Posts filed under 'Drama'
YOU WILL BE MY SON- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Paul de Marseul (Niels Aretrup) is the passionate, demanding proprietor of his prestigious family wine estate. But he has no faith in his son, Martin (Loran Deutsch), who works at the vineyard. Paul dreams of a harder-working, successful son-a dream that one day seemingly materializes when he meets Philip (Nicolas Bridet), the son of his dying estate manager (Patrick Chesnais). Can Paul turn against his own blood and turn Philip into the rightful heir of his family estate?”
Here’s what Netflix had to say– “Doubtful that his own son is up to the task, the demanding owner of a vintage chateau and wine label turns to the offspring of his late caretaker to maintain the strict principles of his prestigious business.”
8/16/13- An excellent review in today’s NY Times and from most other critics as well. TRDB.
10/27/13- I loved the acting, the story and the characters. What else can I say? You should see this one! TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 16th, 2013
EITHER WAY- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Two employees of the Icelandic Road Administration spend the summer painting lines on the winding roads that stretch out to the distant horizon. With no one but each other for company, the barren wilderness becomes a place of adventure, disaster and discovery as both men reach difficult crossroads in their lives.”
8/16/13- Yesterday I saw the American remake of this Icelandic movie called “Prince Avalanche” and enjoyed it very much. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 16th, 2013
I DECLARE WAR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “A once-friendly game of war between two groups of 13-year-olds takes on sinister overtones when an enemy soldier goes rogue and kidnaps the best friend of the opposing side’s commander.”
8/14/13– Surprisingly good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 14th, 2013
AFTERNOON DELIGHT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Although 30-something wife and mother Rachel appears to have the perfect life, she’s being driven crazy by boredom. While attempting to spice up her marriage, Rachel befriends a stripper named McKenna who educates her about being true to herself.”
8/14/13- Mostly poor reviews. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
August 14th, 2013
UNA NOCHE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “After Cuban teenager Raul is accused of assault, he and his best friend decide to flee the country and make the 90-mile journey to the United States. Elio’s twin sister — whom he is reluctant to leave behind — narrates their harrowing story.”
8/23/13- An excellent review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
9/11/13- I liked this movie that was about coming of age in the setting of Havana, Cuba but instead of rebelling against their parents they are rebelling against the state. Excellent acting made this movie excel. TRDB. Concast On-Demand.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 9th, 2013
THERESE DESQUEYROUX- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “In southwest France in the 1920s, two wealthy families are joined by an arranged marriage between the dull Bernard and the restless Thérèse. Desperately bored and longing for meaning in her life, Thérèse concocts a drastic solution to her problems.”
8/9/13- Mixed reviews, more positive than negative–just. TRDB.
8/23/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 9th, 2013
SPARROWS DANCE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When an overflowing toilet forces an agoraphobic ex-actress to let in the outside world for the first time in months, romance blooms. But making it to her musician-boyfriend’s first professional gig will prove the real test for the shut-in.”
8/9/13- Very few reviews but they are good. TRDB.
8/23/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
8/23/13- I enjoyed this movie very much. Very good acting and a good depiction of the life of an agoraphobic. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: drama
August 9th, 2013
THE FROZEN GROUND- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based thriller starring Nicolas Cage, an Alaska state trooper looking to bring a notorious serial killer to justice teams with a 17-year-old prostitute who escaped the predator’s clutches.”
8/9/13- Mixed reviews, more positive than negative. TRDB.
8/23/13- A poor review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Mystery
August 9th, 2013
DEVIL’S PASS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Five students retrace the steps of a group of hikers who famously perished in Russia’s Ural Mountains more than five decades prior. It isn’t long, however, before trouble besets the new group of adventurers in this found-footage chiller.”
8/9/13- No reviews as yet but this movie sounds very scary and I probably won’t see it even if it gets good reviews. TRDB.
8/23/13- The NY Times panned this film in today’s movie section. TRDB.
Tags: drama, horrow
August 9th, 2013
IN A WORLD…- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Lake Bell (“Children’s Hospital”) stars in In a World…, a hilarious romantic comedy about a struggling vocal coach who strikes it big in the cutthroat world of movie-trailer voiceovers, only to find herself in direct competition with the industry’s reigning king-her father. Written and directed by Bell, who won the Sundance 2013 Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award for the script.”
8/9/13- Good reviews from today’s NY Times and from other critics as well. TRDB.
9/2/13- The movie was fun but nothing great. There were some funny situations that reminded me of early Woody Allen and I did enjoy the various relationships. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
August 9th, 2013
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