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“Chips” Remake

The six-year run cop show comedy, Chips is making a comeback to the big screen this week and paying homage to the California Highway patrols we follow Frank “Ponch” Poncerello and John Baker new adventures and laughs along the way.

The 2017 remake stars an all new cast as Michael Pena attempts to portray the “new” Ponch along side Dax Shepard as John Baker.  Ultimately, the remake has everything that the sitcom was known for including the wise cracking jokes of Ponch and Baker as they tackle the busy streets of Los Angeles and at a hundred minute runtime, Chips is reintroducing audiences to the CHP as never seen before with new cutting as special effects, realistic crime scenes and updated jokes for the modern generation.

The original series ran from 1977 to 1983 and fans will be pleasant pleased with a surprise cameo by the “original” Ponch, Erik Estrada who appears in a scene opposite Pena.

Filmed entirely in the Los Angeles area with notable landmarks including Shoreline Drive in Long Beach, Warner Brothers Chips is rated R, as it does have a few graphic scenes including explicit nudity and language that might not be appropriate for a younger audiences.  The comedy opened in theaters everywhere, March 26, 2016 and is currently playing in a theater near you.

If you are a fan of the genre or like a little slapstick comedy this is the perfect film for you.

 

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Kong Dominates

The latest adventure of the legendary King Kong is sending crowds to the movies as its opening weekend brought in over 61 million domestically, sending last week’s Logan to number 2.

Kong: Skull Island introduces a new generation to the story before King Kong as explorers team up with military personnel to explore the not so mythical Skull Island.  What they find is even greater than the giant ape that everyone fears.

At just under 2-hour run time, Kong stars Tom Hiddleston, the explorer and Brie Larson, the photojournalist, who find beauty in the land and Kong, while Lieutenant Colonel Packard (Samuel L. Jackson) seek to destroy the large ape, while awakening something even more dangerous that only Kong can destroy.  Ultimately, the movie will have you marveling at the beauty of the island while fully cheering for Kong all throughout and make sure to watch all the way to the end as there is a closing scene to set up what is to come next in this franchise.

Other appearances include, John Goodman and John C. Reilly in very minor roles that add to the intensity of the island.

Kong: Scull Island came out in theaters March 10, 2017 and is currently playing in one near you.  See it, you won’t regret it.  Great original story to kick-start a new epic adventure for all.

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Family Comedy Takes Two

Warner Brothers is on top with its two movies taking the first two spots for its opening weekend.  Magnificent 7 of course brought in over 35 million while Storks claimed second with just over 21 million.

WB Animations, Storks stars Andy Samburg as Junior the top stork who dreams of being the BOSS of Cornerstone Delivery Service especially when Hunter (Kelsey Grammer) promises to turn that dream into a reality.  But that dream is put on hold as Orphan Tulip (Katie Crown), a young girl who never got delivered to her family, on the verge of her 18th birthday, encounters the vacant Baby factory where she creates a baby for a little boy, who wants a baby brother.

Now it’s up to Junior, with the help of Tulip, to get that baby to her family before Monday morning when he is supposed to be made.

Storks is a fun adventure for the whole family with laughs for the children and heartfelt moments for the adults as Tulip and Junior both discover that their true family is closer than one thought.

At just 87 minutes, Storks will have you laughing, crying and rooting for the baby to get to her family.

See Storks in a theater near you.  It’s worth it.

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Western Remake Review

Warner Brothers has their eyes set on the prize with the Magnificient 7 reboot starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt and Ethan Hawke as a band of outlaws set to save a town from thieving gold miners who wish to dig up the land for profit.

The high action adventure kicks off with a bang as the robbers come in and demand the land, killing several people when they don’t get their way.  They give them three weeks to change their mind.  Meanwhile widow, Emma Cullen, played by Haley Bennett, is determined not to let her husband die in vain.  She enlists the help of Chisolm (Washington) who agrees but not without a little back up.  It is what is called the most unlikely team of seven,  that will serve as the little towns last hope of redemption.

Magnificent 7 is a film that has all the ingredients of a good old fashion western including a bar room brawl, standout and gun fighting.  It’ll keep one on the edge of their seats from the first minute through including a few surprise twists that one might not see coming.

The film opened officially in theaters Sept. 23 and is a close front runner for the number one spot at the box office this week.  See it in a theater near you.  It won’t disappoint.

The original Magnificent 7 came out over 50 years ago and starred Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach,  and Steve McQueen.

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“Central Intelligence” Review

20 years after high school graduation, big man on campus Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart) can’t believe that his life has turned into some what of a predictable one as an accountant, though he is married to his high school sweetheart, Maggie (Danielle Nicolet), Joyner refuses to go back to his high school reunion.  In a random Facebook friend request, now Joyner is pulled into the world of espionage in order to help high school buddy, Bob (Robbie) Stone, (Dwayne Johnson) crack the code with his computer accounting skills.

Overall, Central Intelligence will have audiences laughing all the way through.  The chemistry of Hart and Johnson is impeccable and a treat to see Hart in a semi serious role as he is basically forced into going on this adventure with his friend.  Also making an unplanned cameo is Melissa McCartney, who plays Robbie’s crush at the reunion.

