{"id":23445,"date":"2018-11-15T13:47:28","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T13:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/?p=23445"},"modified":"2018-12-13T01:35:28","modified_gmt":"2018-12-13T01:35:28","slug":"film-reviews-718","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/?p=23445","title":{"rendered":"FILM REVIEWS #718"},"content":{"rendered":"
NOVEMBER 15, 2018<\/div>\n
DEAR FRIENDS:<\/div>\n
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PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO SET UP TO VIEW THIS NEWSLETTER DIRECTLY FROM MY WEBSITE–<\/div>\n
www.thereeldrbob.com<\/a><\/div>\n
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QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-<\/div>\n
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1) CLAIRE’S CAMERA- <\/strong>Netflix Disc.<\/div>\n
2) WHAT THEY HAD<\/strong>– At the Theater<\/div>\n
3) SOLLERS POINT<\/strong>– Netflix Disc.<\/div>\n
4) WILDLIFE<\/strong>– At the Theater<\/div>\n
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER-<\/div>\n
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1) WHAT THEY HAD<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When her mother wanders into a snowstorm on Christmas Eve, Bridget responds to her brother’s call for help by returning to her hometown, where the siblings face the unenviable task of persuading their dad to put Mom in a care home.”<\/p>\n

10\/19\/18-\u00a0Very good\u00a0 reviews for this drama. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/11\/18-\u00a0An excellent drama with wonderful acting and a perceptive look at a good family dealing with a real crisis. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2) WILDLIFE<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “The emotional perils of adolescence are already challenging enough for Joe Brinson, but after his parents’ move to Montana causes friction between them, Joe begins to realize that his family is dissolving in front of him.”<\/p>\n

10\/19\/18-\u00a0Excellent reviews by the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/12\/18-\u00a0I have to say that I was a bit disappointed in this movie. Some good acting by Mulligan but I found some of the screenplay hard to take seriously. TRDB.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-<\/div>\n
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1) CLAIRE’S CAMERA<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “While attending Cannes, film sales agent Man-hee is abruptly fired by her jealous boss. But when Man-hee meets Parisian teacher Claire, who takes a picture of her on the beach, the two bond — and Man-hee discovers the transformative power of photos.”<\/p>\n

3\/8\/18-\u00a0Fairly good reviews and I love Huppert. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/7\/18-\u00a0I enjoyed this movie– it was unique. TRDB. <\/strong>Netflix Disc.<\/p>\n

2) SOLLERS POINT<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Out of prison but under house arrest, petty criminal Keith is living at his dad’s Baltimore house while waiting to rejoin the community. But as Keith tries to get on the right track, past connections keep drawing him back to his former life.”<\/p>\n

5\/18\/18-\u00a0Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/12\/18-\u00a0I liked the movie– good but not exceptional. TRDB. <\/strong>Netflix Disc.<\/p>\n

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT WEEK-<\/p>\n

1) BLINDSPOTTING<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “With three days left in his yearlong probation, ex-con Collin is working at a moving company with his childhood best pal and watching the time tick down when he witnesses a police shooting that jeopardizes his freedom and the friendship.”<\/p>\n

7\/19\/18-\u00a0Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2) SKATE KITCHEN<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Featuring a group of real-life skateboarders performing gravity-defying acrobatics, this immersive drama follows lonely Long Island teen Camille, whose life is transformed when she becomes part of a tight-knit band of urban female skateboarders.”<\/p>\n

8\/10\/18-\u00a0Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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OPENED LAST WEEK-<\/p>\n

Recommended-<\/em><\/p>\n

1) THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a six-part Western anthology film, a series of tales about the American frontier told through the unique and incomparable voice of Joel and Ethan Coen. Each chapter tells a distinct story about the American West.”<\/p>\n

11\/9\/18-\u00a0Excellent reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2) NUMBER 37-<\/strong> 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this South African tribute to “Rear Window,” small-time crook Randal Hendricks is confined to a wheelchair and in hock to a loan shark when he witnesses a neighbor slay a cop. Suddenly, Randal sees a way to get the cash he desperately needs.”<\/p>\n

