scully

 

Peter MedakHilary HenkinHilary HenkinPaul Webster
Peter Medak
Hilary Henkin
Hilary Henkin
Paul Webster
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Peter Medak
 
Writer(s)
Hilary Henkin
 
Producer(s)
Hilary Henkin, Paul Webster

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals

 
Awards & Nominations
2 nominations
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
John PowersOwen GleibermanPhillipa BloomTodd McCarthyJonathan Rosenbaum
John Powers
Owen Gleiberman
Phillipa Bloom
Todd McCarthy
Jonathan Rosenbaum
New York Magazine/Vulture
Entertainment Weekly
Empire Magazine
Variety
Chicago Reader
ROMEO IS BLEEDING
 All Critics (41) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (30)
 It’s noir lite.
 
 December 31, 2019
 
 John Powers
 New York Magazine/Vulture
 TOP CRITIC
 September 7, 2011 | Rating: C+
 
 Owen Gleiberman
 Entertainment Weekly
 TOP CRITIC
 [It’s] never content with one cliche when it can shovel on ten.
 
 April 9, 2008 | Rating: 2/5
 
 Phillipa Bloom
 Empire Magazine
 TOP CRITIC
 The far-fetched plotting eventually goes so far over the top that pic flirts with inventing a new genre of film noir camp.
 
 April 9, 2008
 
 Todd McCarthy
 Variety
 TOP CRITIC
 It would be facile to say it substitutes style for content; actually, it substitutes stylishness for style.
 
 April 9, 2008
 
 Jonathan Rosenbaum
 Chicago Reader
 TOP CRITIC
 Stylistic but ultimately unsatisfying.
 
 April 9, 2008
 
 David Hunter
 Hollywood Reporter
 TOP CRITIC
 …Medak’s film is something more than a cop thriller or action movie, but a meditation on not knowing that fate has caught up with you until it’s too late…
 
 March 10, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
 
 Eddie Harrison
 film-authority.com
 The film comes across as being an ironic pastiche rather than legitimate neo-noir.
 
 March 9, 2021 | Rating: 2/5
 
 Christian Jones
 Starburst
 It’s exactly the type of dark hearted nightmare all but extinct in today’s landscape of commercialized narratives.
 
 September 30, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5
 
 Nicholas Bell
 IONCINEMA.com
 The result is a total delectable mess that likely has a drinking game embedded in it somewhere.
 
 May 29, 2020 | Rating: 2.5/4
 
 Tom Meek
 Cambridge Day
 Lena Olin delivers a bravura performance that overwhelms everything else in the picture, much like a tsunami laying way to a seaside shack.
 
 July 3, 2016 | Rating: 2/4
 
 Matt Brunson
 Creative Loafing
 It’s a senseless, tasteless and demented postmodern noir that has about as much class as a gimpy $10 Times Square hooker.
 
 May 11, 2008 | Rating: C
 
 Dennis Schwartz
 Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
Detective Jack Grimaldi (Gary Oldman) takes us through his shattered life after encountering the most deadly (and deceptive) criminal he has ever had to deal with. It doesn’t help that Grimladi is playing both sides against the middle. When he encounters Demarkov (Lena Olin) he thinks he can play her as he has all the other women in his life…including his wife. But Demarkov knows Jack better than he knows himself. She plays him mercilessly, all the while threatening to kill him when she tires of the game.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
Lena Olin delivers a bravura performance that overwhelms everything else in the picture, much like a tsunami laying way to a seaside shack.
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

Where to Watch

 
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Shes Having a Baby

 

She’s Having a Baby (1988)

NEUTRAL
Various
Movie Reviews59%
NR
1988, Comedy/Drama, 1h 45m
RT Critics’ Score: 43% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 52%
Awards & Nominations: NA

 

Critics Consensus

Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern struggle to sustain a spark in She’s Having a Baby, a blasé adult romance that lacks the specificity and style of writer-director John Hughes’ more successful forays into teenage angst
 

