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APPALOOSA

Overall Impression – I love westerns, and really wanted to like this one.  But a misplaced protagonist and a surprise stakes character left this one a few head short of a herd. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who is your main character? – Viggo Mortensen’s character Everett Hitch What is he trying to accomplish? – Professional: Bring […]

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QUANTUM OF SOLACE

Overall Impression — Gone are the quips, the easy going air of superiority.  It’s an action movie, first and foremost and a well-structured one with an interesting stakes character. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? — James Bond What’s he trying to accomplish? — Defeat the plans of the evil Dominic Greene (professional), keep […]

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MARTIAN CHILD

Overall Impression — A feel-good movie that tries a little too hard, with a seriously misplaced antagonist. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s the main character? — John Cusack’s character of David. What’s he trying to accomplish? —  He’s trying to adopt a troubled child. Who’s trying to stop him? — His own personal doubts, his sister, […]

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