Ralph Breaks The Internet

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 

Ralph is funny, or rather John C. Reily voicing him is hilarious.  It is stupid humor, but it works.  Parents will no doubt get more of these jokes than their kids, because I was laughing out loud in the theater with my family and didn't care if it was just me expressing the reactions.  

Disney has always provided a solid story with a lesson in their movies.  This one is no different.  The backdrop is the internet and kids at least 11 or 12 would be more in tune with what is going on.  My kids 9 and 7 were still in the dark on mostly everything with internet related humor.  The lesson is sometimes more is not always the best with all of the thousands of apps, ease of internet choices and danger of putting yourself out there as a "viral star"  insults are real in the internet and it is a fantasy world when you totally get locked into it.  Put the animated characters of John C. Reily, Sara Silverman, Gal Gadot as "Shank" and plenty of other great analogies internet characters including the villainous "Computer Virus" and you have a great story, hilarious internet related material with a family themed Disney touch and you have a great family movie.  

Parents - make your reserved seats on line with your kids, plan on getting a glass of wine before hand or during the movie and have fun this Thanksgiving weekend in between food, football and family.  Enjoy.

85.9 B+

Thanks for reading.. the family man.  

The Grinch

Ahhh YES... the chill in the air, snow flurries and accumulation in Missouri on the second weekend of November, perfect settings for a holiday family movie... which reminds me 😊 The Grinch!! Yes of course!  The great holiday movie and baritone bass song you hear year, after year, after year, on the radio!  

It is back my family friends and YES you and your family should buy tickets and go see it TOGETHER.  A holiday staple that does not miss any chords with this latest version from "   " Entertainment.  The computer graphics are spot on along with Benedict Cumberbatch our star voice of the GRINCH.  

Good story, good characters, good kid characters, good music, humor and overall satisfaction.  This will be a great start to the holiday season and I have no doubt will add it's name to the select few core of must see holiday movies.

86.8 B+

As always thanks for reading.. The Family Man

OVERLORD

OVERLORD.  Note: U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower gave the order to Allied Forces in World War II called "Operation Overlord" to invade the Germany enemy forces in the largest amphibious military operation in history.

Not since the opening scene of Savings Private Ryan have I ever felt like YOU were actually in the US LCVP's (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel) or also called "Higgins" Boats with the cold sea spray splashing you in the face on a grey morning on D-Day June 5, 1944 off the coast of France and puking your guts out because you were so nervous.  Take away the LCVP's and substitute US C-47 Transport planes filled with paratroopers ready to invade France over the air on the eve of D-Day and carry out a mission to destroy radio towers so the Germans could not see the Allied forces coming.

Probably one of the best opening sequences you will see all year.  You are actually IN the planes with the soldiers and ready to jump to your death.  My advice to you is, get to your seats early, have a couple cocktails before hand, settle in and immerse yourself into the Army in this movie.  It's incredible, the realism and how in gods green earth do they do the special effects, crazy!  What also makes this movie great is that you cannot recognize any of the actors.  This makes it like you are along with the platoon and meeting everybody for the first time like the soldiers are in the movie. 

How to summarize: you are in the Army on a mission and survive death through the air.  You regroup, and then are a witness to insane acts of mankind from the German Army and Secret Lab.  That's right folks a lab that does it's way with experimenting and torturing real people until they can find the magic formula that creates a "1000 year old army."  If you have ever scene the movie "Hostile" directed by Eli Roth, this movie definitely takes a page out of that movie with the closed corridors and steel doors not knowing what is behind them.    

Awesome, awesome movie.  Incredibly INTENSE, VIOLENT, not sure how in the hell they did these special effects but they look as real as you can imagine, and you honestly think you are in the same room with these people fighting for your life with bullets whizzing by you, Germans tracking you down and the fear of what if I get caught and what are they going to do with me!?

Produced by J.J. Abrahams this is a BIG TIME action/horror flick and delivers in all categories. One warning: the scene with the US Camera man..watch IT.. If you dare. This movie is SICK! 

93.91 A

As always..thanks for reading.  The Family Man.

