Posts filed under 'Seen On Netflix'
LEVIATHAN- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living with his family in a village on Russia’s northern fringe, auto-shop owner Kolya finds himself in a jam when the corrupt mayor insists on acquiring his property. Loath to concede defeat, Kolya secures an attorney, and a battle of wills ensues.”
12/25/14- Great reviews. TRDB.
5/21/15- This movie received super reviews but I can’t believe it. While not without merit, one reviewer said the movie was one big Russian stereotypical problem after another and I could not agree more. Way too long also. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
February 26th, 2015
THE LAST FIVE YEARS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Telling their story through song, novelist Jamie and his actress wife Cathy retrace the blossoming and decay of their five-year romance from opposite ends of the timeline and meeting in the middle — with Jamie’s marriage proposal.”
2/13/15- Fair reviews from critics and audiences but the timelines here sound very interesting. TRDB.
5/14/15- Very creative but I just couldn’t get into this movie and I ultimately turned it off. TRDB.
Tags: drama, musical
February 15th, 2015
MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Bringing the modern legacy of hostility toward gays into sharp and searing focus, the uniquely cruel murder of Matthew Shepard in 1998 had a stunning effect on the American public. This poignant documentary recounts his brief life and grisly death.”
2/6/15- Great reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
11/10/15- What can I say? A great, overwhelmingly sad documentary. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: documentary
February 7th, 2015
BOY MEETS GIRL- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Growing up in conservative Kentucky, Ricky has always regarded himself as a woman in a male’s body but isn’t able to make a connection with the right man. Then he meets the stunning Francesca, who compels Ricky to reevaluate what love means to him.”
2/6/15- Excellent reviews from critics and audiences alike. The NY Times did not like it and felt that the characters were too hackneyed to match the seriousness of the topic. TRDB.
5/6/15- A good movie that tackles a sensitive topic with finesse. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Romance
February 7th, 2015
BALLET 422- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Offering a backstage look at the creation and realization of a ballet by choreographer Justin Peck, this fascinating documentary chronicles the intense artistic effort behind the production, the 422nd new work staged by the New York City Ballet.”
2/6/15- Very good critical review and excellent audience reviews as well. TRDB.
7/2/15- I enjoyed this documentary very much as it portrayed the various aspects of a new ballet and brought them together quite well. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: documentary
February 7th, 2015
AMIRA & SAM- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Still struggling to readjust to American culture, Iraq War veteran Sam visits his former translator and is mesmerized by the man’s attractive niece, Amira. But if Sam wants to capture her heart, he must first find a way to prevent her deportation.”
1/30/15- Very good reviews from audiences and critics alike. TRDB.
5/14/15- A likable love story with a silly ending. Still worth seeing. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Comedy, drama, Romance
January 30th, 2015
THE LAST SUMMER OF LA BOYITA- 2009. Synopsis by Netflix. “Luciana is becoming a teenager and has little time or patience for her younger sister, Jorgelina. For summer vacation, the girls part ways, and Jorgelina travels to the countryside, where she befriends a young ranch hand with an unusual secret.”
1/26/15- The drama held my interest despite the worst set of sub-titles I have ever encountered. TRDB.
January 26th, 2015
SONG ONE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. Fanny, desperate to reach her comatose brother Henry, gives a book of his song lyrics to James Forrester, Henry’s favorite singer, to set to music. As the project unfolds, it changes James’s and Fanny’s lives as neither could have expected.”
1/23/15- Weak reviews all around. A few really liked it. TRDB.
5/7/15- Panned by most of the critics, this movie starring Anne Hathaway and Mary Steenburgen was a bit weak and formulaic but was blessed with some very good music. I’ll give it a passing grade. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Romance
January 23rd, 2015
THE HUMBLING- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Adapted from a Philip Roth novel, this steamy drama follows an elderly, fading actor after he retires and moves to a farmhouse, where he develops a strange and intense relationship with a young woman.”
1/23/15- Weak reviews from critics and audiences. The NY Times liked it. TRDB.
5/10/15- I’m not an Al Pacino fan but in this movie he is great playing a washed up actor with all of the fear and desperation that goes along with it. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
January 23rd, 2015
THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When dedicated butterfly collector Cynthia hires a new housekeeper, Evelyn, the relationship soon turns sexual. In time, their role-playing encounters transform Evelyn’s role from employee to personal slave — even though she’s the real boss.”
1/23/15- Excellent reviews from critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
10/11/15- Maybe I’m missing something but I turned this movie off after 22 minutes. Boring. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
January 23rd, 2015
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