At The Movies

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), PG-13, 2 hr 10 min Franchise: Planet of the Apes Franchise Position #8 Movie Tagline: “One last chance for peace.” --- Trailer --- Main Cast Andy Serkis – Caesar Jason Clarke – Malcolm Gary Oldman – Dreyfus Keri Russell – Ellie Toby Kebbell – Koba Kodi Smit-McPhee – Alexander Karin Konoval – Maurice Nick Thurston – Blue Eyes Judy Greer – Cornelia Terry Notary – Rocket Larramie Doc Shaw – Ash --- Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 9/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb : 7.6/10 Rotten Tomatoes : 91% Metacritic : 79/100 --- Plot Summary Ten years after the events of Rise, a deadly virus has wiped out most of humanity. Caesar now leads a flourishing colony of apes in the forests outside a devastated San Francisco. When a small band of human survivors reaches out in hopes of restarting a hydroelectric dam, a fragile truce is formed. But tensions escalate as distrust, betrayal, and ambition—especially from the vengeful Koba—threaten to ignite full-sc...

Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973), G, 1 hr 33 min Franchise: Planet of the Apes Franchise Position #5 Movie Tagline: “The final chapter in the incredible Apes saga.” --- Trailer   --- Main Cast Roddy McDowall – Caesar Claude Akins – General Aldo Natalie Trundy – Lisa Severn Darden – Kolp Lew Ayres – Mandemus Paul Williams – Virgil Austin Stoker – MacDonald Noah Keen – Teacher France Nuyen – Alma Richard Eastham – Mutant Captain --- Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 7/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb : 5.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes : 38% Metacritic : 40/100 --- Plot Summary Set years after the ape revolution, Battle for the Planet of the Apes follows Caesar as he struggles to maintain peace in a fragile new society where apes and humans coexist. When remnants of the human military resurface from beneath the ruins of the old cities, tensions rise. Meanwhile, internal conflict brews as the militant gorilla General Aldo seeks power. Caesar must navigate political, ethical, and m...

Casablanca (1942), PG, 1 hr 42 min Franchise: Standalone Tagline: They had a date with fate in Casablanca! Main Cast Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa Lund Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo Claude Rains as Captain Louis Renault Conrad Veidt as Major Heinrich Strasser Sydney Greenstreet as Signor Ferrari Peter Lorre as Ugarte Dooley Wilson as Sam S.Z. Sakall as Carl Madeleine LeBeau as Yvonne Joy Page as Annina Brandel John Qualen as Berger Reviews Synopsis Set during World War II, Casablanca tells the story of Rick Blaine, a cynical American bar owner in Morocco whose past love suddenly walks into his bar—with her resistance-leader husband in tow. Torn between love and duty, Rick must decide whether to help them escape the Nazis… or keep Ilsa for himself. Overview This is one of those rare films where every scene feels iconic. Romance, sacrifice, patriotism, and moral tension are all tightly packed into a sharply written script with unforgettable performances. It’s the ...

Wrath of the Titans (2012), PG-13, 1 hr 39 min Franchise: Clash of the Titans Franchise #: 2 (Release Order: Second and final in the Clash of the Titans reboot series) Tagline: Feel the wrath. Main Cast Sam Worthington as Perseus Liam Neeson as Zeus Ralph Fiennes as Hades Rosamund Pike as Andromeda Toby Kebbell as Agenor Édgar Ramírez as Ares Bill Nighy as Hephaestus Danny Huston as Poseidon John Bell as Helius Alejandro Naranjo as Makhai Lily James as Korrina (small role) Reviews Synopsis A decade after slaying the Kraken, Perseus is living a humble life as a fisherman and father. But peace doesn’t last long—Zeus is captured, the walls between worlds are breaking down, and Kronos, the father of the gods, is rising from Tartarus. Perseus has to saddle up again, face his estranged divine relatives, and fight to save the world from total destruction. Overview Wrath of the Titans ramps up the CGI and action but trims down the storytelling. It’s a monster-packed thrill ride with jaw-droppi...

Spectre (2015), PG-13, 2 hr 28 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 24 (Release Order: Twenty-fourth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: A shadowy organization. An unseen enemy. Main Cast Daniel Craig as James Bond Christoph Waltz as Ernst Stavro Blofeld Léa Seydoux as Dr. Madeleine Swann Ralph Fiennes as M Naomie Harris as Eve Moneypenny Ben Whishaw as Q Dave Bautista as Mr. Hinx Monica Bellucci as Lucia Sciarra Reviews Synopsis Bond uncovers a sinister organization called Spectre while investigating a cryptic message from his past. His search leads him to confront the mysterious Blofeld and unravel a conspiracy that threatens global security and personal revenge. Overview Spectre blends old-school Bond villains with modern espionage drama. It ties together storylines from previous films but some found the plot convoluted. The film balances action, romance, and political intrigue with trademark Bond style. Family Friendliness PG-13 for violence and some ...

The World Is Not Enough (1999), PG-13, 2 hr 8 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 19 (Release Order: Nineteenth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: For love or money, no one stays alive. Main Cast Pierce Brosnan as James Bond Sophie Marceau as Elektra King Robert Carlyle as Renard Denise Richards as Dr. Christmas Jones Judi Dench as M Desmond Llewelyn as Q Samantha Bond as Miss Moneypenny John Cleese as R Colin Salmon as Charles Robinson Reviews Synopsis Bond is tasked with protecting Elektra King, an oil heiress targeted by the mysterious terrorist Renard, who’s immune to pain. The mission leads Bond through a web of betrayal, romance, and deadly schemes centered on control of vital oil resources. Overview The World Is Not Enough combines espionage with family drama and high stakes energy politics. Brosnan continues his suave, capable Bond persona while navigating a more emotional and darker story. The film balances classic Bond action with some deeper ...

