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The Sum of All Fears Release Year: 2002 Runtime: 124 minutes Age Rating: PG-13 Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Franchise: Jack Ryan Franchise Position: Standalone (NOT a sequel) Tagline: The world is on the brink. Trailer link :  Cast link:   Ratings My Rating: 7.1/10 Dove Foundation Rating: Approved for ages 13+  IMDb Rating: 6.4/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 56%  Metacritic: 48  Plot Summary The Sum of All Fears follows CIA analyst Jack Ryan as he uncovers a plot involving a nuclear bomb detonated in the United States, designed to spark a global war. As tensions escalate between the U.S. and Russia, Ryan races against time to prevent full-scale nuclear conflict. The film explores themes of terrorism, political intrigue, and the moral complexities of warfare. Critics Review Critics gave mixed reviews; praise centered on the intense action sequences and suspenseful storytelling, while some criticized the film for lacking depth and faithfulness to the original Tom C...

Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), G, 1 hr 35 min Franchise: Planet of the Apes Franchise Position #2 Movie Tagline: “The bizarre world you met in ‘Planet of the Apes’ was just the beginning…” --- Trailer   --- Main Cast James Franciscus – Brent Kim Hunter – Zira Maurice Evans – Dr. Zaius Linda Harrison – Nova Charlton Heston – Taylor Paul Richards – Mendez Victor Buono – Fat Man Don Pedro Colley – Ongaro David Watson – Cornelius (replacing Roddy McDowall) Gregory Sierra – Verger --- Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 7/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb : 6.0/10 Rotten Tomatoes : 45% Metacritic : 50/100 --- Plot Summary In this direct sequel to Planet of the Apes, astronaut Brent crash-lands on the same future Earth in search of Taylor. As he and Nova journey through the wastelands, they discover a hidden underground society of mutated humans who worship an ancient nuclear bomb. Meanwhile, the ape society is preparing for war. With Taylor eventually reappearing, the fate o...

Octopussy (1983), PG, 2 hr 11 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 13 (Release Order: Thirteenth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: James Bond’s all time high. Main Cast Roger Moore as James Bond Maud Adams as Octopussy Louis Jourdan as Kamal Khan Kristina Wayborn as Magda Kabir Bedi as Gobinda Steven Berkoff as General Orlov Robert Brown as M Desmond Llewelyn as Q Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny Walter Gotell as General Gogol Vijay Amritraj as Vijay Reviews Synopsis Bond uncovers a smuggling operation that leads him to a mysterious woman named Octopussy, who runs a circus troupe. But what starts as stolen jewels turns into a nuclear plot by a rogue Soviet general. Cue trains, tigers, and Bond in a clown suit as he races to stop World War III. Overview Octopussy is one of the more eccentric Bond films, mixing Cold War tension with circus intrigue and exotic Indian locales. Roger Moore is firmly in the comedic-action groove here. It’s over-the-top in part...

Thunderball (1965), PG, 2 hr 10 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 4 (Release Order: Fourth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: Look up! Look down! Look out! James Bond is back! Main Cast Sean Connery as James Bond Claudine Auger as Domino Adolfo Celi as Emilio Largo Luciana Paluzzi as Fiona Volpe Bernard Lee as M Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny Desmond Llewelyn as Q Rik Van Nutter as Felix Leiter Guy Doleman as Count Lippe Martine Beswick as Paula Caplan Reviews Synopsis When two nuclear warheads are stolen by the criminal organization SPECTRE, James Bond heads to the Bahamas to track them down. His mission pits him against the eye-patched villain Largo and his henchmen, both above and below the sea. With underwater battles, harpoon fights, and Bond-style seduction, this one cranks up the exotic locations and Cold War stakes. Overview Thunderball is bold, colorful, and ambitious. It has a bit more underwater footage than most fans bargained for, but it...

Never Say Never Again (1983), PG, 2 hr 12 min Franchise: James Bond (Non-Eon) Franchise #: N/A (Unofficial remake of Thunderball) Tagline: Sean Connery is James Bond. Back in action. Main Cast Sean Connery as James Bond Kim Basinger as Domino Petachi Klaus Maria Brandauer as Maximilian Largo Barbara Carrera as Fatima Blush Max von Sydow as Ernst Stavro Blofeld Bernie Casey as Felix Leiter Edward Fox as M Alec McCowen as Q (here, "Algernon") Reviews Synopsis Never Say Never Again brings Sean Connery back to the role of 007 one last time. Bond is pulled out of retirement when SPECTRE steals two nuclear warheads. As he tracks down the weapons, he crosses paths with the villain Largo and his lover Domino. Overview This film is a remake of Thunderball made outside the official Bond franchise due to a legal rights issue. While the story is familiar, Connery’s return gave the film buzz. The tone is more grounded and mature, though the action feels slower compared to modern Bond movi...