Audience Consensus

She’s Having a Baby is a movie that tries to be relatable to everyone, but ends up being relatable to no one. Despite some clever moments, the film falls flat and leaves its talented cast with little to work with. The fantasy sequences are a bit too silly and detract from the overall story. It’s not a terrible movie, but it’s not a great one either. Maybe skip this one and watch something else about parenthood, like Three Men and a Baby or Look Who’s Talking.
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

Jake and Kristy Briggs are newlyweds. Being young, they are perhaps a bit unprepared for the full reality of marriage and all that it (and their parents) expect from them. Do they want babies? Their parents certainly want them to. Is married life all that there is? Things certainly aren’t helped by Jake’s friend Davis, who always seems to turn up just in time to put a spanner in the works.

 
Production Company(ies)
Vendôme Pictures, Pathé Films, Picture Perfect Federation
 
Distributor
NA
 
Release Type
Theatrical
 
Filming Location(s)
56 Salem Lane, Skokie, Illinois, USA
 
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
 
Year of Release
1988
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
    Black and White
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby Stereo
  • Aspect ratio:
    1.85 : 1
  • Runtime:
    NA
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Streaming): Jun 4, 2013

 
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
 
Keyword(s)
starring Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth McGovern, Alec Baldwin, Isabel García Lorca, William Windom, Cathryn Damon, directed by John Hughes, written by John Hughes, Comedy/Drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Bob Thomas, Michael Wilmington, William Thomas, Carrie Rickey, Jay Boyar, Dave Kehr, Rene Jordan, Bill Chambers, Brian Orndorf, Matt Brunson, Cathy Burke, PG-13, marriage, fertility clinic, birth control, adult romance, high school sweethearts, newlyweds, dream girl, single best friend, fatherhood, maturity, daft fantasy sequences, cardboard cut-outs
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $16,031,707
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $41,048,245
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,428
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 4,476,363
 
US/Canada gross: $16,031,707
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $41,048,245
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,154
US/Canada opening weekend: $3,827,520
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $9,800,140
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 963
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $20,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $51,208,826
Production budget ranking: 778
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $27,575,953
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$37,736,534
ROI to date (est.): -48%
ROI ranking: 1,674

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Kevin BaconJake BriggsElizabeth McGovernKristy BriggsAlec Baldwin
Kevin Bacon
Jake Briggs
Elizabeth McGovern
Kristy Briggs
Alec Baldwin
Jake Briggs
Kristy Briggs
Davis McDonald
Fantasy Girl
Russ Bainbridge
Kevin Bacon – Jake Briggs
Elizabeth McGovern – Kristy Briggs
Alec Baldwin – Davis McDonald
Isabel García Lorca – Fantasy Girl
William Windom – Russ Bainbridge
Cathryn Damon – Gayle Bainbridge

 

John HughesJohn HughesJohn Hughes
John Hughes
John Hughes
John Hughes
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
John Hughes
 
Writer(s)
John Hughes
 
Producer(s)
John Hughes

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals

 
Awards & Nominations
NA
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
Bob ThomasMichael WilmingtonWilliam ThomasCarrie RickeyJay Boyar
Bob Thomas
Michael Wilmington
William Thomas
Carrie Rickey
Jay Boyar
Associated Press
Los Angeles Times
Empire Magazine
Philadelphia Inquirer
Orlando Sentinel
SHE’S HAVING A BABY
 All Critics (44) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (18) | Rotten (26)
 Hughes has supplied some bright, even brilliant touches in dealing with the traditional cliches.
 
 April 3, 2019 | Rating: 3/4
 
 Bob Thomas
 Associated Press
 TOP CRITIC
 If She’s Having a Baby were a funnier movie, if the fights were more cleverly written and Bacon and McGovern played them more deftly and lightly, it wouldn’t have that unpleasant edge — seesawing between romance and paranoia.
 
