Posts with the tag 'Drama/Romance'
REMEMBER ME- Premise by Netflix. “Still reeling from a heartbreaking family event and his parents’ subsequent divorce, Tyler Hawkins (Robert Pattinson) discovers a fresh lease on life when he meets Ally Craig (Emilie de Ravin), a gregarious beauty who witnessed her mother’s death. But as the couple draws closer, the fallout from their separate tragedies jeopardizes their love. Allen Coulter directs this romantic drama that co-stars Pierce Brosnan, Lena Olin and Chris Cooper.” Awful reviews.
Tags: Drama/Romance
June 13th, 2010
THE GOOD GUY- Premise by Netflix. “Well aware of his own blessings, up-and-coming Wall Street star Tommy Fielding (Scott Porter) decides to mentor one of his co-workers, Daniel (Bryan Greenberg). But his new protégé may prove too apt a pupil in this romantic comedy penned and helmed by Julio DePietro. All is going according to plan until Daniel befriends Tommy’s new girlfriend, Beth (Alexis Bledel) — at which point things go rapidly south for Tommy.” Mostly poor reviews but a few good ones.
6/10- The worst and I turned it off. Hard to believe that some reviewers actually liked this trash. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
June 13th, 2010
ONDINE- Premise by Netflix. “An Irish fisherman (Colin Farrell) hauls in an unexpected catch when a mysterious girl (Alicja Bachleda-Curus) gets tangled in his nets and soon affects the lives of everyone around her in this fantastical seaside tale from director Neil Jordan (Interview with the Vampire). Is it possible this beautiful stranger is a mythical sea nymph who’s been summoned from the ocean’s depths … or is she something far more common?”
6/10- A waste of time but at least now I know what a Selkie is. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
May 29th, 2010
IT’S COMPLICATED- Premise by Netflix. “Ten years after their divorce, Jane (Meryl Streep) and Jake (Alec Baldwin) enjoy an amicable friendship. When the two unite for their son’s college graduation, their romance is rekindled. But Jake is married, and Jane’s architect, Adam (Steve Martin), has a thing for her. Now cheating on the younger woman for whom he left Jane, Jake wants his ex-wife back. But Jane’s busy getting to know Adam. Nancy Meyers (Something’s Gotta Give) wrote and directed this Golden Globe-nominated comedy.” Not my usual type of movie but it did receive a few decent reviews. Just a few.
5/10- A cute movie with some poignant moments and I liked it. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, Drama/Romance
May 29th, 2010
DEAR JOHN-
DEAR JOHN- Premise by Netflix. “While on leave, U.S. soldier John Tyree (Channing Tatum) falls for Southern college student Savannah (Amanda Seyfried), whose ideals and heartfelt principles are at once attractive and unfamiliar. But their love is put on hold when terrorist attacks prompt John to reenlist. Now, handwritten letters hold the lovers together. Lasse Hallstrom directs this modern romance based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks.”
5/10- A sappy movie but definitely had some merit. Once again the effect of war on ordinary people. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
May 26th, 2010
“THE MESSENGER- Premise by Netflix. “An injured U.S. soldier, Sgt. Will Montgomery (Ben Foster), is paired up with by-the-book Capt. Tony Stone (Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson) to notify families of killed soldiers — a job that bonds them as they debate different views on serving America. At odds at first, the two find common ground while facing life’s variety of battles. Oren Moverman directs this poignant military tale that co-stars Samantha Morton and Jena Malone.”
5/10- Very good movie that once again proves that war is hell for everybody. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
May 22nd, 2010
KITES- Premise by Netflix. “Although Mexican bombshell Natasha (Barbara Mori) and Indian hunk Jay (Hrithik Roshan) don’t speak the same language, they quickly develop an intense, mutual attraction. But after they brazenly run off together, the sexy couple encounters severe danger and trouble with the law. Anurag Basudirects and co-writes this big budget Bollywood action movie that was filmed on location in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Santa Fe.” Reviews are more positive than negative. TRDB.
3/11- Yet another Bollywood with exaggerated credentials. I turned it off. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Drama/Romance
May 9th, 2010
LETTERS TO JULIET- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “By responding to a letter addressed to Shakespeare’s tragic heroine Juliet Capulet, a young American woman (Amanda Seyfried) vacationing in Verona, Italy, sets in motion a series of events that leads her — and the missive’s lovelorn author (Vanessa Redgrave) — in search of romance. Directed by Gary Winick, this deeply tender and uplifting drama also features Gael García Bernal and Franco Nero. Lousy reviews but several people I know did like it for what it was.
11/5– I saw this on an airplane and it was OK for an hour and a half diversion. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
May 4th, 2010
AN EDUCATION- Premise by Netflix. “AN EDUCATION- Premise by Netflix. “Jenny’s (Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan) Oxford-bound teen life is undistinguished in 1961 London until she’s given a different kind of education after being immersed in the beguiling but hazardous world of cultured and much-older David (Peter Sarsgaard). Even Jenny’s father, Jack (Alfred Molina), is intrigued by him, but her school’s unimpressed headmistress (Emma Thompson) works to keep Jenny’s entire future from crumbling under David’s influence.”
2/10- I like this movie a lot. Some thought it was Anti-Semitic but the story was true and taken from memoirs. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
March 24th, 2010
TRUCKER- 2008. Directed by James Mottern and starring Michelle Monaghan. About a woman, a long distance truck driver, who is unable to make lasting relationships. She is suddenly given her 11yr. old son who has always lived with his father and who she has never met. The story is about their evolving relationship. Very good reviews. 10/09
2/10- Great acting and a very good story. I liked it very much. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
February 17th, 2010
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