Posts filed under 'Drama'
A SEASON IN FRANCE- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Abbas, a high school teacher in the Central African Republic, has fled his war-torn country with his two children. They now live in France, where Abbas works at a food market, while applying for political asylum. A French woman, Carole, falls in love with him and offers a roof for him and his family. When Abbas’ application is rejected, they face a crucial decision.”
10/20/18- Just 4 reviews noted and they are all excellent. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 20th, 2018
THE GUILTY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. ” Working a desk job as an emergency dispatcher after being relieved of his beat cop responsibilities, Asger Holm fields a panicked call from a kidnapped young mother — and must race against time as the situation gets worse with each passing minute.”
10/20/18- Great reviews. TRDB.
2/22/19- I enjoyed this thriller very much. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
October 20th, 2018
WILDLIFE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “The emotional perils of adolescence are already challenging enough for Joe Brinson, but after his parents’ move to Montana causes friction between them, Joe begins to realize that his family is dissolving in front of him.”
10/19/18- Excellent reviews by the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB.
11/12/18- I have to say that I was a bit disappointed in this movie. Some good acting by Mulligan but I found some of the screenplay hard to take seriously. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
October 20th, 2018
NIGERIAN PRINCE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Packed off to his mother’s native land of Nigeria, resentful American-born teen Eze soon becomes mixed up in a perilous web of fraud after falling under the influence of his cousin Pius, an Internet scammer.”
10/19/18- Just a few reviews noted but they are all good. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 20th, 2018
GALVESTON- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Enforcer Roy Cady has terminal cancer, but that doesn’t stop his mobster boss from putting out a hit on him. After dispatching his would-be killers — rescuing a young hooker in the process — Cady makes his way to his Texas hometown to plot revenge.”
10/19/18- Fair reviews by the critics and excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Mystery
October 19th, 2018
MID90’s- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1990s Los Angeles, teenage Stevie is looking for his place in a world dominated by his abusive older brother and needy single mom. After finding acceptance with the crew at a skateboard shop, Stevie learns some hard lessons about race and class.”
10/19/18- Fairly good reviews noted. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
October 19th, 2018
WHAT THEY HAD- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When her mother wanders into a snowstorm on Christmas Eve, Bridget responds to her brother’s call for help by returning to her hometown, where the siblings face the unenviable task of persuading their dad to put Mom in a care home.”
10/19/18- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
11/11/18- An excellent drama with wonderful acting and a perceptive look at a good family dealing with a real crisis. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
October 19th, 2018
CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based drama, author Lee Israel strikes gold in the 1970s and ’80s with a series of successful celebrity biographies. But when tastes shift and her demons begin to disrupt her writing, she turns to forgery to support herself.”
10/19/18- Excellent reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.
3/1/19- I really enjoyed this movie very much and highly recommend it. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: comedy/drama
October 19th, 2018
THUNDER ROAD- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Officer Jim Arnaud struggles being a single dad and police officer in the American South. After losing his Mom, he vows to become a better father to his daughter, Crystal, but circumstances have different plans for him.”
10/16/18- Great reviews. TRDB.
8/27/19- I liked this movie very much. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 16th, 2018
BEAUTIFUL BOY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on memoirs by David Sheff and his son Nic, this compelling drama seen through a father’s eyes chronicles the heartbreak of addiction as Nic struggles with his dependence on methamphetamine, which affects the entire family.”
10/12/18- Fair reviews from the critics and better ones from audiences. There is a movie from 2010 with the same name. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 12th, 2018
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