 June 4, 2014
 
 Michael Wilmington
 Los Angeles Times
 TOP CRITIC
 By turns amusing and exasperating, it takes its time getting to the “Life is what you make it” point, but it’s sweet.
 
 June 4, 2014 | Rating: 3/5
 
 William Thomas
 Empire Magazine
 TOP CRITIC
 [The film] assumes that boys will be boys but that the mystical act of fatherhood will make a man of you. Trouble with She’s Having a Baby is, Hughes believes this without feeling obliged to develop it dramatically.
 
 June 4, 2014 | Rating: 2/4
 
 Carrie Rickey
 Philadelphia Inquirer
 TOP CRITIC
 It’s a measure of how little maneuvering room the movie leaves its performers that a lovely, sensitive actress like Elizabeth McGovern makes virtually no impression.
 
 June 4, 2014
 
 Jay Boyar
 Orlando Sentinel
 TOP CRITIC
 She’s Having a Baby wants to be everyone’s story, but its hollowness makes it no one’s.
 
 June 4, 2014 | Rating: 2/4
 
 Dave Kehr
 Chicago Tribune
 TOP CRITIC
 Stubbornly inert. [Full review in Spanish]
 
 June 28, 2022
 
 Rene Jordan
 El Nuevo Herald (Miami)
 …I assumed the film’s subject matter was too adult for 13-year-old me (and it was), but…I’ve decided that when it comes to She’s Having a Baby, “it’s not me, it’s you” suffices.
 
 March 3, 2022 | Rating: 1.5/4
 
 Bill Chambers
 Film Freak Central
 Hughes’s ideas are crystal clear at times, resulting in hilarious scenes that reflect a pained reality about maturity.
 
 September 6, 2021 | Rating: B+
 
 Brian Orndorf
 Blu-ray.com
 The daft fantasy sequences are a waste of time and get in the way of an otherwise pleasant movie.
 
 February 26, 2021 | Rating: 2.5/4
 
 Matt Brunson
 Film Frenzy
 [Hughes] proves he also can handle life on the other side of graduation.
 
 December 9, 2017
 
 Cathy Burke
 United Press International
 Director Hughes’ effort to follow his teenagers into adulthood only results in cardboard cut-outs.
 
 June 4, 2014
 
 Film4 Staff
 Film4…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
Jake and Kristy Briggs are newlyweds. Being young, they are perhaps a bit unprepared for the full reality of marriage and all that it (and their parents) expect from them. Do they want babies? Their parents certainly want them to. Is married life all that there is? Things certainly aren’t helped by Jake’s friend Davis, who always seems to turn up just in time to put a spanner in the works.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
There is no goofy or funny or odd comment about the film on Fresh Kernels.
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

Where to Watch

 
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59%

Fantasy Island 2021

 

Fantasy Island 2021

TV Reviews59%
TV
Netflix | Action | 2021
RT Critics’ Score: 27%
RT Audience Score:

 

Series Info
Takinq place at a luxury resort, fantasies requested by guests are fulfilled, althouqh they rarely turn out as expected. Delving into the “what if” questions — both big and small — that keep one awake at night, each episode tells emotional, provocative stories about people who arrive with dreams and desires and depart enliqhtened and transformed throuqh the maqical realism of Fantasy Island.
Starring: Roselyn Sanchez, Kiara Barnes, John Gabriel Rodriquez

 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Production Company(ies)
Netflix
 
Year of Release
2021
 
Technical Specs
Color: Color
Sound mix: Stereo
Aspect ratio: 16:9 HD
Language(s): English, Japanese
Country of origin: United States, Japan
Original premiere:
Newest season premiere:
 
Genre(s)
Action, Action/Adventure, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Fantasy, Remake, Superhero, War
 
