fbombmoviereview

Raccoons are so annoying. Life is full of ups and downs. And crazy neighbors are plain f-ing crazy. This dark comedy will leave you in a stitches.

Dr. Jeff Lang (Tobey Maguire) is your typical suburban father. Looking to expand their home for a future child. When the county rejected the plans for the remodel. Jeff and his wife Nealy (Elizabeth Banks) decide to landscape the backyard. After laying the sod. Raccoons tear it apart. This puts Jeff over the edge. Living in a sexless marriage and having his friend Lincoln (Dennis Haysbert) dying. Jeff makes some bad decisions and finds him in a whirlwind of trouble.

This film will allow to laugh at others misfortunes. Entertaing from the start this film deserves a

Benavides Born Clip

Powerlifting. Love it! This film may touch upon the subject. But, it gives you a taste of the sport. But, the film displays a great struggle to get out of the hole. No. Not the hole of a back squat. But, the hole of a dead end town.

Luz (Corina Calderon) is a high school powerlifter in a south Texas town. Where drugs and border crossing is the way of life. No jobs and little resources. Luz’s dream of getting into University of Texas will be tested. Choosing both good and bad. Luz struggles to make her dreams come true.

Amy Wendel’s portrayal of a small border town in Texas is worthwhile. Corina’s acting is spot on. The only downfall of the film. Is content. There is way too much underlying subject matter that is brushed off. But, none the less. The film hits its mark. I will give this a

While we all question relationships. We never know what the future holds. It may be over tomorrow or last for our lives. And how we perceive things is not really what it is. This film explores a relationship in a unique and humorous way.

Sophie (Miranda July) and Jason (Hamish Linklater) are a thirty something couple. The recent discovery of a injured cat. Leads them down the road of adoption and a self reflective look at their lives.

Director and actor Miranda July’s vision is brought to life in a beautiful, witty film. Narrated by a cat. This film leaves you laughing and puzzled. Although this film may be lost on some. It is a fresh take on relationships. I say

Many films touch on such content. Most that do make the issue humorous. But, not this film. The emotions and imagery are real. The struggle for transformation is captured in a cruel and beautiful light.

When Enrique (Esai Morales) is released from prison. He returns home to a life he does not know. His son Michael (Harmony Santana) is going through a transformation. From man to woman. Enrique’s wife Angela (Judy Reyes) was having an affair. While Enrique was away. As the family struggles to keep it together. And each other deal with the transformations in their lives. They slowly find who they are and what is most important.

This is a powerful subject. And brilliantly brought to life. Director Rashaad Ernesto Green’s talent was fully explored in this film. The actor’s emotion was fully realized on screen. And new comer Harmony Santana will captivate you with her transformation. This is a film that can cross color and sexual lines. And bring out the emotion we all have for family. I give this a

I MELT WITH YOU TRAILER

Holy shit. I think I am hungover. The Hunter S Thompson “Gonzo” style of drugs and alcohol consumed in this film. Is beyond human consumption. But, one hell of a good time.

When four childhood friends reunite for a week in Big Sur. And avoid all things real in their lives. Fueled with cocaine, a plethora of prescription drugs. And not to mention enough booze to rival any Frat house. As the week progresses and the partying takes hold. Life as they know it changes. One wrong thing after another and a 25 year old pact changes the dynamic and lives of everyone.

The film is a loud and harsh look at life. The soundtrack and images leave you in a haze. It is beautifully acted and well directed. And having been shot in only 18 days. This film is a testament of actors and director hunger for a powerful film. I give it a drug induced

I am not quite sure what to say. I usually have some sort of emotion after watching a film. But, not in this case. The acting was good. And the scenery was amazing. But, the rest was lost somewhere. And it certainly wasn’t here.

Will Shepard (Ben Foster) an American map maker. Is on assignment in Armenia. In a local diner Will strikes up a conversation with a young woman. Gadarine (Lubna Azabal) is local woman with a talent at photography. After parting ways that morning. They meet again at a social gathering. When Will is sent to another part of the country. Garadine tags along. And so the love story begins.

I understand where director Braden King was going with this film. But, it moved to slow. It also didn’t develop the characters enough. And it relied to heavily on visual rather than dialogue and content. I would have to give this film a

Margin Call Teaser

Everyone was affected by the “Mortgage Crisis”. In some way or another that crisis shaped who we are and our country is today. Whether you lost your home or struggle to make ends meet. Their was a day in 2008 that shaped that moment.

In a 24 hour period an investment bank shapes the market for years to come. When a young risk management member finds a major problem in their investments. This discovery snowballs a reaction that brings in the all the heavy hitters. Their decision to liquidate. Changes the entire market.

This film by a first time director JC Chandor. Is the film Oliver Stone wish he made. The cast is star studded. But, no one steps on one another’s toes. Brilliantly acted and directed. And very enlightening in regards to our current economic woes. Go see this film it is a total

We all have a family member. Who is a little left of center. But, may have the greatest approach to life. Or maybe he/she is just a totally stoner with a cosmic connection to the world. Either way we all have dysfunction in our families.

Ned (Paul Rudd) is a local organic farmer. When he sells pot to a uniformed officer. He is arrested. Yes, I said uniformed. Upon release from jail. Ned heads home to his family to get back on his feet. After a short stint living with his mom. Ned can’t take it and moves in with his sister’s family. Ned’s belief in trust and honesty is a blessing and a curse. And as Ned’s honesty and good nature ruins his stay at his sister’s home. He moves on to another sister. As this pattern is repeated. Ned makes a minor slip in his parole. And is jailed again. The reality of losing Ned again. His family finally realizes the positive Ned brings to their lives.

I have to say this film was hilarious and provides us with a good template to live our lives. Do yourselves a favor and see this film when it is released. I give this film a

Perfect sense trailer
Once in our lives. We all were asked. “If you were to lose a sense. What sense would it be?” Sight, hearing, touch, taste or perhaps smell. Well in this film you will get to explore losing more.

Michael (Ewan MacGregor) is a chef in a local Glasgow Scotland restaurant. His attachment to women. Usually last till he needs sleep. Susan (Eva Green) is a epidemiologist who has the worst luck in relationships. When the two meet in the alley shared by his restaurant and her apartment. They find something they have been looking for. Love! With a sudden loss of smell spreading the world. Susan tries to figure out why. But, it eventually affects everyone. As the world adapts to their new way of living. They are affected once again by the loss of taste. As everyone continues to adjust. Their senses are systematically destroyed.

This film is brilliantly directed by David Mackenzie. The film pulls you in and provides you with experience like no other. It gives you the opportunity to feel the loss of your senses. I give this film a

Take shelter info

I am sure we all have panicked in our lives. Or felt the anxiety a bit overwhelming. Well this film will take that feeling to a new level. And expose it.

Curtis (Michael Shannon) is a hard working family man. Dedicated to keeping his young hearing challenged daughter safe. Curtis and his wife Samantha (Jessica Chastain) and his daughter reside in a rural town in Ohio. Struggling like most Americans to make ends meet. Curtis finds himself obsessed with building a shelter. Compounded by nightmares and intuition. Curtis finds himself battling not only his peers. But, a family affliction. Paranoid schizophrenia.

Director Jeff Nichols takes you on a ride you are sure never to forget. Allow the film portrays a fear to a apocalyptic type storm. The underlying issue is something we all relate to. Family needs and the shelter we take in them to feel safe. Whether struggling with unemployment, overwhelming debt or medical issues. We all fear the worse and bury ourselves in a shelter. I give this film a