Posts filed under 'Drama/Romance'
POLICE, ADJECTIVE- 2009. Premise by Netflix. “Undercover cop Cristi (Dragos Bucur) trails suspected pot dealer Victor (Radu Costin) through the decrepit streets of Vasliu, but when he learns that the suspect is just a teen who sometimes gets high with his pals, he refuses to make an arrest. Unfortunately, Cristi’s boss (Ioan Stoica) isn’t quite as forgiving. The Romanian New Wave rolls on strongly with this complex drama from writer-director Corneliu Porumboiu.”
1/10- I found this movie to be incredibly boring. The “climax” of the movie is when the cop’s superior chews him out for not following his orders, except he lectures him with the use of a dictionary. The movie spent loads of time on the most mundane of chores, like eating alone, and perhaps that was what the author was trying to show, the mundane life in post Communism Romania. Despite a very good review from A.O. Scott of the NY Times, I’d miss it. Comcast On-Demand. 12/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
January 2nd, 2010
ADAM- Premise by Netflix. “When beautiful teacher Beth (Rose Byrne) moves into a nearby apartment, strangely awkward Adam (Hugh Dancy), who suffers from Asperger’s syndrome, breaks through his limited social abilities and flirts with the young woman in this moving romance. Beth responds to Adam’s unusual courtship, and as they overcome the obstacles to intimacy, they learn how to face life’s other challenges. Max Mayer directs, while Peter Gallagher and Amy Irving co-star.”
12/09- I liked the film and it stimulated lots of conversation among the people who saw it. Very good acting as well. TRDB.
December 31st, 2009
SEQUINS- Premise by Netflix. “After learning she’s five months pregnant, 17-year-old Claire (Lola Naymark) leaves her former life behind to give birth in anonymity. An excellent embroiderer, Claire finds work with a professional in the business, Madame Melikian (Ariane Ascaride). Both women bear a heavy burden — the Madame can’t cope with her son’s death, and Claire doesn’t want to have a child. As they pour themselves into the work they love, the two develop a strong bond.”
12/09- A very interesting story with character growth of all. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
December 30th, 2009
THE YOUNG VICTORIA- Premise by Netflix. “Eighteen-year-old British royal Victoria (Emily Blunt) ascends to the throne and is romanced by future husband Prince Albert (Rupert Friend) in this lush period film that chronicles the early years of the British monarch’s larger-than-life reign. Produced by Martin Scorsese and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, the film also stars Miranda Richardson as the Duchess of Kent, Jim Broadbent as King William and Paul Bettany as Lord Melbourne.”
12/09- The movie was interesting, informative with just enough suspense and I liked it. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
December 29th, 2009
INTO TEMPTATION- 2009. Written and directed by Patrick Coyle. Premise by Netflix. “After prostitute Linda (Kristin Chenoweth) confesses she’s going to kill herself on her birthday, jaded priest John Buerlein (Jeremy Sisto) becomes obsessed with saving the mysterious beauty. As he searches for her, he finds himself drawn into the seamy underbelly of the city. His quest has him haunting strip clubs and brothels, while he faces the doubts of his congregation and his mentor (Brian Baumgartner) in this gripping drama.”
12/09- Very good and touching movie despite a few Hollywood touches. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
December 28th, 2009
LE PETIT LIEUTENANT- 2006. Premise by Netflix. “Rookie detective Antoine Derouère (Jalil Lespert) accepts a position with Paris’s elite homicide division, where his first days as a new lieutenant are routine. But when the body of a drifter is found on the banks of the Seine, the entire squad is thrown into turmoil. Led by a recovering alcoholic unit commander (Nathalie Baye), Antoine and the seasoned investigative team unravel a case of shocking violence that will change their lives forever.”
12/27/09- Very interesting movie. Really about his relationships with his job, his wife and with his co-workers. Nathalie Baye is brilliant as usual. Netflix Streaming. 12/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
December 27th, 2009
UP IN THE AIR- Premise by Zap2it. “When a new co-worker wants to put an end to corporate downsizing expert Ryan Bingham’s frequent travel, he offers to take her on a tour to demonstrate the importance of face-to-face meetings. As he mentors his colleague, he also arranges a series of hookups with a fellow frequent traveler, and unexpectedly finds he’s developing true feelings for her. Also unexpectedly, Ryan begins to see the people he routinely fires in a new light.” Very good early reviews.
Netflix had this to say– “Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) racks up major miles flying around the country firing employees on behalf of companies. But he faces losing the job he savors to Natalie Keener (Anna Kendrick) — and losing the ability to escape emotional ties to anything. A connection he builds with Alex Goran (Vera Farmiga), however, might change his outlook on the future. Jason Reitman‘s smart comedy also stars Jason Bateman as Bingham’s boss, Craig.
12/23/09- I saw this today and liked it– some depth, some funny parts and also some poignant moments. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 8th, 2009
BROKEN TRAIL- 2006. Made for TV movie. Directed by Walter Hill and starring Robert Duvall and Thomas Haden Church. They are driving a herd of horses to Montana and rescue five Chinese girls who have been sold into sexual slavery. Conflicts ensue when their “owner” hires some nasty guys to get them back. OK western. Netflix. 12/09
Tags: drama, western
December 7th, 2009
A SINGLE MAN- Premise by Netflix. “Based on the novel by Christopher Isherwood, this touching 1960s-era drama centers on a day in the life of George (Colin Firth), an English-born, Los Angeles college professor reeling from the recent death of his lover of 16 years. Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Ginnifer Goodwin and Nicholas Hoult also star in this directorial debut from former Gucci fashion designer Tom Ford.” \
12/26/09- I liked this movie very much. Be ready to enjoy a very sad movie. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 7th, 2009
INVICTUS- Premise by Netflix. “In this sports drama based on real-life events, director Clint Eastwood tells the story of what happened after the end of apartheid when newly elected president Nelson Mandela used the 1995 World Cup rugby matches to unite his people. Based on a book by John Carlin, the film stars Morgan Freeman as Mandela and Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar, the captain of the scrappy South African team that makes a run for the championship.”
12/21/09- I saw this a few days ago in Florida and I was the only one who did not like it. I felt that it was way too Hollywood and therefore trivialized the great deeds that this man has accomplished. TRDB.
Tags: docudrama
December 7th, 2009
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