Posts filed under 'Seen On Netflix'
SWISS ARMY MAN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Stranded alone on a deserted island, forlorn Hank has lost any hope of getting back to civilization. But as he’s about to end his life, a gaseous corpse washes ashore — giving Hank an idea that may just take him home.”
6/24/16- Fair reviews at best. The NY Times found it incredibly creative. I like Paul Dano and I will see this movie. TRDB.
10/18/16- Creative it is but boring as hell and I just could not continue to watch. TRDB. Netflix DVD.
Tags: drama, sci-fi
June 24th, 2016
THE DINNER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Two reputation-conscious couples’ nightmares become reality when closed-circuit camera footage shows their teenage children brutally attacking a homeless woman. When the video goes viral, the couples must choose their moral course.”
6/22/16- I liked this Italian drama very much. TRDB.
June 22nd, 2016
MY LOVE, DON’T CROSS THAT RIVER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this affecting documentary about human love and mortality, an ailing 98-year-old man and his 89-year-old wife reluctantly recognize that their time together is drawing to a close after 76 years of marriage.”
6/17/16- Very good reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
11/3/16- A love story from China definitely worth seeing. TRDB.
Tags: documentary, Foreign
June 17th, 2016
LAST CAB TO DARWIN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Seventy-year-old taxi driver Rex has been content to live his entire life in his dusty hometown. But when he’s diagnosed with terminal cancer, the news prompts Rex to hit the road on an epic journey, determined to end his days on his terms.”
6/10/16- Very good reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
10/10/16- I enjoyed the movie primarily because of the story. The acting was, I felt, weak at best. Still, worth seeing. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
June 10th, 2016
THE PRESIDENT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When revolutionaries take over the government of a nation ruled by corruption, the ousted leader finds himself on the run with his young grandson. Forced to don a disguise, the brutal despot soon comes face-to-face with the human misery he’s caused.”
6/3/16- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
5/13/17- I really liked this movie very much. Should be seen by all!! TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
June 3rd, 2016
THE FITS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Captivated by a dance drill team known as the Lionesses and yearning for social acceptance, insecure tomboy Toni tries out for the squad and lands a spot. But just as she starts to gain confidence, inexplicable episodes of fainting plague the group.”
6/3/16- Excellent reviews by the critics and fair at best ones by audiences. TRDB.
10/7/16- I’m with the audience reviews on this one. Interesting but just not enough happening for me. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
June 3rd, 2016
PRESENTING PRINCESS SHAW- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “With the Internet awash in millions of videos by musicians seeking notice, few such artists have much success. But singer-songwriter Samantha Montgomery becomes an exception after drawing the attention of Ophir Kutiel, a master mixer of viral videos.”
5/27/16- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
9/24/16- An interesting documentary (docudrama) both in terms of content and technique. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 27th, 2016
THE IDOL- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Hany Abu-Assad, this fascinating biopic dramatizes the life story of wedding singer Mohammad Assaf, who surmounted the odds and became the first Palestinian vocalist to win “Arab Idol.”
5/27/16- Mostly good reviews from the critics but weak ones from audiences. TRDB.
10/31/16– This movie was much more than a rags to riches story and I enjoyed it– especially the relationships between the characters. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: Foreign
May 27th, 2016
LITTLE ENGLAND- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “On the island of Andros, sea captain’s wife Mina Saltaferou dashes her daughter Orsa’s dream of wedding second mate Spyros Maltabes, marrying her off to another man. To make matters worse, Mina arranges for Spyros to wed Orsa’s younger sister.’
5/26/16- Way too long but I still enjoyed it. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
May 26th, 2016
DELICACY- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Tragic circumstances create an opportunity for new love in this romantic drama when a young woman, still grieving over the death of her husband years earlier, is slowly brought out of her shell by a caring and courtly male co-worker.”
5/23/16- Fair to good reviews for this French drama starring Audrey Tautou. I liked it very much, however, especially the final scene in the garden. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
May 23rd, 2016
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