Keyword(s)
2D Digital Animation, Action/Adventure Digital Animation, Adult Animation Digital Animation, Anime Digital Animation, Comic Book / Graphic Novel Adaptation Digital Animation, Fantasy Digital Animation, Sequel/Prequel/Remake Digital Animation, Superhero, Netflix, LIDENFILMS, Movies from United States, Movies from Japan, English Language, Japanese Language, Critics’ Choice Awards Nominees, TV Shows from 2022, Fantasy, Emmy Awards Nominees, Emmy Awards Winners, Golden Globes Nominees, PGA Awards Nominees, WGA Awards Nominees, NAACP Image Awards Nominees, GLAAD Media Awards Nominees, , Netflix Original
 

Budget and Earnings Details

Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew
NA
 
Director(s)

 
Writer(s)

 
Executive(s)
NA

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Awards & Nominations
NA
 
Movie Plot & More
Synopsis (Warning: Spoilers!)

 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
 
Wikipedia Fantasy Island 2021
(Click to Visit)
 
Rotten Tomatoes Fantasy Island 2021
(Click to Visit)
 
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 

Where to Watch

Streaming Platforms
Netflix
 
Stream Now
Where to Watch Fantasy Island 2021
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59%

The Man with the Golden Gun

 

The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

NEUTRAL
Various
Movie Reviews59%
NR
1974, Action, 2h 5m
RT Critics’ Score: 39% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 55%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 1 nomination

 

Critics Consensus

A middling Bond film, The Man With the Golden Gun suffers from double entendre-laden dialogue, a noteworthy lack of gadgets, and a villain that overshadows 007
 

Audience Consensus

The Man with the Golden Gun” is like a cake with a great frosting but a dry, bland cake underneath. Christopher Lee as the villain is the frosting, making the movie bearable, but Roger Moore’s Bond is like a dry cake that needs some milk to wash it down. It’s not the worst Bond movie, but it’s definitely not the best. And can we talk about Sheriff J.W. Pepper’s return? Let’s just say, it’s not a highlight. Overall, if you’re a die-hard Bond fan, give it a watch, but if you’re looking for a great Bond movie, skip this one and go for the classics.
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

Scaramanga is a hitman who charges one million dollars per job. He becomes linked to the death of a scientist working on a powerful solar cell, and James Bond is called in to investigate. As he tracks down Scaramanga, he realizes that he is highly respected by the killer, but will this prove to be an advantage in the final showdown?

 
Production Company(ies)
Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios,
 
Distributor
United Artists
 
Release Type
Theatrical
 
Filming Location(s)
James Bond Island, Phang Nga Bay, Thailand
 
MPAA / Certificate
PG
 
Year of Release
1974
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Mono Dolby Surround 7.1 Dolby Atmos
  • Aspect ratio:
    1.85 : 11.66 : 1
  • Runtime:
    2h 5m
  • Language(s):
    English, Thai, Cantonese
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Theaters): Dec 19, 1974 Wide
    Release Date (Streaming): Nov 7, 2006

 
Genre(s)
Action
 
Keyword(s)
starring Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Maud Adams, Herve Villechaize, Clifton James, directed by Guy Hamilton, written by Ian Fleming, Richard Maibaum, Tom Mankiewicz, action, James Bond, PG, United Artists, box office, budget, reviewed by Dave Kehr, Jay Cocks, Ian Freer, Verina Glaessner, Nora Sayre, Matt Brunson, Jake Tropila, Mike Massie, Kelechi Ehenulo, Jeff Sternberg, PJ Nabarro, Albert R Broccoli, Harry Saltzman, James Bond 007, stolen invention, solar cell technology, hit man, villain, Bond girl, Mary Goodnight, Nick Nack, J.W Pepper, tropical isle hideout, final duel, mono, scope (2.35:1)
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $20,972,000
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $138,968,713
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 871
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 15,154,712
 
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $7,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $46,384,751
Production budget ranking: 846
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $24,978,188
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $67,605,774
ROI to date (est.): 95%
ROI ranking: 959

