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Do you want to watch BLINK TWICE before anyone else? Click on the poster above to  your passes to an Advance Screening for Wednesday, 8/21 @ AMC Aventura, 7:30PM. *Remember to arrive early. Seating is first-come, first-served and not guaranteed*

SYNOPSIS: When tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) meets cocktail waitress Frida (Naomi Ackie) at his fundraising gala, sparks fly. He invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. It’s paradise. Wild nights blend into sun soaked days and everyone's having a great time. No one wants this trip to end, but as strange things start to happen, Frida begins to question her reality. There is something wrong with this place. She’ll have to uncover the truth if she wants to make it out of this party alive.

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Do you want to see Magic Mike's Last Dancebefore anyone else? Click on the poster above to grab your passes to an Advance Screening on Wednesday, 2/8 at AMC Sunset Place. 

SYNOPSIS: “Magic” Mike Lane (Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite (Hayek Pinault) who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse…and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he—and the roster of hot new dancers he’ll have to whip into shape—be able to pull it off?

Warner Bros. Pictures’ MAGIC MIKE’S LAST DANCE breaks into theaters nationwide on February 10—just in time for Valentine’s Day.

STARRING: Salma Hayek, Channing Tatum, Caitlin Gerard

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Movie Review: 20th Century Fox's #Kingsman: The Golden Circle

KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
Release: September 22, 2017
Runtime is 140 mins
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Written By: Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn, based on the comic book "The Secret Service" by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons
Produced By: Matthew Vaughn, David Reid, Adam Bohling
Cast: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Halle Berry, with Sir Elton John, and Channing Tatum, and Jeff Bridges
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"Kingsman: The Secret Service" introduced the world to Kingsman - an independent, international intelligence agency operating at the highest level of discretion, whose ultimate goal is to keep the world safe. In "Kingsman: The Golden Circle," our heroes face a new challenge. When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, their journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US called Statesman, dating back to the day they were both founded. In a new adventure that tests their agents' strength and wits to the limit, these two elite secret organizations band together to defeat a ruthless common enemy, in order to save the world, something that's becoming a bit of a habit for Eggsy...

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Go see the new Kingsman movie.  There. I said it.  Kingsman : The Golden Circle deserves to be seen.  If you, as I, absolutely loved Kingsman : The Secret Service, you will enjoy this.

The Golden Circle has all of the elements that made the original Kingsman movie great.  The cast is back. Eggsy (played by Taron Egerton) is back with his story of coming of age, self-discovery and heart.  Harry (played by Colin Firth) is back with his brainy and death-defying skills. Merlin (played by Mark Strong) and all of his wonderful weapons are back, too. The gadgets, in all of their glory, are back.  Once again, there is a need to save the world from an eccentric villain.  The special effects are larger than life again, and the combat scenes are still exhilarating.

So, the questions remain, is The Golden Circle better than the original? Will you like the new installment as much as you liked the first chapter?  It kills me to say, but answers are “no” and “probably not,” respectively. The original Kingsman movie was fresh, edgy, and original, with just the right amount of juvenile adult humor mixed-in.  It was a delicate recipe. The Golden Circle has all the same ingredients in all the wrong proportions.

The Golden Circle goes wrong with the villain.  Remember Valentine (played by Samuel L. Jackson) in the first movie? He was a great parody of every Bond villain.  He dressed in loud leisurewear, he spoke with an extreme lisp, he loved McDonald’s food, and he detested the sight of blood.  It worked wonderfully.  The Golden Circle’s villain, Poppy (played by Julianne Moore), is boring by comparison.  She is boring and dull even not by comparison.  If I had never met Valentine, I would still dislike Poppy. Poppy is utterly forgettable, unfunny, flat, and boring. Instead of being a parody of a Bond villain, Poppy comes off as whiny and petulant. Her lair is unremarkable. Her gadgets are more twisted than interesting. Her henchmen are inconsequential. Bad, villain, bad! 

I also didn't like the introduction to the Statesman, the American "cousins" of Kingsman. For a film that runs well over two hours, there is very little development of the Statesman. I was disappointed that Tequila (played by Channing Tatum) was reduced to a bit part. Tequila was in all of the trailers. It seemed deceptive. Whiskey (played by Pedro Pascal) is the most interesting of the Statesmen, but we didn't get to explore his character and he felt very cliché. I also wanted to see Champ (played by Jeff Bridges) utilized more and utilized better. It's Jeff Bridges! Seems like a waste to make his character one-dimensional. The first installment was very much an ensemble affair. The new chapter isn't as inclusive.. The film is still very Eggsy and Harry centered, which isn't a bad thing, but it seemed like Matthew Vaughn (the producer and director) forgot the rest of the cast.  I did enjoy Gingerale (played by Halle Berry), but not enough to make up for the other issues with the Statesman. 

