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Zero Theorem (2013)

Directed By: Terry Gilliam

Starring: Christoph Waltz, Lucas Hedges, Mélanie Thierry, David Thewlis, Matt Damon, Tilda Swinton

Rated: R

Run Time: 1h 47m

TMM Score: 2 Stars

Strengths: Briefly Humorous

Weakness: Plot, Coherence, Resolution, Meandering

Zero Theorem (2013)

April 10, 2020

Qohen is a singularly minded omni-phobic computer operator who believes that the meaning of his life is just a phone call away if only he can keep Management’s constant demands for the Zero Theorem Proof off his back.

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In Drama, Fantasy, Sci Fi Tags Michael McDonald, Zero Theorem, 2013, 2 Stars, R Rated, Christoph Waltz, Lucas Hedges, Mélanie Thierry, David Thewlis, Matt Damon, Tilda Swinton, Terry Gilliam
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The Omen (2006)

Directed by: John Moore

Starring: Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, Mia Farrow, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Michael Gambon

Rated: R for Disturbing Violent Content, Graphic Images and Some Language

Running Time: 1 h 50 m

TMM Score: 2.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Acting

WEAKNESSES: Rather Pointless Remake

The Omen (2006)

October 29, 2019

A remake of the 1976 classic. An American diplomat begins to suspect his son might be the antichrist. 

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In Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller Tags Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, Mia Farrow, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Michael Gambon, John Moore, 2006
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Gary Oldman, David Thewlis, Warwick Davis, Bonnie Wright, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, David Bradley, Tom Felton, Emma Thompson, Robbie Coltrane

Rated: PG for Frightening Moments, Creature Violence and Mild Language

Running Time: 2 h 22 m

TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Directing, Cinematography, Use of Magic, Production Design, Acting, Writing, Story

WEAKNESSES: Some Acting

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

July 31, 2019

Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to attend classes, only this year an escaped murderous lunatic stalks him. 

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In Adventure, Coming of Age, Drama, Crime, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller Tags Alfonso Cuaron, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Gary Oldman, David Thewlis, Warwick Davis, Bonnie Wright, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, David Bradley, Tom Felton, Emma Thompson, Robbie Coltrane, 2004, PG, 4.5 Stars
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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 Big Lebowski (1998)

Directed by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Starring: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid, David Huddleston, Peter Stormare, Flea, John Turturro, David Thewlis

Rated: R for Pervasive Strong Language, Drug Content, Sexuality, and Brief Violence

Running Time: 1 h 57 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: This is a Perfect Film

WEAKNESSES: -

The Big Lebowski (1998)

March 25, 2019

Slacker ‘The Dude’ navigates LA trying to untangle a mess of a conspiracy.

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In Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Noir, Thriller Tags Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid, David Huddleston, Peter Stormare, Flea, John Turturro, David Thewlis, R, 5 Stars
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Life is Sweet (1990)

Directed by: Mike Leigh

Starring: Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Claire Skinner, Jane Horrocks, Stephen Rea, Timothy Spall, David Thewlis

Rated: R for Language and a Scene of Sensuality

Running Time: 1 h 43 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Themes, Characters

WEAKNESSES: -

Life is Sweet (1990)

November 13, 2018

A low-income family living in London does their best to navigate life and all its ups and downs. 

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Tags Mike Leigh, 1990, R, 5 Stars, Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Claire Skinner, Jane Horrocks, Stephen Rea, Timothy Spall, David Thewlis
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Naked (1993)

Directed by: Mike Leigh

Starring: David Thewlis, Lesley Sharp, Katrin Cartlidge, Greg Cruttwell, Ewen Bremner, Peter Wight

Rated: NR (Suggested R for Strong Sexual Content Including Rape and Pervasive Language)

Running Time: 2 h 12 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Acting

WEAKNESSES: Content, Themes (?)

Naked (1993)

November 9, 2018

After committing a crime, a nihilistic man flees Manchester to go stay in London with his ex-girlfriend while he revaluates his life and philosophies.

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In Comedy, Crime, Drama, UK Series, Thriller Tags Mike Leigh, 1993, Naked, David Thewlis, Lesley Sharp, Katrin Cartlidge, Greg Cruttwell, Ewen Bremner, Peter Wight, NR
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Wonder Woman (2017)

June 27, 2017

When an American pilot from World War 1 crashes through to the island, Wonder Woman learns that war is ravaging the world. Convinced that Ares is behind the war, Diana sets out to kill him with the only legendary weapon capable of harming him.

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In Action, Adventure, Superhero Tags 4 Stars, PG13, DC Movies, Patty Jenkins, Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, David Thewlis
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