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Saturday, January 31, 2015

My Favorite and Least Favorite Films of 2014

Well, 2014 has ended, and has left us a lot of great movies and a lot of not so great films.  I personally got to see 129 of 2014's offerings, and of those films, here is a list of what I thought was the best of last year and the worst of last year.  If you want to see my full list, head over to the link below.  Without further ado, though, here's my rankings of the best and worst movies of 2014.




WORST OF 2014

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BEST OF 2014

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Well guys, there you have it, my favorite and least favorite films of 2014.  Did you agree with any of my selections?  What did you think were the best and worst films of last year?  Let me know in the comments, and until next time, thank you so much for sticking around with my site for so long.  It truly means a lot.

MINI-REVIEW: American Sniper

MOVIE
American Sniper

CAST
Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller

RATING
R

RELEASE
December 25, 2014 (NY/LA)
January 16, 2015 (WIDE)

DIRECTOR
Clint Eastwood

STUDIO
Warner Bros. Pictures

RUNNING TIME
2 hours 14 minutes






STARS
****








REVIEW:

When looking at the poster and trailer for "American Sniper," it's pretty easy to automatically stamp the words "American Propaganda" to it.  So many people have done this all ready, and to be honest, that's kind of what I was expecting going into this film.  However, I'm happy to report that my preconceived notions were totally wrong about what I was getting.  The film I got was not only the farthest thing away from a propaganda piece, but it also happened to be a damn great movie about a flawed yet heroic man who risked his life to defend this country.  Intense, thrilling, and brutal, "American Sniper" is a fantastic film that totally deserves all the success it has gotten.

Bradley Cooper's portrayal of the late Chris Kyle is, in my eyes, the best performance he has given in his career thus far.  People were very shocked when Cooper was nominated for Best Actor at this year's Academy Awards over such actors as David Oyelowo in "Selma" and Jake Gyllenhaal in "Nightcrawler."  Me personally, I think Cooper deserved the nomination.  As great as Oyelowo and Gyllenhaal were in their respected films and did deserve to be nominated just as much as those who were, I feel like Cooper transformed himself into this character both physically and mentally, as we get to see Kyle in every stage a soldier goes through.  I was always fascinated with what was going to happen next with this guy, and even though some of it seems like it's making him look like this god-like hero, I always was rooting for him overall.

Coming off of the disappointments that were "J. Edgar" and "Jersey Boys," I was pretty worried about how this was going to go for Clint Eastwood.  Luckily, his direction is absolutely fantastic here.  He takes us into the harsh and sad world that war is based in, and he also manages to humanize a person who is trying to fight for his country while also caring for a wife and children.  In that regard, I think "American Sniper" is a huge success.  At 134 minutes, the film never drags, which is surprising giving how Eastwood's last two films did just that.  The performances are great, the story is captivating, and as a whole I believe that this is something that people should really check out.  Is it going to connect with everyone the way it connected with me?  Not at all, but it may connect with you, so you might as well give it a chance.  Even if you don't like the film, you'll still have the fake baby to laugh at after it ends.  When you see the film, or if you google it right now, you'll know what I'm talking about.




PREVIEWS YOU MAY SEE:

The Age of Adeline

Avengers: Age of Ultron


Furious 7


Chappie


Mad Max: Fury Road


Run All Night





MINI-REVIEW: Selma

MOVIE
Selma

CAST
David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson

RATING
PG-13

RELEASE
December 25, 2014 (NY/LA)
January 9, 2015 (WIDE)

DIRECTOR
Ava DuVernay

STUDIO
Paramount Pictures

RUNNING TIME
2 hours 7 minutes





STARS
****






REVIEW:

It seems like a common trend these days to have some type of film that discusses the racial barrier this country has gone through in the past go out for numerous Academy Awards.  This year, that film is Ava DuVernay's "Selma."  The film of course is about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s heroic venture to Selma, Alabama to march in protest against racism.  It's easy to dismiss this film as in 2013 alone we had "Lee Daniels' The Butler" and "12 Years a Slave" to quench our thirst for black historical dramas, the latter of those taking last year's Best Picture award at the Academy Awards.  However, it's hard to deny how important of a film this is to see.

