Posts filed under 'Seen On Netflix'
BEESWAX- Premise by Netflix. “Director Andrew Bujalski uses nonprofessional actors and a small crew to bring a sense of intimacy to this film about twins being nudged out of their “safe space” by an impending legal battle and major life changes. Real-life twins Maggie and Tilly Hatcher play sisters Lauren and Jeannie, who find their shared lives shaken up when Lauren considers a job overseas, and conflicts with Jeannie’s business partner raise the possibility of a lawsuit.” Most reviewers liked this film but none called it very good.
4/10- A bit slow, nothing in particular happens but a slice of life and very real. I liked it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
April 6th, 2010
EASY A- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “High school is the setting for this freewheeling comedic twist on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 19th-century novel The Scarlet Letter. Ambitious student Olive (Emma Stone) decides to boost her popularity by pretending to be the school slut. As the school’s swirling rumor mill increases both her notoriety and her finances, Olive enjoys her newfound status but eventually must decide which is more important: popularity or self-esteem.” Fairly good reviews.
12/10- Sounds stupid but actually was fun. Only problem for me was that all of the “high school” students looked like they were in their late 20’s. TRDB. Netflix.
April 6th, 2010
THE WEDDING DIRECTOR- Premise by Netflix. “Movie director Franco Elica (Sergio Castellitto) unexpectedly finds himself in Sicily, where a local nobleman presses him into videotaping the wedding of his daughter. Instead, the director tries to sabotage the union when he falls for the bride himself. Will he win her love — or are things not at all as they appear? Marco Bellocchio directs this labyrinthine drama, which also stars Donatella Finocchiaro.”
4/10- I was bored throughout most of the movie. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 6th, 2010
GONE BABY GONE- Premise by Netflix. “When a 4-year-old girl goes missing in one of Boston’s toughest neighborhoods, private investigators Patrick Kenzie (Casey Affleck) and Angela Gennaro (Michelle Monaghan) reluctantly agree to take the case. But the investigation proves more complex than they ever could have imagined. Amy Ryan earned an Oscar nod for her portrayal of the missing child’s mother in Ben Affleck‘s directorial debut, adapted from the Dennis Lehane novel.
4/10- I enjoyed this movie very much. TRDB.
Tags: drama
April 4th, 2010
EVERYONE ELSE- 2009. Premise by Netflix. “In director Maren Ade‘s complex drama about gender roles, power and desire, Chris (Lars Eidinger) and Gitti (Birgit Minichmayr) find their relationship tested when a brief encounter with a seemingly perfect couple prompts Chris to emulate the other man’s dominance. Gitti is game for the role-playing experiment, until submission gives way to suffocation and both partners feel their true selves slipping away.” Good reviews.
11/10- Very well done and with sophisticated European acting this movie becomes interesting without very much dialogue. TRDB. Netflix.
April 1st, 2010
HANDSOME HARRY- 2009. Premise by Netflix. “For many years, small-town resident Harry Sweeney (Jamey Sheridan) has avoided confronting painful memories from his past. But when his best friend becomes seriously ill, Harry builds up enough courage to explore long-hidden secrets and uncover his true identity. Directed by Bette Gordon, this character-driven drama boasts a strong ensemble cast that features Steve Buscemi, Aidan Quinn, John Savage and Campbell Scott.” Only one review and it’s great.
1/11- Very good drama and I recommend it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
April 1st, 2010
GIGANTE- Premise by Netflix. “Shy supermarket security guard Jara (Horacio Camandule) becomes transfixed by Julia (Leonor Svarcas), a cleaning woman he spots through a surveillance camera. Soon, he becomes obsessed with watching her in this drama about isolation and loneliness from director Adrián Biniez. Jara designs his life around Julia’s schedule, following her to the movies, the beach — even on dates with another man. Will he ever drum up the courage to approach her?”
3/10- Somewhat slow but I liked it. His obsession at no time seemed dangerous. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 1st, 2010
LOURDES- 2009. Premise by Netflix. “Confined to a wheelchair for most of her life, lonely Christine (Sylvie Testud) devises a plan to change her circumstances by journeying to Lourdes, the small town in the foothills of the Pyrenees, where many flock to be healed. The journey yields startling results for our isolated hero in director Jessica Hausner‘s Austrian drama, an official selection at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival.” Great reviews.
10/2/11- Despite the many great reviews of this movie I felt that it totally lacked any degree of passion and it took a long time to end. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 1st, 2010
AGATA AND THE STORM- Premise by Netflix. “The pleasant life of middle-aged Agata (Licia Maglietta) — owner of the most popular bookstore in town — is turned topsy-turvy when she begins an uncertain affair with a man 13 years her junior (Claudio Santamaria). Meanwhile, life is equally turbulent for her brother, Gustavo (Emilio Solfrizzi), who discovers he was adopted and sets off to find his biological brother (Giuseppe Battiston) — a married traveling salesman with a roving eye.”
3/10- Just OK. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 1st, 2010
ALEXANDRA’S PROJECT- Premise by Netflix. “Steve (Gary Sweet) arrives home from work anxious to celebrate his birthday with his wife, Alexandra (Helen Buday), and their children. But nobody’s home, and it isn’t a surprise party, or is it? Steve inserts a videotape titled “Play Me” into the VCR and is greeted by birthday wishes from Alexandra and the kids, and then treated to a striptease by his wife. But as the camera pulls back, Steve sees a gun pointed at Alexandra’s head.”
3/10- Very interesting and different enough that I liked it. A story of revenge more than anything else. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
March 31st, 2010
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