The Killer, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Napoleon

Movie 1: The Killer

This is an action thriller/film noir about an assassin who misses a hit and the following international hunt for retribution. While the premise and acting are very good, we found the story a bit slow. Michael Fassbender and Tilda Swinton are perfectly cast. Briefly in theatres, now on Netflix.

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Movie 2: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

This action adventure is a prequel to the original Hunger Games trilogy. It depicts the rise of President Snow (played by Donald Sutherland in the first three films) and the reasons for the Games. Frequently a prequel can be dumb and a waste of time. This one, however, is very intelligent and helpful. Viola Davis, as Dr. Volumnia Gaul, is a lot of fun. If you enjoyed the first three Hunger Games movies, don’t miss this one.

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Movie 3: Napoleon

This is a spectacle on a grand scale. Once again Ridley Scott delivers. This movie chronicles Napoleon’s power and ego driven career as it intertwines with his wife Josephine. Joaquin Phoenix portrays a very moody and self-obsessed Napoleon. The cinematography, sets, costumes and sound are excellent. Several movies this year are vying for Oscars, and this will certainly be among them. French critics did not like this film at all, calling it “lazy”.

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