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Goosebumps
Allison Rose | 
While it’s interesting to see how the writers incorporated so many of Stein’s characters into one film, the overall plot of the movie leaves something to be desired. The story is simple and void of much detail, but since the target audience is under the age of 16, simple is probably better in this case.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Bridge of Spies
Allison Rose | 
For children of the 50’s, Bridge of Spies will be a nostalgic look back at a time when the world was a very different place.  For those of us from younger generations, it will be an interesting view of world events from when communism overran half of Germany.
Full Review  | Grade: A

Pan
Paul Kates | 
Geared for pre-teens, Pan should be fairly well received by those it is aimed at. Others may walk away feeling a little bit deflated.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Avengers: Age of Ultron
Allison Rose | 
Sadly Avengers: Age of Ultron doesn’t live up to the original film, but for Marvel fans it is a solid effort with some good action sequences.  Watching it in Digital HD is a treat and I recommend it for any Avengers fan.
Full Review  | Grade: B

The Martian
Paul Kates | 
The bottom line is The Martian is a hugely entertaining movie and although it has a running time of 141 minutes it really does not seem that long when you are immersed in it.
Full Review  | Grade: B


The Intern
Allison Rose | 
The Intern certainly isn’t going to win any major awards, but it is a light hearted, fun look at retirement and the generation gap.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Black Mass
Allison Rose | 
Black Mass isn’t a docudrama, nor is it a “gangster” film; and, as a straightforward drama it just isn’t all that strong.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Legend
Paul Kates | 
For me, after a year that promised so much and has given so little, it’s refreshing to walk out after seeing a movie and wanting to see it again. Legend is the best film I’ve seen this year.
Full Review  | Grade: A

The Visit
Allison Rose | 
For those looking for a jump out of your seat, wet your pants, scary, gory slasher film, The Visit isn’t it.  It is more psychological in nature and what I would classify as a thinking man’s horror thriller. 
Full Review  | Grade: C

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