I also had a problem with how political the plot was written. I understand that the gist is international espionage, but I'm sick of the politics, everywhere. What has happened to the escapist nature of movies if even the Kingsman have to be so policial?  In the first installment, all of the world leaders and celebrities were being kidnapped, so there were some politics, funny politics. There was nothing funny about the politics in The Golden Circle. This installment had many cringe-worthy scenes and dialogue. I resented even the political statements that I agreed with because I hated that they were being forced into the plot. 

So why go, you ask? You have to see it for the "secret" cameo. A lot of outlets have divulged the celebrity in the secret cameo, but I'm not going to mention it, as not to spoil it for those that don't know. It's enough to say that the performance is hilarious and dynamic and it's everything that you loved about the first Kingsman movie. You also want to go see The Golden Circle to see the characters who you know and love. Merlin (played by Mark Strong) has a really great scene. You have to see how Harry survived being shot in the head. Finally, you have to see what is next for Eggsy. 

I'm glad that I saw The Golden Circle.. I'm hopeful that there will be a third chapter and that the spies can get back on track. There are still more stories to tell about the Kingsman. The first installment set a very high bar. The Golden Circle lowers it some, but it was still a fun and ridiculous adventure. See Kingsman : The Golden Circle playing everywhere now. 

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KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
Release: September 22, 2017
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Written By: Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn, based on the comic book "The Secret Service" by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons
Produced By: Matthew Vaughn, David Reid, Adam Bohling
Cast: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Halle Berry, with Sir Elton John, and Channing Tatum, and Jeff Bridges

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#Kingsman

"Kingsman: The Secret Service" introduced the world to Kingsman - an independent, international intelligence agency operating at the highest level of discretion, whose ultimate goal is to keep the world safe. In "Kingsman: The Golden Circle," our heroes face a new challenge. When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, their journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US called Statesman, dating back to the day they were both founded. In a new adventure that tests their agents' strength and wits to the limit, these two elite secret organizations band together to defeat a ruthless common enemy, in order to save the world, something that's becoming a bit of a habit for Eggsy...

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KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
Release: September 22, 2017
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Written By: Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn, based on the comic book "The Secret Service" by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons
Produced By: Matthew Vaughn, David Reid, Adam Bohling
Cast: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Halle Berry, with Sir Elton John, and Channing Tatum, and Jeff Bridges

KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Official Channels: SITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM

#Kingsman

"Kingsman: The Secret Service" introduced the world to Kingsman - an independent, international intelligence agency operating at the highest level of discretion, whose ultimate goal is to keep the world safe. In "Kingsman: The Golden Circle," our heroes face a new challenge. When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, their journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US called Statesman, dating back to the day they were both founded. In a new adventure that tests their agents' strength and wits to the limit, these two elite secret organizations band together to defeat a ruthless common enemy, in order to save the world, something that's becoming a bit of a habit for Eggsy...

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#SaltLakeCity Win Passes to #HailCaesar! 2/2

A Hollywood fixer in the 1950s works to keep the studio's stars in line.

Hail, Caesar!
Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Writers: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Tilda Swinton
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A Hollywood fixer in the 1950s works to keep the studio's stars in line.

Hail, Caesar!
Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Writers: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Tilda Swinton
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Movie Review: The Book of Life

The Book of Life

Release Date: October 17th 2014

Studio: 20th Century Fox

Director: Jorge R. Gutierrez

Writers: Jorge R. Gutierrez, Doug Langdale

Main Cast: Zoë Saldana, Channing Tatum, Ron Perlman, Christina Applegate, Diego Luna, Ice Cube

Music By: Gustavo Santaolalla

Genres: Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Romance
MPAA Rating: Rated PG for mild action, rude humor, some thematic elements and brief scary images

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Storyline: From producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. THE BOOK OF LIFE is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart.

Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, THE BOOK OF LIFE encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future.

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This was one of the most colorful and entertaining children’s movies I have seen in a long time! The Book of Life begins with a group of misfits taking a field trip to a museum, they are led to a secret entrance to the museum by a beautiful lady. Once inside she proceeds to tell them the story of our three main characters, Manolo, Maria and Joaquin.

A wager has been made. A bet between La Muerte and Xibalba for who will win the heart of Maria (Zoë Saldana). If it is Joaquin (Channing Tatum) then Xibalba gets to rule the Land of the Remebered. If it is Manolo (Diego Luna) then Xibalba has to stay in the Land of the Forgotten.

I saw this movie as a preview with my kids and we just loved it, the characters were so funny and full of sass! The story of the Day of the Dead is not one that I have seen played out but it was shown for all its’ glory. The scenery, the music, the colors of celebration, the music. The very opinionated little abuelita sitting in the corner knitting in every other scene... hysterical!

Did I mention the music? Well music plays a big part in the movie but not enough that I would consider it a musical, but let me tell you when Joaquin busts out with Radiohead’s “Creep”, well that did it for me! The cast is rounded out with voice-overs from such a diverse group of actors and actresses including Ron Perlman, Christina Applegate, Danny Trejo, Hector Elizondo and Ice Cube.

I took my 12 and 23 year old daughters and my 9 year old grandson and we all laughed just about the whole way through. Refreshing and fun for kids of all ages.

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