I've seen people complain about the "historical inaccuracies" present here regarding President Johnson's views on Dr. King going to Selma, and to me I think that's dumb.  Putting that out of the way, this is an incredibly well made movie.  David Oyelowo is fantastic here as Dr. King, Ava DuVernay's direction is precise and well done, and as a whole this is a very entertaining movie.  It delivers on telling a message, providing genuine emotion, and accurately shows how people could be towards black people in the 1960s.  This film was nominated for Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards, and deservedly so.  If you want to complain about this film's inaccurate portrayal of Lyndon Johnson, be my guest.  But if that means that you're missing out on seeing arguably one of the best films 2014 has to offer, then that's a true shame in my book.



PREVIEWS YOU MAY SEE:

Black or White

McFarland, USA

The Boy Next Door

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Terminator: Genisys

Project Almanac




MINI-REVIEW: Inherent Vice

MOVIE
Inherent Vice

CAST
Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin

RATING
R

RELEASE
December 12, 2014 (LIMITED)
January 9, 2015 (WIDE)

DIRECTOR
Paul Thomas Anderson

STUDIO
Warner Bros. Pictures

RUNNING TIME
2 hours 28 minutes






STARS
***1/4






REVIEW:

And the award for the "trippiest" film of 2014 goes to "Inherent Vice."  This latest film from acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson, who also adapted the screenplay from Thomas Pynchon's novel, takes us back to the 1970s and introduces us to Larry "Doc" Sportello, a hippie/private detective who ends up getting into several huge cases, one involving his ex girlfriend Shasta.  For many people, myself included, this was a confusing and strange film that, frankly, I still don't quite understand.  That's probably the driving force that will either make people hate the film or just turn them away from it altogether.  However, as someone who enjoys a well directed film with some great performances and a nice atmosphere, I must say that I did enjoy the film overall.  Sure it was hard to understand, but it's very possible that multiple viewings will help to fully clear things up.  There's a lot going on here, but as a whole, this is a movie that I would recommend for those who like to think while watching a film.




PREVIEWS YOU MAY SEE:

A Most Violent Year

Black Sea

Cake

Danny Collins

American Sniper



MINI-REVIEW: The Interview

MOVIE
The Interview

CAST
James Franco, Seth Rogen

RATING
R

RELEASE
December 24, 2014 (VOD)
December 25, 2014 (LIMITED)

DIRECTOR(S)
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg

STUDIO
Columbia Pictures

RUNNING TIME
1 hour 52 minutes







STARS
****








REVIEW:

It's pretty easy to see why North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un got pissed off when Sony announced their plans to release a Seth Rogen comedy fictionalizing his assassination.  Why this film even got financed is something of a mystery, but I'm not going to lie: I'm sure as hell happy that this movie got made.  Written by first-time screenwriter Dan Sterling based off a story he conceived with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, "The Interview" is a tasteless, absurd, and raunchy comedy that just happens to touch on one of the most controversial topics/people of the 21st century.  Could Rogen and Goldberg have changed the name of the leader and the location of the country the leader resides in?  Absolutely, and had that been done there most likely wouldn't have been as much controversy as there is now.

Having said that, I really don't think that this, of all films, is something that should be called an "act of war" by the North Korean government.  But hey, if that gets people to "taste this forbidden fruit," then I'm sure as hell happy about it.  As a bit of caution for those curious people who want to see this because of the controversy, let me break this down for you: If you're not a fan of Seth Rogen's brand of humor, then I highly doubt "The Interview" will make you change your views on his films.  If you are a fan, though, then I can guarantee you will have a good time with this.  Me personally, I had a blast watching this comedy.





MINI-REVIEW: Into The Woods

MOVIE
Into The Woods

CAST
Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt

RATING
PG

RELEASE
December 25, 2014

DIRECTOR
Rob Marshall

STUDIO
Disney

RUNNING TIME
2 hours 4 minutes






STARS









REVIEW:

If there are two things that have defined Disney ever since the company's inception, those things would be their adaptations of fairy tales and their musicals.  In that regard, it seems unquestionable that they, along with "Chicago" director Rob Marshall, would adapt Stephen Sondheim's "Into The Woods" to the big screen.  The film boasts a huge cast, including the likes of Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp, playing many notable characters from beloved fairy tales.  However I wouldn't let the Disney name fool you into thinking this was a light-hearted musical romp, if I were you.  This is a darker telling of these classic tales than one may expect, pretty much straying more towards the original Grimm Brothers stories rather than the iconic musical romps.  In this 2 hour musical, we get great performances from the cast, catchy and memorable songs, and some surprises along the way.  Needless to say, I has a lot of fun with this movie, and as a fan of musicals, I can't wait to catch this one again.





