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Chernin Entertainment, TSG Entertainment,

Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Amiah Miller, Terry Notary, Judy Greer, Karin Konoval, Ty Olsson, Alessandro Juliani, Michael Adamthwaite, Max Lloyd-Jones, Aleks Paunovic, Sara Canning, Gabriel Chavarria, Chad E. Rook

Caesar (Andy Serkis) is the leader of the Apes. They have fled to a hideaway deep into the forest. Caesar simply wants peace, but the Colonel (Woody Harrelson) is building a fortress at the old base and is relentlessly looking for the hideout of the apes in order to wipe them out once and for all. But when Caesar’s wife and son are killed, he sets out after The Colonel to seek his revenge, only to learn that there is an even greater danger just above the horizon for both sides.

These darn Planet of the Apes films just keep getting better and better. This has to be the best one of all. It is hard to watch the original Planet films now, with the special effects, CGI, and the wonderful scenery and sets make this a stunning thing to watch. Add to it the 3-D and a huge screen and recliner seats and it was really an experience. I enjoyed every second of this film. It was amazing entertainment. They really make the apes more expressive than the humans are, and the script has to be one of the best ever. This is a rather simple war story that will likely strike a chord with everyone. This is a very good story, and everything came together in every way. This is the must see film of the year, and one I would always expect this kind of film to kill at the box office. Kudos to everyone involved with this film, and if you haven’t gone out to see it, what the heck are you waiting for???

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Serendipity Point Films, Nomadic Pictures,

Ryan Kwanten, Sara Canning, Will Sasso, Catherine O’Hara, Ryan McPartlin, Kristen Hager, James A. Woods, Raoul Bhaneja, Jennifer Baxter, Barb Mitchell, Anna Quick

Leo Palamino (Ryan Kwanten) is a failed writer. He stood his ground when his publisher and friend, Neil (Will Sasso), told him he needed to make some changes, and the book failed. Now a dishwasher, Leo’s wife writes a blog called “Why You Suck” about him, and of course it became a huge hit, followed by a book everyone read, and a movie deal. People everywhere know Leo as the guy who’s wife wrote a blog about him. But just as his wife walks out on him, Leo notices a bride across the street about to head to the church for her wedding with Mr. Right, a rich successful man who will certainly keep her happy. Leo naturally falls in love with the bride and spends the rest of his days stalking her and trying to convince her that a guy who is all wrong just might be the right one after all.

This was a surprising film for me. I expected nothing from it, and was really blown away. This is a really clever, heartwarming, and extremely funny little romantic comedy. The premise is absurd, but it totally works. The characters are really wonderful, and the back stories are really good. We get to know them, and we can feel the pain as Leo fouls things up over and over again. I laughed with Catherine O’Hara, one of my favorite comedienne’s all the way back to the Second City TV days. She plays the bride’s mom who is not welcome at her daughter’s wedding, and is a pleasure as she steals every scene she is in. This is a really funny film, quite fresh, and was a blast to watch. I was really sad when it was over. Considering the low expectations I had before I watched it, it was certainly a gem that I had never heard of. Every now and then one of these hidden films surprises us and really works. This was one of those. I recommend it.

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