Casino (1995)
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert DeNiro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods, Don Rickles
Rated: R for Strong Brutal Violence, Pervasive Strong Language, Drug Use and Some Sexuality
Running Time: 2 h 58 m
TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Acting, Cinematography
WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Length
Adapted from the true story of Las Vegas mobsters Lefty Rosenthal and Tony Spilotro.
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Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
Directed by: Joe Chapelle
Starring: Donald Pleasence, Paul Rudd, Marianne Hagan
Rated: R
Running Time: 1 h 27 m
TMM Score: 1 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Two Cool Kills
WEAKNESSES: Everything Else
Jamie Lloyd is once again stalked by Michael Myer, but this time, a mysterious cult also joins the hunt.
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Toy Story (1995)
Directed By: John Lasseter
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger
Rated: G Rated
Run Time: 1h 21m
TMM Score: 4 Stars
Strengths: Story, Humor
Weakness: None
When Andy’s two favorite toys are lost they must set aside their rivalry and work together to find him again.
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Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Directed By: Mamoru Oshii
Starring: Atsuko Tanaka, Iemasa Kayumi, Akio Ôtsuka
Rated: NR
Run Time: 1h 23m
TMM Score: 5 Stars
Strengths: Animation, Philosophical Discussions
Weakness: Doesn’t Always Explain Difficult Concepts
Major Motoko Kusanagi of Section 9 is the most advanced cybernetically modified human ever, her entire body being replaced with robotic parts. When a cyber terrorist hacker, The Puppetmaster, eludes section 9’s grasp, Major is faced with a mystery which tangles the state’s actions, the future of humanity, and her own identity.
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