PREVIEWS YOU MAY SEE:

Tomorrowland

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

Jupiter Ascending

Paddington

Selma

Pitch Perfect 2

Cinderella




Friday, January 30, 2015

MINI-REVIEW: Unbroken

MOVIE
Unbroken

CAST
Jack O'Connell, Miyavi

RATING
PG-13

RELEASE
December 25, 2014

DIRECTOR
Angelina Jolie

STUDIO
Universal Pictures

RUNNING TIME
2 hours 17 minutes







STARS
**1/2








REVIEW:

On paper, "Unbroken" has many of the elements that Oscar voters look for in a movie around this time of the year.  These elements include an inspiring/insane true story, a World War II setting, an award-winning actress taking helm as the director, and an up-and-coming actor in the main role of the film.  However, what this movie lacks in that other Oscar hopefuls, such as "The Imitation Game," excels in is a concise narrative, a decent pace that prevents the audience from checking their phones for the time, and emotional moments that are genuine and real rather than forced and manipulative.  It's a shame with this movie as it honestly could have been great, maybe even the Best Picture winner at the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony.  Unfortunately, this film is a manipulative, schmaltzy, and sometimes contrived piece of Oscar bait that, despite featuring decent direction, some really good performances, and gorgeous cinematography, only goes as far as being just simply an average movie overall.





MINI-REVIEW: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies 3D in 48fps

MOVIE
The Hobbit:
The Battle of the Five Armies

CAST
Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen

RATING
PG-13

RELEASE
December 17, 2014

DIRECTOR
Peter Jackson

STUDIO(S)
Warner Bros. Pictures,
New Line Cinema,
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures

RUNNING TIME
2 hours 24 minutes




STARS
***3/4







REVIEW:

With "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" in theaters now, fans and moviegoers are now saying goodbye to one of the most lauded fantasy series of the 21st century.  Peter Jackson has brought each book, and in the case of "The Hobbit" trilogy every detail, of the beloved series to life with much approval and love from fans, movie-lovers, and critics alike.  Personally speaking, I still believe "An Unexpected Journey" is the best of the entire "Lord of the Rings" series, as it told a coherent story while developing great characters and delivering on great visuals and thrills.  "The Desolation of Smaug" was a fun movie overall, but it had too much going on during it and didn't have the same consistent tone as the first one.  With "The Battle of the Five Armies," not only does the film have a main focus once again, but overall it tells an epic story that delivers on being a satisfying conclusion to an iconic series of modern fantasy flicks.  The film might not be for everyone, but it surely was for me.  Aside from the opening 10 minutes feeling absolutely out of place from the rest of the film, I had absolutely nothing wrong with this.  In my eyes, "The Hobbit" trilogy, and more importantly the "Lord of the Rings" series, has ended on a very high note, and this final installment is definitely something I recommend people going to check out.



PREVIEWS YOU MAY SEE:

Terminator: Genisys

Tomorrowland

Furious 7

The Walk

Kingsman: The Secret Service

Focus

Jupiter Ascending




Thursday, January 29, 2015

MINI-REVIEW: Project Almanac

MOVIE
Project Almanac

CAST
Jonny Weston,
Sofia Black-D'Elia

RATING
PG-13

RELEASE
January 30, 2015

DIRECTOR
Dean Israelite

STUDIO(S)
Paramount Pictures,
Insurge Pictures

RUNNING TIME
1 hour 46 minutes





STARS
***1/2








REVIEW:

