Posts with the tag 'Comedy'
THE 100 YEAR OLD MAN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Allan Karlsson caps off his long and colorful life by escaping from his nursing home on his 100th birthday. In short order, he comes into a possession of a suitcase stuffed with cash. With his new friend Julius, Allan decides to take it on the lam.”
5/8/15- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
5/16/15- This movie was a big hit in Sweden but for me and for many critics it seemed ridiculous. There were a few funny scenes. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: Comedy, Foreign
May 8th, 2015
INTREPIDO: A LONELY HERO- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Middle-aged Antonio has lived his life as a jack-of-all-trades, but has nothing to show for it now that his wife has left him to raise their son. His outlook gets an unexpected boost when a younger woman enters his life.”
5/9/15- The NY Times gave this a poor review in todays issue. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, ddrama, Foreign
May 8th, 2015
THE D TRAIN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Being committee chairman for his high school class’s 20-year reunion provides perpetual loser Dan Landsman with a golden opportunity to prove his coolness. But it all hinges on persuading semifamous ex-classmate Oliver Lawless to attend.”
5/8/15- Weak reviews from critics and audiences although a few gave it fairly good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy
May 8th, 2015
5 FLIGHTS UP- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Married for four decades, New Yorkers Ruth and Alex have had a wonderful life together — most of it spent in their cherished Brooklyn walk-up. But now that it’s time to sell, the universe seems determined to thwart them.”
5/5/15- Reviews were more negative than positive but I did read a more extensive review and I will recommend the movie. TRDB.
5/18/15- A delightful drama/comedy starring Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton and Cynthia Nixon, all of whom play very well with each other. TRDB.Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: Comedy
May 6th, 2015
WELCOME TO ME- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When mentally unstable Alice Klieg hits the lottery, she uses her winnings to produce and star in an off-the-wall talk show. Ignoring her illness and skipping her medication, she uses the spotlight to work through her deep-rooted pain.”
5/1/15- OK reviews from critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
5/19/15- Kristen Wiig was wonderful in this dramatic comedy and I really enjoyed the movie. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: Comedy, drama
May 1st, 2015
RIDE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Jackie’s free-spirited son swaps college for the breakers of California, she decides to follow him west, hoping to mend fences between them. Soon after arriving, Jackie meets a young surfing instructor who helps her rediscover her sexuality.”
5/1/15- Wildly mixed reviews but I like Helen Hunt and I think I’ll give this one a try. TRDB.
8/29/15- Overall I’d say that I did enjoy this movie despite its predictability. Also, one critic said that Helen Hunt, who wrote the script, seemed to be trying too hard and I would agree. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Comedy, drama
May 1st, 2015
JUST BEFORE I GO- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Courteney Cox makes her directorial bow with this darkly comic feature about Ted Morgan, a man contemplating suicide — but not before revisiting his hometown. As he begins to attack his bucket list, he soon realizes he’s not the only one suffering.”
4/24/15- Terrible reviews by the professionals but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
April 24th, 2015
ADULT BEGINNERS- 2015. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When what was to be a major business coup turns into a financial disaster, penniless entrepreneur Jake decamps from Manhattan and lands on his sister’s doorstep in suburbia — where he ends up as nanny to his 3-year-old nephew.
4/24/15- Poor reviews from most critics and just OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy
April 24th, 2015
ZERO MOTIVATION- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Serving out their required term in the military, a collection of young Israeli soldiers are posted to a desolate base in the middle of the desert. As their collective boredom mounts, personal frictions begin to surface among the all-female company.”
An Israeli military comedy that reminded me of MASH with the absurdity of war as a backdrop. I enjoyed it. TRDB. Seen at the Jewish Film Festival at Jacob Burns.
Tags: Comedy, drama
April 15th, 2015
WHILE WE’RE YOUNG- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Documentary filmmaker Josh Srebnick is up against a creative wall when he meets an attractive and quirky young couple, Jamie and Darby, who bring new vigor and energy to the lives of Josh and his wife — until a professional conflict arises.”
3/27/15– Mostly good professional reviews– the NY Times gave it a good review with some qualifications. Audiences have been luke warm to the film. TRDB.
4/12/15- Overall I’ll give this movie a passing grade but I was not overly impressed. Come in mid-way and see the better second half. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy
March 27th, 2015
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