'Dreamhouse' (2011)

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There is a saying that a man's home is his castle.  Others say that every house has its own memories.  In this psychological thriller, the castle has memories that aren't of the type anyone would ask for.  In fact, this home is the place where one man would be willing to to kill to forget.

Review: Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are great actors with good chemistry (and are married in real life), but the switch-up scenes and cutaways leave you wondering what is real and what is not.  This could be part of the appeal, but at times we found it oddly confusing.  It seemed to take away from the thrills that could have been verifiably disturbing in many cases.  Is it a haunted house or ghost story?  Is it a look into a troubled life; past or present?  You'll have to decide.  You won't have to worry about watching this movie with the lights out, however.  And you won't choke on your popcorn.

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Genre:  Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Rated PG-13 for violence, terror, some sexuality and brief strong language.


Starring: Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Naomi Watts

'Haywire' (2011)

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Mallory Kane is a professional.  Working for a government contractor, she has been given a covert operation by her handler to perform the types of jobs governments never acknowledge.  Following a hostage rescue in Barcelona, Kane is sent immediately on another mission to Dublin.  As the mission begins to fall apart, Kane realizes that she has been double crossed.  It will take every skill and ability in her arsenal to return to the United States, protect her father and find those responsible for her situation with deadly force if necessary.

Review:  If you love action flicks with tough chicas, then this is going to be a thrill for you.  Think the Borne series with a beautiful woman who is just as skilled and elusive.  A former marine and daughter of a father who was also in the corps, Mallory Kane is a heroine you can cheer for.  Good action scenes with very realistic mixed martial arts fight scenes, proving that having a weapon other than your hands and feet aren't necessary.

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Genre:  Action, Thriller
Rated R for some violence


Starring: Gina Carano, Channing Tatum, Michael Douglas, Antonio Banderas, Ewan McGregor

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• Family Guide:  Sexual situation implied, brief scenes of wounds, realistic mixed martial arts sequences, few exchanges of cursing, alcohol consumption, smoking, violence, use of weapons.  This movie could have easily been rated PG-13 if not for some graphic fight scenes and four examples of pervasive language.
• Produced by:  Relativity Media (as Relativity), Bord Scannan na hEireann/Irish Film Board
• Distributed by:  Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2012) (USA) (DVD) (Blu-ray)

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