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
A remake of the 1976 classic. An American diplomat begins to suspect his son might be the antichrist.
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In The Name of the Father (1993)
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
Starring: Daniel Day Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite, Emma Thompson
Rated: R for Language and Politically-Generated Violence
Running Time: 2 h 13 m
TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Acting, Story
WEAKNESSES: Uneven Pacing, A Bit Dramatic
The true story of Gerry Conlon, whom was falsely imprisoned after he was coerced into signing an untrue confession admitting guilt to an IRA bombing.
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The Constant Gardener (2005)
Directed by: Fernando Meirelles
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Danny Huston, Bill Nighy, Donald Sumpter, Pete Postlethwaite
Rated: R for Language, Some Violent Images and Sexual Content/Nudity
Running Time: 2 h 9 m
TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Story, Acting, Editing
WEAKNESSES: Pacing During First Half of Second Act
After his wife is murdered, a British Diplomat living in Africa embarks on a quest to find out why, along the way uncovering a conspiracy that could have deadly impact.
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Solomon Kane (2009)
Directed by: M.J. Bassett
Starring: James Purefoy, Max von Sydow, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Pete Postlethwaite
Rated: R for Violence Throughout
Running Time: 1 h 44 m
TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Cool Concepts, Grimdark Storyline
WEAKNESSES: Tepid Execution, Wooden Lead, Tropes
After an encounter with a demon that tells him his soul is bound for hell, a mercenary renounces his ways of violence for a life of peace, but when he’s forced to travel back to his homeland, his vow of peace is tested.
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