Step Up: Revolution

The plot is barely a 2, but one doesn't watch this for the plot. The dancing is a 5 - really amazing. 4/5

Step Up: Revolution on Netflix

Love N' Dancing

This movie is cheesy as all hell but the fun dancing boosted it a half star. Not quite "Dance With Me". 2.5/5

Love N' Dancing on Netflix

DiG!

I admit to not being familiar with either band but I was quite impressed with both the music and the film - well done. 4/5

DiG! on Netflix

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

The premise is unbelievable but Carrell & Knightly sell it quite well - love the end 3/5

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World on Netflix

The Queen of Versailles

This documentary is just fascinating and the people very engaging - I want to know what happened. 4/5

The Queen of Versailles on Netflix

John Carter

Without knowing the source material I just found this to be silly but harmless fun - i had no problems with it. 3/5

John Carter on Netflix

Around the Bend

This indie drama is so bland and banal it bored me - with this cast it should have been electric. Bah. 2.5/5

Around the Bend on Netflix

Dark Horse

Sorry Solondz but you lost me about half way through and never got me back. This film made no sense at all. 2/5

Dark Horse on Netflix

Natural Selection

Rachel Harris gives a phenomenal break-through performance in this heart-warming dramedy - spectacular. Sometimes I find movies in my queue & have no idea how they got there. This was one of those, but I'm so glad I got it. Loved it. 4/5

Natural Selection on Netflix

Cyberbully

This is so vanilla & saccharine it's hard to watch - didn't know it was an ABC Family movie when I rented it. 2/5

Cyberbully on Netflix

I Stand Alone

Easily the most nihilistic movie I've ever seen & one of the most disturbing - Woyzeck seems tame right now. 4/5

I Stand Alone on Netflix

360

I love interconnected storyline films and this was exceptionally well written. Plus no one plays creepy like Ben Foster. 4/5

360 on Netflix

Moonrise Kingdom

I'm so very tired of Wes Anderson's schtick. I was bored by the end of the credits. Just so not good for me. 2/5

Moonrise Kingdom on Netflix

The Raven

The script of this thriller is surprisingly consistent & engaging with decent acting but it was a bit by-the-numbers 3/5

The Raven on Netflix

TiMER

The premise of this rom-com is fundamentally flawed and yet I was engaged throughout - the good acting helped. 3/5

TiMER on Netflix

First Position

Absolutely amazing, inspiring & incredible. These kids can dance like I've never seen - Gaya became my favorite. 5/5

First Position on Netflix

Secret Smile

Tennant is deliciously evil in this thriller with excellent writing - the only thing missing was better writing. 4/5

Secret Smile on Netflix

Rites of Passage

Wow, this was just abysmally awful in every way, not even sure why I finished it. Salva, what happened? 1.5/5

Rites of Passage on Netflix

The Iron Giant

What an absolutely marvelous movie this is! Wonderful writing with a lot of heart & soul, I really loved it. 5/5

The Iron Giant on Netflix

Fetching Cody

This script for this sci-fi indie is surprisingly clever & Baruchel is amazing as ever. Refreshingly good! 3.5/5

Fetching Cody on Netflix

Take Thsi Waltz

No one does longing like Polley & this lush, poignant drama is no exception. Absolutely beautiful & amazing. 4.5/5

Take This Waltz on Netflix

Life During Wartime

Todd Solondz's sequel to Happiness is just as dark & twisted as it should be but lacked a bit of flair. 3.5/5

Life During Wartime on Netflix

Elling

This Norwegian comedy is quirky, tender & witty and quite well acted - I enjoyed it but was not overwhelmed by it. 3/5

Elling on Netflix

Sound of My Voice

This thriller is fascinating & well-acted throughout but it was the end that kicked it up half a star. 3.5/5

Sound of My Voice on Netflix

Safety Not Guaranteed

This indie gem is just marvelous - great script, great acting, perfect flow. I loved the ending so much. 4/5

Safety Not Guaranteed on Netflix