Avengers Infinity War

Avengers Infinity War Happy Avengers Weekend readers! I’m not going to spoil as much as I want to, but man what a great movie to continue the Avengers and Marvel movies franchise. THANOS IS THE MAN. Harrison and I had a great dinner out and then had our “MX4D” Experience screening of this. Highly recommend you find a theatre that gives this option (B&B Theatre in Lee’s Summit), incredible vibrating seats, mist, wind blown in your face, you are a part of this movie. It picks up where Captain America Civil War finishes, and brings in the next wave of Full Team Avengers now adding from the individual movies of Dr. Strange, Black Panther and Thor. I’ll just tell you this.. respect all the word of mouth that u hear in this one, make your advanced movie tickets purchases and see it. Next summer, for Infinity War Part 2 will be EPIC. 91.3 A. P.S. Stay until the end of the final credits. Thanks for reading, The Family Man

LIFE

I loved it.  As a sci-fi fan and enthusiast of space, and fiction but realistic movies.  This is a real treat of entertainment. 

LIFE, is a movie to see in IMAX on a date night.  I took my wife and told her that Ryan Reynolds and Jake Gylenhall were going to be in a space "suspense" movie.  She took the bait, and this movie delivers but in a terror filled, suspense gripping and awesome science fiction and fun movie experience!

Case in point, in the middle of the movie, my wife says to me "I'm going to the bathroom."  My reply, "Now?!, are you serious, you're going to miss the best part."  She goes.. "Good."  This is from a non sci-fi and scary movie fan.  It's ok, she saw it and was pissed at the end because it was so scary.. but it was great!!

Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gylenhall and Rebecca Fergusson (The main actress in Mission Impossible: Rouge Nation) and some other key actors make up a claustrophobic group of astronauts that willingly take the first steps to discovering LIFE beyond Earth.  The movie is done in a way that makes you think this could actually happen, which makes that much better of a movie.  I'm going to hold off on all the spoilers, believe me I would love to share some things to expect.. but you got to go see this movie to see for yourself. 

It's a great thrill ride and plenty of twists and turns that will leave you ready to go the nearest bar and grab a stiff drink and talk to you whoever you saw it with and recap the film.  This movie was originally supposed to be released during the Memorial Day Weekend, but changed the date to late March, probably to make sure audiences experienced it without to much competition.  I liked the move and it will surely be a word of mouth movie. 

I never saw the original "Alien" 1979 directed by Ridley Scott in theatres.  "LIFE" is the closest that my generation (Generation X) will get to experience that same shock and awe.  Great Flick, see it on the big screen and have fun with it!!

LIFE is a terrific sci-fi terror thriller - A-

Kong: Skull Island

Just saw this big monster movie. I liked it, a lot. One thing I highly recommend is seeing this in IMAX 3D, it really immerses you into the movie and with the epic scale of King Kong and all the creatures on the island, combined with the sounds and squeals of everything, really really adds to the experience.

I'm glad I didn't take my seven year old son Harrison with me. It's a little much for the young mind to process, even though it's a monster movie.  I was very tempted but opted out because of the PG-13 rating.

Samuel J. Jackson is a good all in Army character and leads his troops to battle with the other side of Tom Hiddleston's tracker role and Brie Larson who is a tag along photographer.  Add in John Goodman and his scientific theories that "Monsters exist." and all of the random soldiers, and extra team of scientists it makes for a good tropical jungle monsters excursion.

The special effects are top notch, the sound makes it even better.  There are hardly ever any slow parts and each scene leads into the next, but always throws something new at you and keeps you engaged with the characters until they get picked off of by the various unearthly island inhabitants. My compliments to the director who lulls you in and then...SNAP!!  There goes that guy.

You know there will be more of these movies just how the story line ends up (not a big surprise). They didn't end it, rather then keep many unanswered questions left to be put in place. This is great entertainment and check it out in IMAX 3D, you will enjoy the monster ride that much more.  Kong is great and worthy of a couple hours at your local theatre.

Have a good week and thanks for reading.

Kong: Skull Island is a low A-

The Corner Restaurant, Westport KC, MO

Good morning everyone, hope you all had a good week-

If you have not been to the Corner Restaurant for breakfast in Westport, KC, MO my advice is to make plans ASAP for your next early morning out with your friends or family.

Wonderful first experience at this eclectic farm to table restaurant.

The coffee is freshly brewed from Kansas City's own local The Roasterie and you always get quick hot refills from your servers.

I ordered the eggs Benedict with braised short ribs with hollandise sauce, house made extra crispy potatoes. I crushed it. Followed by eating the rest of my sons short stack pancakes that were light and fluffy and sweet with real maple syrup. The winter special, Pastrami Hash, consisted of vegetables and house made pastrami that was also fantastic.

Can't say anything bad about this place plus they have a tucked away bar in the back where I'm sure their bloody marry's equal the deliciousness of everything else I tasted.

