Posts with the tag 'drama'
LAWLESS- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This true-to-life action saga profiles Virginia’s bootlegging Bondurant gang, whose exploits during the Prohibition era made them outlaw heroes. The three Bondurant brothers tussle with the law and each other as they try to survive changing times.”
Mixed reviews by critics but audiences have liked this one very much. A few called it a bad gangster movie. TRDB.
2/26/13- The movie was a waste of time and I finally turned it off with very little time left. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
August 30th, 2012
THE MASTER- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “A heavy-drinking loaner named Freddie finds some semblance of a family when he stumbles onto the ship of Lancaster Dodd, the charismatic leader of a new “religion” — some say cult — he forms after World War II.”
A few early reviewers said this was a great piece of work. TRDB.
9/14/12- Great review in today’s NY Times but many of my friends did not like this movie. TRDB.
3/21/13- As far as I’m concerned a great performance by Joachin Phoenix and a very good one by Philip Seymour Hoffman saved this movie from oblivion. You can safely skip it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
August 29th, 2012
ARBITRAGE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “It’s financial whiz Robert Miller’s day of reckoning. As he struggles to divest his empire before his fraud is brought to light, fate takes a nasty turn. Now desperate and running out of options, Miller turns to an unlikely source for help.”
Great early reviews. I saw the coming attractions for this and it looked very good. TRDB.
9/14/12- Fair review at best in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
9/19/12- A suspenseful and well acted financial thriller. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
August 29th, 2012
10 YEARS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a group of friends reunites during their 10th high school reunion, they ponder old dreams and forge new connections. At the center of the crowd is Jake. Planning to propose to his girlfriend, he’s thrown for a loop when his old flame appears.”
I found only 3 reviews, one positive, one very negative and one so-so. TRDB.
9/14/12- Fair review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
3/31/13- A huge waste of time with just a few bright comments surrounded by lots of barroom talk. I had to turn it off. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 28th, 2012
THE WAY, WAY BACK- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. “Over the course of his summer break, a teenager comes into his own thanks in part to the friendship he strikes up with one of the park’s managers.”
8/26/12- An article (not a review) in today’s NY Times– Arts and Leisure section. TRDB.
11/8/13- This movie is back On-Demand and received good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 25th, 2012
HERMANO- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Brothers Daniel and Julio love soccer, but while Julio focuses on providing for their family, Daniel dreams about playing professionally. When a pro scout comes to watch them play, they face an agonizing choice between family and their sport.”
8/24/12- Very good review in today’s NY Times. Mixed professional reviews in general but audiences have liked it a lot. TRDB.
2/11/13- I’ll give this movie a mixed review. A bit contrived, a bit formulaic but still has enough going for it for a recommendation. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 24th, 2012
PREMIUM RUSH- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fast-paced action flick, a New York City bicycle messenger (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) picks up a mysterious envelope for urgent cross-town delivery. But as the lad cycles against the clock, he must also elude a corrupt policeman who wants the package for himself.”
8/24/12- Good review in today’s NY Times and also by other professionals and audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 24th, 2012
SEARCHING FOR SONNY- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a curious postcard calls him home, Elliot Knight combines his 10-year high school reunion with a search for his missing friend Sonny. But as he and his classmates dig deeper, they uncover eerie similarities to a play they’ve already performed.”
Audience reviews are great but I can’t find any professional ones. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 19th, 2012
KEEP THE LIGHTS ON- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “The physical romance between a gay filmmaker and an attorney soon evolves into a more complex relationship, laced with conflicting desires. Over several turbulent years, both men struggle to build a true acceptance of the other’s strengths and flaws.”
Great early reviews in general and a very good one in the NY Times on 9/7/12. Audiences have been a bit less effusive. TRDB.
2/13/13- A very well acted and poignant drama about the relationship between two gay men but it could be about any two people. I liked it very much. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
August 19th, 2012
FOR ELLEN- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Would-be rock star Joby is forced to duel for joint custody of his 6-year-old daughter, Ellen, when his wife decides to end their marriage. Long absent from his daughter’s life, he must now convince the court that he deserves to share in her future.”
OK professional reviews with some critics calling the movie moving and poignant. TRDB.
9/7/12- Weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
4/17/13-The movie began a bit slow but became much better with time, especially the scene near the end with Dano and his daughter. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
August 19th, 2012
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