Posts with the tag 'drama'
GUNLESS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Fleeing the law, infamous bandit Montana Kid (Paul Gross) heads north to hide out in Barclay’s Brush, Canada (population 17), where nobody seems to understand the code of the Old West. For starters, the gunfighter is amazed to find that nobody even owns a pistol. The Kid slowly warms to the town, and especially to the sassy and outspoken Jane (Sienna Guillory), but is forced to strap on his six-gun when the posse comes looking for him.” Only fair reviews so far. TRDB.
8/9/11- Ridiculous!! TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
July 21st, 2011
THE FUTURE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Suddenly aware that their lives will radically change in a month’s time, Sophie (Miranda July) and Jason (Hamish Linklater) decide to seize the opportunity to quit their jobs, pursue new interests and disconnect from the Internet, with the knowledge that their actions will literally change the course of history. As they pursue their adventures, they find their faith in one another and in themselves is put to the test.” Very good early reviews. TRDB.
Good review in NY Times on 7/29/11. TRDB.
8/8/11- This film was weird enough that I did not get bored but I could not relate to any of the characters in any way. You can safely miss this one. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
July 16th, 2011
IMPOLEX- 2009. Synopsis by Netflix. “As World War II draws to an end, American soldier Tyrone (Riley O’Bryan) scours a nameless forest for undetonated German rockets. To complete his mission, the befuddled trooper must contend with intriguing characters that may in fact be mere hallucinations. Written and directed by Alex Ross Perry, this surreal drama finds Tyrone crossing paths with his ex-girlfriend (Kate Lyn Sheil) as well as a talking octopus.” Mixed review in NY Times on 7/15/11. TRDB.
Tags: drama
July 16th, 2011
THE CHAMELEON- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Nicholas Barclay (Marc-André Grondin), the long-missing son of a Texas family, answers his mother’s (Ellen Barkin) prayers when he resurfaces with the sensational story that he escaped from a child prostitution ring. The catch? The man isn’t really Nicholas Barclay. Rather, it’s master identity thief Frédéric Bourdin, and an FBI agent (Famke Janssen) is hot on his trail in this gripping true-crime thriller.” An unusual review in the NY Times on 7/15/11– I’m not sure if it’s positive or negative. Awful reviews in general. TRDB.
8/30/11- Despite poor reviews I really got into this movie and found the characters interesting. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
July 15th, 2011
THE WAVE- 2008. Synopsis by Netflix. “To give his students a real-world example of how dictatorships can grow powerful, high school teacher Rainer (Jürgen Vogel) starts a social experiment that assigns some of his students a strong advantage while leaving others subservient and powerless. The classroom exercise spreads to the rest of the school, where it mushrooms into violence, discrimination and the abuse of power.” Some great reviews, some OK and a few poor. TRDB.
11/29/11- A very powerful movie that gave me the creeps. Important to see! TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
July 11th, 2011
SARAH’S KEY- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the midst of researching an article about the roundup of Jews that took place in Paris in 1942, American-born journalist Julia Jarmond (Kristin Scott Thomas) uncovers a sobering connection between her story and the home she shares with her boorish French husband (Frederic Pierrot). Gilles Paquet-Brenner directs this gripping drama based on a bestselling novel of the same name that was inspired by actual events.” Excellent professional reviews and average audience reaction. TRDB.
8/15/11- Great script and wonderful acting make this Holocaust movie different from others and I highly recommend it. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
July 10th, 2011
THE LEDGE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “This unusual, character-driven thriller follows young hotel manager Gavin (Charlie Hunnam), who steps out onto a high ledge to commit suicide. World-weary police officer Hollis (Terrence Howard) is assigned to talk him down but is tormented by traumatic issues of his own. The men find themselves debating atheism, faith and the meaning of life, and soon are embroiled in a battle of wills that has each man questioning his commitment to his chosen path.” Only a fair review at best in today’s NY Times (7/8/11). TRDB.
Tags: drama
July 8th, 2011
SUMMER OF GOLIATH- A story of 3 Mexican characters from a small town during one summer. A few reviews and they are just fair. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
July 8th, 2011
AURORA- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Internationally acclaimed Romanian filmmaker Christi Puiu writes, directs and stars in this slow-burn drama as 42-year-old Viorel, a distraught engineer who takes drastic measures to end his emotional suffering after enduring a devastating divorce. Co-starring Clara Voda, Catrinel Dumitrescu and Luminita Gheorghiu, this film juxtaposes long, deliberately paced scenes with short but intense bursts of excitement.” OK review in NY Times on 6/29/11 and good reviews in general. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
June 30th, 2011
SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Noted director Wayne Wang helms this adaptation of Lisa See’s best-selling novel about two young girls in 19th-century China who are pledged as lifelong companions through an ancient ritual, although their friendship is sorely tested as they mature. Paralleling the story of Snow Flower and Lily, who communicate by writing on the folds of a white fan, are the modern-day tribulations of Sophia and Nina, who struggle to maintain their relationship.” No reviews yet. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
June 29th, 2011
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