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BRIDGE OF SPIES (2015): New trailer From Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Steven Spielberg…

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Bridge Of Lies (2015), Tom Hanks
Bridge Of Lies (2015), Tom Hanks

Read my spoiler-free movie review of Bridge Of Spies (2015).

It’s hard not to pay attention when there’s a new trailer for a Tom Hanks movie. Particularly when said movie is directed by Steven Spielberg.

Should the mention of Hanks and Spielberg not be enough, the Coen brothers, Ethan and Joel Coen make up two-thirds of the writing team. Of course, this can only mean good things for this ‘based on a true story’ film. I can’t wait to hear Hanks deliver the fighting dialogue as Lawyer, James Donovan. Because you know he will, and it will be memorable.

Bridge Of Spies Release Dates: October 16th 2015 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Drama, No Spoiler Reviews, Romance

THE LONGEST RIDE (2014): The Good & Bad Things

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The Longest Ride (2015), Britt Robertson, Scott Eastwood
The Longest Ride (2015), Britt Robertson, Scott Eastwood

The Longest Ride is a drama/romance directed by George Tillman Jr. and based on a book by Nicholas Sparks.

Starring Scott Eastwood and Britt Robertson, the film follows two couples; one young and the other much older whose paths cross one night in North Carolina.

As I watched The Longest Ride, I found myself thinking, ‘Enough of this older couple’s story. More of the other, please!’ but luckily, the older couple’s story does get a little more interesting.

Tillman Jr’s  is quite long and there are some moments where the dialogue didn’t sound great but I do like what happened at the auction at the end. Overall, I definitely prefer Dear John (2010) or The Notebook (2004) to this film adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks book.

As for any reasons to watch, you’ll learn a few things about bull riding and you may even find yourself taking note of some of the country music in the musical score. The main reason I tuned in is a curiosity about Scott Eastwood (son of Clint). The good news is, he’s definitely not terrible.

Happy Film Loving,

G