Joanna Langfield's The Movie Minute

The Incredibles Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for Jack-Jack while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world.  Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner SuperFly With his sights set on retiring, a successful young drug dealer sets up one last big deal. Stars:  Trevor Jackson, Jason Mitchell, Lex Scott Davis, Michael Kenneth Williams For comlete reviews go to: themovieminute.com

Ocean's 8 Debbie Ocean gathers an all-female crew to attempt an impossible heist at New York City's yearly Met Gala. Debbie Ocean gathers an all-female crew to attempt an impossible heist at New York City's yearly Met Gala. Director:  Gary Ross Stars:  Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling. For complete review go to: themovieminute.com

Solo: A Star Wars Story. During an adventure into a dark criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future copilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion. Director:  Ron Howard Stars:  Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover. For complete review see: themovieminute.com

Deadpool 2 Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Wade Wilson (AKA. Deadpool), brings together a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy of supernatural abilities from the brutal, time-traveling mutant, Cable. Book Club Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club. For website reviews go to: themovieminute.com  

Avengers: Infinity War The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe. Directors:  Anthony Russo | Joe Russo Stars:  Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans    

Rampage Primatologist Davis Okoye shares an unshakable bond with George, the extraordinarily intelligent gorilla who has been in his care since birth. But a rogue genetic experiment gone awry transforms this gentle ape into a raging monster. As these newly created monsters tear across North America, destroying everything in their path, Okoye teams with a discredited genetic engineer to secure an antidote, fighting his way through an ever-changing battlefield, not only to halt a global catastrophe but to save the fearsome creature that was once his friend. A Quiet Place A family is forced to live in silence while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound. Isle of Dogs Set in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy's odyssey in search of his lost dog. Death of Stalin Follows the Soviet dictator's last days and depicts the chaos of the regime after his death.  

Ready Player One In the year 2045, people can escape their harsh reality in the OASIS, an immersive virtual world where you can go anywhere, do anything, be anyone-the only limits are your own imagination. OASIS creator James Halliday left his immense fortune and control of the Oasis to the winner of a contest designed to find a worthy heir. When unlikely hero Wade Watts conquers the first challenge of the reality-bending treasure hunt, he and his friends-known as the High Five-are hurled into a fantastical universe of discovery and danger to save the OASIS and their world.  

A Wrinkle in Time After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him. Quote- "It’s gigantic heart and winning intentions can’t disguise the fact that Ava DuVernay’s modern adaptation of the Madeleine L’Engle 1962 classic is a bit of a mess." For complete review go to: themovieminute.com  

Oscar Preview and Predictions. Best Actor - Gary Oldman, Francis McDormand Supporting Actress - Allison Janney, Laurie Metcalfe Supporting Actor - Sam Rockwell, William Dafoe Best Director - Guillermo del Toro Best Picture - 3 Billboards or Get Out.    

Game Night A group of friends who meet regularly for game nights find themselves trying to solve a murder mystery. Stars:  Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kyle Chandler, Sharon Horgan. Quote: "There are a whole lot worse things than watching talented people do their best to entertain you. And that’s exactly what Game Night is: a frantically funny, self aware caper that’s got no real agenda except to make you have a good time." For Full Review go to: themovieminute.com      

Black Panther T'Challa, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. Quote- "There’s a whole lot going on in this latest Marvel chapter. And boy, are we all the better for it." For complerte review go to: https://themovieminute.com/black-panther/    

Fifty Shades Freed Anastasia and Christian get married, but Jack Hyde continues to threaten their relationship. Permission A woman on the brink of a marriage proposal is told by a friend that she should date other men before spending the rest of her life with her boyfriend. Basmati Blues A brilliant scientist is plucked out of the company lab and sent to India to sell the genetically modified rice she created - which she doesn't realize will destroy the farmers she thinks she's helping.  

Academy Award Nominees The Shape of Water Jordn Peele's "Get Out" The Big Sick Florida Project Three Billboards Phantom Thread  

12 Strong 12 Strong tells the story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11; under the leadership of a new captain, the team must work with an Afghan warlord to take down the Taliban. Quote-"12 Strong tells the story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11; under the leadership of a new captain, the team must work with an Afghan warlord to take down the Taliban." Phantom Thread I Tonya  

The Post A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Quote-"A veritable army of films that have something to say has provided much to comfort and challenge us these past months. Stretching the genres of horror, romance and war among others, there’s been an artistic option for almost every socially concerned eye. And while maybe there are more adventurous and creative choices among those, and I do admit he’s speaking to issues that I, personally, relate to, I also believe Spielberg’s The Post is the movie of the year." For complete review go to: themovieminute.com   

Molly's Game. The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target. Quote-"his dramatic biography has the familiar Aaron Sorkin snap and crackle, but why doesn’t it have any pop?"  

My Top Ten Movies of 2017 Honorable Mention: Wonder Woman Faces Places The Big Sick Dunkirk Call Me By Your Name The Shape of Water The Florida Project Lady Bird Get Out Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri Number 1 Movie: The Post  

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Having taken her first steps into the Jedi world, Rey joins Luke Skywalker on an adventure with Leia, Finn and Poe that unlocks mysteries of the Force and secrets of the past. Quote-"  You may or may not be surprised to learn I do not automatically swoon every time I hear the words ‘Star Wars’. But, I’ll be damned if I didn’t feel a distinctive shiver down my spine watching The Last Jedi." For complete review go to : themovieminute.com  

I, Tonya Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the activity is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes. Director: Craig Gillespie Stars:  Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney, Bobby Cannavale. For more reviews: go to: themovieminute.com

Wonder Wheel On Coney Island in the 1950s, a lifeguard tells the story of a middle-aged carousel operator and his beleaguered wife. The Shape of Water An other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa's life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment. The Disaster Artist When Greg Sestero, an aspiring film actor, meets the weird and mysterious Tommy Wiseau in an acting class, they form a unique friendship and travel to Hollywood to make their dreams come true. For complete review go to: themovieminute.com