11\/9\/18-\u00a0I have my doubts after reading the synopsis but reviews were really great. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3) WEIGHTLESS-<\/strong> 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” A haunting drama of a man, living on the margins of society, who suddenly finds himself responsible for a ten year-old son whom he hasn’t seen since infancy. An alienated loner who can barely take care of himself, he struggles to forge a relationship with this lonely, at-risk child.”<\/p>\n

11\/9\/18-\u00a0Mixed reviews at best. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4) CHEF FLYNN<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this compelling documentary, filmmaker Cameron Yates trains his lens on the bourgeoning career of self-taught chef Flynn McGarry, a 19-year-old culinary megastar navigating his sudden celebrity and family drama.”<\/p>\n

11\/9\/18-\u00a0\u00a0Mostly good reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

5) EL ANGEL<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this riveting biopic, baby-faced teen Carlos Puch becomes Argentina’s most notorious serial killer, beginning his criminal career by joining with a schoolmate in a robbery and murder spree that makes Puch a media sensation.”<\/p>\n

11\/9\/18-\u00a0Fair reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

6) INFINITE FOOTBALL<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After fracturing his fibula in a 1987 game, former Romanian soccer star and current bureaucrat Lauren?iu Ginghin? now dreams of radically revising his beloved sport’s rules to reduce injuries and, in turn, revolutionize it.”<\/p>\n

11\/9\/18-\u00a0Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

7) IN A RELATIONSHIP<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though Hallie and Owen can’t agree on how many years they’ve been a couple, they agree that it’s time for a break when Owen balks at the idea of living together. Meanwhile, new love blooms between Owen’s best friend and Hallie’s heartbreaker cousin.”<\/p>\n

11\/9\/18-\u00a0Fair reviews but it sounded interesting to me.\u00a0 TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

8) THE LONG DUMB ROAD<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “A chance meeting of two men at turning points in their lives leads to a chaotic but enlightening road trip as young Nathan — on his way to a Los Angeles art school — is taken out of his comfort zone by boozy mechanic Richard.”<\/p>\n

11\/9\/18-\u00a0Reviews were\u00a0 mixed in general but it sounded interesting enough to include this as a recommendation. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Not Recommended<\/strong>–<\/em><\/p>\n

1) THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Tech prodigy Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist join forces once again in an effort to unwind a complex tangle of corruption and cybercrime — a task that grows increasingly dangerous as they unearth a world of secrets.”<\/p>\n

11\/9\/18-\u00a0Poor reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2) PIMP<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “As she struggles to take care of her mom, female pimp Wednesday hopes for a better life with her girlfriend, Nikki — who starts turning tricks to help out. But the couple faces trouble when Wednesday gets caught in a dangerous game with a male pimp.”<\/p>\n

11\/9\/18-\u00a0Just 4 reviews so far. Two are outright poor and the other two are marginally OK. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3) OUTLAW KING<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “OUTLAW KING tells the untold, true story of Robert the Bruce who transforms from defeated nobleman to outlaw hero during the oppressive occupation of medieval Scotland by Edward I of England.”<\/p>\n

11\/9\/18-\u00a0Poor reviews by the critics and somewhat better ones by audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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“OVERLORD”, “POSTCARDS FROM LONDON”, “HERE AND NOW”, AND\u00a0“THE NEW ROMANTIC” ALL HAD POOR REVIEWS AND I HAVE NOT WRITTEN ABOUT THEM<\/strong><\/p>\n

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HOTWIRE ON-DEMAND-<\/p>\n

1) BLACKkKLANSMAN<\/strong>– Very good<\/p>\n

2) DAUGHTERS OF THE SEXUAL REVOLUTION<\/strong>– Good reviews<\/p>\n

3) EIGTH GRADE<\/strong>– I liked it<\/p>\n

4) DON’T WORRY- HE WON’T GET FAR ON FOOT<\/strong>– I really liked this movie<\/p>\n

5) THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS<\/strong>– Excellent<\/p>\n

6) BOUNDARIES-<\/strong> I enjoyed the movie<\/p>\n

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BOB’S PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES-<\/p>\n

