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Movie Review: The Man (2005)

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Synopsis: Wisconsin dental supply salesman Andy Fiddler is in Detroit for a convention. When he sits down at a diner with a copy of the USA Today, he is mistaken for ATF Agent Derrick Vann, who is trying to set up a sting, catch a gang of gun dealers who killed his partner and prove he isn't a dirty cop. Since the gun dealers now believe Fiddler is the wannabe buyer, Vann forces him to help with the operation. However, between Fiddler's resistance and his inability to stay quiet, it doesn't take long for Vann to realize it might be a mistake. Who's in it? The movie stars Samuel L. Jackson , Eugene Levy , Miguel Ferrer , Susie Essman and Luke Goss. Review: I ended up deciding to watch The Man with my wife yesterday evening mostly out of curiosity. The Jackson/Levy pairing seemed just unusual enough to at least give it a try. However, at the same time, I had lowered expectations because while Jackson can carry a film, I've found Levy's comedy tends to be bette...

Movie Review: Finding Dory (2016)

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Synopsis: A year after helping Marlin cross the ocean in search of Nemo, the forgetful Dory remembers she herself was separated from her parents as a child and was in search of them before meeting her new friends. With Marlin and Nemo's help, she once again crosses the ocean, to California, in search of them. Who's in it?  The animated movie stars Ellen DeGeneres , Albert Brooks , Ed O'Neill , Kaitlin Olson , Allison Janney , Eugene Levy and Diane Keaton . You can read my review here:  Movie Review: Finding Dory (2016) (wizzley.com)

Movie Review: Multiplicity (1996)

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Synopsis: An overworked construction worker is given the opportunity to clone himself, so he has more time to spend with his family. However, while the clones do succeed in making his life a little easier at first, his plan ultimately backfires and, instead of winning points with his family, his wife leaves him, and he ends up losing his job. Who's in it?  The movie stars Michael Keaton , Andie MacDowell , Zack Duhame , Harris Yulin and Eugene Levy . You can read my review here:  Movie Review: Multiplicity (1996) (wizzley.com)