Posts filed under 'Seen On Netflix'
A MONSTER WITH A THOUSAND HEADS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “As her husband grapples with cancer, Sonia’s repeated calls to their medical insurers go unanswered, preventing any treatment. Driven to desperation, Sonia vows to get the company’s attention by any means necessary — including violence.”
5/15/16- Very good reviews by the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.
8/16/16- A bit difficult to believe some of the early plot points but the movie was very well done and a real example of what people go through and how they can react sometimes. Definitely worth seeing. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
May 15th, 2016
SUNSET SONG- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In early 20th-century Scotland, farmer’s daughter Chris Guthrie dreams of making her way in the world, but life has other plans for her. When a series of tragedies leaves Chris in charge of the land, she rises to the challenge. She even finds love.”
5/13/16- Very good reviews by the professionals and weak ones from audiences. TRDB.
10/24/16- The theme is not a new one but the characters are excellent and the visual beauty of Scotland is magnificent. Even though it is slow moving I stuck it out. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
May 13th, 2016
DHEEPAN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Forced into exile by war in his native Sri Lanka, former Tamil resistance fighter Dheepan is able to find refugee housing in the suburbs of Paris. However, he soon discovers that his new world is nearly as oppressive as the one he left behind.”
5/6/16- Excellent professional reviews and very good audience reaction as well. TRDB.
6/16/17- A wonderful movie that again brought out the effects of war on those who flee. TRDB. Netflix. Disc.
Tags: drama, Foreign
May 6th, 2016
DARK HORSE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a bid to develop a champion racehorse, Welsh barmaid Jan Vokes and her husband persuade 30 pub patrons to purchase ownership shares in the long-shot venture — leading to the hoof-pounding saga chronicled in this upbeat documentary.”
5/6/16- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
12/5/16– An upbeat documentary about a horse and the small town in England that sponsored him. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: documentary
May 6th, 2016
BEING CHARLIE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “For Charlie, spending his 18th birthday in a Utah rehab clinic is not OK. So he busts out and heads back to California — only to be greeted by his politico dad, who promptly enrolls him in another facility. Here, things begin to change.”
5/6/16- A few good reviews but mostly poor ones. My nephew co-wrote this movie and he is very funny and very creative so I’d make every attempt to see this film. TRDB.
10/8/16- Really poor reviews but I thought that the movie had merit and I enjoyed it. My nephew Matt Elisofon co-wrote the screenplay. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
May 6th, 2016
RIVER OF GRASS- 1995. Synopsis by Netflix. “Cozy and Lee (Lisa Bowman and Larry Fessenden), lovers who are as criminally inclined as they come, plan a road spree of robbery and mayhem. But after bungling a series of heists and having to outrun the police for a crime they didn’t commit, they decide that doin’ what comes naturally requires more effort than they can exert. Talk about laid-back gangsters!”
5/4/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
5/7/16- I enjoyed the movie despite the lack of action. TRDB.
Tags: drama
May 4th, 2016
THE NIGHTINGALE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Fulfilling a pledge he made to his late wife, an ex-farmer and his pampered granddaughter embark on a long trek through the mountains of China. Along the way, the pair unexpectedly forms a bond that profoundly affects the entire family.”
5/4/16- A delightful story with wonderful characters. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
May 4th, 2016
THE WAIT (L’ATTESA)- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “As single mother Anna mourns her son’s death, Jeanne, a stranger claiming to be his lover arrives for a visit — unaware of his demise. Withholding the unspeakable truth for as long as possible, Anna begins to grow close to Jeanne.”
4/29/16- OK professional reviews and the same for audiences. TRDB.
8/21/16- I was riveted to the screen. Juliette Binoche is great in the part and despite the slow pace I really enjoyed the movie. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 29th, 2016
A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, U.S. businessman Alan Clay tries to reverse his fortunes by landing a lucrative contract in Saudi Arabia. As Alan attempts to navigate his way through an unfamiliar culture, he unexpectedly finds romance.”
4/22/16– Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. It sounds interesting to me and the NY Times liked it also. TRDB.
10/22/16- I enjoyed this movie– nothing great but entertaining and I liked Tom Hanks as usual. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
April 19th, 2016
I AM YOURS- 2013, Synopsis by Netflix. “Single mom Mina, a Pakistani expat in Norway, is determined to be an actress, although she routinely fails auditions and the rest of her life is crumbling. But even a potential lead is overshadowed by her mother, who disapproves of Mina’s every move.
4/19/16- A great performance by the lead actress who portrayed the falling apart of a loving mother so well. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 19th, 2016
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