Opening June 16th, 2017 in Select Cities, is the long awaited story of The Book of Henry. This much anticipated film is said to capture the imagination and touch the hearts of all those who watch it. Moms especially are falling in love with this film. They are loving the relationship between mother and sons, the relationship between brothers, and the absolute roller-coaster ride this movie takes the viewer on. Check out the video below for more examples and the reasons why moms recommend and love The Book of Henry:

Be sure to check out the two other brand new clips below “My Legacy” and “Apathy”

My Legacy

Apathy

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The Book of Henry
SYNOPSIS:
Sometimes things are not always what they seem, especially in the small suburban town where the Carpenter family lives. Single suburban mother Susan Carpenter (Naomi Watts) works as a waitress at a diner, alongside feisty family friend Sheila (Sarah Silverman). Her younger son Peter (Jacob Tremblay) is a playful 8-year-old. Taking care of everyone and everything in his own unique way is Susan’s older son Henry (Jaeden Lieberher), age 11. Protector to his adoring younger brother and tireless supporter of his often self-doubting mother – and, through investments, of the family as a whole – Henry blazes through the days like a comet. Susan discovers that the family next door, which includes Henry’s kind classmate Christina (Maddie Ziegler), has a dangerous secret – and that Henry has devised a surprising plan to help. As his brainstormed rescue plan for Christina takes shape in thrilling ways, Susan finds herself at the center of it.

The Book of Henry is directed by Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World, Safety Not Guaranteed) from an original screenplay by acclaimed novelist Gregg Hurwitz (Orphan X).

Starring Naomi Watts, Jaeden Lieberher, Jacob Tremblay, Sarah Silverman, Lee Pace, Maddie Ziegler, and Dean Norris

Running Time: 105 minutes

MPAA Rating: PG-13

BE ADVISED: THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW

For the 20th anniversary of Yu-Gi-Oh!, the much beloved characters Yugi Muto, Seto Kaiba, Joey Wheeler, Tristan Taylor, Téa Gardner, and Bakura return to the scene in the all new animated feature, Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions on Digital HD today and Blu-ray/DVD June 27. A decade in the making, Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions, features brand new designs and an all new story by the creator of this global phenomenon, Kazuki Takahashi! It may be a cliche to say this, but…THE BAND IS BACK TOGETHER!

Of course I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to review this feature and I am here to tell you, you wont be disappointed. It was the nostalgic story I was looking for, complete with danger, friendship, and of course, a new way to play the game with battles that transcend time and space.

The movie begins with the iconic view of KaibaCorp where Seto is staring at a hologram of the Millennium Puzzle. Seto plans to find the puzzle pieces and resurrect Pharaoh Atem, the only being to defeat him in battle…so he thinks. Already, we find ourselves intertwined into Seto’s quest to be the ultimate duelist in Duel Monsters. With absolute determination to make his plan a reality, Seto uses KaibaCorp resources to find the pieces to the Millennium Puzzle However, Seto is interrupted by Diva. After a brand new type of duel called “Dimension Dueling,” Diva steals two pieces of the puzzle and gives one to his sister in order to prevent the Pharaoh from returning. Unbeknownst to Diva, his sister gives her piece to Yugi in hopes that Yugi can save her brother.

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There is an unspoken rule in Yu-Gi-Oh, all problems must be solved with a duel, where the winner gets everything. Because of the theft of these two Millennium Puzzle pieces, Seto kidnaps Yugi and Diva and forces them into a match; winner takes all. Here fans get to see an all new playing field, an all new duel disk, and brand new creature cards. WOOT! Not to mention that this brand new field is taken into the “Realm of Dimensions” for Dimension Dueling.

Unfortunately, Yugi is a noob to Dimension Dueling and he must learn as he goes in order to save his friends. And let me tell you, Dimension Dueling is no easy matter…or is that antimatter? Whatever the case, in order to summon a monster, the dueler must infuse some of his/her spirit energy into the monster to give it the power the dueler so desires. The problem is, when the monster is defeated, the dueler than takes damage equal to the power given..OUCH.

Like much of the Yu-Gi-Oh’s TV series and movies, the main theme of Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions is built on friendship. Yugi will do anything to help, defend, and save his friends. The whole reason he gets pulled into the new Dimension Duels is due to the dangers his friends could and are suffering. Bakura and Joey both suffer at the hands of Diva and Yugi does everything in his power to help them. That is what I have always liked about Yu-Gi-Oh, no matter what, Yugi will always be there for his friends. It is a good message for viewers and a great base for any series.

