The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) --- "WARNING: It's Possible To Write A Film's Script Using Only Cuss Words."

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The world's top protection agent is called upon to guard the life of his mortal enemy, one of the world's most notorious hit men. The relentless bodyguard and manipulative assassin have been on the opposite end of the bullet for years and are thrown together for a wildly outrageous 24 hours. During their journey from England to the Hague, they encounter high-speed car chases, outlandish boat escapades and a merciless Eastern European dictator who is out for blood. (1) 

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Rated R for strong violence and language throughout.

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     I just saw The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) and I was pretty impressed. I like action/comedy films and this film is worth seeing in theaters with a group of people. The Hitman's Bodyguard is a combination of the humor/language from Deadpool and the action from Jack Reacher; kind of like a more vulgar version of Rush Hour. This film received an R rating mostly due to the profound language – an overabundance of the F-bomb (Jackson has made a career on using the F-bomb) – and some action sequences. The chemistry between Ryan Reynolds’ and Samuel L. Jackson’s characters was pretty good and as the film goes on we start to see the personality, and even some reasoning, behind the who the characters are. There are times when the use of vulgar language gets a bit annoying especially when you hear the F-word every 5 seconds but at the same time, it plays a part in explaining the main characters personalities. Also, Salma Hayek's character as a totally violent person was surprising and fun to watch. 

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) --- "Studies Have Proven That Revealing One's Unique Parentage Can Attract Hit-Men. The End Will Make You Think Twice."

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Investigator Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise) springs into action after the arrest of Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders), an Army major accused of treason. Suspecting foul play, Jack embarks on a mission to prove that the head of his old unit is innocent. After crossing paths with the law, Reacher must now go on the lam to uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy that involves the death of U.S. soldiers. (1)

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     I'm a fan of Tom Cruise (The Mummy, A Few Good Men) because he has the style of an old-fashioned film star and is a major driving force at the box office, so it is no doubt that I have enjoyed many of his films time and time again. And unlike many critics, I enjoyed the second installment of the Jack Reacher films, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back; which promises to deliver mystery, action, and comedy that will entertain audiences. Crime stories tend to follow the same kind of pace, slow and ever dragging. And while Never Go Back is a bit slow in the beginning the pace picks up throughout the film, which follows with the idea that our small band is continually on their toes as their pursued by the enemy throughout the country.

Jack Reacher (2012) --- "Assassin Kills 5 People In Order To Cover Up The Assassination Of A Rival. The Reveal Will Shock You."

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One morning in an ordinary town, five people are shot dead in a seemingly random attack. All evidence points to a single suspect: an ex-military sniper who is quickly brought into custody. The man's interrogation yields one statement: Get Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise). Reacher, an enigmatic ex-Army investigator, believes the authorities have the right man but agrees to help the sniper's defense attorney (Rosamund Pike). However, the more Reacher delves into the case, the less clear-cut it appears. (1) 

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     Jack Reacher (2012) is based on the novels by Lee Child. Now I have not read the book series but from what I have read the film is not accurately based off the book. According to those who have read the books, Tom Cruise (The Mummy) does not fit the role in terms of appearances, who in the books stands at 6’5 and weighs 250 lbs. Obviously, Cruise does not fit this criterion, so fans probably wish that the role was given to someone like Hugh Jackman, Chris Evans or the appearance someone new to film. I honestly do not care in this regard because I have never read the books so I don’t have a deep connection or admiration for the characters like the book fans do. It becomes clear early on that Jack Reacher’s outer appearance is basic in comparison to his intellect and it is interesting to see throughout the film. Also since they decided to go with someone of high movie standing (or of big recognition) like Tom Cruise the production team were given the leniency to make some changes. And in doing so they were able to focus more of character development and occasional brutal violence while focusing less on senseless action and impractical drivel.

Hanna (2011) --- "Find Out How Selective Breeding Can Cause You Miss Someone's Heart On The Shooting Range."

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Raised by her father (Eric Bana) in the Finnish wilderness, teenage Hanna (Saoirse Ronan) has trained all her life to be the perfect assassin. Her father sends her on a mission, and she stealthily makes her way across Europe while evading agents sent after her by a ruthless operative named Marissa (Cate Blanchett), who once worked with Hanna's father. As she draws closer to her target, Hanna faces startling revelations about her existence and begins to question her humanity. (1) 

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     Hanna (2011) is an unexpected and entertaining action thriller but it is not “balls to the wall” action film that one might expect. Hanna is a one of a kind action film that comes around once every blue moon, one that shows value to its character and delivers great action sequences. The pace of the film is great, at times it may seem slow but this only allows for the audience to properly get to know the characters, most notably Hanna (Saoirse Ronan – Brooklyn) as she explores the world around her for the first time. The acting is solid throughout. Saoirse Ronan excels as Hanna by portraying both a hardened and vulnerable character. Her perspective of the world is unique as she struggles to understand human interaction, the foreign experience of having fun, and the inner workings of the electrical gadgets we take for granted. This was not an easy role to fill as it was physically and emotionally demanding but Ronan nails it. Tom Hollander (Pride and Prejudice), Cate Blanchett (Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and Eric Bana (Troy) all turn out good performances that serve a purpose to the film, however, Bana’s character is easily forgotten.

The Giver (2014) --- "This Dystopian Society Is Filmed In Black And White. Find Out Why?"

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Jonas (Brenton Thwaites) lives in a seemingly idyllic world of conformity and contentment. When he begins to spend time with The Giver (Jeff Bridges), an old man who is the sole keeper of the community's memories, Jonas discovers the dangerous truths of his community's secret past. Armed with the power of knowledge, Jonas realizes that he must escape from their world to protect himself and those he loves -- a challenge no one has ever completed successfully. (1)

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     Books allow the reader to unfold the full potential of their imagination without the limitations of a budget holding them back. Most book-to-film adaptions are not always accurate for many reasons – budget, script, etc. I have heard that while The Giver (2014) is different from Lois Lowry’s book of the same name, it still remains faithful to many elements and is still an entertaining movie. Of course, The Giver is not the most exciting story because of it is another story about what a utopia future could look like if everything was controlled but that doesn’t mean that it is a movie flop. The producers did incredible work of delivering a fairly accurate representation of what a sterile and totalitarian society would look like. The general population follows a set of rules without question or disobedience and the governing leader ensures that his or her's presences is respected and understood. As a result, the people appear content but lack motivation and passion. This brings me to my next point, the message of the film.