Posts filed under 'Mystery'
INHALE- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “In a desperate move to save his daughter’s life, a New Mexico district attorney (Dermot Mulroney) crosses the border to look into an illegal lung transplant. But upon arrival, he learns the truth about where these “donated” organs really come from. Diane Kruger, Sam Shepard and Rosanna Arquette co-star in this gritty examination of ethics, immigration and innocent lives from director Baltasar Kormákur.” OK review in NY Times 11/11/10.
1/11- A very interesting premise but the plot was unfortunately trivialized with a cops and robbers mentality. I turned it off midway. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
November 11th, 2010
PUPPY- 2008. Premise by Netflix. “Soon after the manipulative Liz (Nadia Townsend) is tossed out by her angry sister, she’s “rescued” by Aiden (Bernard Curry), a guy with serious issues who thinks she’s actually his runaway wife. Liz is willing to play along — for a while. But her knack for getting what she wants is no match for Aiden’s powerful delusions. Self-taught filmmaker Kieran Galvin shot this independent drama, which marks his feature film debut, in just 20 days.” OK audience awards but no professional ones as yet.
10/10- Weird movie with little to show for it when it’s done. I watched it but you shouldn’t. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Mystery
October 15th, 2010
THE TOURIST- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “Watery, enchanted Venice provides the setting for this thriller starring Johnny Depp as an American tourist seeking solace there for his shattered heart — only to find it in danger once again after encountering a beautiful Interpol agent (Angelina Jolie). Little does the poor Yank know that the artful agent has gone to great lengths to arrange their “chance” meeting and is using him to trap a criminal who also happens to be her ex-lover.” Poor reviews but I love Venice so I’ll see it. TRDB.
4/11- The lousy reviews were well deserved but somehow, loving Venice, I managed to watch all of the film. It should have been classified a comedy. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Drama/Romance
October 10th, 2010
RED- Premise by Netflix. “After trading in his professional past as a black-ops CIA agent for a new identity, Frank Moses (Bruce Willis) is basking in normalcy. But he’s forced to return to old habits when a shadowy assassin puts a target on his back and goes after the woman (Mary-Louise Parker) he loves. Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren and John Malkovich co-star as former members of Moses’s team who reluctantly reassemble to save his life.” Good early reviews.
Tags: Mystery
October 10th, 2010
THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET’S NEST- Premise by Netflix. “Third in a trio of films inspired by Swedish author Stieg Larsson’s “Millennium Trilogy,” this thriller follows feisty computer hacker Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) as she finds herself hospitalized, suspected of murder and targeted for death by thugs. Meanwhile, Lisbeth’s journalist pal, Mikael Blomkvist (Michael Nyqvist), crusades to prove her innocence. Daniel Alfredson directs this film that also stars Lena Endre and Jacob Ericksson.” I felt the first one was OK, didn’t like the second and have no reason to believe I’ll like the third. Audience reaction has been good.
Tags: drama, Foreign, Mystery
October 4th, 2010
MESRINE: PUBLIC ENEMY #1- Premise by Netflix. “Jacques Mesrine (Vincent Cassel) finds his star rising throughout the 1970s as both a gangster and a publicity-hungry celebrity. But while his criminal plans are as grandiose as ever, the Paris police are redoubling their efforts with a special anti-Mesrine unit. The conclusion to Jean-François Richet’s epic crime biopic also stars the luminous Ludivine Sagnier as Mesrine’s glamorous Italian lover, Sylvia Jeanjacquot.” OK reviews but not my kind of movie.
Tags: drama, Mystery
September 28th, 2010
MESRINE: KILLER INSTINCT- 2008. Premise by Netflix. “This blistering biopic stars Vincent Cassel as notorious French gangster Jacques Mesrine. The first in a duology, the film details the genesis of Mesrine’s career, including an incident in the army that gave him his first taste of violent power. Gerard Depardieu co-stars in this commanding, stylish film (based on the autobiography Mesrine wrote shortly before breaking out of prison), which has been favorably compared to Brian DePalma’s Scarface.” OK reviews but not my kind of movie.
September 28th, 2010
RENDITION- Premise by Netflix. “Suspected of being a terrorist, Egyptian-born Anwar El-Ibrahim (Omar Metwally) “vanishes” from an international flight and is taken to a secret prison. Now, his wife, Isabella (Reese Witherspoon), desperately tries to uncover his whereabouts — as well as his true intentions. While she looks for answers, CIA analyst Douglas Freeman (Jake Gyllenhaal) objects to the interrogation practices used on El-Ibrahim. Meryl Streep and Alan Arkin co-star.”
9/10- Heavy on the talent here makes for an enjoyable movie. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, thriller
September 25th, 2010
CATFISH- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman document the strange series of events that unfolds when a gifted 8-year-old artist named Abby contacts Nev, a 24-year-old photographer (and Schulman’s brother), through Facebook. After Abby sends Nev a remarkable painting based on one of his photos, Nev begins corresponding with her family — including her seductive 19-year-old sister. Realizing that something’s not quite right, Nev sets out to uncover the truth.” Good reviews.
10/10- A very unusual human drama involving privacy and identity on the internet. I liked it a lot. This movie is a sleeper. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: documentary
September 15th, 2010
THE BLACK SWAN- 2010. Premise by Netflix. ” In this supernatural thriller from director Darren Aronofsky, ambitious New York City ballet dancer Nina (Natalie Portman) lands a key role in “Swan Lake,” but soon finds her dreams of stardom threatened by rival ballerina Lilly (Mila Kunis). As the contentious rivalry between the dancers intensifies, Nina’s obsession descends into paranoia, delusion and more. Winona Ryder, Barbara Hershey and Vincent Cassel co-star.” Very good reviews.
12/10-A very suspenseful and disturbing movie with enough to keep Freud busy for years. I liked it. TRDB. At the theater.
Tags: drama
September 7th, 2010
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