Posts filed under 'Drama'
COLDWATER- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This stark drama follows troubled teen Brad Lunders after he’s spirited away — at his parents’ behest — to a remote juvenile reform camp, where he finds himself in a dehumanizing situation that results in a battle for mental and physical survival.”
8/15/14- Poor reviews in general but a few good ones mixed in. TRDB.
2/4/21- I’ll go with the review above. Not great and you can skip it. A bit of an awakening regarding juvenile detention facilities. TRDB. Netflix Disc
Tags: drama
August 15th, 2014
ABUSE OF WEAKNESS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this semi-autobiographical tale from helmer Catherine Breillat, Isabelle Huppert plays a director who returns to her craft after suffering a debilitating stroke. Regrettably, the con man she casts in her film comes to see her as his biggest mark.”
8/15/14- Very good reviews. TRDB.
12/5/14– I just could not get into this film and I turned it off. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 15th, 2014
FRANK- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “An aspiring musician joins a band of eccentrics led by an enigmatic singer — who wears a fake head — and his unstable girlfriend. Creative tension mounts as the group retreats to the woods to cut an album.”
8/15/14- Excellent reviews all around. TRDB.
9/30/14- Definitely one of the weirdest films I have seen in a long time. By the way, I hated it and turned it off. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
August 15th, 2014
ATTILA MARCEL- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Rendered permanently mute by the shock of seeing both parents die, Paul is raised by two aunts who are determined to turn him into a piano virtuoso. But after his neighbor feeds him asparagus stew, Paul’s buried memories begin to return.”
8/14/14- Rated well by IMDB (6.9) but I haven’t yet seen an individual critic’s review. TRDB.
9/6/14- Very creative and I found it interesting but it is clearly not for everyone. I’d try it if I were you! TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 14th, 2014
THE ONE I LOVE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Confronted with the potential end of their marriage, Ethan and Sophie take off for a weekend together, hoping to negotiate their future. When they reach their idyllic destination, however, the couple strolls into a bizarre new brand of trouble.”
8/12/14- Very good reviews. TRDB.
8/15/14- A very clever story that works for the most part. Also a bit tedious at times trying to figure out who is who but overall I liked it. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: drama
August 12th, 2014
LOVE IS STRANGE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After 28 years together, Ben and George finally get hitched. But when the marriage raises controversy at the school where George works, he’s fired. Unable to afford their New York City apartment, the couple is forced to live apart.”
8/12/14- Very good reviews. TRDB.
9/16/14- Very well done movie with fine acting from Alfred Molina and John Lithgow. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 12th, 2014
IF I STAY- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “While trying to choose between love and a musical career, 17-year-old Mia Hall finds her life upended by a tragic car crash that puts her in a coma. As she lies unconscious, Mia has a vision of her life that leads her to another crossroads.”
8/12/14- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
8/20/14-Reviews are mixed at about 50/50. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 12th, 2014
WHAT IF- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Wallace meets Chantry an animator and form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. There is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?”
8/8/14- The movie sounds corny but has received good reviews. The NY Times didn’t care for it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 8th, 2014
THE MAID’S ROOM- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After going to work for a wealthy American family as a maid, undocumented immigrant Drina becomes privy to the household’s darkest secret. She wants to report the incident to authorities, but her alien status and powerful boss conspire to stop her.”
8/8/14- Bad reviews- even the few that were OK were critical. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 8th, 2014
AFTER- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Nora Valentino, a woman whose husband, Mitch loves her more than anything in the world. So much so that he, along with his four children and sister-in-law have gone to obscene lengths to hide a horror too painful for Nora to bear.”
8/8/14- Miserable reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 8th, 2014
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