ROMEO AND JULIETTE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Oscar-winning writer and “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes provides the screenplay for this version of Shakespeare’s classic tale. The action unfolds in Renaissance Verona with Douglas Booth and Hailee Steinfeld playing the star-crossed lovers.”
10/11/13- Poor early reviews in general. The NY Times was neutral in today’s review. TRDB.
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ZERO CHARISMA- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “A grouchy role-playing game fanatic finds his real-life world spiraling out of control when an appealing hipster joins his game, the grandmother who cares for him becomes ill, and his estranged mom appears with a fiancé in tow.”
10/7/13- Sounds a bit silly but it has received some very good reviews. TRDB.
10/11/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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ESCAPE FROM TOMORROW- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “On the last day of a family vacation at Disney World, Jim White learns that he’s lost his job. Soon thereafter, he begins to lose his mind, wandering through the artificial phantasmagoria and becoming obsessed with two perky French girls.”
10/11/13- Mixed reviews, more positive than negative in general but the NY Times did not like it. TRDB.
5/11/14- Definitely ranks as one of the 10 weirdest movies I’ve seen. I kind of enjoyed the first half but then lost interest totally. TRDB. Netflix.
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CBGB- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Renewing the legend of one of New York’s most storied nightclubs, this raucous drama features the punk and rock legends who made CBGB famous. While the club’s owner had hoped to open CBGB as a country venue, it soon became something quite different.”
10/11/13- Poor reviews from nearly all critics including the NY Times. TRDB.
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CAPTAIN PHILLIPS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this exciting adventure based on true events that made international headlines, Tom Hanks portrays Capt. Richard Phillips, who is taken hostage by Somali pirates after they hijack his cargo ship, and the U.S. Navy’s efforts to rescue him.”
10/11/13- This movie, starring Tom Hanks as Captain Phillips, has received excellent reviews but one critic said that it was a Hollywood style “A Hijacking”, a movie that I saw a few months ago that had a similar theme and was excellent. The NY Times liked it also. TRDB.
10/11/13- The movie was well done and helped along by the knowledge that it was taken from a true story. Tom Hanks did his usual good job. I enjoyed the last 15min. the most. TRDB.
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A TOUCH OF SIN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Weaving together four stories of people living in different Chinese provinces, this drama follows a miner protesting corruption, a migrant worker with a gun, a factory drone always drifting to a new job and a receptionist who’s been assaulted.”
10/4/13- Excellent reviews all around. The NY Times liked this movie very much and so did audiences. TRDB.
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RUNNER RUNNER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After losing a lot of money to online poker, a Princeton student confronts the site’s shady CEO, Ivan Block — and soon becomes Block’s protégé. But when an FBI agent tries to take Block down, the relationship between mentor and protégé goes south.”
10/4/13- Poor reviews all around including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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THE LAST DAY OF AUGUST- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Dan finally got out of the hospital after an accident left him paralyzed, he holed up in a remote family cabin to take stock of his life. But that was a year ago, and now his friends are ready to confront him and bring him back into society.”
10/4/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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THE DIRTIES- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Film geeks Matt and Owen make a movie about getting revenge on “the Dirties,” a group of bullies who target them at school. Then Matt decides to take things a step further, stockpiling weapons for a sequel in which they’ll open fire on their enemies.”
10/4/13- Good reviews all around. Today’s NY Times gave this a good review also. TRDB.
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BABYGIRL- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Nuyorican teenager Lena is a surrogate parent to her own irresponsible single mother, Lucy, who brings home one loser boyfriend after another. Lucy’s latest catch is the slimiest yet, and Lena’s planning a reality check for her oblivious mother.”
10/4/13- Just a few professional reviews so far and they are good. The NY Times liked it and audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
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