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Roger MooreChristopher LeeBritt EklandMaud AdamsHerve Villechaize
Roger Moore
Christopher Lee
Britt Ekland
Maud Adams
Herve Villechaize
James Bond
Francisco Scaramanga
Mary Goodnight
Andrea Anders
Nick Nack
Roger Moore – James Bond
Christopher Lee – Francisco Scaramanga
Britt Ekland – Mary Goodnight
Maud Adams – Andrea Anders
Herve Villechaize – Nick Nack
Clifton James – J.W. Pepper
Director – Guy Hamilton
Producers – Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman
Writers – Ian Fleming, Richard Maibaum, Tom Mankiewicz

 

Guy HamiltonIan FlemingAlbert R. BroccoliHarry Saltzman
Guy Hamilton
Ian Fleming
Albert R. Broccoli
Harry Saltzman
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Guy Hamilton
 
Writer(s)
Ian Fleming, Richard Maibaum, Tom Mankiewicz
 
Producer(s)
Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals

 
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 1 nomination
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
Dave KehrJay CocksIan FreerVariety StaffVerina Glaessner
Dave Kehr
Jay Cocks
Ian Freer
Variety Staff
Verina Glaessner
Chicago Reader
TIME Magazine
Empire Magazine
Variety
Time Out
THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN
 All Critics (51) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (20) | Rotten (31)
 Roger Moore is a pastry chef’s idea of James Bond; but Christopher Lee as the archetype of the evil antagonist makes this 007 outing just about bearable.
 
 October 13, 2008
 
 Dave Kehr
 Chicago Reader
 TOP CRITIC
 The best Bonds, like the car that twirls, were sly without quite getting silly. The best Bonds also had Sean Connery, whose absence is sorely felt here.
 
 October 13, 2008
 
 Jay Cocks
 TIME Magazine
 TOP CRITIC
 Roger Moore’s Bond has got a rough deal over the year, but whilst this takes itself a little too lightly it has a lot going for it.
 
 October 13, 2008 | Rating: 3/5
 
 Ian Freer
 Empire Magazine
 TOP CRITIC
 The comparatively spare arrays of mechanical devices seem more a cost-cutting factor.
 
 October 13, 2008
 
 Variety Staff
 Variety
 TOP CRITIC
 Roger Moore’s interpretation of Bond is blandness personified.
 
 June 24, 2006
 
 Verina Glaessner
 Time Out
 TOP CRITIC
 If you enjoyed the early Bond films as much as I did, you’d better skip this one.
 
 May 9, 2005
 
 Nora Sayre
 New York Times
 TOP CRITIC
 The return of Sheriff J.W. Pepper automatically knocks this movie down a peg or 20.
 
 September 25, 2021 | Rating: 2.5/4
 
 Matt Brunson
 Film Frenzy
 The Man with the Golden Gun boasts one of the greatest villains in the series; if only the rest of the film lived up to his level.
 
 September 27, 2020
 
 Jake Tropila
 Film Inquiry
 Moore (in only his second try at Bond) gets to be extremely unconvincing as a martial artist, though somewhat believable as a frequent escaper.
 
 August 30, 2020 | Rating: 3/10
 
 Mike Massie
 Gone With The Twins
 I love Roger Moore. I grew up on him as Bond. But in The Man with the Golden Gun, you can tell he hasn’t settled into making Bond his own.
 
 July 16, 2020 | Rating: 2/5
 
 Kelechi Ehenulo
 Confessions From A Geek Mind
 The producers seem intent on destroying a money-making business.
 
 December 9, 2019
 
 Jeff Sternberg
 Los Angeles Free Press
 One of the real Bond curios and arguably the most passable Roger Moore entrant to the entire series.
 