All in All, Central Intelligence is a fun, date night movie for anyone who just wants to forget and have a good laugh.  Opening weekend, it brought in roughly 35.5 million domestically and is currently playing at a theater near you.

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New Super in Town

Marvel has done it again and wowed crowds with their latest comic book brought to life on the big screen.  20th Century Fox’s, Deadpool is about wise cracking Wade played by Ryan Reynolds as he tells the sequence of events that lead to him putting on the red and black mask and becoming Deadpool.

Overall, the audience is full immersed in the action, drama and ultimately the chain of events that Wade goes through from meeting his girlfriend, Vanessa, played by Morena Baccarin, where life is perfect to discovering that he has cancer which leads to him meeting up with Francis/Ajax, played by  Ed Skrein, who promises a cure for the cancer, but ultimately cures him from everything, making him immortal as well as disfiguring his outward appearance.  Destined to figure out some way back to Vanessa and revenge for the way he looks, Wade crafts his costume and Deadpool is born.

At an hour and 48 minutes, Deadpool is packed with all the same punches as its former marvel movies, even with hidden references that diehard comic book enthusiasts can not miss, including the iconic Stan Lee, creator of the comics who also was the executive producer of nearly all the movies, as well as subtle cameos by some of the other avengers.

Deadpool opened in theaters valentine’s weekend with strong numbers taking number one at the box office with over 150 million for the four day weekend.

Viewer discretion is strongly advised as it is rated R for several raunchy scenes as well as graphic language, but for a diehard comic book fan, Deadpool is a definite much see and is currently playing in a theater near you.

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“Pan” Reimagined

The classic tale of the boy who never grows up returns to the big screen in the latest prequel, “Pan“.  The fantasy blockbuster stars  Garrett Hedlund as Hook,  Hugh Jackman as Blackbeard,  Rooney Mara as Tiger Lily and newcomer, Levi Miller as Peter and follows the young boy on a journey from being abandoned at an orphanage as a baby to being kidnapped out of his bed twelve years later and whisked off to Neverland where he discovers his ultimate destiny.

Overall, the film has amazing special effects, from the first seen it pulls you into the story and keeps you there.  It does answer a lot of questions of how and why Peter ends up in Neverland. The story?  That’s a different case.  If you look at it as an alternative, it could be quite believable, but from the original Peter Pan standpoint, there are a few minor alterations.

That being said, you should see it for yourself before making the final decision.  Pan opens October 9, in theaters and is a great action packed movie for all ages.

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“Boys” Debut Falls Short but Still Entertains

Based on the  broadway musical, Jersey Boys, stars “Law and Order” actors, John Lloyd Young as Frankie Valli, and Vincent Piazza as Tommy DeVito, and is the story of how Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons came to be, through their childhood struggles in New Jersey on to their smashing ten year run and finally how money problems lead to the unforeseen split of the group.   It’s told through the eyes of band members, DeVito and Nick Massey, played by newcomer, Michael Lomenda.

With great musical performances, such as “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Sherry” and the romantic ballad, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You”, the actors really sang to a thousands of movie goers over the weekend as the musical took in over 13.5 million, though it didn’t take the number one spot, it is still a movie worth seeing. Just make sure to keep straight who is narrating because the character shifts can get a little unclear.  That being said, it is still a great movie, highly rated for all music lovers.

Jersey Boys was directed by Clint Eastwood and released and distributed by Warner Brothers on June 20, 2014.
Jersey Boys was directed by Clint Eastwood and released and distributed by Warner Brothers on June 20, 2014.
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Blended: A Comedic Romance

Actor/Comedian Adam Sandler has teamed up again with Actress Drew Barrymore in a comedic romance of blended proportions. Sandler stars as a widower with his three young girls, going on a blind date with Barrymore who’s divorced with two young boys. The date, of course, goes terribly awry and the two part company.

Photo rights belong to Warner Brothers Studio produces and distributes the movie.
Photo rights belong to Warner Brothers Studios, who produces and distributes the movie for the public.

Meanwhile, Barrymore’s friend and Sandler’s boss have a weekend blended couples vacation in Africa that they decide not to go on and little unbeknownst to either Sandler or Barrymore, they convince their friends to let them take their children on a “Family” trip to Africa.

Upon their arrival, Barrymore and Sandler are abhorred that they are together once again and despite staying in the same room for a “romantic” week, they try to make the trip about their kids only.

Before we know it, the two are finding ways to help each other’s children in a friendly, comical matter and they slowly find themselves inadvertently falling for each other and each other’s children.

But will it be enough, to keep them together once the trip is over?

“Blended”, in true Adam Sandler form, is a story that keeps you on your toes and laughing from the first minute on and is highly recommended for anyone who is a hopeless romantic or just wants a good laugh. Due to the PG 13 Rating, it is highly recommended for an older teenage to young adult audience.

“Blended” was released to theaters on May 23rd and thus far has earned over 32 million in the United States alone.