Plan on getting there early, this is a definite word of mouth place to be, and this place fills up fast!  Get up out of bed early and get your crew moving to this place, and enjoy. 

The Corner Restaurant for breakfast is an A+

40 Years, Friends and VEGAS

40 Years, Friends and VEGAS

“YES!!!... NO!!!....COME ON JUN!!, COME ON BABY!!”

 “You boys are so loud.  I have for boy at home and I know how boys are.’”   

Her name was Jun (pronounced June) a sweet old mom from Taiwan, but tough as a bulldog and she was working us as the Blackjack Dealer at the Bellagio Hotel on an early Saturday morning.  We didn’t care she was giving me and my friends the evil eye of embarrassment.  Even at one point, we said “Jun, please take an Excederin, everything is fine.”  If some of us were going to make multiple trips to the ATM, a random dude at the table was hitting stiffs into stiffs (that’s when the dealer is showing 2-6 and the player has 12-16) we could say whatever the hell we wanted.. but in a nice way. 

“YES!!, NO JUN!! NO!!,”  .. And that was just ONE hazily remembered morning for our trip to Las Vegas at the Bellagio to celebrate the 40^th Birthday of one of our old friends with a total of seven couples.

Let’s REWIND it back <- 

Each Vegas trip is your own animal of survival and adventure.  This weekend even with couples was no different.  I tip my hat to the mastermind of the whole plan, my friend’s wife who organized everything (Rousing applause!!)   

Our trip went off without a hitch and the beauty of it was the spouses could have fun on their own and the guys could do our thing separately, but in the end all couples would meet up, making it a tremendous team effort. 

Highlights in Some particular order: 

ü  Mixed drinks on the flight to Vegas

ü  Waiting stretched limousine with champagne to go to hotel

ü  Surprise friends from around the country meeting at hotel

ü  Early morning run or walk on the Vegas Strip

·         perfect way to start the day and get rid of previous nights alcohol toxins, watching the sun shine low off of Mandalay Bay and jogging by the famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign, scenic, peaceful and a must

ü  One husband meeting an old college buddy from LA the night before and passing out at a slot machine at 9:00 AM 

ü  6 Casino Couples Roulette Game

·         Fun game because you get to see different casinos, walk outside in between and take in the Vegas architecture and strip energy. 

·         Each couple puts down $60 into the pot and has a favorite number to always use (ours was #14) 

·         Next, go to six different casinos and place $10 on your number at each one.  When one number hits, always double down on the same number for the very next roulette wheel roll (THIS HIT TWICE ON #19 at ARIA!)

·         All in all the couples earned over $1,300 in winnings going 3 for 6 at Roulette, and this is the fun of Vegas instead of collecting, we all put forth our winnings to the payment of the reserved Pool Side Cabana for the next day’s activity, perfect and everybody wins

ü  Pool day at pool side Cabana – perfect fun in the sun and relaxing and incredibly therapeutic in the water with mixed drinks and food

ü  Sports Betting at the Sports book – Ex. 7 team, 7 for 7 team parlay = 84 -1, I didn’t win.  BUT, it was sort of close for a while!  Fun to always have action going..  

ü  Blackjack – JUN.  Winning and losing, back and forth, knowing when to get out and enjoy throwing down $60 and walking away with $550

ü  Comedy Club at the Tropicana

·         Think Golden Girls Retirement Community in Florida, nice hotel, and a solid young  and older crowd.  But this night had TERRIBLE acts, ex. One guy really felt re enacting Michael Jackson’s moves from “Beat It” video and pretending to get pummeled by the gang was funny…hilarious.  The best part was seeing everybody’s face in the audience and throwing the guys a bone for laughter, but still very fun to hear live comedy and kudos to them for getting up on stage.  

ü  Techno Club Hakkasan at the MGM Grand

·         Shoulder to shoulder kill or be killed territory dominance to see Chain Smokers (who I had never heard of, and still don’t know who the hell they are?  I realized I was out of my realm when all the twenty something’s pulled out their phones and recorded their entrance)

ü  Shake Shack at New York New York Hotel and Casino – Maybe better than In and Out Burger

ü  Birthday Shots of Petron Tequila

ü  Bloody Mary’s – anywhere, all the time

ü  Nice Dinner at Harvest in Bellagio

·         The culmination of the weekend’s activities in a great restaurant with excellent food and wine and desert and to stamp the final 40^th Birthday toast

ü  Early bird flight out of Vegas and to get the dang “Wheel OF Fortune” ring out of your head

ü  Try and recover and go back to work the next day 

Whew..  That about sums it up.  An amazing couples trip celebrating #40 with old friends from long relationships and childhood history.  We are 40 and we are still here.  

