Movie review: “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (2025)

On August 4, 2025 By John SpryIn ReviewsLeave a comment

“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” (2023) Action Running Time: 170 minutes Written by: Christopher McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie Featuring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga and Henry Czerny Luther Stickell: "Our lives are not defined by any one action. Our lives are the sum of our …

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DVD Review: “The Son” (2022)

On April 26, 2024 By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“The Son” (2022) Drama Running Time: 123 minutes Written by: Florian Zeller and Christopher Hampton Directed by: Florian Zeller Featuring: Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Vanessa Kirby, Zen McGrath and Anthony Hopkins Peter: “When you hurt yourself, it's as if you're doing it to me.” Nicholas: “And when you hurt Mom, you were doing it to me.” Florian Zeller's "The Son" is not …

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Movie review: “Napoleon” (2023)

On November 23, 2023 By John SpryIn ReviewsLeave a comment

“Napoleon” (2023) Drama Running Time: 157 minutes Written by: David Scarpa Directed by: Ridley Scott Featuring: Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby Napoleon Bonaparte: “I am the first to admit when I make a mistake. I simply never do.” In the realm of historical epics, few directors have achieved the level of mastery and acclaim as Ridley Scott. From the captivating …

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Second Trailer: “Napoleon” (2023)

On October 19, 2023 By John SpryIn trailer, TrailersLeave a comment

Trailer: “Napoleon” (2023) Sony Pictures and Apple Original Films have premiered the second official trailer for Ridley Scott’s historical epic “Napoleon” ahead of its release next month. The large-scale film details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix. https://videopress.com/v/uC2paMM7?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The story captures Bonaparte’s relentless journey …

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Movie review: “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” (2023)

On July 15, 2023July 15, 2023 By John SpryIn ReviewsLeave a comment

“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” (2023) Action Running Time: 163 minutes Written by: Christopher McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie Featuring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga and Henry Czerny Eugene Kittridge: “Your days of fighting for the so-called greater good are over. This is our chance to control …

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Trailer: Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” (2023)

On July 11, 2023 By John SpryIn Uncategorized2 Comments

Trailer: Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” (2023) Sony Pictures and Apple Original Films have premiered the first trailer for Ridley Scott’s sweeping historical epic “Napoleon” which was shot across a large swath of last year in the United Kingdom. The project is dubbed a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic …

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4K Blu-ray review: “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” (2019)

On November 7, 2019November 19, 2019 By John SpryIn 4k bluray, DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” (2019) Action Running time: 135 minutes Written by: Chris Morgan and Drew Pearce Directed by: David Leitch Featuring: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby, and Helen Mirren Deckard Shaw: “This job requires stealth. Look at you.” Luke Hobbs: “I'm trying to save the world, which, for the record, will be my …

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