Change of Plans

This has great acting but it's still a movie about people behaving badly & it has a weak ending. Disappointing. 3/5

Change of Plans on Netflix

Biutiful

Bardem is utterly transcendent in this simple, powerful, perfect role - the best performance of the year easily. 5/5

Biutiful on Netflix

Waiting for "Superman"

Totally awesome, amazing, inspiring & important documentary about public education. A must see for all. 5/5

Waiting for "Superman" on Netflix

We Are What We Are

Y'know, they just don't make great movies about cannibals anymore. Undeveloped & disappointing. 2.5/5

We Are What We Are on Netflix

Cedar Rapids

This was actually much funnier than I expected - silly & ridiculous, yes, but still funny with a solid cast. 3/5

Cedar Rapids on Netflix

Leaving

Thomas is bold & dynamic in this subtle yet compelling drama about a collapsing marriage - great choices throughout. 4/5

Leaving on Netflix

Cracks

A thoroughly wonderful & understated thriller directed gorgeously by Jordan Scott. Impressive first effort. 4/5

Cracks on Netflix

Longford

An intriguing & thought-provoking drama with top-notch performances by Broadbent & Morton. Well done. 4/5

Longford on Netflix

Legendary

Cena was actually decent in this overly hokey & saccharine film that got points for an interesting ending. Not bad. 3/5

Legendary on Netflix

The Page Turner

This psych thriller is so deliciously subtle & nuanced it's just brilliant. Leave it to the French - brilliant. 4/5

The Page Turner on Netflix

Peep World

A pretty damn funny film with a pretty damn amazing cast. I wish it had been longer & developed more though. 3.5/5

Peep World on Netflix

The Lincoln Lawyer

A terrible name for a rather stylish thriller that had enough plots twists to keep me very intrigued. 4/5

The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix

Blackout

A potentially interesting story about the '03 blackout got marred by preaching & a problematic ending. Shame. 2.5/5

Blackout on Netflix

The Way We Get By

What an amazing, inspiring, emotional, & patriotic film! What astonishing people! I'm so moved by this. 5/5

The Way We Get By on Netflix

The Beautiful Person

I don't know why these characters did what they did or what the hell I just watched. What a mess! 1.5/5

The Beautiful Person on Netflix

One Week

This "finding yourself" drama is utterly saccharine, fake & safe - flashes of brilliance that never delivered. 2/5

One Week on Netflix

Father of My Children

This is a stunning, absorbing film, a fascinating study into the motives of a man. Really brilliant. 4.5/5

Father of My Children on Netflix

Art & Copy

A fascinating & illuminating look at some of the greatest ad minds & campaigns of the last 50 years. Interesting. 3.5/5

Art & Copy on Netflix

The Method

This is a wonderfully constructed psych drama that never felt artificial or staged. One ups "Exam" - well done. 4/5

The Method on Netflix

A Summer in Genoa

This film about family & loss never dives below the surface of things & thus remains only average. 3/5

A Summer in Genoa on Netflix

True Grit (2010)

The Coen's stylish & sturdy remake is beautifully shot & magnificently acted - this is my favorite of 2010 I think. 5/5

True Grit on Netflix

Fear Strikes Out

Perkins & Malden give powerhouse performances in this chilling & absorbing drama about Jim Piersall. 3.5/5

Fear Strikes Out on Netflix

Student Services

Wow, talk about not living up to your preview! Entirely too bland for a "risky" movie, disappointing. 2.5/5

Student Services on Netflix

Four Lions

This slick satire takes the piss out of religious extremists. Well written, quick paced, a lot of fun. Well done. 3.5/5

Four Lions on Netflix

The Other Woman

Unsympathic characters & a jumpy plot make for a rough ride, but it's well acted & the ending is sweet. Meh. 3/5

The Other Woman on Netflix

Singin' In The Rain

What can I say? GENE. KELLY. IS. AWESOME. I would have had such a crush on him! A truly splendid film. 5/5

Singin' In The Rain on Netflix

Salesman

This classic Maysles documentary is dark, heartbreaking, & tragic in its reality. Wonderfully done all around. 4.5/5

Salesman on Netflix

Barney's Version

Paul Giamatti is exquisite (as is Hoffman) in this romantic dramedy about life and love. Simply splendid. 4/5

Barney's Version on Netflix

Undertow

This thriller is beautifully stylized but far too spotty in action & character. It gets a point for the ending. 3/5

Undertow on Netflix