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Tag Archive for 'Geoffrey Rush'

‘Pirates’ Set Sail On Dull ‘Tides’

The last thing you want in a summer blockbuster is to be bored.  Unfortunately, the fun that has previously been a driving point in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise seems to have just about run out.  I suppose giving an opinion on the franchise seems appropriate, given that this is supposedly a new start […]

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Assassin…Hero…Legend…The Warrior’s Way on Blu-ray!

I remember seeing the billboard ads around town for this flick and thinking to myself, if the poster art is this cool, then hopefully the movie will be too.  Well thankfully, my wait to find is out is closely approaching as the visually stunning martial arts film, The Warrior’s Way, will arrive on the Blu-ray […]

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The King’s Speech Speaks Volumes

Normally, we here at Why So Blu deliver up-to-date reviews and information the day of or after a film hits theaters.  It’s not typical that we discuss a film that is a few weeks old.  Take for instance The King’s Speech.  This film was released in late November, but after seeing it today, it was just […]

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A Lot of Great Talent Helps to Deliver ‘The King’s Speech’

A film like this, with a title like The King’s Speech is one that may suggest something it isn’t. Due to the awards buzz that a prestige film, such as this, is receiving, it seems like some may just write this film off as another stuffy, period film, which may be very good, but doesn’t have much appeal. I would really like to emphasize that this should not be the case. The King’s Speech is a fantastic film, which features great performances by its lead actors, tells a very good (true) story about a man overcoming adversity, and is also very funny. Essentially, this is the story of how a stiff Brit with a disability learned how to loosen up and help lead a nation.

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‘Guardians’ Soar above Simple Story to Visual Peaks

A fairly standard adventure story about a plucky, young hero embarking on a quest to save those he cares for, aided by his friends while acquiring new skills and learning some lessons along the way.  Like other, similar films, this one is based on a bestselling series of novels, but what separates it is the […]

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