THE ASSASSIN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this action epic set in 9th-century China, Nie Yinniang is abducted at age 10 and trained to become an assassin who uses her skills to get rid of corrupt public officials — until she’s ordered to kill her beloved cousin.”
10/16/15- Generally good reviews but the reviewers stressed the beauty of the film rather than the plot. We’ll see what that means. TRDB.
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XENIA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When gay teen Danny loses his mother, he travels from his home in Crete to Athens to meet up with his older brother. Together, they set out on a surreal journey to find the Greek father they’ve never met — stopping for a talent show along the way.”
10/8/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
12/10/15- This movie is the Greek entry for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. The movie was very different but very interesting and well done. I liked it very much. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment October 8th, 2015
VICTORIA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When adventurous Victoria goes out for a night of clubbing, she meets four young men who invite her to join them for some after-hours revelry. Only after they start planning a brazen heist does Victoria realize she’s running with a dangerous crowd.”
10/8/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
4/10/16- A single take movie which was quite a feat but I really did not like the film as it felt like a stalking situation that I don’t really like. I turned it off. TRDB. Netflix.
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TRASH- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “As three homeless teens struggle to survive in a world of poverty, they discover a leather bag that leads them to believe something suspicious is afoot — and they soon find themselves eluding authorities while attempting to rectify a terrible wrong.”
10/8/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
3/18/16- Very good acting, good photography and some good chase scenes were among the merits. Can’t say I really loved the movie, however. TRDB. At the Theater.
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GOING AWAY (UN BON DIMANCHE)- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When young Mathias’s father fails to pick him up from school, substitute teacher Baptiste takes the boy on a weekend motorcycle journey. While teacher and pupil quickly form a bond, things grow more complicated when they happen upon Mathias’s mother.”
10/2/15- I’ve seen just 2 reviews. The NY Times liked it and the other did not. TRDB.
Add comment October 5th, 2015
LOST IN HONG KONG- Synopsis by Netflix. “In this anarchic sequel to the wildly popular “Lost in Thailand,” Xu Lai plans a holiday trip to Hong Kong with his wife and brother-in-law — but his hidden agenda also includes visiting with his former lover.”
9/25/15- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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MISUNDERSTOOD- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When her parents’ marriage dissolves in acrimony, 9-year-old Aria struggles to make her way through the world with little or no help from them. After losing her best friend and getting tossed out of both parents’ homes, Aria makes a drastic decision.”
9/22/15- Just found 4 reviews– 2 up and 2 down for this foreign drama. I’ll try it. TRDB.
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THE NEW GIRLFRIEND- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being evicted from his home by a flinty real-estate dealer, jobless Dennis Nash unexpectedly ends up working for the man. But to Nash’s dismay, his new boss soon begins ordering him to turn other families out of their houses.”
9/22/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
10/8/15- A realistic look at the issue of foreclosure of homes and what people will do to prevent that from happening to them. Also a good look at the people who take over these homes. Very well done and I liked it. TRDB.
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Add comment September 18th, 2015
OFFICE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When the employees at a Seoul business learn that one of their colleagues has murdered his family, their reaction is one of shocked disbelief. But police seem to think that his co-workers may be hiding something.”
9/18/15- Very good professional reviews but audiences have not liked this movie at all. I think it’s actually a musical. TRDB.
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SICARIO- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Recruited to assist in an undercover operation targeting a Mexican drug lord, federal agent Kate Macy finds her moral standards put to the test when she’s plunged into the middle of a plan that goes beyond the boundaries of the law.”
9/15/15- Great reviews. TRDB.
Add comment September 15th, 2015