Total everything up, and Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions is am awesome nod to everything Yu-Gi-Oh is, has been, and stands for. The battles, the characters, and the story reflect what fans have come to love about Yu-Gi-Oh. I personally give it 5 stars! I know I will be watching it again.

You can grab a copy of Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions by going to amazon.com.
The Blue-ray also includes:

“Show Us Your Cards” Featurette

“Dan Interview” Featurette

“Eric Interview” Featurette

“Cast’s Favorite Moments” Featurette

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2017
Title Copyright: © Kazuki Takahashi/Yu-Gi-Oh! DDMC. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Theatrical Release
Rating: PG for sequences of fantasy action and some suggestive material
Genre: Anime, Kids
DVD Closed Captioned: English SDH
Original Japanese Run Time: 89 Mins.
English Dub Run Time: 91 Mins.
Blu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition 16×9 Widescreen 1.78:1 Presentation
DVD Format: 16×9 Widescreen 1.78:1 Presentation
Blu-ray Audio: English and Japanese 5.1 Dolby Digital
DVD Audio: English and Japanese 5.1 Dolby Digital

Join Cuco in his epic mission to find El Americano, the hero of his favorite TV show, to help defend his family from thugs wanting to take over his family’s circus, in the all new animated feature Americano, arriving on DVD, Digital HD and On Demand on June 13 from Lionsgate. Americano is said to be the first major U.S.-Mexico animated feature co-production, featuring voices of Rico Rodriguez, Kate Del Castillo, Cheech Marin, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Golden Globe® nominee Lisa Kudrow (Best Supporting Actress, Television, “Friends”), and Academy Award® nominee Edward James Olmos (Best Supporting Actor, Stand and Deliver, 1988), in addition to radio personalities Don Cheto, El Mandril, and Argelia Atilano.

Americano was awarded the Dove Family Seal of Approval, and after watching the film it is easy to see why. It has a simple and predictable story line that kids can follow, a few jokes for the adults in the room…when one can understand what is being said, and colorful art that will capture the imagination of all those watching the film.

I will admit, when my family and I first started watching Americano, I had a horrible time getting into it. It seemed like the beginning was dead in the water with a dull back story and several repetitive themes. After the first 30 seconds I could see the path of the film and I knew how it was going to end. Americano has a very simple story line with the main character going on a journey to find himself before realizing he has what it takes to be the hero of his own story. It isn’t a bad story line, but for adults, it’s over done. However, this is a movie for kids, and it is easy for the little ones in the room to follow. On a side note, once the crazy biker-gang entered the arena and threatened to take control of the circus, even I got sucked in to the story. It no longer mattered that I knew what was going to happen because I actually wanted to see it happen.

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Americano also has a few jokes for the adults in the audience, which helped keep my interest. Americano may be geared towards a younger group of kids, but it allows us adults to a have a laugh every now and then. For example, apparently Cheech and Chong is a very powerful spell *wink* and El Americano looks very similar a very famous person in the US. However, my favorite line in the whole movie is what the bad guys say after Rayito, the hummingbird, states that Cuco and his friends went to find El Americano. The bad guys response: “They went for Coffee?” Of yeah, give me a coffee joke any day! It took a while to stop laughing.

I am sure there are other hilarious jokes, but the songs are all in Spanish and some of the characters only speak Spanish. If one has a limited background in the Spanish language, these jokes, plot twists, and hilarious songs are lost. However, with the simple story line the idea of what is happening can be understood, making the language less of a barrier. Also, the amazing colors kept everyone focused on the film no matter what was being said.

The colors in Americano are absolutely stunning. It has to be one of the most colorful films I have seen with birds featuring purples, blues, reds, greens, yellows, and so much more. The colors alone are fascinating and spark the imagination of all those watching. I would call it mesmerizing.

All in all. El Americanano is a wonderful family film and totally deserves the Dove Family Seal of Approval. Just be aware, it is a U.S.-Mexico animated feature co-production, so there is a mix of Spanish and English within the film. At times it is hard to understand but the story is easy to follow. Out of five stars I would give it a solid 3.5.

For more information check out the official El Americano Website and read more about Americano on my blog here: Americano Story

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