Predestination

Movie with Ethan Hawke that twist and turns and confuses as Ethan moves about through time traveling in the past to ensure a better future. In the end, left the movie wondering if the outcome would be plausible (assume time travel is possible, then think about it). For more, see IMDB.

New in Town

Been watching movies since we signed up for Amazon Prime. Found some older releases that are entertaining. This one has Rene Zellweger and Harry Connick, Jr. as Corporate Business Woman and Union Representative, respectively. Rene is tasked with modernizing and eventually downsizing a food plant in Minnesota; Harry is there to make sure the employees are supported.

Funny and entertaining, plus it was included with an Amazon Prime account. Safe first date movie, too!

Deepwater Horizon

Mark Wahlberg and Kurt Russel in the movie about the oil platform disaster Deep Water Horizon. Shows events leading up to the incident, and places blame on BP. But, did not detail the recovery efforts to cap the well. Good movie but was hoping to see how they came up with the plan that eventually stopped the oil. From past posts online, heard it was a Master Plumber who came up with the solution! For more, see IMDB!

CHIPS 2017

Michael Pena and Dax Shephard partner together in a remake of the 70's/80' TV show CHIPs! Cameo at the end with Eric Estrada is about the only link to the TV Show but that said, had some funny moments to keep your's truly entertained. But, do beware of the sexual comments and situations that may stimey a first date! Best to watch this one with your buddies, or at least later in the relationship! For more, see IMDB.

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Sequel to the Kingsman brings back old and new characters from before. Of note, is the return of Colin Firth! Since the movie is just out, will keep the review brief... if you liked the first one, then you will this one! Glad to have seen it on opening weekend! For more see IMDB.

American Assassin

Checked out the movie based on the Vince Flynn books featuring Mitch Rapp - an American bent on killing terrorists as a result of his girlfriend being killed by them.

Read part of the book... still reading it; did see some differences in the book and movie but still liked the movie.

Ending hints at future movies to come! See more on IMDB.

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Wonder Woman

Movie that brings Wonder Woman onto the big screen. Gal Gadot plays Diana - a goddess and the Wonder Woman, who fights Ares the God of War. Set in World War I, Diana comes to her calling after an American Spy crash lands into the sea.

Good movie with some interesting twists and turns. Do plan to see more of Wonder Woman in the DC Comics Movie Franchise. For more, see IMDB.

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Another King Arthur movie... has Charlie Hunman as King Arthur and Jude Law as Vortigren - the bad Uncle. Good movie with a different spin on the story. Glad to have waited for the DVD instead of watching at the Movie Theater. But, was pleasantly surprised on this version of the King Arthur legend. See more on IMDB.

Baywatch 2017

Movie version of the popular TV series Baywatch. Has Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as the lead role Mitch and Zac Efron supporting as a failed two-time Gold Olympic Gold Medalist who is hired to be a lifeguard.

Not so great story line with cameos from the TV series characters. Better to have watched something else. See more on IMDB.

Big Sick

Movie about comedian Kumail Nanjiani and how he met his future wife. Cool movie with lots of funny parts and seriousness mixed in. Great performances by Kumail and his movie family and future movie in-law family. Do check it out; consider it a first date movie! See more on IMDB.

Dunkirk

War movie of the pivotal retreat of the British Army in World War II. Has great action shots and scenes. Like the point of view from land, air, and sea... but had a hard time with the flashbacks to show the different points of view. Saw it at the theater, liked it but could also have waited for the DVD. For more, see IMDB.

War for the Planet of the Apes

Sequel to the remake Planet of the Apes franchise. Going to defer to others on this one... was tired and it was a late show, ended up dozing several times during the movie. Will have to revisit when the DVD comes out. See more in IMDB.

Despicable Me 3

Third in the animated movie franchise - Despicable Me 3, has Steve Carell back as Gru! Consider it a safe First Date Movie given its cartoon origins. That said, it's a funny movie that entertains but starting to lose its appeal. Cannot lock down a reason why other than... maintaining the franchise and appealing to new viewers may be hard. See more on IMDB.