NEW IN THE BURBS-<\/p>\n

1) WIDOWS<\/strong>– Bethel, Danbury. 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When four thieves are killed during a robbery attempt, their widows suddenly find themselves facing shaky futures. After due consideration, the ladies decide to join forces to finish the botched heist.”<\/p>\n

11\/14\/18-\u00a0Excellent reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

REPEATS-<\/p>\n

1) BEAUTIFUL BOY-<\/strong> Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100.<\/p>\n

2) BOY ERASED<\/strong>– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100.<\/p>\n

3) CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?<\/strong> Jacob Burns. Bethel, Clearview 100.<\/p>\n

4) FREE SOLO<\/strong>– Jacob Burns.<\/p>\n

5) A PRIVATE WAR<\/strong>– Danbury, Clearview 100.<\/p>\n

6) BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY<\/strong>– Danbury.<\/p>\n

7) A STAR IS BORN<\/strong>– Danbury.<\/p>\n

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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-<\/p>\n

A) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-<\/p>\n

1) INSTANT FAMILY<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Adopting three foster children at once thinking that it’s a perfect way to start a family, Pete and Ellie fail to consider that their new charges may be hellions — which they are. Not only do the kids flout the rules, they see no reason for parents.”<\/p>\n

11\/14\/18-\u00a0No reviews found as yet but I’ll include it for now. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2) WIDOWS<\/strong>– Synopsis by Netflix. “When four thieves are killed during a robbery attempt, their widows suddenly find themselves facing shaky futures. After due consideration, the ladies decide to join forces to finish the botched heist.”<\/p>\n

11\/14\/18-\u00a0Excellent reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3) BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY<\/strong>– Weak reviews but many friends have liked it<\/p>\n

4) CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?-<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Excellent reviews for this comedy\/drama.<\/p>\n

5) WHAT THEY HAD<\/strong>– I liked this very much<\/p>\n

6) WILDLIFE<\/strong>– I was disappointed<\/p>\n

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B) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-<\/p>\n

1) BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY<\/strong>–\u00a0 Weak reviews but many friends have liked it<\/p>\n

2) CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Excellent reviews for this comedy\/drama.<\/p>\n

3) WHAT THEY HAD<\/strong>– I liked this very much<\/p>\n

4) WILDLIFE<\/strong>– I was disappointed<\/p>\n

5) THE SAMUEL PROJECT<\/strong>– I liked it.<\/p>\n

6) COLETTE<\/strong>– I liked it. Limited screenings<\/p>\n

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C) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-<\/p>\n

1) INGRID GOES WEST<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “After getting out of a mental hospital, Ingrid Thorburn becomes fixated on making friends with Instagram star Taylor Sloane, going to great lengths to get close to her. But when Taylor’s brother enters the picture, Ingrid’s behavior turns dangerous.”<\/p>\n

8\/11\/17-\u00a0Very good reviews by critics and audiences alike. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1\/2\/18-\u00a0I really enjoyed this movie. TRDB.<\/strong> Netflix Disc.<\/p>\n

2) WILDLIFE<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “The emotional perils of adolescence are already challenging enough for Joe Brinson, but after his parents’ move to Montana causes friction between them, Joe begins to realize that his family is dissolving in front of him.”<\/p>\n

10\/19\/18-\u00a0Excellent reviews by the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/12\/18-\u00a0I have to say that I was a bit disappointed in this movie.\u00a0Very good acting by Mulligan but I found some of the screenplay hard to take seriously. TRDB.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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D)\u00a0 THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-<\/p>\n

1) BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY- <\/strong>Weak reviews but many friends have liked it<\/p>\n

2) STUDIO 54- <\/strong>2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “This riveting documentary charts the rise and fall of New York City’s Studio 54, the nightclub of choice for countless celebrities in the late 1970s. But the venue’s three years of glory came to an end when its founders were indicted for tax evasion.”<\/p>\n

10\/4\/18-\u00a0Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3) WHAT THEY HAD<\/strong>– I liked it very much<\/p>\n

4) WILDLIFE<\/strong>– I was a bit disappointed<\/p>\n

ENJOY!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE REEL DR. BOB<\/strong><\/p>\n

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