It's hard to believe that it's taken this long to make a found-footage movie about time travel, but alas, we finally have one.  Dean Israelite's "Project Almanac" takes the found footage aspect of films like "Paranormal Activity" and "Chronicle" and puts the time traveling story-lines of films like "Looper" and "About Time" in it as the basis.  The plot of five teens creating time travel and causing effects, both good and bad, to the world's timeline has been done countless times before.  However, what makes this film stand out among the others is its inventive and original ways of messing with time and the people around the central characters, as well as some likable enough leads to help keep the story going.  Sure, some of the movie doesn't fully add up, and there are some angles and ways of editing all of this "found-footage" that seems extremely implausible, but at the end of the day "Project Almanac" is a fun, cool, and even smart movie that is sure to gain an audience with teens and sci-fi fanatics.  Not much else to say except that I totally recommend it.  It's not groundbreaking or genre-defying, but it is an entertaining film that is great to watch with a bucket of popcorn, some friends, and brains slightly turned off.





Friday, January 23, 2015

REVIEW: Black Sea

MOVIE
Black Sea

CAST
Jude Law, Scoot McNairy

RATING
R

RELEASE
January 23, 2015 (NY/LA)

DIRECTOR
Kevin Macdonald

STUDIO
Focus Features

RUNNING TIME
1 hour 55 minutes







STARS
***1/2









REVIEW:

When I saw the trailer for Jude Law's newest film "Black Sea," I wasn't particularly impressed, though I wasn't against seeing it overall.  The movie itself is about a group of sailors, led by Jude Law's Captain Robinson, traveling to the depths of the black sea to uncover gold that is potentially hidden within a sunken U-Boat in order to make good with some former employees.  The trailer makes the film out to be a standard thriller when it actually has a lot more depth and intelligence than one would expect.  The whole story of retrieving gold from the bottom of the ocean is merely the shell of the film.  What lies beneath, being the real meat that drove this film home for me, is a rag-tag group of characters who are being consumed by their own fantasies of becoming rich.  Not the film I expected, but definitely the film I'm glad I got in the end.

Jude Law does some remarkably great work here as the Captain.  Donning a Scottish accent and a thinning hair line, Law loses himself in this role and becomes a complex and fascinating individual who is trying to keep his crew stable while controlling his desires for gold and money.  It might not be as mad and crazy of a performance as that in "Dom Hemingway," but Law definitely puts his all into his role, which alone made me appreciate the character as a whole.  Scoot McNairy, who recently was in the overlooked indie "Frank" as well as Best Picture Winners "Argo" and "12 Years A Slave," also does some strong work as an American who convinces Law's character to go forth with the expedition.  His selfishness in the story is kind of the epicenter of why the film really grabbed me and kept me invested with what's going on.  The rest of the cast is also quite good, but in the end, I would guess that it's Law and McNairy who will have had a lasting impact on you once the film comes to a close.

Kevin Macdonald has made his mark in the film industry, from documentaries like "Life in a Day" and "Marley" to Oscar winning movies like "The Last King of Scotland."  He directs this film with intense precision, and considering that the majority of the movie takes place within the confines of a submarine, I will say that he manages to keep the illusion of being trapped within a small space well without giving off a claustrophobic feeling whatsoever.  When an intense moment hits, we as an audience really feel the heat that's brewing within the bodies of the crew members, which adds to the constant tension present.  Having not seen any of his other films unfortunately, I will happily say that Macdonald shows a lot of promise in his ever-growing career, and this film is a great place for regular audience members to introduce themselves to his work.

The problems in the film mostly lie in Dennis Kelly's screenplay.  Don't get me wrong, the majority of the writing is well done, and the story itself never lost my attention.  What I found to be problematic was the fact that it never seemed like the film wanted to end.  Personally speaking, I believe there could have been a good 10 minutes trimmed off the film that would have made the writing tighter and the pace quicker. Unfortunately, the movie feels like it just goes on and on and drags scenes out that could have been minutes shorter.  In all honesty, I believe that there could have been a good 10 minutes cut from the final cut that would have made the story tighter and the pace faster.  Other than that, I really don't have anything else negative to say.