John Wick 2

Action packed movie with Keanu Reeves returning in his role as John Wick aka the "Bogey Man". Retired hit man being forced out of retirement to kill and kill and kill in the classic John Wick style - multiple shots to the head and body at close range!

Even better, there is another movie in the making for 2018!

The Great Wall

Matt Damon in a change of pace... big wall, mercenary, wild beasts! Was a pleasant surprise of a good vs bad genre!

Guardians of the Galaxy 2

Saw this one at the movies. Liked it! Safe first date movie; do check it out when you get a chance. If you liked the first one, you should be good with this one. Plus... anticipate more in the franchise per the movie's ending.

Arrival

Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner in a Sci-Fi movie that pits aliens and humans in a frenzy to learn each others languages. Fail and its war and destruction; succeed and then "it's all good"! Interesting twists and turns. Do check out more on IMDB. Safe first date movie, even with the twist at the end.

The Infiltrator

Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston and John Leguizamo team up The Infiltrator playing undercover agents who are tasked with infiltrating the drug cartel's money laundering schemes. True story that has lots of action and was surprisingly good. Was not aware of this one; do check it out on DVD some time! For more, see IMDB.

La La Land at the Cinemark at Legacy Last Night

Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone together again in a vintage Cinemascope movie! This round Ryan plays Sebastian - a talented but broke jazz pianist working to save enough to open his own Jazz Club. And, Emma plays Mia - a struggling actress trying to start her career in Hollywood.

They meet briefly while in a traffic jam. Later, they bump into each other at a restaurant that Sebastian is playing piano for tips, and then again while at a party!

"Boy meets Girl, Girl meet Boy genre" continues with the two eventually becoming an
"Item" as expected.  Add the lucky breaks and eventual success, and the movie becomes storybook happiness for the two! But, it's the 21st Century; no fairy tale ending for this movie....

Had to see it at the movie theater to get the full effect.  Glad I did... this one is easily a "Safe First Date Movie".

Really liked this one even with the corny breakouts of song and dance the entire movie... it's vintage baby! Do enjoy being entertained by two great actors and check it out when you get a chance! For more on the movie, see IMDB.

Magnificent Seven (2016)

Remake of the classig 60's western Magnificent Seven. Was wary of this one at first but was pleasantly surprised. Did a good job in making this one happen!

Denzel Washington and a host of sidekicks played well together in this movie. Moreover, Peter Sarsgaard bad guy role created the right feel for the "bad guy needs to be put in his place" genre.

Even better, Haley Bennett aka Cora Corman from Music and Lyrics played the damsel in distress role but with a twist - this one is pretty and can shoot, too!

For more on the movie, see it on IMDB.

Star Wars Rogue One

Another in the Star Wars franchise. Not a big fan of the franchise but after a slow start did like the movie and its tie in to the next movie... think this one was a prequel given the ending. Safe first date movie; thrown in the hot apple pie a la mode that the Cinema Diner was offering and all was good! For more on the movie, see it on IMDB.

Hacksaw Ridge

War movie that focuses on acts of valor to save lives rather than take them. Lots of blood and guts but worth the premium to see it at the theater! Directed by Mel Gibson, Hacksaw Ridge is a true story about Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss - an Army Medic and conscientious objector, who saves 75 men during the battle for Okinawa - see more on IMDB!

13 Hours

Movie that provides a shooter's point of view of the crisis in Libya. Good movie with lots of shooting. Does not place blame on Hillary; does bring to light the delays in assistance both to the Ambassador and to the CIA "Annex". See more on IMDB!

Independence Day: Resurgence

Sequel to the original released in 1996. Now twenty years later, they - alien bad guys, are back! So, are a few characters from 1996. Was an entertaining movie that tied in well with the original. This one is a safe first date movie - see more on IMDB!

War Dogs

Based on a true story about two youngs arms dealers who are caught defrauding the government. Jonah Hill and Miles Teller play the arms dealers. There is a supporting role played by Bradley Cooper. Surprisingly entertaining movie despite the subject matter!

