Karate Kid: Legends, Straw, Ballerina

Movie 1: Karate Kid: Legends

This is a very entertaining and feel-good sequel in this long running franchise. This time the action moves to the rooftops of New York City. Jackie Chan is perfect in his role as a wise and humorous mentor. Ben Wang is amazing as the new karate kid.

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Movie 2: Straw

This is a very tense (and intense), well-acted thriller as the life of a single mom collapses into chaos and heartbreak.  Tyler Perry directed and wrote this timely and relevant movie.  Taraji P. Henson as the mother and Sherri Shepard as the bank manager give stellar performances.  On Netflix.   

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Movie 3: Ballerina

From the creators of the John Wick empire, this is an action packed and very violent addition to the franchise.  A young child watches her father murdered and grows up to travel the world looking for his killers.  Ana de Armas is amazing as the crusading assassin.  And to think just a couple years ago she was nominated for an Oscar portraying Marilyn Monroe!  Good cinematography, but lots of blood and gore.

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