MY BIG NIGHT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “On the set of a New Year’s Eve special for a variety show, tension, envy and tedium create conflicts among the stars, crew and extras — and with a group of protestors outside demanding the producer’s arrest, comic bedlam soon ensues.”
4/15/16– Good reviews from the critics, much less so from audiences. TRDB.
Add comment April 17th, 2016
BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this off-the-wall addition to the “Barbershop” franchise, Calvin, J.D., Eddie and the whole cast of bizarre neighborhood characters stumbles through a new set of comical misadventures.”
4/15/16- Good reviews for this comedy by audiences and critics. Not my kind of movie, however. TRDB.
Add comment April 17th, 2016
EVERYBODY WANTS SOME- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in the 1980s, this campus comedy chronicles the triumphs and humiliations of a group of freshman friends intent on making the school’s baseball team — while exploring a brave new world of adult temptations off the field.”
4/13/15- Very good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
Add comment April 13th, 2016
MR. RIGHT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Just when Martha thinks she’s found the man of her dreams, she learns that the charismatic Francis is a hit man who offs his clients instead of the intended marks. But his past may catch up with him when contract killers set their sights on Francis.”
4/8/16- Audiences have liked this movie but the critics have not. TRDB.
6/26/16- I couldn’t find any redeeming social value in this movie and quickly turned it off. TRDB.
Add comment April 8th, 2016
GET A JOB- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Armed with fresh college degrees, a group of friends wades into the job market but are dismayed by the opportunities offered, ranging from lowly service jobs to bizarre tasks that only a desperate person would consider.”
3/25/16- Awful reviews from everybody. TRDB.
Add comment March 26th, 2016
KAPOOR & SONS- SINCE 1921- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Estranged brothers Arjun and Rahul are obliged to meet when their grandfather suffers a heart attack. With the family under one roof, old grudges begin to fly as the two brothers start hurling insults — and objects — at each other.”
3/21/16- Just 1 review noted (from the NY Times) and it’s OK. Audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
Add comment March 21st, 2016
THE CONFIRMATION- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When boozy carpenter Walt is offered a job, he thinks his bad luck may be changing — only to find that someone has pilfered his toolbox. As Walt sets out with his estranged young son to hunt down the culprit, the pair unexpectedly form a bond.”
3/18/16- Very good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
4/4/17- An enjoyable comedy/drama with a few lessons included. TRDB.
Add comment March 18th, 2016
ME HIM HER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Handsome TV star Brendan has a secret, one he’s kept even from himself for many years: He’s gay. To help him take his first baby steps out of the closet, he calls upon his longtime pal Cory — who has his own romantic problems.”
3/11/16- Poor reviews. TRDB.
Add comment March 12th, 2016
HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by insights gained through a self-help seminar, 60-year-old Doris Miller brazenly steps forward to pursue the affections of a much younger co-worker — and inadvertently becomes a hit with his hipster cohorts.”
3/11/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
6/22/17- I enjoyed this movie, especially Sally Field who plays the older woman. TRDB. Amazon.
Add comment March 12th, 2016
THE BROTHERS GRIMSBY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “A suave secret agent accepts a mission that requires him to go on the run with his brainless soccer hooligan of a brother in this uproarious and spectacularly vulgar.”
3/11/16- Poor reviews. TRDB.
Add comment March 12th, 2016