Thanks to Jude Law's stand-out performance, a solid supporting cast, a clever yet somewhat predictable script, and Kevin Macdonald's calculated direction, "Black Sea" at the end of the day is an intense and engaging submarine thriller that, while dragging a bit towards the end, has a solid payoff in the end.  What I believe a thriller should be at the end of the day is a story that gets you invested with its characters, tells an intriguing tale, and gives thrills and unexpected turns as the ride goes along.  This film highly succeeds at doing just that, and for that alone I have to give it credit.  I'm not sure if it's going to be something I really remember by the time the year ends, but for the time being, I'm glad I have seen this film, especially in a theater.  It might not be a perfect movie, but in terms of being released here in America during what's called the "stinker month" of every year, it's a masterpiece of aquatic proportions.  So if you're looking for a serious, intense, and great thriller to add onto your list of 2015 films for the year, then I definitely recommend "Black Sea."







ME WITH THE DIRECTOR OF "BLACK SEA," 
KEVIN MACDONALD, AFTER A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING OF THE FILM ON DECEMBER 9, 2014!!


MINI-REVIEW: Still Alice

MOVIE
Still Alice

CAST
Julianne Moore, Kristen Stewart

RATING
PG-13

RELEASE
December 5, 2014 (Oscar Run)
January 16, 2015 (NY/LA)

DIRECTOR(S)
Richard Glatzer,
Wash Westmoreland

STUDIO
Sony Pictures Classics

RUNNING TIME
1 hour 42 minutes






STARS
***1/2







REVIEW:

As seen before in many movies, including the recently released "The Theory of Everything," actors tend to test their abilities by playing someone who either is very sick, mentally or physically disabled, or someone who has their life deteriorating at the hands of a fatal disease.  Julianne Moore has put her foot in this pool, and in return has given the performance that many have been saying she'll finally win an Oscar for.  When I heard about "Still Alice" and all of the praise that Moore was getting, I didn't really expect it to actually be true.  Sure enough, it is, and a well-told film with some solid performances from co-stars Kristen Stewart and Alec Baldwin accompany her performance.  While some of the film feels manipulative, "Still Alice" manages to keep the audience's attention, pull at the heartstrings, and showcase Julianne Moore's titular character in a shocking and heartbreaking state as well as a career-defining performance on her part.




Saturday, January 17, 2015

MINI-REVIEW: Annie

MOVIE
Annie

CAST
Quvenzhané Wallis,
Jamie Foxx

RATING
PG

RELEASE
December 19, 2014

DIRECTOR
Will Gluck

STUDIO
Columbia Pictures

RUNNING TIME
1 hour 58 minutes







STARS
***1/2









REVIEW:

While I was watching the latest adaptation of the beloved musical "Annie," there was one word that constantly kept jumping into my head: adorable.  Golly, is this an adorable family film.  In a season that's filled with nothing but Oscar contenders galore, it's nice to have a movie that isn't going out for awards or critical praise, but rather is on a mission to entertain and bring joy to audience members.  The story of "Annie" has been told before, obviously, but the thing that was worrying some people was that this was going to be a pop-culture-heavy telling of one of the most beloved musicals out there.  To give some clarification to those who worried about this notion, I will say that the film does have a lot of jokes and references directed towards the most modern of trends out there.  Despite that, there is this charm that the film possesses that plasters smiles onto faces quite easily.  Is this modern retelling a perfect film?  Absolutely not.  However, it is entertaining to say the least, and it put a huge smile onto this writer's face on multiple occasions.






Monday, January 12, 2015

MINI-REVIEW: The Imitation Game

MOVIE
The Imitation Game

CAST
Benedict Cumberbatch,
Keira Knightley

RATING
PG-13

RELEASE
November 28, 2014 (NY/LA)
December 25, 2014 (WIDE)

DIRECTOR
Morten Tyldum

STUDIO
The Weinstein Company

RUNNING TIME
1 hour 54 minutes







STARS
****








REVIEW:

If there were ever two touchy topics that films like to tackle in this day and age more frequently than most, they would most likely be World War II and homosexuality.  Of course racism and Anti-Semitism are touched upon a lot more, but they don't apply to this film.  "The Imitation Game" takes the story of a man's quest to crack the supposedly "uncrackable" Nazi code during World War II in order to win the war and adds a lot more emotion and substance to it than one would expect.  In fact, it's that emotion and substance that elevated the film in quality for me, personally.  Benedict Cumberbatch showcases his true talents as Alan Turing, a Sheldon Cooper-esque individual who has a lot more to him than meets the eye.  Keira Knightley plays his fellow mathematician and dear friend  Joan Clarke and she gives a career-best performance as well, bringing the contrast, chemistry, and raw emotion needed for a character like this.  Morten Tyldum, along with screenwriter Graham Moore, have created a witty, heartbreaking, and occasionally funny historical drama that deserves to be shown in future History or World War II classes.  "The Imitation Game" is a brilliant work of art, and one of my personal favorite films of 2014.






