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Anon, written and directed by Andrew Niccol

  Anon, written and directed by Andrew Niccol Anon is an interesting motion picture, although it will probably fail to become a Science Fiction classic along with 2001 A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner, Dr. Strangelove and How I learned to stop Worrying and Love the Bomb or other quintessential masterpieces. Clive Owen is - like always- outstanding in the leading role of a police detective, Sal Frieland, whose job should be so easy in a future where we have everything recorded and therefore there is no shortage of evidence. In a way, this is a strong point for the film, considering the invitation to think about issues like privacy, or lack there of, the digital trail that we already have behind and that Facebook and the rest use, misuse for profits or, in the case of Cambridge Analytica, for political gains. The Google glasses have already been tested and then abandoned, but they used to be able to record all that a person saw and heard and this is what happens in the future presented ...
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Starsky & Hutch, by William Blinn and five other contributors 7 out of 10

  Starsky & Hutch, by William Blinn and five other contributors  7 out of 10 It is impossible to dismiss this comedy, even if it is not an unforgettable experience. In its favor, we have a collection of stars: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Juliette Lewis, Jason Bateman, Snoop Dog and the hilarious Will Ferrell. Some of the performances have been les than spectacular, the film being nominated for two Razzie awards, although it is not clear about Ben Stiller and I did not see why Carmen Electra was considered so bad in her role. Owen Wilson plays Ken Hutchinson and Ben Stiller is David Starsky. When they are first assigned to work together, their relationship is not started under the best auspices. Indeed, Starsky seems to be thorough, while Hutch is too relaxed and lazy, to say the least. They find a corpse in the river and the latter talks about this particular death as the most difficult to investigate, for there are no fingerprints, most of the clues have been ...
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Lost in London, written and directed by Woody Harrelson

  Lost in London, written and directed by Woody Harrelson Woody Harrelson is a sensational, provocative, intelligent, charming, extremely talented, high up in the sky - even if he says he has not used drugs in a long time - outstanding actor. However, the enterprise of Lost in London does not seem to take off, in spite of inside jokes, the presence of Owen Wilson and the commendable, laudable efforts of the cast. Admittedly, this is a rather small production, without huge goals and intent on competing with The Avengers, Iron Men or Fast and Furious Drivers. As such, a more modest feature can be rated as enjoyable and entertaining within limits. Woody Harrelson plays himself, although there are many scenes where he is either unfamiliar to bouncers at night clubs or confused with Woody Allen- if the latter was not in jest, which it could be what was intended all along. Early in the film, there is a tension, for the protagonist has been caught on camera as he was involved in a rather ...
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The Royal Tenenbaums, written by Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson, directed by the former Nine out of 10

  The Royal Tenenbaums, written by Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson, directed by the former Nine out of 10 The quirky humor of Wes Anderson – writing this eccentric feature with Owen Wilson, who also acts in the film – can be difficult to digest, as happened to this cinephile, who has rated this comedy with only a 7 out of 10 on the first viewing, years ago. It depends also on the kind of jocularity you prefer, if it is only slapstick comedy, then this is not the thing for you, as well as when one has an adversity for the absurd – the under signed has, perhaps reasonably, given that he had spent about twenty five years in the most ludicrous system of all…would you guess which is it. Gene Hackman is sensational, divine as he always is when he has something to work with in the role of Royal Tenenbaum, the complex, perhaps we should say rather negative paterfamilias, who shoots at one son, albeit without deadly ammunition, during a game, steals assets form the same and generally behaves w...
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The Maiden Heist by Michael LeSieur 8 out of 10

  The Maiden Heist by Michael LeSieur 8 out of 10 This is not The Godfather, Bonnie and Clyde or some other classic,but it is endearing nevertheless. The presence of three cinematic gods evidently boosts the motion picture, although it is not sufficient in itself, There have been some failed attempts recently to cast some legends and wait for the public and critics to be in awe. Going Out is Style has Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin in it, but the results are alas forgettable. The same Morgan Freman has much more success here, alongside Christopher Walken, Marcia Gay Harden and William H. Macy. The film debuts with Christopher Walken in the role of Roger Barlow, an aging security guard in an art museum. There seems to be an attack, planned by a well trained team of criminals, well armed and descending on ropes from the ceiling somewhere. In the gun fight that ensues, the brave, dedicated, passionate, agile, combative Roger Barlow opposes this invasion of thugs singleha...
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Million Dollar Baby, Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman

  Million Dollar Baby, Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman This film has won four Academy Awards and two Golden Globes at the ceremonies of 2005, together with: -            Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role- Oscar and Golden globe -            Best Director- both Academy Award and Golden Globe -            Best Motion Picture- AA -            Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role- AA The trio involved in the production of the movie is formidable. And the story is haunting and thought provoking. Maggie Fitzgerald is a waitress, coming from a poor background, a family with some serious issues that become clear in the film. When Maggie is in a hospital, the “family” is only visiting because they are concerned about the money, not the health of the woma...
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