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The Quest for Tom Sawyer's Gold (2023)
Family loved the film
Adventure family film that all of us enjoyed. Have kids 6, 9, 14. Love how each character had a piece of the puzzle to solve the treasure hunt. It would be a fun model for classroom events. Thought the kids were terrific in the film. Haven't seen any of them before and will be looking for them from now on. Very likable and different characters. Again, loved how they each had different skills to solve the adventure. Great music on the soundtrack. Some pretty locations. Beautiful river, caves, cemeteries, felt like I went somewhere. Like many films story was simple but better done than most (we watch everything out there in the family genre). High recommend.
Goodfellas (1990)
Best ever
Going back Ray Liotta really should have won the academy award for Goodfellas. And amazing enough Scorsese didn't either. His best film and not dated one bit. De Niro and Pesci are incredible. Loraine Bracco so lovely and multi dimensional.
Dakota (2022)
Not what I expected
Thought I was watching a kids dog film from the art work. So much more than that. Abbie Cornish can usually be counted on to give memorable performances and she is really terrific in the film. Reminded me of the old family films I grew up on. You laugh, you cry. PTSD aspect of the dog could have been delved into further. Patrick Muldoon as the sheriff is a scene chomper. A film most families will enjoy. Wouldn't say it is for super young kids.
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Straight from my childhood
Seeing the great Val Kilmer however brief made this fun look back special. Only wish Kelly McGillis or Meg Ryan had also been brought back. Aerial photography was almost too much for my fear of heights! Amazing.