MINI-REVIEW: Top Five

MOVIE
Top Five

CAST
Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson

RATING
R

RELEASE
December 12, 2014

DIRECTOR
Chris Rock

STUDIO
Paramount Pictures

RUNNING TIME
1 hour 42 minutes





STARS
***1/2









REVIEW:

The biggest surprise I got when I saw Chris Rock's directorial debut "Top Five" was that the film was a lot more serious than the trailers suggest.  Sure, it has its funny and raunchy moments, but at the end of the day this is a dramatic telling of one comedian's struggle to be taken seriously by others.  The majority of the film consists of Rock's character Andre Allen being interviewed by a reporter from the New York Times named Chelsea Brown.  Through this interview, Allen confronts the troubles and conflicts of his past, present, and even his future as he's planning to get married to a reality TV star played by Gabrielle Union.  Being Rock, he manages to get the occasional celebrity cameo and manages to go very far with the R rating.  However, what should be taken away from this film overall is its authentic dramatic core regarding a comedian looking for what made him an authentically talented person in the first place.  It's this material that colors me impressed at how talented Rock is as a writer and a director.  While it's not a perfect movie, "Top Five" brings the laughs, shock value, and drama, and shows a side of Rock that we haven't seen before.  Hopefully we get to see this side of him a lot more very soon.






PREVIEWS YOU MAY SEE:

Hot Tub Time Machine 2

The Wedding Ringer

Unfinished Business

Taken 3

The Boy Next Door

Selma




MINI-REVIEW: The Theory of Everything

MOVIE
The Theory of Everything

CAST
Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones

RATING
PG-13

RELEASE
November 7, 2014

DIRECTOR
James Marsh

STUDIO
Focus Features

RUNNING TIME
2 hours 3 minutes






STARS
****








REVIEW:

When someone mentions the name Stephen Hawking, the first thing that comes to mind is a man in a wheelchair speaking with a computer voice.  The man has been parodied countless times, but this generation only sees him as a caricature of what he really is: a genius.  The latest film from director James Marsh, (who I am not related to per my current knowledge) "The Theory of Everything," showcases Hawking's struggle to survive from the disease that has made him the way he is today, as well as creating remarkable theories in science while maintaining a life with his wife Jane and three children.  On paper, this could have been a schmaltzy biopic made just for the sake of going out for accolades.  What Marsh has done with this film was not only tell a compelling and fascinating story about one man refusing to give up on what he has to live for, but also shows the humanity in someone who this generation has seen as nothing more than a computer, so to speak.

It takes truly talented actors to lose themselves in the roles their playing, and Eddie Redmayne does just that playing Stephen Hawking.  When an actor, a fairly recognizable one nonetheless, can transform himself into the character he's embodying, I consider that a true success in one's career.  Hawking goes through a strikingly physical transformation throughout the duration of the movie, and Redmayne captures the pain and struggle the man actually went through.  Felicity Jones also impresses as Hawking's loyal wife Jane.  Jones is fierce, stern, and all-around really powerful, making her the perfect companion to her husband.  Even if you're not a fan of the movie itself, it's hard not to admire how devoted and committed Redmayne and Jones are to their roles.

This is not the easiest of watches, as the suffering that Hawking goes through from his disease is painful to see and even imagine with the real figure.  James Marsh holds nothing back, and in return brings audiences a biopic worth checking out.  The story is engaging, the performances are stellar, and the message of never giving up is something that can inspire people to do just that.  The film is expected to take home a few Academy Awards this year, and frankly I believe it deserves every one it gets.  There have been "true story" films that have come out recently that felt forced, contrived, and not authentic in the slightest.  If you're looking for an example of how a filmmaker accurately tells a true story with the emotional core intact, then I definitely recommend "The Theory of Everything."




PREVIEWS YOU MAY SEE:

Black Sea

A Most Violent Year

Danny Collins

Inherent Vice

American Sniper