Monday, May 20, 2013

The Iceman

Well done true story of a contract killer who kills with no emotion but is totally devoted and in love with his wife and two daughters. Story takes place in the 60's and 70's in New Jersey as the killer works with one mob and another and also teaming up with another grizzley killer. Over 100 executions are attributed to this single person before he was arrested. Great character actors abound in this fast paced can't stop watching drama. 3 1/2 bananas

Friday, May 10, 2013

Mud

Two 14 year old boys find a boat high in the trees left behind by a flood on a river in Arkansas. Upon entering it they find Mud/ Mathew McConaghy, wanted for murder, living in it. A bond grows between one of the boys and Mud as they restore the boat while forces around them are looking to kill Mud. Many subplots keeps the viewer on edge throughout. Definitely worth seeing. 3 1/2 bananas

Monday, May 6, 2013

Iron Man 3

Action filled 3rd time around is as good as it gets. Non stop action with just about everything blowing up as Iron Man takes on his latest villain The Manadarin, whose agenda includes killing the President. Many close calls for Iron Man but as usual he saves the day. Robert Downey Jr and Gwenn Paltrow star in this exciting and fun filled classic from Marvel comics. 3 bananas

Pain and Gain

3 body builders ,from Miami, kidnap and torture a shaddy wealthy local into giving up all his bank accounts,Homes/boats /etc. This true like story starts out as a comedy but quickly becomes a drama as events unfold after the 3 burn through their ill gotten gains. Mark Wahlberg and The Rock star in this sometimes funny but always engaging crime drama. See it to see how people can make such stupid mistakes. 2 1/2 bananas