Posts with the tag 'drama'
SWEET COUNTRY 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Australia’s dusty outback of the 1920s is the setting for this well-crafted Western about an aboriginal stockman who faces little chance of a fair trial after killing the racist white owner of a cattle station in self-defense.”
4/6/18- Excellent reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
8/28/18- I enjoyed the movie but not nearly as much as the critics did. Also a bit too long and drawn out. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
April 7th, 2018
SPINNING MAN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a young woman is murdered, philosophy professor Evan Birch’s penchant for dating students raises the suspicions of a tenacious police detective and Birch’s wife, who has doubts about his alibi because of past transgressions.”
4/6/18- Poor reviews from all sources. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Mystery
April 7th, 2018
BIG FISH & BEGONIA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a world hidden within our own, ethereal 16-year-old Chun embarks on a rite of passage, assuming the form of a dolphin to explore the human realm. But during the journey, she ends up in a life-or-death situation and must make a fateful choice.”
4/6/18- Very good reviews by the critics for this animated drama and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
Tags: animated, drama
April 6th, 2018
YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Emotionally scarred from his experiences as a Marine and an FBI agent, Joe earns a living by saving young women from sex-trafficking rings. But when he attempts to rescue a New York senator’s daughter from a bordello, things quickly get out of hand.”
4/6/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
4/20/18- Violent and as far as I’m concerned meaningless. I hated it!! TRDB.
Tags: drama, Mystery
April 6th, 2018
THE MIRACLE SEASON- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Caroline Found — the undisputed star of West High School’s volleyball team — dies suddenly, the Iowa City squad is left floundering until her father and the team’s tough but caring coach inspire them to pursue the state championship.”
4/6/18- Poor reviews by the critics but good ones from audiences. I will skip this one for now. TRDB.
Tags: drama
April 6th, 2018
LEAN ON PETE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Passing his teen years largely neglected, Charley Thompson finds a part-time job with a slightly shady horse trainer and develops a strong bond with worn-out racehorse Lean on Pete — whom Charley resolves to save from the slaughterhouse.”
4/6/18- Excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.
8/26/18- I liked this movie very much. Really about a 15 year old who comes of age with more problems loaded on his back than he deserves. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
April 6th, 2018
WHERE IS KYRA?- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Heartbroken, unemployed and deep in debt, middle-aged Kyra returns home to care for her ailing mother. But when she dies, Kyra struggles to support herself and is soon driven to take risky measures as she faces the threat of eviction.”
4/6/18- OK reviews in general including some very good ones. TRDB.
Tags: drama
April 6th, 2018
A QUIET PLACE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “As a married couple and their son are enjoying their peaceful existence on a farm, a malevolent supernatural entity takes up residence in their home, forcing the family into a horrific and extended fight for their lives.”
4/4/18- Excellent reviews for this bloody horror movie. Not my kind of movie by a longshot. TRDB.
Tags: drama, horror, Mystery
April 4th, 2018
CHAPPAQUIDDICK- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this historical drama, the car accident that doomed Ted Kennedy’s presidential ambitions and resulted in the drowning death of 28-year-old Mary Jo Kopechne gets a fresh look, focusing on the cover-up that followed the crash.”
4/3/18- Fairly good reviews for this historical drama. TRDB.
8/8/18- The movie was a reminder of the incident and the times but it was just a so-so movie. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
April 3rd, 2018
LOVE AFTER LOVE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “An introspective examination of grief, this ensemble drama focuses on a family struggling to cope in the wake of the patriarch’s death, as their anger and inner anguish build up stress on their relationships.”
3/30/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
8/13/18- Really a movie about loss and grieving. I liked it. Starring Andie MacDowell. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
March 31st, 2018
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