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La Vista’s Weekend Preview

September 22, 2014 La Vista 0

Atop this weekend’s list of premieres is “The Maze Runner,” based on the popular novel of the same name by James Dashner. It tells the story of a young boy, Thomas, who wakes up trapped […]

La Vista’s Weekend Preview

September 7, 2014 La Vista 0

This weekend, an interesting film “Frontera” opens in theaters. The film follows Miguel, a hard working man who crosses the border into the United States illegally. He is then wrongfully accused of murdering a former sheriff’s wife and his pregnant wife lands in the hands of corrupt Mexican “coyote” smugglers as she tries to help her husband. The search for the truth reveals evidence that could ruin a family and is sure to provide excitement and suspense in the film. […]

La Vista’s Weekend Film Preview

September 2, 2014 La Vista 0

This weekend, the much anticipated horror film, “As Above So Below” opens in theaters nationwide. The film takes place in the catacombs under Paris’ boulevards. A group of American tourists venture through the ancient artifacts, sure to make a frightening and thrilling box-office hit. […]

“The Fault in Our Stars” delivers emotionally

June 13, 2014 La Vista 0

“The Fault in Our Stars” is perfectly cast, contains a heart-wrenching plot and is well-directed by Josh Boone, holding the audience’s attention for the duration of the movie. In addition, the unique cinematography used in the film immediately captivates the audience through eclectic angles and effects. However, the details of the plotline could be improved upon to make the story more cohesive. […]

“Edge of Tomorrow” innovates

June 13, 2014 La Vista 0

“Edge of Tomorrow,” directed by Doug Liman, combines brilliant visuals and inspiring acting with a creative plot, resulting in one of the most exciting sci-fi films to come around.
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“Night Moves” fails miserably with disappointing acting, boring plot

June 11, 2014 La Vista 0

Director Kelly Reichardt creates a film to illustrate how even people who have best interests in their ideas, cause pain in the world and in others lives. This film is vapid, contains no humor, and lacks character emotion. Reichardt uses a very picturesque setting, a talented yet disappointing cast, and a very bland storyline, to create a horrendous film.
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