Director: Frank Coraci Writers: Tim Herlihy & Adam Sandler I really can’t think of a single positive thing to say about this one. An absolute chore to sit through. I can’t recall laughing even once.

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True Grit (1969)

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Jon Watches Movies

Director: Henry Hathaway Writer: Marguerite Roberts (Based on the novel by Charles Portis)

Posted in Adventure, Drama, Western | Tagged 1969, adaptation, adventure, alcohol, arkansas, charles portis, dennis hopper, drama, drunk, fort smith, glen campbell, henry hathaway, indian, john wayne, kim darby, marguerite roberts, marshall, murder, robert duvall, sheriff, texas, texas ranger, true grit, u.s. marshal, Western | Leave a comment

The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Jon Watches Movies

Director: Lasse Hallstrom Writer: Steven Knight (Based on the novel by Richard C. Morais)

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Free Birds (2013)

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Jon Watches Movies

Director: Jimmy Hayward Writers: Scott Mosier and Jimmy Hayward (Story by David I. Stern & John J. Strauss) A nothing special kids movie with barely any crossover appeal that is aimed at the under 12 set. Not too many Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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The Lone Ranger (2013)

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Jon Watches Movies

Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe and Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio (Story by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Justin Haythe) I was expecting a lot worse. I don’t mean to say this was good but I guess with … Continue reading →