Mission Impossible: Rogue Naton

"Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation" is the 5th installment of this Tom Cruise franchise which has catapulted Paramount, the property and its star into great fortune. With a fresh script from writer and director Chirstopher Mcquarrie and fine acting by Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Ferguson and Alec Baldwin, Mr. Cruise performs admirably in his role as leader of the IMF. The film is fast paced with breathtaking action scenes and a plot that keeps unraveling at the same speed as the action on the screen. Rumored to have performed many of the action scenes himself, Mr. Cruse is the definitive action hero. Although slightly over 2 hours in length, the viewer is never concerned about that because he or she is too busy following what is taking place on the screen. I give the film 3 stars and trust that most who watch it will be as pleasantly surprised as I was to find that it is a mission possible for some sequels to be as good or better than the original.. 

Trainwreck

"Trainwreck" stars Amy Schumer in this comedy drama about a single lady acting  more like a single man in today’s dating game with able assists from Bill Hader, Brie Larson and John Cena. Written by Ms. Schumer and directed by Judd Apatow, this film amply displays the acting talents of Ms Schumer as well as her extraordinary writing talents. Deeply moving in the relations Ms. Schumer’s character has with her sister and divorced father, the film is able to generate great pathos and sentiment while at the same time causing us to laugh and appreciate each moment. LeBron James, playing himself, has a significant role in the move and together with other notable NBA figures, gives a degree of authenticity and honesty to the story. Most of all it is Ms. Schumer’s film for she proves once again that the transition from comedy to drama is easier to achieve for a comic than it is for a dramatic star to do comedy.. This is a thoroughly enjoyable film to watch and to experience great writing as well. I give the film 3 and ½ stars and recommend it to audiences and viewers of all ages.