Posts filed under 'Drama'
THE BEST OFFER- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “An auction house owner who lives in seclusion amid a collection of female portraiture is hired by a woman who refuses to meet in person. But as his business relationship with his enigmatic client grows, so does his dormant libido.”
1/1/14- The NY Times gave this movie a very good review in today’s issue. Other reviews have been mixed. TRDB.
1/17/14- I liked this movie very much and would definitely recommend it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 21st, 2013
ALL THE LIGHT IN THE SKY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “An aging actress living alone on the shores of Malibu spends her days pondering where her life has taken her and fearing what comes next. When her niece comes for a visit, the two find they share common ground despite generational differences.”
12/20/13- Good reviews in general and in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 21st, 2013
THE SELFISH GIANT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Two teenage boys band together to steal copper wire from power stations and railway lines to sell to a local scrap dealer in this dour drama. Their friendship sours when Kitten, the scrap dealer, begins to favor one of the boys over the other.”
12/20/13- Very good reviews. TRDB.
1/5/14- This movie got very good reviews but frankly I just can’t understand it. One negative reviewer said that she checked her watch several times and that about says it for me. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: drama, Foreign
December 21st, 2013
PERSONAL TAILOR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This clever comedy follows a company that specializes in giving ordinary people the chance to live another life for a single day. No matter what they’re escaping, the choices each client makes reveals something about his or her inner desires.”
12/20/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and from audiences as well. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
December 21st, 2013
HER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this sci-fi romantic comedy starring Joaquin Phoenix, love comes to a lonely young writer in the sleekest of packages when he finds himself falling for the advanced operating system he purchased to run his life.”
12/18/13- Great review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
1/12/14- One of the most creative movies I’ve seen in a while, this film is definitely worth seeing but I have trouble actually recommending it. It did stimulate a lot of discussion. TRDB.
Tags: drama, sci-fi
December 19th, 2013
ONE CHANCE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “From shop worker to worldwide phenomena, this film tells the story of Paul Potts, who shot to stardom on his vocal talents in “Britain’s Got Talent.” James Cordon stars as the shy singer Simon Cowell brought to the public’s attention.”
10/10/14- Fair reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 15th, 2013
THE WOLF OF WALL STREET- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Martin Scorcese’s high-rolling Wall Street drama is based on the memoirs of stockbroker Jordan Belfort, whose giddy career — involving audacious scams and confrontations with the FBI and other agencies — ended in federal prison.”
12/15/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
12/27/13- The NY Times liked this very much. TRDB.
12/29/13- Similar to American Hustle that I saw last week, this movie was way over the top and I enjoyed it. DiCaprio was great. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 15th, 2013
THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this remake of the 1947 classic comedy, shy photo manager Walter Mitty is constantly daydreaming to escape his humdrum life and domineering mother, but when he gets embroiled in a real-life adventure, he discovers that being a hero is tough work.”
12/15/13- Weak reviews from most critics. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 15th, 2013
SOME VELVET MORNING- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Pretty young Velvet is amazed when her ex-lover Fred shows up unannounced at her New York home with his suitcases, eager to rekindle their romance. What follows is a long emotional dialogue between the two, as Fred’s hopes are thoroughly dashed.”
12/13/13- Mixed reviews from critics but audiences have liked it. The NY Times did not care for it. TRDB.
7/30/14- I found the movie somewhat slow in the beginning but it got better and ended with a bang. Most of the critical review was either VERY positive or VERY negative. Little in between. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 13th, 2013
SAVING MR. BANKS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Walt Disney sets his sights on obtaining the rights to the children’s classic “Mary Poppins,” he reaches out to the book’s author, P.L. Travers, only to find that she proves a tough nut to crack.”
12/13/13- Good reviews all around including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
1/23/14- I did enjoy this film but there’s a whole lot of sap flowing and a whole lot of PR for Disney as well. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 13th, 2013
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