Just another weekend on the strip..   

90-80% A-B (this one depends on if you break even or not)

Thanks for reading,
The Family Man

76,000 of your closest friends

Arrowhead Stadium: A KC Chiefs Game Day Experience

Kansas City, MO

 

A pleasant fall Sunday in Kansas City with 76,000 of your closest friends OR to put more simply..   

A huge back yard barbeque with a long list of different people and personalities from all different walks of life who are united as ONE with the same goal in mind = Tailgate HARD and a Chiefs WIN.

…Flags fly valiantly throughout as the cool morning breeze kicks in as you pull in with your crew into the Truman Sports Complex parking lot at about 8:50 AM.  Crack your first cold beer or take a drink from a spicy bloody marry with just the right amount of worsheshere and pepper.  Open the bags of chips, plow through them until you get serious and have to help set up the chairs and get your area set up to enjoy this Chiefs Sunday with your friends and family.   

Next, and probably the most important thing, get the football out.  Lick your fingers find the grip along the laces, feel the tact of the worn leather, do a couple of arm swings and tell your friend to go deep.  Footballs are flying everywhere where you take your place in the fray of competition with old athletes and younger ones just beginning their journey.  

As the sun rises higher in the east providing an invisible surge of power, the atmosphere in the complex is changing, metamorphosing, and taking on a life of its own.  You actually FEEL like you are a part of a living, breathing thing with its own rhythm and heartbeat, it’s incredible. 

The anticipation for game day, matchups, rivalries, hope, play-off aspirations, deep conversations, reminiscing about good stories of the past, jersey’s, team colors, team hats, sunglasses, THE COLOR RED, pumping music, trembling base, delicious smells of food in the air, taking a shot, chasing it down with another beer, barbeque, laughter, pictures, washers hitting the concrete and rolling around, more bottle caps falling and the sound of “ting” as they hit the ground with hundreds of others; A daring cook sets out their famous chili and insists it’s even better over your hot dog you are eating.  And then an errant pass wobbles into your zone from another group..the person apologizes to be cordial, but why?  You are now friends with everybody.  WE are Chiefs fans. 

“NO PROBLEM, I got this, Just go deep.”

It’s at this moment, when you take a seat, take in the beautiful morning and embrace where you are, Football USA.  You crack your last beer and get one ready to take with you as you prepare to make your way towards the front of the stadium.  But don’t forget..eat a couple more of those homemade brownies, “Who the hell made these?, they are awesome!!”  

A sleeping giant has just been awakened and they are your 76,000 Chiefs fans.  Make your way to your seats, settle in, fire up your vocal cords and cheer as our team bursts through the stadium tunnel.  The crowd noise is deafening and the game is about to begin.  You are in Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs where memories have been and will continue to always be made. 

98.9% A+

Special Note:  As today is the 15^th anniversary of 9/11, I can’t imagine the pride and respect our NFL cities and fans will give when the Star Spangled Banner is sung in stadiums around the country.  Special thank you and hats off to our local Whiteman Air Force Base when they send out their military fly over today.  We will feel it in our bones.

Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice

Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice

It's here.  The huge movie blockbuster you have been waiting to see for years, and from what I learned it cost Warner Bros. Studios $400 million dollars to make, and as a sci-Fi and comic book movie fan in all spectrums this movie ...

DELIVERS.

I will do my best not to give anything away, but Ben Affleck is solid as the new Batman. Henry Cavil, great performance as Superman (Vs. the timeless Christopher Reeves)., One thing you have to understand is these new and forthcoming DC comic book movies are NOT like the happy go lucky and often at times comedic Avenger character movies. DC, Batman has always been dark, violent and criminals will be unmercifully disposed of. This movie follows that path. Trust me you will gasp in awe in one particular scene when violence is like candy, but awesome.

My advice is do not allow your 6-10 year old son see this flick. This is an adult super hero flick, very entertaining once it gets going. The only part that sucks is how Zack Snyder the director trys to make it a serious drama with deep emotions and confuses the hell out of you at times, but.. Once it gets rolling it's bad ass, especially the epic battle between B vs. S. Jessie Eisenberg as Lex Luther is good, Gal Gadot as the new Wonder Woman is another good choice, and all the other characters have a good place. This movie is massive and I would love to be a fly on the wall in a secret Hollywood office and hear their plans for the next Justice League in a couple years.

