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“The Circle” Storyline

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Based on the international bestseller by Dave Eggers and directed by James Ponsoldt, The Circle stars Emma Watson and Tom Hanks.

What a combination to behold. Watson’s career is really doing well after her Harry Potter days.

The Circle is a thrilling modern morality tale following Mae, played by Watson, as she rises through the ranks of the world’s largest tech and social media company.

She’s encouraged by company founder Eamon Bailey, played by Hanks, to live her life with complete transparency. But no one is safe when everyone is watching.

The trailer seems a bit convoluted, without giving away the story or letting you read the book.  It is hard to tell what is happening, but I can’t agree more with the idea that knowledge is power.

With that, the thriller looks intense, and Watson plays well with Hanks.

Lawrence and Pratt in “Passengers”

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Directed by Morten Tyldum, Passengers follows Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt in an exciting action-thriller about two passengers on a 120-year journey to another planet when their hibernation pods wake them 90 years too early.

Jim and Aurora come to terms with being forced to unravel the mystery behind the malfunction as the ship teeters on the brink of collapse, with the lives of thousands of passengers in jeopardy.

The movie’s scenes are intense and mysterious. I loved the scene with the swimsuit.

I am guessing this is an action science fiction movie. I speculate that the bad guy is the spacecraft.

Interesting and Absolutely Lowest “Patriots Day”

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Directed by Peter Berg, Patriots Day is about the after-effects of an indefinable act of terror. Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders, played by Mark Wahlberg, joins gutsy survivors, first responders, and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the bombers before they attack again.

The movie interweaves the stories of Special Agent Richard Deslauriers, played by Kevin Bacon; Police Commissioner Ed Davis, played by John Goodman; Sergeant Jeffrey Pugliese, played by J. K. Simmons; and nurse Carol Saunders, played by Michelle Monaghan.

This a horrendous story that chronicle captures the suspense of one of the most high-level manhunts in law enforcement history and the strength of Boston’s people.

Based on a true story, which makes it enticing. The cast is brilliant and guided by a true-to-the-core director who worked with Wahlberg on Deepwater Horizon.

“Transformers: The Last Knight” Storyline

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Transformers: The Last Knight will be a young adult movie for ages to come, and it looks like some cast members are returning. It’s nice to see Anthony Hopkins in this movie, adding some acting credibility.

So, once again, like so many superhero movies, the greatest hero becomes our fiercest enemy.

To rescue Cybertron, Optimus Prime starts a mission that will destroy Earth. Nobody appreciated it!

It’s time for Bumblebee and Cade Yeager to lead the Autobots against their former ally in the ultimate battle to save humanity from devastation.

The movie and cartoons are streaming. All are available on all discs if you want to see it again or haven’t seen it yet.

I love that line, “I am glad I got in that car with you.” It is cheesy, but fun. It’s a great line to say to Wahlberg.

Beckinsale in “Underworld: Blood Wars”

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Directed by Anna Foerster, we have the next installment of Underworld: Blood Wars. The story follows Vampire death dealer, Selene, played by Kate Beckinsale, and fends off brutal attacks from both the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her.

With her only allies, David, played by Theo James, and his father Thomas, played by Charles Dance, she must stop the eternal war between Lycans and Vampires, even if it means she has to make the ultimate sacrifice.

The cast also includes Lara Pulver, Tobias Menzies, Bradley James, and James Faulkner.