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The New World (2005)

Directed By: Terrence Malick

Starring: Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer, Christian Bale, David Thewlis, Ben Mendelsohn

Rated: PG-13

Run Time: 2h 15m

TMM Score: 5

Strengths: Acting, Production Design, Cinematography

Weakness: None

The New World (2005)

June 6, 2019

When the British arrive in Virginia, they expect to find a new land teeming with gold and people who are outclassed in weaponry, religion, and culture. What they find instead is a young woman who discovers that not all new worlds are physical places.

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In Art House, Coming of Age, Drama, Epic, Romance Tags Michael McDonald, Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer, Christian Bale, David Thewlis, Ben Mendelsohn, PG-13, 5 Stars, Terrence Malick, 2005, The New World
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The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)

Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos

Starring: Colin Farrell, Barry Keoghan, Nicole Kidman, Sunny Suljic

Rated: R

Running Time: 2h 1m

TMM Score: 5 Stars

STRENGTHS: Acting, Concept, Themes

WEAKNESSES: Story, Slow

The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)

January 23, 2019

When a confident and in-control surgeon, Steven’s young mentee, Martin, informs him that Steven’s son’s mysterious illness can only be stopped by a horrifying act, he must make the hardest choice he has ever had to make.

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In Art House, Coming of Age, Horror Tags Michael McDonald, Yorgos Lanthimos, 2017, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Colin Farrell, Barry Keoghan, Nicole Kidman, Sunny Suljic, R Rated, 5 Stars
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The Lobster (2015)

Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos

Starring: Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, John C. Reilly, Lea Seydoux

Rated: R

Running Time: 1h 59m

TMM Score: 5 Stars

STRENGTHS: Writing, Acting, Directorial Vision

WEAKNESSES: It’s too good? (voice rising)

The Lobster (2015)

January 16, 2019

In an alternate and twisted modern/future society, single men and women have 45 days in a singles hotel to find a mate whilst attending mixers, dances, and hunts. If they fail, they are transformed into an animal of their choosing.

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In Drama, Fantasy, Romance Tags Michael McDonald, The Lobster, 2015, Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, John C. Reilley, Lea Seydoux, Yorgos Lanthimos, 5 Stars
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Widows (2018)

Directed by: Steve McQueen

Starring: Viola Davis, Liam Neeson, Daniel Kaluuya, Brian Tyree Henry, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall, Elizabeth Debicki, Jacki Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Erivo, Lukas Haas

Rated: R for Violence, Language Throughout, and Some Sexual Content/Nudity

Running Time: 2 h 9 m

TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Editing, Acting

WEAKNESSES: -

Widows (2018)

December 19, 2018

Four women with nothing in common except a debt left by their dead husbands’ criminal activities take fate into their own hands. 

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In Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Noir, Thriller Tags Viola Davis, Liam Neeson, Daniel Kaluuya, Brian Tyree Henry, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall, Elizabeth Debicki, Jacki Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Erivo, Lukas Haas, Steve McQueen, 5 Stars, 2018, Widows
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In Bruges (2008)

Directed by: Martin McDonagh

Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleason, Ciaran Hinds, Ralph Fiennes

Rated: R

Running Time: 1h 47m

TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Acting, Story

WEAKNESSES: Darker Theme than is Readily Apparent

In Bruges (2008)

September 6, 2018

A young hitman for the mob is sent to Bruges, a quaint touristy medieval town, after a hit doesn’t go as planned. With nothing interesting to distract him, he is left alone with his thoughts, and his guilt over past actions.

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In Comedy, Drama, Crime Tags mjamesmcdonald, in bruges, Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleason, 2008, Ciaran Hinds, Ralph Fiennes, R Rated, Martin McDonagh, 4 Stars
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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)

Directed by: Terry Gilliam

Starring: Christopher Plummer, Lily Cole, Heath Ledger, Colin Farrell, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Andrew Garfield, Verne Troyer

Rated: PG13

Running Time: 2h 3m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Acting, Story Concept

WEAKNESSES: Visual Effects, Uneven Story Structure

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)

August 22, 2018

An Ancient Storyteller and his band of entertainers, travel the world, opening people’s imaginations and competing with The Devil to enthrall their souls. Now, a new wager, threatens the life of his daughter who may be falling for a mysterious, dashing, and shady new member of their troupe.

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In Comedy, Art House, Drama, Fantasy Tags mjamesmcdonald, 2009, PG13, 3 Stars, Christopher Plummer, Lily Cole, Heath Ledger, Colin Farrell, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Andrew Garfield, Verne Troyer, Terry
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