If you think winter is getting you down already, go see “Out of the Furnace.”
There may be somebody in real life who has tougher choices to make than main character Russell Baze, played so very well by Christian Bale.
But I doubt that one person is you.
The dark drama will keep you holding your breath to the last second.
To read my complete review for syracusenewtimes.com, click the link below.
Film buffs can find two posts by me there weekly, a preview of new opening films before the weekend and a review afterward.
http://www.syracusenewtimes.com/into-the-fire-film-puts-characters-in-cauldron-of-tough-choices/

great review, mark and i have it on my list now. thanks for giving me the heads-up and not spoiling it for me, i do appreciate that )
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i really want to see this and am afraid to read your whole review, as i want to be surprised and am afraid of a spoiler alert. please advise )
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My first principle as a movie reviewer is to never, ever, give away the ending or major plot twists. My most basic rule is: If you see it in the trailer, it’s fair game. If not, no spoilers from me. Enjoy, Beth.
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Awesome review Mark…but seriously, I only needed to hear the name, Christian Bale, and see the pic and I was in! 🙂
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Glad you liked the review — and the photo, Kim.
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The Like Button is stuck on “Loading”. Sounds like a good movie!
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It certainly had me gripping the arms of my chair, PJ.
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