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Movie Review #15 - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

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A Movie Review by Carter Rutledge for: Movie Synopsis: The adventure continues in this "Star Wars" sequel. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Chewbacca face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi master's help will Luke survive when the dark side of the Force beckons him into the ultimate duel with Darth Vader. MPAA Rating:  PG The Good:  Amazing score, A+ tone and pacing. The Bad:  Really not much at all.... Why I Watched it: I can't remember my first time seeing this movie. My Thoughts (no penny needed): In my opinion, the best Star Wars movie by far. I understand it is the majority's opinion that this is the best, but when you watch them all in one day it really becomes quite clear. The lovable characters, the thrilling action scenes, the menacing villain, and the long, hard journ...

Movie Review #4 - The Little Prince (2015)

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A Movie Review by Carter Rutledge for: Movie Synopsis:  Based on the best-seller book ‘The Little Prince’, the movie tells the story of a little girl that lives with resignation in a world where efficiency and work are the only dogmas. Everything will change when accidentally she discovers her neighbor that will tell her about the story of the Little Prince that he once met. MPAA Rating:  PG The Good:  Phenomenal storytelling, great score, amazing animation and lovable, meaningful characters. The Bad:  Well... I... Why I Watched it: Scrolling through the infinite libraries of Netflix once again... My Thoughts (no penny needed): "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." I   LOVE this movie. The animation, the story, the metaphorical-ness, the acting, and the cinematography. This is by far the most cinematic animated film ever. All of the actors are spot one here, but Jeff Bridges...