Tag: Drama

12 Strong Movie Review

by Sharronda Williams -
12 Strong

12 Strong is based on the true story of the American Special Forces team that volunteered to be deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11. Their mission was to work with the Northern Alliance to take down the Taliban. This group of 12 men was led by their Captain, Mitch Nelson (Chris Hemsworth),

All the Money in the World Movie Review

by Sharronda Williams -
All the Money in the World

All the Money in the World centers around the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III (Charlie Plummer) and his mother's fight to get him back. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of 17 million dollars because J. Paul Getty (Christopher Plummer) is the richest man in the world and happens

Molly’s Game Movie Review

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Molly's Game

Molly's Game is based on the true story of Molly Broom (Jessica Chastain), an Olympic skier who was responsible for running one of the most notorious high stakes underground poker games. This movie is Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut which details the events that ultimately led Molly to be the focus of

Kidnap Movie Review

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Kidnap

Kidnap centers around Karla Dyson (Halle Berry), an almost divorced mom who is trying to make ends meet for her and her son as a waitress at a diner. She takes her child to the park to have a fun day outside at a festival until she receives a call

Gifted Movie Review

by Sharronda Williams -
Gifted Movie Review

Gifted tells the story of Frank Adler (Chris Evans), an uncle who is caring for his niece Mary Adler (McKenna Grace) after his sister suddenly passes away. Frank is doing the best he can at raising his niece to have a normal life, but there is only one issue. Mary

Before I Fall Movie Review

by Sharronda Williams -
Before I Fall

Before I fall centers around Samantha Kingston (Zoey Deutch), a high school senior who clearly has it all. Samantha is dating the hottest guy in school, is a part of the popular crowd, and wants for nothing. The movie introduces us to the group of girls she calls her closest

Collateral Beauty Movie Review

by Sharronda Williams -
Collateral Beauty

Collateral Beauty centers around Howard (Will Smith), a successful businessman, who has had a hard time dealing with the loss of his young daughter. Howard works at an ad agency with this business partners Whit (Edward Norton), Claire (Kate Winslet), and Simon (Michael Peña). Their business is currently in trouble since

Manchester by the Sea Movie Review

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Manchester by the Sea

Manchester by the Sea introduces us to Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck), a grumpy janitor who also lacks social skills. He receives a phone call from the hospital in Manchester notifying him that his brother, Joe Chandler (Kyle Chandler) is gravely ill and he must come to the hospital immediately. Once

Miss Sloane Movie Review

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Miss Sloane

Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica Chastain) is not only at the top of her game but has a reputation as one of the most influential lobbyists in Washington D.C. She is not only respected but also feared as a person you do not want to cross if you want a long career in

Hacksaw Ridge Movie Review

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Hacksaw Ridge

Hacksaw Ridge centers around the true story of WWII American Army medic Desmond T. Doss, (Andrew Garfield) who served in the war as a conscientious objector.  He was the first conscientious objector to receive a congressional medal of honor for his courage at the Battle of Okinawa. Desmond is a Seventh