GoldenEye (1995), PG-13, 2 hr 10 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 17 (Release Order: Seventeenth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: The greatest secret of all time is about to be unleashed. Main Cast Pierce Brosnan as James Bond Izabella Scorupco as Natalya Simonova Sean Bean as Alec Trevelyan (006) Famke Janssen as Xenia Onatopp Judi Dench as M Joe Don Baker as Jack Wade Geraldine James as Moneypenny Tchéky Karyo as Dimitri Mishkin Michael Kitchen as Bill Tanner Reviews Synopsis Bond returns after being presumed dead to stop a rogue ex-agent, Alec Trevelyan, who plans to use a satellite weapon called GoldenEye to cause a global financial meltdown. Teaming with computer programmer Natalya Simonova, Bond races to stop Trevelyan’s deadly scheme. Overview GoldenEye rebooted the franchise with a modern edge, blending classic Bond charm with 90s action sensibilities. Pierce Brosnan’s debut was well-received for balancing wit and toughness. The film mixes ...

Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980), PG, 2 hr 4 min Franchise: Star Wars Franchise #: Chronological Order 5, Release Order 2 Tagline: “The adventure continues…” Main Cast Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker Harrison Ford as Han Solo Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian Anthony Daniels as C-3PO David Prowse (body) / James Earl Jones (voice) as Darth Vader Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca Kenny Baker as R2-D2 Frank Oz as Yoda (voice and puppeteer) Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan Kenobi Jeremy Bulloch as Boba Fett Julian Glover as General Veers Michael Sheard as Admiral Ozzel Kenneth Colley as Admiral Piett Clive Revill (voice) / Marjorie Eaton (body) as Emperor Palpatine (original version) John Hollis as Lobot John Morton as Dak Ralter Synopsis The Empire Strikes Back finds the Rebel Alliance on the run after the destruction of the Death Star. Luke trains with Jedi Master Yoda while Han and Leia face pursuit by the Empire. The film builds to one of t...

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), PG-13, 2 hr 15 min Franchise: Star Wars Franchise #: Chronological Order 3.5, Release Order 10 (second standalone anthology film) Tagline: “Never tell him the odds.” Main Cast Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo Woody Harrelson as Tobias Beckett Emilia Clarke as Qi’ra Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca Paul Bettany as Dryden Vos Phoebe Waller-Bridge as L3-37 (voice and motion capture) Thandiwe Newton as Val Jon Favreau as Rio Durant (voice) Erin Kellyman as Enfys Nest Warwick Davis as Weazel Linda Hunt as Lady Proxima (voice) Ray Park as Maul (body) Sam Witwer as Maul (voice) Synopsis Solo gives us the origin story of the galaxy’s favorite rogue. We follow a young Han Solo as he escapes a rough life on Corellia, joins a crew of smugglers, meets Chewbacca, and wins the Millennium Falcon from Lando — all while running into crime lords and discovering his own moral compass. Overview It’s a fast-paced space western with a heist twist. Whi...

Title : Star Trek: Insurrection Year: 1998 Franchise : Star Trek Franchise # : 9 MPAA Rating / TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating : PG TV Parental Guidelines : TV-PG Total Runtime 103 minutes (1 hour, 43 minutes) Tagline “The battle for paradise has begun.” Main Cast Patrick Stewart – Captain Jean-Luc Picard Jonathan Frakes – Commander William Riker Brent Spiner – Lieutenant Commander Data LeVar Burton – Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge Michael Dorn – Worf Gates McFadden – Dr. Beverly Crusher Marina Sirtis – Counselor Deanna Troi F. Murray Abraham – Ru'afo Donna Murphy – Anij Anthony Zerbe – Admiral Dougherty Gregg Henry – Gallatin Reviews Overview Insurrection feels like an extended Next Generation TV episode—but in a good way, if you're a fan of the series. The story pits Picard and crew against corrupt elements within the Federation who want to forcibly relocate a peaceful alien race from a rejuvenating planet. It's a quieter, more reflective film that deals with et...

Title : Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country Year : 1991 Franchise : Star Trek Franchise #: 6 MPAA Rating / TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating : PG TV Parental Guidelines : TV-PG Total Runtime 113 minutes (1 hour, 53 minutes) Tagline “The battle for peace has begun.” Main Cast William Shatner – Captain James T. Kirk Leonard Nimoy – Spock DeForest Kelley – Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy James Doohan – Scotty George Takei – Captain Hikaru Sulu Walter Koenig – Chekov Nichelle Nichols – Uhura Christopher Plummer – General Chang David Warner – Chancellor Gorkon Kim Cattrall – Lieutenant Valeris Brock Peters – Admiral Cartwright Michael Dorn – Colonel Worf Grace Lee Whitney – Janice Rand Mark Lenard – Ambassador Sarek Charles Cooper – Klingon Ambassador Reviews Overview The Undiscovered Country is widely considered one of the best entries in the original Star Trek film series. It’s part space thriller, part courtroom drama, and part political allegory. The story centers on peace negotiations b...