Doctor Strange

Another in the Marvel Comics franchise. This one shows the origin of how Doctor Strange came to be. Went with the significant other as company. Was not expecting much. Luckily, it was a pleasant surprise... good movie!

Mike and Dave

Funny movie with familiar actors. A little crude jokes and slapstick but who minds since it was expected for this genre. Good rental for a rainy night!

Bad Moms

Comedy with Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and others about Moms gone wild. Entertaining storyline that has us laughing! Nice foil with Christina Applegate!

Rewrite

Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei, and JK Simmons in a pleasant surprise of a movie. Hugh is a one hit wonder screen writer who takes a job teaching at a small university. Marisa is a single mom, student, and part time worker who has a liking to Hugh. JK is the nice but by the rules university president.

Was flipping through the channels and landed on this movie. Entertaining movie!

The Accountant

Ben Affleck plays an accountant but with a twist. It looks like he can balance the books as well as fight bad guys in a blink of eye! Lasted just over two hours. Did not feel long... great movie! Would see it over the new Jack Reached movie.

Jack Reacher - Never Go Back

Tom Cruise's sequel to the first movie in the Jack Reacher franchise. This round Jack deals with a conspiracy that has a potential love interest's life in danger... add an illegitimate daughter and lots of fist fights, and the sequel is okay.

Something that the first movie captured is missing this round. Still enjoyed watching it, but would likely have waited for the DVD instead of seeing it at the Movie House.

Me Before You

Good movie with Game of Thrones' Emelia Clarke playing a Caregiver to a quadriplegic. Funny and sad with a little romance mixed in... bummer ending squashes it as a first date movie. Still liked the movie. Do check it out!

The Phenom

Watched the DVD. Not a first date movie. No true ending. Consider it half a movie. Ouch!

Jason Bourne

Matt Damon returns as Jason Bourne! This one has cyber things but still lots of fighting and clandestine operations. Glad to have seen this one at the movies instead of waiting for the dvd!

Finest Hour

Great movie about the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history. Chris Pine and Casey Affleck do a great job on their roles! This one makes thw First Date recommendation!

How To Be Single

How to Be Single is a 2016 American romantic comedy film and is based on the novel of the same name by Liz Tuccill. Was not certain on this one, but rented it. Liked the movie; funny moments to keep this going. Would hold as a first date movie given the movie's title... "How To Be Single". But, do check it out after a few more dates later with your significant other!

Exposed

Movie with Keanu Reeves as a detective investigating his partner's murder.

Slow start and very confusing. Had to finish watching it, else should have picked a different movie.

Hold on this one and skip it as a first date movie!

Nice Guys

Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling in a comedy as Private Investigators looking for a Department of Justice Director's daughter. The Director is played bt Kim Basinger.

Good movie, saw it at a theater that had reclining seats!

The Book Thief

Good movie with Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, and Sophie Nelisse set in Workd War II Germany. Sophie play Liesel - a young girl adopted by a Geoffrey and Emily who play an elderly German couple. Liesel cannot read and is quickly taunted by schoolmates for being dumb.

However, after her adopted parent's take in Max - a Jew hiding from the Nazis, Liesel befriends him, and they soon form a lasting friendship. Learning of her illiteracy, Max teaches her to read and write which will eventually play a key role in Liesel's adult life.

Good movie, starts slow but does pick up - especially like Liesel and her schoolmate/friend Rudy and their interaction with each other as kids! Do see this one when you get the chance!

Dead Pool

Ryan Reynolds as a comic book character that cannot be killed. Funny  quips and references to the X-men franchise. Suggestions of a sequel were noted as well.

Good movie but not on the first date rating. Do give it a watch when yo u get a chance!

Lucky Slevin

Watched this while working out on a treadmill. Has Josh Harnett, Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, and Ben Kingsley. Interesting story line that has a twist that is not so good for the bad guys.

Good movie but save for a rainy day.