Posts with the tag 'drama'
VICTORIA & ABDUL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this historical drama, young Indian clerk Abdul Karim journeys to Britain to participate in the celebration of Queen Victoria’s 50th year on the throne. In the process, he unexpectedly forms a deep friendship with the monarch.”
9/22/17- I saw the trailer to this movie and it looked superficial to me. Also, I read so-called positive reviews that I thought were weak. TRDB.
11/1/17- Perhaps this story is true but still it seemed hard to believe. I think it was a vehicle for Judi Dench to cop yet another award for a part well played. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
September 22nd, 2017
WOODSHOCK- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this immersive thriller, a young woman reeling from the pain of a deep personal loss ingests powerful, mind-bending cannabinoids in an effort to put the past behind her. But she soon begins to spiral out of control.”
9/22/17- This movie received some of the worst reviews I’ve seen in a long time from the critics. Somehow audiences seemed to have liked it. I’ll pass. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 22nd, 2017
THE TIGER HUNTER- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Hoping to live up to his tiger-hunter father’s legacy and prove himself worthy of wedding boyhood crush Ruby, Sami Malik leaves India for Chicago to work as an engineer. But when the job falls through, Sami concocts a half-baked charade to woo Ruby.”
9/22/17– Fairly good reviews by both audiences and critics. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 22nd, 2017
THE KING’S CHOICE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When the Nazis invaded Norway on April 9, 1940, the country’s king — Haakon VII — was given an ultimatum: surrender or die. When Haakon answered that he would abdicate before appointing the German-approved government, the bombing began.”
9/22/17- Very good reviews from all sources. TRDB.
1/8/18- An excellent movie– thoroughly enjoyed it. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
September 22nd, 2017
LOVING VINCENT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This animated biopic recounts the life and last days of tormented Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, with each frame of the film consisting of an oil painting executed in the master’s style and a plot based on letters he penned.”
9/22/17- Fairly good reviews by the critics and excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.
2/27/18- A very interesting and creative animated drama that could be considered a docudrama. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: animated, drama
September 22nd, 2017
BATTLE OF THE SEXES- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1973, Billie Jean King, the world’s No. 2 female tennis player, took on 55-year-old ex-champ Bobby Riggs in a match hyped as the Battle of the Sexes. This sports dramedy delves into the battles being played out in their lives beyond the spotlight.”
9/22/17- Very good reviews by the critics and 50/50 by audiences. TRDB.
10/1/17- I liked the movie and it was much more than a tennis match. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
September 22nd, 2017
THIRST STREET- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “During a layover in Paris, American flight attendant Gina becomes infatuated with urbane bartender Jérôme after one night of passion. But when he fails to return her feelings, Gina begins to lose her grip on reality.”
9/20/17- Fairly good reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
September 20th, 2017
STRONGER- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based drama, life changes irrevocably for Jeff Bauman when a bomb goes off at his feet as he’s celebrating his completion of the 2013 Boston Marathon. Despite losing his legs, Bauman is determined to help find the culprits.”
9/19/17- Great reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.
4/7/18- Done very well this drama is more than a tearjerker and I enjoyed it very much. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
September 20th, 2017
THE WILDE WEDDING- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “For her fourth wedding, former film star Eve Wilde makes the mistake of inviting her first husband –renowned stage actor Laurence Darling — to the festivities, giving rise to some unforeseen and wacky repercussions.”
9/15/17- Awful reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 17th, 2017
WOODPECKERS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Julián arrives at Najayo Prison, a big shot inmate enlists him to communicate via sign language with his lover, Yanelly, who’s locked up at a women’s compound 150 yards away. But before long, an attraction develops between Yanelly and Julián.”
9/15/17- Good reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 17th, 2017
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