Directed by Clint Eastwood, American Sniper is a true-story war drama about Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper), the most deadly sniper in U.S. military history, racking up 160 confirmed kills in his four tours of service. Saying almost anything else could be considered a spoiler, as with most biopics, as it has less of a traditional narrative and has more of a series of events that … [Read more...]
Review: Jersey Boys (2014)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00J9C06F4][/pullquote] Adapted from the stage musical of the same name, Jersey Boys tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - how they got together, became famous, and eventually fell out with each other. You know how this story goes: egos clash, … [Read more...]
Review: J. Edgar (2012)
Hoover is a name that's synonymous with the FBI. For nearly 50 years the man built the Federal Bureau of Investigation into what it is today, battling the press, government and the general public. J. Edgar sees Leonardo DiCaprio stepping into Hoover's shoes and taking on, possibly, his most complex role to date. The film may not appeal to the general public in the same way … [Read more...]