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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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Ford v Ferrari (2019)

Directed by: James Mangold

Starring: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe, Josh Lucas, Noah Jupe, Tracy Letts

Rated: PG-13 for Some Language and Peril

Running Time: 2 h 32 m

TMM Score: 5 Stars

STRENGTHS: Acting, Writing, Technicality, Extremely Entertaining

WEAKNESSES: -

Ford v Ferrari (2019)

January 23, 2020

Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles attempt to build a car that can outrace Ferrari at the La Mons race.

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In Action, Biographical, Sports Tags Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe, Josh Lucas, Noah Jupe, Tracy Letts, James Mangold, 2019, 5 Stars
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Che: Part Two (2008)

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Rodrigo Santoro, Demian Bichir, Matt Damon (Cameo)

Rated: NR (Suggested R for Violence and Language)

Running Time: 2 h 15 m

TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Acting, Cinematography

WEAKNESSES: Pacing

Che: Part Two (2008)

January 3, 2020

In 1967, Che leads a small army against the Bolivian government.

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In Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Foreign Film, Historical, Epic Tags Steven Soderbergh, 2008, Benicio Del Toro, Rodrigo Santoro, Demian Bichir, Matt Damon
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The Brothers Grimm (2005)

Directed By: Terry Gilliam

Starring: Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, Lena Headey, Peter Stormare, Jonathan Pryce

Rated: PG13

Run Time: 1h 58m

TMM Score: 3

Strengths: Unique High Concept, Some Laughs

Weakness: Dialogue, CGI

The Brothers Grimm (2005)

July 11, 2019

Brothers Jake and Will Grimm are con-men grifting money from German villages in order to rid them of ‘supernatural entities,’ but when a French General forces them to uncover who is behind the disappearance of almost a dozen children, they discover that the supernatural isn’t just a figment of their imagination.

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In Adventure, Art House, Buddy Movies, Comedy, Fantasy Tags Michael McDonald, The Brothers Grimm, 2005, Terry Gilliam, Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, Lena Headey, Peter Stormare, Jonathan Pryce, PG-13, 3 Stars
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The Martian (2015)

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Michael Pena, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Kristen Wiig, Sean Bean, Mackenzie Davis, Donald Glover, Aksel Hennie

Rated: PG-13 or Some Strong Language, Injury Images, and Brief Nudity

Running Time: 2 h 24 m

TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Acting, Visual Effects, Story Themes

WEAKNESSES: Some Farfetched Cheesy Moments

The Martian (2015)

September 5, 2018

After an accident, an astronaut is stranded on Mars and has to figure out a way to survive.

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In Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Epic, Sci Fi Tags Ridley Scott, Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Michael Pena, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Kristen Wiig, Sean Bean, Mackenzie Davis, Donald Glover, Aksel Hennie, 4 Stars, 2015, PG-13
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Interstellar (2014)

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, John Lithgow, Timothee Chalamet, David Oyelowo, Wes Bently, Michael Caine, Casey Affleck, Matt Damon, Topher Grace, Mackenzie Foy

Rated: PG-13 for Some Intense Perilous Action and Brief Strong Language

Running Time: 2 h 49 m

TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Directing, Writing, Soundtrack, Cinematography, Acting, Visual Effects

WEAKNESSES: Cheesy Climax

Interstellar (2014)

August 28, 2018

A team of astronauts travels through a wormhole in search of a planet that might support mankind. 

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In Action, Adventure, Drama, Epic, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci Fi, Thriller Tags Christopher Nolan, Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, John Lithgow, Timothee Chalamet, David Oyelowo, Wes Bently, Michael Caine, Casey Affleck, Matt Damon, Topher Grace, Mackenzie Foy, PG-13, 4 Stars, 2014
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Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Barry Pepper

Running Time: 2h 49m

Rated: R

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Everything

WEAKNESSES: Maaaaaaybe some pacing issues? Maybe?

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

April 26, 2018

Captain Miller and his squad, after surviving the assault on Normandy, must cross France in a desperate search for Private Ryan, whose three brothers were killed in action.

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In War, Action, Adventure, Drama, Epic Tags Saving Private Ryan, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore, War Film
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