Posts filed under 'Drama'
ALLIED- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “During a perilous World War II mission in Casablanca, French-Canadian operative Max Vatan falls in love with and weds French spy Marianne Beausejour. After learning that Marianne may be a Nazi double agent, Max launches an investigation of his wife.”
12/5/16- This movie has garnered mixed reviews but I liked it– certainly not great but well worth seeing. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
November 16th, 2016
RULES DON’T APPLY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Southern beauty Marla Mabrey arrives in Hollywood to work for Howard Hughes, his driver, Frank Forbes, meets her at the airport. Sparks fly immediately between the two, but dating among the billionaire’s employees is strictly prohibited.”
11/15/16- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
November 16th, 2016
BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After surviving a widely publicized firefight in Iraq, Pvt. Billy Lynn and his Bravo Company comrades are brought to the United States for a publicity tour. But as they receive a hero’s welcome, they face the dispiriting prospect of returning to war.”
11/11/16- Poor reviews by critics and by audiences but the premise sounds interesting. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 11th, 2016
LAZY EYE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Dean, a graphic designer in Los Angeles, notices a sudden change in his vision, an ex-love from 15 years earlier contacts him unexpectedly in hopes of rekindling their relationship. When the two meet at a vacation house in the desert near Joshua Tree, secrets are revealed and passions rekindled that threaten to upend both of their lives. Forty-eight hours later, neither will ever be the same.’
11/11/16- Weak reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 11th, 2016
COME AND FIND ME- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When David’s alluring but enigmatic girlfriend disappears without warning, he quickly sets about looking for her. But as he follows her traces, David realizes she’s not at all the person he thought she was.
11/11/16- Mixed reviews- some fairly good and some fairly poor. I’d take a chance with this one. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 11th, 2016
ARRIVAL- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Confronted by a mass landing of alien vessels around the globe, military leaders seek the help of brilliant linguist Louise Banks in an effort to communicate with the extraterrestrials and determine their intentions.”
11/8/16- Great reviews for this ridiculous sounding movie. TRDB.
1/29/17- It was a ridiculous movie. The worst!!! TRDB.
Tags: drama, sci-fi
November 8th, 2016
RAINBOW TIME- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Even though Todd’s sibling, Shonzi, is mentally challenged, he’s still the big brother and maintains the upper hand. But after he moves in with Todd and his girlfriend, Shonzi’s presence threatens the couple’s relationship.”
11/4/16- Poor reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 4th, 2016
DOG EAT DOG- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After trying to fit into life on the outside, a trio of ex-cons soon agrees that what they need is one last score. When a mobster offers them big bucks to kidnap a baby whose father owes him millions, the pals are just dumb enough to accept.”
11/4/16- Good cast– poor reviews. I’d skip it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 4th, 2016
DOCTOR STRANGE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After an auto accident ends his career as a neurosurgeon, Stephen Strange embarks on a quest to heal himself. His path him leads to the Ancient One, a mysterious mentor who trains Strange to defend Earth by becoming the next Sorcerer Supreme.”
11/4/16- Very good to excellent reviews with a few really bad ones as well. You won’t catch me watching this movie. TRDB.
Tags: drama, sci-fi
November 4th, 2016
HACKSAW RIDGE- Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on a true story, this World War II drama focuses on Desmond T. Doss, a conscientious objector who becomes a hero while serving as an unarmed medic during the brutal and bloody fight for Okinawa.”
11/3/16- Very good reviews for this movie by Mel Gibson. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 3rd, 2016
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