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The Mummy’s Tomb Runtime: 61 minutes Studio: Universal Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Monster Franchise Position: 3 Thirty years after the original discovery of Kharis, the ancient mummy is brought to America to seek vengeance on those who disturbed his tomb. Ratings: My Rating: 5.6 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb: 5.6 Rotten Tomatoes: 47% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 5.9 Plot Summary: Set decades after The Mummy’s Hand, this sequel follows the aged survivors of that earlier adventure as they face a new horror. The high priest of Arkam sends Kharis and his disciple Mehemet Bey to the United States to exact vengeance on those who desecrated Princess Ananka’s tomb. After arriving in the small town of Mapleton, Massachusetts, Kharis begins a murderous rampage against the archaeologists who uncovered his secret. When a new generation becomes involved, the town bands together to stop the unstoppable mummy before he claims more lives. Critics Review: The Mummy’s Tomb conti...

Batman: Soul of the Dragon MPAA Rating: R Runtime: 83 minutes Studio: Warner Bros. Animation Country of Origin: United States Franchise: DC Universe Animated Original Movies Franchise Position: 44 Tagline: A martial arts-infused Elseworlds adventure featuring Batman and his allies. Ratings: My Rating: 7.1/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb: 6.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 93% (Critics), 93% (Audience) Metacritic: Not Available TMDb: Not Available Plot Summary: Set in the 1970s, Batman: Soul of the Dragon presents an Elseworlds tale where Bruce Wayne trains under the tutelage of O-Sensei, alongside fellow martial artists Richard Dragon, Lady Shiva, and Ben Turner (Bronze Tiger). When their former master is killed and a mystical gate is opened, the group reunites to combat the cult Kobra, led by Jeffrey Burr, who seeks to harness the power of the serpent god Nāga. The film blends elements of martial arts cinema with superhero action, offering a stylized homage to '70s action films. Criti...

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...

Licence to Kill (1989), R, 2 hr 15 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 16 (Release Order: Sixteenth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: The license to kill is the license to survive. Main Cast Timothy Dalton as James Bond Carey Lowell as Pam Bouvier Robert Davi as Franz Sanchez Talisa Soto as Lupe Lamora Anthony Zerbe as Milton Krest Benicio del Toro as Dario Jeroen Krabbé as Brad Whitaker Desmond Llewelyn as Q Robert Brown as M Caroline Bliss as Miss Moneypenny Reviews Synopsis After Bond’s close friend Felix Leiter is brutally attacked and left for dead by drug lord Franz Sanchez, Bond goes rogue to seek personal revenge. This mission takes him deep into the world of narcotics trafficking and corruption, pushing him to the edge in a darker, more violent Bond story. Overview Licence to Kill is notably grittier and more brutal than previous entries. Timothy Dalton’s Bond is less the charming spy and more a man driven by vengeance and justice. The film ta...

Batman Year : 1989 Franchise : Batman Franchise # : 2 (First major theatrical reboot after the 1966 film; launched the Burton/Schumacher Batman era) Total Runtime : 126 minutes MPAA Rating : PG-13 Tagline  “Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?” Main Cast Michael Keaton – Bruce Wayne / Batman Jack Nicholson – Jack Napier / The Joker Kim Basinger – Vicki Vale Robert Wuhl – Alexander Knox Michael Gough – Alfred Pennyworth Pat Hingle – Commissioner Gordon Billy Dee Williams – Harvey Dent Jack Palance – Carl Grissom Reviews Synopsis This movie redefined Batman for a darker, edgier generation. Gotham City is being eaten alive by crime, and one mysterious vigilante—Batman—is starting to fight back. When mobster Jack Napier falls into a vat of chemicals and becomes the unhinged Joker, Gotham’s chaos reaches new heights. It’s Batman vs. the Clown Prince of Crime, with a lot of brooding, grappling hooks, and Prince music. Overview Tim Burton’s Batman is stylish, moody, ...