THE PERFECT FAMILY- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “When tightly wound suburbanite Eileen Cleary wins her church’s coveted Catholic Woman of the Year award, she pushes aside inconvenient truths — including an alcoholic son, a gay daughter and a philandering son — in favor of a “perfect” family.”
Lousy reviews!! TRDB.
Add comment June 12th, 2012
SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “A team of journalists is dispatched to find out who’s behind a classified advertisement seeking a companion for time travel, with payment on return. After tracking down their oddball prey, the team has to decide how best to approach their subject.”
Very good early reviews. TRDB.
10/21/12- Of course this movie was ridiculous but the interaction between the characters made it just OK. If I weren’t in an airplane I would have turned it off. TRDB.
Add comment May 23rd, 2012
HYSTERIA- 2011. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Hysteria is a romantic comedy with an accomplished cast led by Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce, Felicity Jones and Rupert Everett, that tells an untold tale of discovery – the surprising story of the birth of the electro-mechanical vibrator at the very peak of Victorian prudishness.”
5/18/12- Poor review in today’s NY Times and weak reviews in general. TRDB.
10/22/12- Not very funny and a weak dialogue in general!! I turned it off. TRDB. Netflix.
Add comment May 5th, 2012
BERNIE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this black comedy inspired by real-life events, affable Texas mortician Bernie befriends the small town’s wealthiest widow and then kills her. But despite the suspicious nature of her death, no one wants to think anything but the best of Bernie.”
4/27/12- Very good reviews in general from both critics and audiences alike for this movie based on a true story. The review in the NY Times was difficult to interpret. TRDB.
8/26/12- I thought that this movie was extremely clever and provocative and presented in an interesting way as well. I’d definitely recommend it. TRDB. Netflix.
Add comment April 27th, 2012
THINK LIKE A MAN- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Kevin Hart stars in this romantic comedy as a relationship expert whose thesis on love and dating has made him all the rage with single women. But despite his so-called expertise, the “relationship guru” struggles to keep his own marriage together.”
4/20/12- Fair professional reviews but good audience reaction. TRDB.
10/6/12- A few good laughs and little more. I turned it off. Netflix.
Add comment April 20th, 2012
THE THREE STOOGES- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “The Three Stooges return to the big screen with this contemporary take on the zany trio from Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly. Beginning with their childhood in an orphanage in the 1950s, the film takes Larry, Moe and Curly through their adult years. Four interconnected segments written and directed by the Farrelly brothers contain all-new material but remain true to the classic tone set by the beloved slapstick icons.”
4/13/12- Good review in today’s NY Times but other critics hae panned it as idiotic and moronic. Isn’t that the point?? TRDB.
Add comment April 13th, 2012
JESUS HENRY CHRIST- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Too-smart-for-his-own-good 10-year-old Henry James Herman sets out to locate his father, an anonymous sperm donor, in this quirky comedy. Along the way, Henry uncovers family secrets that only deepen his existential quandary.”
Weak professional reviews and fair audience reaction. TRDB.
5/4/12- Weak review in today’s NY Times but I think I’ll still see this one. TRDB.
Add comment April 10th, 2012
DARLING COMPANION- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dealing with an empty nest and self-absorbed husband Joseph, Beth develops a deep bond with a dog she rescues — and when Joseph loses the dog after a wedding, Beth joins forces with wedding guests in a search that takes some unexpected turns.” Good early reviews. TRDB.
4/20/12- A good cast but weak review in today’s NY Times and by most other critics as well. Audiences haven’t cared for it either so I would skip it. TRDB.
10/8/12- I love the cast so I decided to see this despite the weak reviews. A bit ridiculous but it was funny at times and I kind of liked it, especially Keaton and Kline. I could have done without the psychic, however. TRDB.
Add comment April 10th, 2012
JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Siblings Jay and Mark Duplass direct this stoner comedy focusing on two brothers — one a moderate success, the other still living with Mom. A trip to the store for glue, however, turns into an encounter with destiny for the stay-at–home slacker.” Mostly very good reviews. TRDB.
3/16/12- OK review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
7/8/12- Poignant and funny and I recommend it. TRDB. Netflix.
Add comment March 13th, 2012
THE DECOY BRIDE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a Hollywood actress travels to a tiny Scottish island to get married, the paparazzi follow her, prompting her to flee in frustration. Her handlers decide to stage fake nuptials to dupe the press and hire a local girl to play the bride.”
3/9/12- Poor reviews in general but an OK review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Add comment March 9th, 2012