 October 31, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
 
 PJ Nabarro
 Patrick Nabarro…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
Scaramanga is a hitman who charges one million dollars per job. He becomes linked to the death of a scientist working on a powerful solar cell, and James Bond is called in to investigate. As he tracks down Scaramanga, he realizes that he is highly respected by the killer, but will this prove to be an advantage in the final showdown?
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
The Man with the Golden Gun boasts one of the greatest villains in the series; if only the rest of the film lived up to his level. – Jake Tropila, Film Inquiry
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
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Where to Watch

Where to Watch

 
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The Conners

TV Reviews59%
TV
Apple, ABC | Comedy | 2018
RT Critics’ Score: 27%
RT Audience Score:

 

Series Info
After a sudden turn of events, the Conner family is forced to face the daily struggles of life in a way they never have before. This iconic family, Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky and D.J., demonstrates that laughter, conversation and love can overcome anything. The family grapples with issues include parenting, dating, an unexpected pregnancy, financial pressures, aging, and in-laws. Through it all, the fights, the coupon cutting, the hand-me-downs, the breakdowns — with love, humor and perseverance, the family prevails.
Starring: John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Lecy Goranson, Sara Gilbert, Emma Kenney

 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Production Company(ies)

 
Year of Release
2018
 
Technical Specs
Color: Color
Sound mix: Stereo
Aspect ratio: 16:9 HD
Language(s): English
Country of origin: United States
Original premiere: 10/16/2018
Newest season premiere: 09/21/2022

Season Finale:
12/07/2022

2022-2023 Fall Primetime

Canada Broadcast

Series Premiere:
10/16/2018

2022-2023 Fall Primetime
 
Genre(s)
Comedy, Family, War
 
Keyword(s)
Family TV Comedy, Multi-Camera Sitcom TV Comedy, Spinoff, TV Shows Created by Matthew Williams, TV Shows Starring Jay R. Ferguson, TV Shows Starring Sara Gilbert, TV Shows Starring John Goodman, TV Shows Starring Alicia Goranson, TV Shows Starring Emma Kenney, TV Shows Starring Ames McNamara, TV Shows Starring Laurie Metcalf, TV Shows Starring Jayden Rey, Werner Entertainment Shows, Jax Media Shows, Mohawk Productions Shows, Sara + Tom Shows, TV Shows from 2022, TV Shows from United States, English Language, SAG Awards Nominees, Critics’ Choice Awards Nominees, NAACP Image Awards Nominees, Golden Globes Winners, Golden Globes Nominees, WGA Awards Nominees, Emmy Awards Nominees, Critics’ Choice Awards Nominees, NAACP Image Awards Winners, GLAAD Media Awards Nominees, Emmy Awards Winners, PGA Awards Winners, PGA Awards Nominees, Critics’ Choice Awards Winners, SAG Awards Winners, DGA Awards Winners, DGA Awards Nominees, WGA Awards Winners, TV Shows Starring Michael Fishman, TV Shows from 2021, BAFTA Awards Nominees, Humanitas Prize Winners, BAFTA Awards Winners, Humanitas Prize Nominees, TV Shows from 2020, Impacted by COVID-19, Female Producer, Female Writer, LGBTQ+ Producer, Latin/Hispanic Producer, Black Producer, Black Writer, 2+ Ethnicity Producer, 2+ Ethnicity Writer, Female Director, LGBTQ+ Lead Cast, Black Lead Cast, LGBTQ+ Director, Asian Director, LGBTQ Lead Cast, LGBTQ Producer, Latin/Hispanic Producer, Black Director, LGBTQ Director
 

Budget and Earnings Details

Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew
John Goodman
Goodman
Dan Conner
Laurie Metcalf Metcalf
Jackie Harris
Alicia Goranson Goranson
Becky Conner-Healy
Sara Gilbert Gilbert
Darlene Emma Kenney Kenney
Harris Ames McNamara McNamara
Mark Conner-Healy
 
Director(s)

 
Writer(s)

 
Executive(s)
Werner Entertainment:
Tom Werner
(Current Exec)

Jax Media:
Jake Fuller
(Current Exec)

ABC Entertainment:
Nathan Varni
(Current Exec)

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Awards & Nominations
NA
 
Movie Plot & More
Synopsis (Warning: Spoilers!)

 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
 
Wikipedia The Conners
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Rotten Tomatoes The Conners
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Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 

Where to Watch

Streaming Platforms
Apple, ABC
 
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