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HOSTILES- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1892, this engrossing Western depicts the animosity between a U.S. Army captain and a Cheyenne war chief whose family the cavalry is escorting back to their Montana homeland — a journey that proves long and perilous for both sides.”
12/22/17- Fair reviews from the critics and better ones from audiences. Sounds good to me. TRDB.
5/11/18- A better than average western that survives some really poor writing. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
December 23rd, 2017
HAPPY END- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living in Northern France near Calais, the well-to-do Laurent family is all-but oblivious to the crisis unfolding a few miles away at the “Calais Jungle,” where thousands of migrants and refugees huddle in misery as they face uncertain futures.”
12/22/17- Fair reviews from critics and audiences alike. Sounds good to me and I like Isabel Hupert who stars. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
December 23rd, 2017
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Behind “The Greatest Show on Earth” was one of history’s greatest showmen, P.T. Barnum. This musical biopic centers on Barnum’s creation of the three-ring circus and his infatuation with Swedish songbird Jenny Lind.”
12/22/17- Poor reviews by the critics but good ones from audiences. TRDB.
December 23rd, 2017
DOWNSIZING- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Feeling that their lives are out of control, a husband and wife decide to be reduced to tiny size to make life more affordable and leave a smaller carbon footprint. Unfortunately, after he undergoes the procedure, his spouse backs out.”
12/22/17- Weak reviews all around. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
December 23rd, 2017
THE POST- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When the “Washington Post” agrees to publish the leaked Pentagon Papers — which point to a secret escalation of the Vietnam War — the Nixon administration tries to block publication, setting off an epic legal and political battle.”
12/22/17- Very good reviews by the critics and just fair ones by audiences. TRDlly
1/15/18- I found the movie enjoyable primarily as a history lesson– otherwise I would call it OK. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
December 23rd, 2017
ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix.”In a crime that rivets the American public for months in 1973, members of an Italian paramilitary organization kidnap John Paul Getty III. When his oil-rich grandfather balks at paying the ransom, the bad guys up the stakes dramatically.”
12/20/17- Very good reviews from all sources. TRDB.
1/7/18- This movie was way to long and as far as I’m concerned it was rescued by some very good acting. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 20th, 2017
YOUTH- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this coming-of-age story set in 1970s and ’80s China, the young members of the People’s Liberation Army dance troupe experience the joys and pains of growing up during a time of social and economic upheaval in their country.”
12/15/17- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
December 16th, 2017
SUNDOWNERS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Alex Hopper couldn’t be more bored with his “career” as a wedding videographer. So, when his boss sends him to a destination wedding in Mexico, the frustrated filmmaker invites a friend along and the two are primed for fun — whatever it may entail.”
12/15/17- Very good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy
December 16th, 2017
FERDINAND- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “While mighty Ferdinand the bull looks menacing, the star of this animated children’s tale has a cheery nature — and no desire to enter the bullring. But because of his scary looks, villains abduct Ferdinand, planning to make him fight.”
12/15/17- Fair reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
Tags: animation, drama
December 16th, 2017
BIRDBOY: THE FORGOTTEN CHILDREN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her island home left in ruins by an industrial accident, teenage mouse Dinky resolves to escape to a better place with classmates Sandra and Zorrit. But Dinky is pining for her drug-addicted pal Birdboy — and doesn’t want to leave without him.”
12/15/17- Great reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences for this animated film. TRDB.
Tags: animated, Foreign
December 16th, 2017
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