Posts with the tag 'drama'
SULLY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Viewers around the world were astonished in 2009 when airline pilot Chesley Sullenberger safely landed an Airbus 320 on the Hudson River after both engines were disabled. This fact-based drama illuminates Sullenberger’s life and heroic achievement.”
9/7/16- Mostly very good reviews for the movie and for Tom Hanks who plays Sully. A few negatives thrown in as well. TRDB.
9/10/16- I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and I was sweating as it played out despite knowing what was going to happen. There have been some interesting discussions in the press about artistic license and accuracy related to this movie. Tom Hanks was great! TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
September 7th, 2016
IS THAT YOU?- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After losing his job, 60-year-old Israeli Ronnie flies to the United States to make contact with his long-lost love Rachel. During his search, he crosses paths with student filmmaker Myla, who joins Ronnie on his sentimental quest.”
8/26/16- Weak reviews all around. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
September 7th, 2016
THE INTERVENTION- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Ruby and Peter join three other couples for a weekend holiday, they’re dismayed to discover that their friend Annie has engineered the entire trip to help the pair address their marital problems.”
8/26/16- Fairly good reviews from critics and OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
1/5/17- Absolutely AWFUL! TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: Comedy, drama
September 7th, 2016
IN ORDER OF DISAPPEARANCE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When he sets out to avenge his son’s murder, mild-mannered snowplow driver Nils sparks a war between a Norwegian mobster and his Serbian rival. As the two drug lords battle for supremacy, Nils dodges bullets to fulfill his own quest.”
8/26/16- Fairly good reviews in general. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Mystery
September 7th, 2016
MIA MADRE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Thrown off balance by her mother’s grave illness, film director Margherita must also struggle with the brash and uncooperative Hollywood actor who’s starring in the dramatic feature she’s trying to finish shooting.”
8/26/16- Very good reviews from the critics and just OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
11/16/11- I enjoyed this movie very much. Great acting and a great story. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: Comedy, drama
September 7th, 2016
I AM NOT A SERIAL KILLER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Troubled by his homicidal impulses, teenage John Cleaver does his best to keep his dark imagination at bay. But when a serial killer descends on his town, John must turn to his dark side to track down and destroy the murderer — who may not be human.”
8/26/16- Definitely NOT my kind of movie but it did receive OK reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Mystery
September 7th, 2016
HANDS OF STONE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “The life and legend of championship boxer Roberto Duran are captured in this biographical drama, which depicts his impoverished childhood, his professional debut at 16, and the 34-year career that made him one of the most revered boxers of all time.”
8/26/16- Poor reviews for this movie but I might see it anyway. TRDB.
1/31/17- I watched half of this movie which was half too much. What was Robert DeNiro thinking? Awful. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 7th, 2016
FATIMA- 2016. Despite raising two teen daughters on her own in France, Algerian immigrant Fatima has never mastered the language of her adopted land. When a fall takes her off her feet, she begins a diary, expressing her feelings to her girls in her native Arabic.ings to her girls in her native Arabic.”
8/26/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
September 7th, 2016
DON’T BREATHE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “A blind, rich and reclusive billionaire is hiding a mountain of cash in his home — he’s the perfect target for a trio of teens carrying out a string of robberies. Too bad the kids didn’t consider that their would-be victim may be a psychopath.”
8/26/16- This movie sounds terrifying and I will not see it. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Mystery
September 7th, 2016
COMPLETE UNKNOWN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While hosting a birthday dinner party, Tom recognizes a friend’s date as a woman he was once close to and is surprised that she doesn’t seem to remember him. Intent on finding out why, Tom follows her from the party, and a revealing odyssey ensues.”
8/26/16- Poor reviews from nearly everybody but the plot does sound interesting. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 7th, 2016
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