88.6% B+

Family Man's Escape: Restuarant Review - STROUD'S

A great day of work between me and my wife on a regular Wednesday turned into celebrating with our family at Stroud's in Independence, MO (The restaurant's newest location near Lees Summit, MO)

I had not been to Stroud's in KC for at least 20 years, and my expectations were high because everybody talks about their fried chicken and how you have to wait a little longer for it to cook, so that's exactly what I was getting!  Unfortunately, the food was good, not great.  I have had this meal several times over at various grandmother's houses and regular kitchens with average cooks.

It's pan fried, but there was nothing really special about it.  It came out within 40 minutes after ordering it which was right on, it was moist and tender, I ate over 3/4 of my plate of food, but the main star, the chicken had NO real flavor.  The Green beans were ok, mashed potatoes and gravy all the same.  The house made cottage potato fries were also bland and mundane, plus when I picked up one and had to shake off oil that was resting at the bottom of it and my plate, it was over.

I will say their "Choker Chicken Drink" is really good and will sneak up on you.  It is listed with all of the beer selections, but is actually a cocktail.  It's a take on a hurricane drink you would order in Memphis, TN.  If you get invited to go there with your family or for another occasion order that.

My next visit will be to Rye in Mission Farms, KS.  I understand they have excellent fried chicken with some unique flavor.  Keep an eye out for my review on that soon.

Stroud's = 74% C

Have a great Easter weekend everybody, thanks -


 

 

 

 

Movie review: Mission Impossible Rogue Nation

Awesome action scenes, highly highly recommend checking this flick out!  The motorcycles scene is phenomenal and Tom Cruise is still a huge movie star and can carry more of these movies. Grab a date or your buddy or wife and enjoy.
95.2% A.
Thx for reading guys, your favorite family man

MLB Spring Training, Cactus League - Scottsdale, AZ

I was very, very impressed with my first experience seeing a MLB Spring Training Game in the Cactus League, The Colorado Rockies vs The LA Dodgers at Salt River Fields in the brand new Talking Stick Park in Scottsdale, AZ.

It was an official MLB field but in a much smaller stadium, perfect venue to spend an afternoon and enjoy the AZ sunshine, cold beer and top notch stadium food. The entire outfield is grass for the fans to lay out on beach blankets and be apart of the place to be.  It looked like a grass beach in a baseball desert. See pictures.

Everybody was partying, a college like atmosphere, fans representing their favorite teams, in this social sporting hotspot in Scottsdale.  If you are a baseball fan and want to be with thousands of your own kind from all parts of the country check this place out!
I highly recommend taking in a game at this facility the next time your in AZ during the spring months or when you take your next family man's spring break.

93.3A

Sheppard's Pie, Summit Grill and Bar, Lees Summit, MO

I have already reviewed this restaurant in Lees Summit, MO in a previous post, but I had to post these pictures of their special St. Paddy's Day Dinner Selection - Sheppard's Pie - FANTASTIC, ask for it!

Food Review: Morton's Steakhouse, Scottsdale, AZ

Food Review:  Morton’s Steakhouse – Scottsdale, AZ

Well , it finally happened, I had hands down the best 24 oz. Chicago Style bone in rib eye of my life! See picture attached.  The picture does not give it justice, this steak was absolutely ridiculous.

I had never been to a Morton’s restaurant before, and this was a real treat.  A very creamy and not too thick lobster bisque started the meal (see picture) paired with a stiff Manhattan with Makers Mark topped with marachino cherries.   The bisque did not fill you up, which was a good thing... because more times than not a bisque is to heavy or over does the brandy on top.  Morton’s did not and I was eating the broth up as fast I could like finishing up the milk in a bowl of Cheerios, deeelisshh!

Now, the steak – BRUTAL!!, the Chicago Style bone in rib eye 24 oz. came out with a nice crispy charred crust and bringing a smoky aroma of holy shit this going to be good!  As I graciously cut into it, I was rewarded to a picture perfect medium rare inside, warm, buttery, satisfying and it tasted delicious.  Side dishes were lionase potatos with grilled onions, roasted brussel sprouts and earthy green creamed spinach with plum mushrooms bursting with flavor, just like you were eating from the garden, outstanding! 

I inhaled the bisque, the steak, apps.. I ate the whole damn thing feeling overly full but well worth the little discomfort which eventually subsided.. because of…

The Hot Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Dessert! (see picture).  This is a dessert that has to be ordered in advance because the chocolate melts inside the cake and keeps it warm, so when you cut into the crispy crust, out she comes.. plus with the vanilla ice cream, it gives it a sensational finish.

