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The Imitation Game (2014) Review

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Author: Zachary Storr  Image Source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2084970/mediaviewer/rm1345992960 Based on real world events during WWII. The Imitation Game is a Historical Drama based on the biography by Andrew Hodges: "Alan Turing: The Enigma ". A cryptography team of mathematicians and linguistic specialists attempt to change the course of the second world war. Cast Directed by Norwegian film maker Morten Tyldum and starring Benedict Cumberbatch (Alan Turing) , Keira Knightley (Joan Clarke) and Charles Dance (Cdr. Alastair Denniston) among others. The cast was well suited to portraying each of their respective characters. Plot Summary During WWII the German's were using a device to send encrypted messages to one another. These messages were intercepted, yet nobody could decipher them. Tasked with breaking the 'Enigma Machine' Turings role would play a huge part on the outcome of the war. Production Value With a budget of $14mil

Jurassic Park (1993) Review

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Author: Liana Tames Jurassic Park (1993) Film Poster Image Source:  https://www.jurassicworlduniverse.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jp1poster-01.jpg The phenomenally successful sci-fi adventure thriller, Jurassic Park, is one of the greatest blockbusters of all time and a cult classic. With state of the art special effects that still look real to this day, thrilling moments and light humour, it's a hard film not to love. Cast Directed by Steven Spielberg with a star cast consisting of Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Samuel L. Jackson and more. They deliver some of the most unforgettable and iconic moments in film history. Plot Summary In Steven Spielberg's massive blockbuster, paleontologists Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) and mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) are among a select group chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA. While the park's mastermind, billionair

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Who doesn't love a good movie! Welcome to our Blog where we will be reviewing many movies over the course of the semester. Let us introduce ourselves: Zachary Storr:   Currently Studying: Marine Science Favourite Movie Genre: Horror Liana Tames: Currently Studying: Information Technology - Game Design and Development Favourite Movie Genre: Sci-Fi Mitch Babbs: Currently Studying: Bachelor of Media Favourite Movie Genre: Comedy What defines a good movie? What makes one movie better than another? Is the movie affected more by the cast or the storyline? We will be reviewing the Movies in 3 areas; Cast  (Who is in the movie? Do they help it become a success?) Storyline  (How gripping was it, would you re-watch? etc.) Production Value (Did it look well made, visual effects etc.) We will be rating the movies out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐based on the 3 areas as mentioned above. We hope you enjoy!