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Don't Think Twice

Don't Think Twice #watchit #mikebirbiglia #dontthinktwice #keeganmichaelkey

CONCLUSION: WATCH IT An improv troupe struggles to keep their gang together. Based On: original Plot: Happily morose – Birbiglia did it again. Characters: Human, raw, complex, relatable. Facts are on the-numbers.com Take Our Poll

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Sing Street

Sing Street - #watchit #irish #irishfilm A kid starts a band to win over a girl #recommendation

CONCLUSION: WATCH IT A wonderful indie film about an Irish kid starting a band, finding his voice, and helping a girl. Based On: original Plot: Set in 1985, a sweet story of a kid trying to find his place. Characters: Charming, interesting, and really well performed. Facts are on the-numbers.com Take Our Poll

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Eddie the Eagle

Eddie the Eagle - 3/4 Adorably triumphant #eddietheeagle #watchit #taronegerton

CONCLUSION: WATCH IT Adorably triumphant. The story of a boy with a dream. Based On: true story (loosely) Plot: The perseverance of an underdog. Characters: Endearing and interesting. Facts are on the-numbers.com Take Our Poll

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The Nice Guys

The Nice Guys - 3/4 A perfectly-timed physical comedy. #theniceguys #watchit

CONCLUSION: WATCH IT A well-orchestrated and entertaining catastrophe. A perfectly-timed physical comedy. Based On: an original screenplay Plot: Two average private detectives with individual strengths end up teaming up. Characters: Not complex, but crafted enough to round out a comedic action film. Facts are on the-numbers.com Take Our Poll

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Swiss Army Man

Swiss Army Man 3/4 #watchit - This movie is a weird and unique lesson in life and love.

CONCLUSION: WATCH IT If you allow yourself to get past a disgusted reaction to farts, this movie is a weird and unique lesson in life and love. Based On: original screenplay Plot: Surprisingly endearing. Characters: I mean, the whole thing is pretty weird, but they were both great. Facts are on the-numbers.com Take Our Poll

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Deadpool

Deadpool - Reynolds' one-liners and timing were hilarious. 3/4 #watchit

CONCLUSION: WATCH IT Hilarious and action-packed with a running start. Based On: a comic book Plot: Simple, thorough, and sprinkled with hilarity and sass. Characters: Reynolds’ one-liners and timing were hilarious. All the actors were great. Facts are on the-numbers.com Take Our Poll

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Sisters

Sisters - Amy Poehler & Maya Rudolph's characters were awesome. 3/4 #watchit

CONCLUSION: WATCH IT Funny, charming, and what a great duo. Based On: original screenplay Plot: Fairly simple, but not unentertaining. Characters: Tina Fey is always great, but Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph’s performances and characters were awesome. Facts are on the-numbers.com Take Our Poll

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Welcome To Me

Welcome To Me - If nothing else, all the supporting actors and their performances were great. 3/4

CONCLUSION: WATCH IT Available on Netflix instant Unusual, but not in a bad way. If nothing else, all the supporting actors and their performances were great. Based On: original screenplay Plot: The basic story is the classic “person learning how to be a better human.” Characters: Kristin Wiig’s character was unusually raw. She was very authentic and it came across strong because that isn’t…

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The Hateful Eight

The Hateful Eight -- A new classic Tarantino film with great acting, a great story, and blood. #awesome 4/4

CONCLUSION: AWESOME A new classic Tarantino film with great acting, a great story, and blood. Based On: an original screenplay Plot: It’s got a bit of that murder mystery, detective feel to it that makes Tarantino’s films great. Characters: They are each unique, wonderful, annoying, and beautifully performed. Facts are on the-numbers.com Take Our Poll

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn -- Saoirse Ronan's character and performance carried the film with grace. #awesome 4/4

CONCLUSION: AWESOME This film was beautiful and emotional. It felt human. Based On: a book Plot: The plot was the girl’s journey. Characters: Saoirse Ronan’s character and performance carried the film with grace.   Facts are on the-numbers.com Take Our Poll

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The Danish Girl

The Danish Girl -- Beautiful performances in a beautiful story. #awesome 4/4

CONCLUSION: AWESOME Beautiful performances in a beautiful story. Based On: a book and a true story Plot: The journey of Lili and Gerda as individuals and together. Characters: The characters were deep and the acting was amazing. Facts are on the-numbers.com Take Our Poll

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Spotlight

Spotlight -- Everything about Spotlight was amazing. #awesome 4/4

CONCLUSION: AWESOME Everything about Spotlight was amazing: acting, story, character, plot. It was well done and intriguing to the end. Based on: a true story Plot: It’s about reporters; there’s a lot of talking rather than moving, but it was interesting and intense. Characters: Each and every actor was amazing. Facts are on the-numbers.com Take Our Poll

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Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Awakens -- The perfect movie to bring Star Wars into and to a new generation. #Awesome

CONCLUSION: AWESOME The perfect movie to bring Star Wars into and to a new generation. It felt like a good, old-fashioned Star Wars movie; it was fast and fun, and the Abrams modernizations just made the battle and flying scenes that much cooler. It pulled from all the great Star Wars moments and was very enjoyable. Based On: sequel Plot: It’s Star Wars. There were awesome battles, tense…

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American Ultra

American Ultra -- It was funny and unique, but it wasn't a great film. 2/4 #SeeItEventually

CONCLUSION: SEE IT EVENTUALLY It was funny and unique, but it wasn’t a great film. Watch it in the right mindset. Based On: an original screenplay Plot: A little too complicated for the quality of the film. Characters: Jesse Eisenberg is one of my favorite smart-ass’s around. Kristen Stewart didn’t suck. Facts are on the-numbers.com Take Our Poll

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The Martian

The Martian -- The more I think about the movie the more I love Matt Damon's sass.

CONCLUSION: AWESOME The more I think about the movie the more I love Matt Damon’s sass. The film was both interesting and fun. Based on: a book Plot: The plot is simple, but definitely not bare bones like Gravity. It was great to experience. Characters: The movie felt so modern because the characters felt so human. It was all through sass and wit, but it was so fun! In other words, great writing…

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Sleepwalk With Me

Sleepwalk With Me - Mike Birbiglia has a magical talent telling you all the weird stuff that's happened to him & make you laugh about it.

CONCLUSION: WATCH IT Mike Birbiglia has a magical talent to tell you truthfully all the weird, crappy stuff that’s happened in his life and make you laugh about it. It’s one of the most sincere and honest movies I’ve ever seen. It’s funny, but it’s also him developing his voice as a stand up, so either enjoy bad jokes, or wait through the awkward until he gets in his groove, because both are…

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The One I Love

The One I Love -- A unique film with an interesting ending I can't get off my mind.

CONCLUSION: WATCH IT This was a great Mark Duplass vehicle that was unique with an interesting ending I can’t get off my mind. Based On: an original screenplay Plot: Couples therapy turns into a weekend away with more opportunity than they expected. Characters: Extremely well defined and well-rounded. Facts are on the-numbers.com Take Our Poll  

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