A very big thank you goes out to Dr. MJ for inviting me with him and his associate, Dr. G., excellent evening out from our technology work weekend in Scottsdale!

If you have a chance to eat at a Morton’s, EAT AT MORTON’S!

96.5 A     

 

 

KC COMICON 2015!

Greetings Earthlings,

KC Comicon 2015 was awesome.  A gathering of like minded individuals, It catered to every fan and accepted people for all of their diverse interests in comic books, science fiction, horror, TV, fantasy, movies, books, posters, memorabilia, classic retro SCIFI entertainment, Star Wars, Marvel Characters and everything else under the stratosphere.

With the immense popularity of San Diego COMICON, these events get bigger and bigger each year.  This years convention was the biggest ever in KC.  The excellent TV shows like The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, and many others creates more of a cool vibe at these events, not just for the dorks playing Dungeon's and Dragon's games.  Plus, I loved the addition of more vending areas with large $7 beers, very fun to walk around with my son and have a few. definitely a nice addition for the casual fans and those not in costumes. 

My son Harrison is 5.5 years old, his enjoyment and excitedness is all worth it.  I'm a Sci Fi lover at heart, and have always enjoyed the original Star Wars..but to see my son gravitate into another area of interest in addition to his multiple sports following is really cool.

I encourage "The Cool Professional" to attend these events and.. DORKS UNITE!!
92.1A

Movie Review: Unfinished Business

Ouch! Talk about a let down movie with zero humor from Vince Vaughn.  It's really that bad and Dave Franco.. Dude you are not funny, who told you to act like that?

The premise is sales and landing a big deal with Vince Vaughn's small team of workers vs. the big giant competitor.. What exactly are they selling or providing?? I have know idea, truthfully, because the movie never fully explains it!

The ONLY thing good about this movie is how Vince Vaughn is still trying to help his family and kids with their growing up issues over Skype because he's in Europe. Good message for the traveling bus man.

Sorry Vince..I love you and all your history but, "Unfinished Business" is Finished.
62.3 D

Movie Review: Paddington

Friday night 5:00 family movie, excellent choice. It's family friendly in every level if you have kids from 3-6or 7.

It's British themed. Clever storyline for the kids to follow and another feather in the cap for Nicole Kidmans acting roles!  Cute CG bear and clever family special effects and silly kid related humor.

Fun, happy, and will satisfy everyone.  Watch it with the family and popcorn.

85 B

Movie Review: 50 Shades of Grey

Dakota Johnson is naked. Oh now she's getting spanked, and spanked ..and whipped with leather., oh and there she is again, yep naked as a jay bird again, outstanding. "Wooosh..SnapCrack!!@.. Goes the whip.

Confused,? Yeah me too. But I can see the incredible following these books had and now a "Spankbuster" movie for women who had 3 glasses of wine before snickering amongst themselves in the theatre.

It's Bizarre. I was like.. what the hell? My wife, who had read all the books was satisfied with the vie, but like we've always heard., ? the book is much better than the movie.

Not bad, Christian Grey wears unbelievable suits throughout, and then becomes the "Demonitor role" and graciously lets's Anastasia stay in his "guest bedroom." after his Wide World of Sports.  Huge props to Dakota Johnson for baring all for millions to see.  But man it's weird. Good flick for your girlfriends or wife's DVDs collection.  And I must add, great soundtrack!

79.8 C+

Movie Review: American Sniper

The hype and politically charged atmosphere around this movie are well justified. I felt like a witness to a mans military life while watching this and you feel like you are in Iraq with him and our brave soldiers.

On the flip side, you as the viewer are also transported back to the U.S. with Chris Kyle when he goes back to his life outside of the war.. Deals with his developing life, feel just as awkward as he does..and then voluntarily go back to defend our country. He is a FRIEKING bad ass MF, or as he is referred to in the movie "Legend." War, Home, War, Home with kids, War, Home with two kids, War, home for good...

Bradley Cooper as cemented his acting career for life. There is not one director, producer or Hollywood studio that would not want him in any of their films.

Incredible movie. And something that I felt immediately after seeing this movie .. A regular action movie on TV whatever it was if it had guns or shooting.. I felt numb and wanted to change the channel immediately. American Sniper will leave you with the feeling of exhaustion and still wiping the sweat and dust from your brow.. You are in this movie, it's that real.

RIP Chris Kyle and thanks to USA soldiers.
92.8A