Posts with the tag 'drama'
PLANET OF SNAIL- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “A deaf, blind recluse with few ties to the outside world finds an ideal mate in a disabled woman, who expands his universe and inspires his passions. Their life together might not be grand, but it’s beautiful in its simplicity.”
Excellent reviews. TRDB.
5/13/13- A very different type of documentary, more like a drama that was a tribute to the characters involved. The movie itself seemed repetitive to me and perhaps would have worked better as a short but still I enjoyed it. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
July 31st, 2012
LAS ACACIAS- 2011. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rubén is a lonely truck driver who has been covering for years the motorway from Asunción del Paraguay to Buenos Aires, carrying wood. However, today’s journey will be different. This morning, in a motorway stop near Asunción, Jacinta shows up an hour later to begin a journey by track which is going to take her to Buenos Aires. Wath’s more, Rubén finds out at that very moment that little Anahí, who’s 8 months old, will travel with them- It is not the best beginning. As kilometres go by, th relationship between Rubén and Jacinta will grow. they will slowly meet and sip into each other’s soul. None of them talks much about their lives. None asks much either. It’s a few word journey but it is not a silent one.”
Very good professional but weak audience reviews. TRDB.
9/7/12- A very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
July 28th, 2012
ROBOT AND FRANK- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Retired cat burglar Frank worries his adult children, who present him with a robot caretaker to look after his house and keep him company. Realizing that his new companion would make the perfect accomplice, Frank plans a return to his old profession.”
Very good early reviews. TRDB.
8/17/12- An OK review in today’s NY Times and most critics have liked it. TRDB.
8/24/12- Frank Langella is great as usual in this funny, poignant and ultimately sad drama. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
July 28th, 2012
LET GO- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “A disheartened parole officer struggling to find happiness in a ho-hum marriage finds inspiration from an unlikely source: his own parolees. As his slightly loopy ex-cons play out their dramas, the parole officer works to resolve his own.”
Very good early audience reviews– no professional critics yet. TRDB.
11/27/12- A cute story with some comedic scenes as well. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
July 28th, 2012
RED HOOK SUMMER- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Flik’s summer vacation is upended when he’s sent from suburban Atlanta to stay with his preacher grandfather in the projects of Brooklyn. As the old man tries to get religion into his grandson, Flik befriends a mischievous girl from the congregation.”
Fairly good reviews so far for this movie. TRDB.
8/10/12- Good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
July 28th, 2012
2 DAYS IN NEW YORK- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Marion and Mingus live cozily-perhaps too cozily-with their cat and two young children from previous relationships. However, when Marion’s jolly father (played by director Delpy’s real-life dad), her oversexed sister, and her sister’s outrageous boyfriend unceremoniously descend upon them for a visit, it initiates two unforgettable days that will test Marion and Mingus’s relationship. With their unwitting racism and sexual frankness, the French triumvirate hilariously has no boundaries or filters…and no person is left unscathed in its wake.”
Mixed reviews, both audience and professional. TRDB.
8/10/12- The NY Times called this movie “a likable mess” in today’s review.
7/8/15- The NY Times put it well and I agree. Families–lots of fun- lots of agrevation. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: Comedy, drama
July 28th, 2012
CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Celeste (Rashida Jones) and Jesse (Andy Samberg) met in high school, married young and are growing apart. Now thirty, Celeste is the driven owner of her own media consulting firm, Jesse is once again unemployed and in no particular rush to do anything with his life. Celeste is convinced that divorcing Jesse is the right thing to do — she is on her way up, he is on his way nowhere, and if they do it now instead of later, they can remain supportive friends. Jesse passively accepts this transition into friendship, even though he is still in love with her. As the reality of their separation sets in, Celeste slowly and painfully realizes she has been cavalier about their relationship, and her decision, which once seemed mature and progressive, now seems impulsive and selfish. But her timing with Jesse is less than fortuitous…”
Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
8/3/12- Good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
8/8/13- This movie had a few interesting ideas but it was mainly stupid and annoying and I eventually turned it off. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Romance
July 28th, 2012
360- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this remake of the 1950 classic La Ronde, an all-star cast weaves through interrelated stories about love, passion and loneliness. From London and Denver to Phoenix and Vienna, people are haunted by their need to connect, despite the consequences.”
Mediocre professional reviews but OK audience reaction. TRDB.
8/3/12- Poor review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
July 28th, 2012
KILLER JOE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dimwitted drug dealer Chris hires Killer Joe to ice his mother for her insurance. But Chris is broke, so Joe demands his sister Dottie as collateral. Dottie’s not about to be treated as chattel, and Killer Joe soon wishes he’d never taken the job.”
7/27/12- Good reviews in general but a bad, bad one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
July 27th, 2012
BURNING MAN- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Tom, a charismatic but moody chef at a chic Australian restaurant, has trouble controlling his temper — an issue that finally comes to a head when an angry outburst at his son’s birthday party draws the police.”
Fair reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
July 21st, 2012
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