Kaplan vs. Kaplan
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David Kaplan, Jeanne Kaplan
Rating
Title/Year
Author
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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD is classic family entertainment. It is a wonderfully conceived story about friendship, loyalty, love and the courage of letting go.
Posted Feb 21, 2019
2
Wonderful animation, great music, an all-star cast and a sweet story line --- what more could you ask for in a movie suitable for the whole family?
Posted Feb 21, 2019
3
Riotously funny, extremely clever and abundantly entertaining.
Posted Feb 7, 2019
4
It is truly a visual delight.
Posted Feb 7, 2019
5
Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
Should this type of movie not interest you, I ask you to give it a chance. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Posted Feb 4, 2019
6
Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
Hugely entertaining and well worth its estimated budget of $200 million.
Posted Feb 4, 2019
7
Serenity (2019)
8
Serenity (2019)
Go into this without expecting too much and the surprise could be acceptable.
Posted Jan 29, 2019
9
Adult Life Skills (2019)
But, in the end, Whittaker's and Myers' performances won me over and made up for the difficulty deciphering the thick English accents employed by Tunnard for her characters.
Posted Jan 16, 2019
10
Adult Life Skills (2019)
The film's key dramatic scene lacked the impact it might have had with a better build-up.
Posted Jan 16, 2019
11
A Dog's Way Home (2019)
If you are a dog --- or even a cat --- lover, you mustn't miss this movie! Just make sure you pack a few tissues.
Posted Jan 10, 2019
12
A Dog's Way Home (2019)
A DOG'S WAY HOME is an entertaining story that doesn't wear out its welcome at a brisk 96 minutes --- a true family film, although it probably helps to be a dog lover.
Posted Jan 10, 2019
13
Green Book (2018)
GREEN BOOK is a truly delightful dramedy that should be on everyone's list of films to see before the Oscars.
Posted Jan 3, 2019
14
Green Book (2018)
Two extraordinary performances by Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali, along with an exceptional script, make GREEN BOOK easily one of the best films of the year.
Posted Jan 3, 2019
15
On the Basis of Sex (2019)
Jones is exemplary in her ability to nail down Ginsburg's spunk and toughness.
Posted Dec 27, 2018
16
On the Basis of Sex (2019)
Jones' fearless portrayal is as good a turn by any female actress I have seen this year. I believe it should thrust Jones into the conversation of Best Actress nominees for 2018.
Posted Dec 27, 2018
17
Welcome to Marwen (2018)
Beware, be warned, WELCOME TO MARWEN --- animated, creepy dolls, et al --- is an AWFUL movie.
Posted Dec 20, 2018
18
Welcome to Marwen (2018)
19
Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
Blunt, Miranda and company deliver a heart-warming, entertaining experience for the entire family.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
20
Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
Only a grinch could find something wrong with MARY POPPINS RETURNS.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
21
The Mule (2018)
THE MULE is one of the worst films of the year. It's nothing more than a vehicle for Eastwood to have a good time singing and cavorting with much younger women.
Posted Dec 13, 2018
22
The Mule (2018)
23
Though 2018 has produced some truly interesting animation features, SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE is the most spectacular and innovative of them all.
Posted Dec 13, 2018
24
Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
25
Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
Both Robbie and Ronan are sensational in their roles, particularly Ronan who has the lion's share of the two parts.
Posted Dec 6, 2018
26
Vox Lux (2018)
VOX LUX is not particularly an easy movie to recommend --- I actually don't. However, if you are a fan of Portman's you will not want to miss her in this.
Posted Dec 6, 2018
27
Vox Lux (2018)
The musical numbers are literally jaw-dropping and Portman's singing and gyrations make the film worth seeing.
Posted Dec 6, 2018
28
The Mercy (2018)
THE MERCY is not a bad film, but because of the fact that it's based on a rather sad true story, it should have been so much more compelling.
Posted Nov 29, 2018
29
The Mercy (2018)
30
The Favourite (2018)
Each of these female actors is well equipped to carry a film alone, but together --- they are dynamic. THE FAVOURITE will not suit everyone, but I found it incredibly entertaining.
Posted Nov 21, 2018
31
The Favourite (2018)
An unusually provocative presentation given the time frame and its place in history. Furthermore, the trio of actresses who anchor the story could not be better.
Posted Nov 21, 2018
32
Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET is an engaging, highly entertaining movie break for the entire family.
Posted Nov 19, 2018
33
Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
John C. Reilly (Ralph) and Sarah Silverman (fearless speed demon Vanellope) are totally enchanting together. Their dialogue is witty, natural and down-to-earth.
Posted Nov 19, 2018
34
Plenty of excitement to please most of Rowling's devotees.
Posted Nov 15, 2018
35
It's essentially a joyless story with only a smattering of humorous moments and not much in the way of suspense.
Posted Nov 15, 2018
36
The Grinch (2018)
THE GRINCH is colorful, delightful fun --- for the little ones.
Posted Nov 8, 2018
37
The Grinch (2018)
Parents can take their toddlers to this picture and not worry about anything too scary. Just don't expect much in the way of entertainment for adults.
Posted Nov 8, 2018
38
Boy Erased (2018)
Hedges' portrayal is strong and steadfast, yet tender and poignant --- simply brilliant.
Posted Nov 1, 2018
39
Boy Erased (2018)
40
The Guilty (Den skyldige) (2018)
41
The Guilty (Den skyldige) (2018)
The prolific Danish actor Cedergren must perform flawlessly to make this work --- and he does.
Posted Oct 29, 2018
42
Suspiria (2018)
It's extremely violent --- and bloody --- with a penchant for the macabre. And at times, SUSPIRIA is downright silly and stupid.
Posted Oct 25, 2018
43
Suspiria (2018)
The film becomes such a gore fest of bloody events, it becomes laugh-inducing. Thus I can't even remotely call SUSPIRIA entertaining.
Posted Oct 25, 2018
44
Weed the People (2018)
WEED THE PEOPLE is a powerful advocate for, if nothing more, the need for research.
Posted Oct 25, 2018
45
Weed the People (2018)
WEED THE PEOPLE will have moviegoers thinking much differently about methodologies if they know someone diagnosed with cancer.
Posted Oct 25, 2018
46
Halloween (2018)
HALLOWEEN is one stupid cliche after another. Same old writing --- same old plot lines.
Posted Oct 17, 2018
47
Halloween (2018)
I will say the opening sequences are truly unnerving. However, the rest of the movie has a hard time living up to this ultra creepy "before-the-opening-credits" segment.
Posted Oct 17, 2018
48
Beautiful Boy (2018)
A film wallowing in the perils of addiction would not be judicious. BEAUTIFUL BOY is not that film.
Posted Oct 11, 2018
49
Beautiful Boy (2018)
Chalamet is --- pure and simple --- extraordinary, and there's no chance he will not be considered by Academy voters.
Posted Oct 11, 2018
50
First Man (2018)