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Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles Runtime: 93 minutes Rating/Parental Guidance: PG-13 Studio: Paramount Pictures Franchise: Crocodile Dundee Franchise Position: 3 (third film) Runtime in minutes: 93 Tagline Crocodile Dundee hits the streets of L.A. with his trademark charm and wit. Trailer link   Cast List   Ratings My rating: 3.8 out of 10 The Dove Foundation rating: N/A IMDb rating: 4.8/10  Rotten Tomatoes rating: 25%  Metacritics rating: 31/100  Plot Summary In the third installment, Michael Dundee travels to Los Angeles to help his friend who has been kidnapped by a crime syndicate. Dundee’s rough-and-ready Outback methods contrast sharply with the high-tech urban environment, leading to comedic and action-packed moments. The film attempts to recapture the humor and heart of the originals but with a modern city backdrop. Critics Review The film was largely panned by critics who cited a lack of originality, weaker humor, and an overreliance on tired clichés....

Crocodile Dundee II Runtime: 98 minutes Rating/Parental Guidance: PG Studio: Paramount Pictures Franchise: Crocodile Dundee Franchise Position: 2 (sequel) Runtime in minutes: 98 Tagline From the wilds of Australia to the streets of New York, the adventure continues. Trailer link  Cast List   Ratings My rating: 4.7 out of 10 The Dove Foundation rating: N/A IMDb rating: 6.0/10  Rotten Tomatoes rating: 37%  Metacritics rating: 44/100  Plot Summary In this sequel, Michael Dundee and Sue Charlton’s peaceful life in New York is disrupted when Sue becomes the target of a drug cartel seeking revenge. Dundee must use his Outback survival skills to protect her and survive the urban jungle once again. The film combines action, comedy, and romance as Dundee faces new threats, blending Australian wilderness grit with city sophistication. Critics Review Unlike the original’s charm and novelty, Crocodile Dundee II received mixed reviews, with many critics finding the p...

Crocodile Dundee Runtime: 97 minutes Rating/Parental Guidance: PG-13 Studio: Paramount Pictures Franchise: Crocodile Dundee Franchise Position: 1 (original film) Runtime in minutes: 97 Tagline Out of the wild and into the city comes the man who’s taking New York by storm. Trailer link Cast List Ratings My rating: 6.8 out of 10 The Dove Foundation rating: N/A IMDb rating: 6.8/10  Rotten Tomatoes rating: 74%  Metacritics rating: 63/100  Plot Summary Michael “Crocodile” Dundee, a rugged Australian bushman, becomes the subject of a New York journalist’s story. Sue Charlton travels to the Australian Outback to interview him and invites him back to New York City. There, Dundee’s wilderness skills and straightforward nature create amusing cultural clashes as he adapts to urban life. A blend of humor, romance, and adventure follows as Dundee confronts city dangers in his own unique way. Critics Review Critics praised Crocodile Dundee for its fresh and lighthearted take on the “...

The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), PG-13, 2 hr 16 min Franchise: The Amazing Spider-Man Series Franchise Position: #1 Studio: Sony Pictures / Columbia Pictures Tagline: The untold story begins. --- Trailer --- Main Cast Andrew Garfield – Peter Parker / Spider-Man Emma Stone – Gwen Stacy Rhys Ifans – Dr. Curt Connors / The Lizard Denis Leary – Captain George Stacy Martin Sheen – Uncle Ben Sally Field – Aunt May Irrfan Khan – Dr. Rajit Ratha Chris Zylka – Flash Thompson Campbell Scott – Richard Parker Embeth Davidtz – Mary Parker C. Thomas Howell – Jack’s Father (crane operator) Jake Keiffer – Jack (the boy Peter saves on the bridge) Max Charles – Young Peter Parker Michael Barra – Store Clerk Leif Gantvoort – Carjacker / Robber Stan Lee – Himself (School Librarian Cameo) --- Reviews My Rating: 8.0/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Family Approved IMDb : 6.9/10  Rotten Tomatoes: 71% –  Metacritic : 66/100 –  --- Plot Summary After being abandoned by his parents as a young boy, Peter...

West Side Story (1961), Approved, 2 hr 33 min “The screen achieves one of the great entertainments in the history of motion pictures!” --- Trailer --- Main Cast Natalie Wood – Maria Richard Beymer – Tony Rita Moreno – Anita George Chakiris – Bernardo Russ Tamblyn – Riff Simon Oakland – Lieutenant Schrank William Bramley – Officer Krupke Tucker Smith – Ice Tony Mordente – Action Susan Oakes – Anybodys --- Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 9/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb : 7.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes : 92% Metacritic : 86/100 --- Plot Summary West Side Story (1961) is a groundbreaking film adaptation of the Broadway musical by Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Arthur Laurents. It reimagines Romeo and Juliet in the streets of 1950s New York City, where two rival gangs—the white American Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks—battle for dominance. In the middle of their conflict, former Jet Tony falls for Maria, the sister of Bernardo, leader of the Sharks. Their forbidden love ignit...

West Side Story (2021), PG-13, 2 hr 36 min “A timeless story of love, rivalry, and hope—told through music and movement.” Trailer   --- Main Cast Ansel Elgort – Tony Rachel Zegler – María Ariana DeBose – Anita David Alvarez – Bernardo Mike Faist – Riff Rita Moreno – Valentina Corey Stoll – Lieutenant Schrank Brian d'Arcy James – Officer Krupke Josh Andrés Rivera – Chino Iris Menas – Anybodys --- Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 9/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb : 7.2/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 91%  Metacritic : 85/100 --- Plot Summary West Side Story is Steven Spielberg’s remake of the iconic 1961 musical, itself adapted from the Broadway production inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Set in 1950s New York City, the story follows two rival gangs—the white American Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks—as their turf war collides with a tragic love story. When Tony, a former Jet, falls in love with María, the sister of the Sharks’ leader, tensions erupt into violence...

The Smurfs Year : 2011 Franchise : Smurfs Franchise # : 1 (of 5, including the 2025 reboot) Total Runtime : 103 minutes MPAA Rating : PG (for some mild rude humor and action) Tagline : "Smurf Happens." Main Cast Neil Patrick Harris – Patrick Winslow Jayma Mays – Grace Winslow Hank Azaria – Gargamel Sofía Vergara – Odile Jonathan Winters – Papa Smurf (voice) Katy Perry – Smurfette (voice) Alan Cumming – Gutsy Smurf (voice) Anton Yelchin – Clumsy Smurf (voice) George Lopez – Grouchy Smurf (voice) Reviews Synopsis When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the Smurfs out of their magical village, they fall through a portal and end up smack in the middle of Central Park—New York City, that is. Now these tiny blue troublemakers must navigate the big city, find a way home, and keep their secrets safe from their nemesis, all while helping a young couple with their own life crisis. Overview This movie blends live-action with CGI to reintroduce the Smurfs to a new generation. It’s goofy, fa...