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Clint
NO ESCAPE
Rated: R
Director: John Erick Dowdle
Stars: Owen Wilson, Lake Bell, Pierce Brosnan
Plot: A family trying to start a new life in Southeast Asia finds themselves in the middle of a rebel uprising
Trailer
Clint Says: Wait until after opening weekend, but see this in theaters
This film should come with an oxygen tank with every ticket sold. It is so intense and suspenseful you will find yourself holding your breath and, at times, literally sitting on the edge of your seat.
I can't even begin to tell you how grateful I was for the moments of downtime in the film just so I could catch my breath.
Owen Wilson breaks from type for this film and does an outstanding job in the process. Lake Bell is spectacular as well, and the two play off of each other with authentic chemistry.
The film does have a few plot holes and several moments of convenience, but it also rings very true with the way a mother and father would do anything to protect their children.
If you are looking for a good, suspenseful flick that will make you gasp for breath, NO ESCAPE is a great choice.
WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS
Rated: R
Director: Max Joseph
Stars: Zac Efron, Wes Bentley, Emily Ratajkowski
Plot: Four friends try to come up with a plan to hit it big in the Electronic Dance Music industry
Trailer
Clint Says: Wait for the DVD
Have you ever helped someone move and they said, "put the couch here...no, over here...wait, let's try here"? That's kind of how it seems they made this movie. It's all over the place and it doesn't feel like there was a lot of planning before production began.
The actors do a fine job, nothing spectacular, but not so bad as to take away from the movie, but the plot is really thin. There are moments where the film tries to go deep, but it feels forced and fake. Then those moments are pushed aside quickly so we can get back to the party.
I would say this flick is a total waste of time, but there is a nice, educational seven-minute stretch that teaches us the theory behind being a great DJ with charts and graphs included. It's like watching "How To Become A DJ" on one of the science-friendly cable networks. At least I felt like I got a bit of an education, even if the rest of the film was all but useless.
I'm not really sure how to even classify this film. It's kind of a Rom-Com, but the romance is secondary and there isn't any comedy, it's kind of a music movie, but the music is shockingly minimal, and it's kind of a Bro-party flick, but you don't really care about them that much. It's just sort of....there. I'd suggest leaving it there and seeing something else.
WAR ROOM
Rated: PG
Director: Alex Kendrick
Stars: Priscilla Shirer, T.C. Stallings, Karen Abercrombie
Plot: A widow teaches a woman the power of prayer and it changes her life as well as her family's
Trailer
Clint Says: Wait for the DVD
This is a nice and heartfelt, inspirational film. It’s not as
flashy or as precise as your typical Hollywood film, but it is better than your
average made-for-tv movie.
Those that believe in the power of prayer will find this
film to be inspiring. People that aren’t so sure about the whole prayer thing
will find this movie to be thought-provoking and it might even give you the
courage to give it a try.
The film does have a few slow moments, a few awkward
moments, and a few moments of “Christian speak” where non-Christians might get
lost in the jargon, but overall it is a good story with a positive message.
Strictly based on the quality of movie, I can’t recommend
seeing this in theaters, but it will be a good rental when it comes out on DVD.
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