The Oranges

Possibly the most egregious examples of people behaving badly for no reason that I've seen in a while. Blech.

The Oranges on Netflix

Would You Rather

These rather cheesy horror flick is rather good & well acted in parts & I didn't see the very end coming. 3/5

Would You Rather on Netflix

Something in the Air

There's nothing wrong with this moody drama but as I couldn't identify with any character I was so bored. 2.5/5

Something in the Air on Netflix

The Campaign

I generally don't think I'll like Will Ferrell movies & do, but this was weak all the way through. Not good. 2/5

The Campaign on Netflix

Murderous Intent

This psych thriller is wonderfully acted by Eddie Redmayne but nebulously scripted with an odd ending. 3/5

Murderous Intent on Netflix

Room 237

Some of the theories in this "documentary" are wildly fascinating, some vaguely interesting, & the rest hogwash. 3/5

Room 237 on Netflix

Pusher 3: I'm the Angel of Death

The last installment of the Danish thriller series was less impactful than the first two but an interesting finale. I've never been so aware of the reality of dismembering a body before. Eeesh. A solid series, really well acted. 4.5/5

Pusher 3: I'm the Angel of Death on Netflix

Knuckle

This documentary gives some fascinating insights into Irish culture but I was left wanting to know much more. 3.5/5

Knuckle on Netflix

Get the Gringo

There's nothing wrong with this fun action flick, but it just didn't have that spark that made me love it. 3/5

Get the Gringo on Netflix

Savage Grace

This drama based on a true story is alarming & disturbing but excellently acted by Moore and Redmayne. Very dark 3.5/5

Savage Grace on Netflix

Simon Killer

Brady Corbet is mesmerizing & fantastic in this lush, visually stunning erotic thriller with a dark edge. 4/5

Simon Killer on Netflix

Wish You Were Here

This Aussie thriller is pieced together non-linearly, making the end reveal that much more powerful. 4/5

Wish You Were Here on Netflix

Old Men in New Cars

This Danish black comedy started out farcical but turned too zany & screwball for me to believe. 2.5/5

Old Men in New Cars on Netflix

Terribly Happy

This tense Danish thriller is full of gray areas & is wonderfully told - reminds me of "Tyrannosaur". Well done 4/5

Terribly Happy on Netflix

The Host

The new Meyer film is just as preposterous as the last with the same character dynamics. Why do I watch them? 2.5/5

The Host on Netflix

Chasing Ice

Regardless of your views on climate change the ice photography in this documentary is stunning & worth watching. 3/5

Chasing Ice on Netflix

Starbuck

This french Canadian comedy truly has a heart of gold & is the defintion of charming. Very acted and written - lovely. 4/5

Starbuck on Netflix

Pusher 2: With Blood on My Hands

Mikkelsen gives a magnificent nuanced performance & sells this edgy sequel in the Danish indie thriller series. 4/5

Pusher 2: With Blood on My Hands on Netflix

Act of Valor

The acting may be rough but the action is incredible in this action thriller starring real SEAL officers. Wow. 3.5/5

Act of Valor on Netflix

Stories We Tell

Sarah Polley's documentary about families & truth is interesting but not compelling, good not great. 3/5

Stories We Tell on Netflix

The Stranger Within

A horrible, terrible, awful psych thriller with abysmal acting & a terrible end. Need I say more?  2/5

The Stranger Within on Netflix

Into the Wild

I found this film far more disturbing & tragic than inspiring but I was surprised at how much I liked it. 4/5

Into the Wild on Netflix

The Place Beyond the Pines

This generational drama is told carefully & wonderfully with brilliant acting by Gosling & Cooper. 4/5

The Place Beyond the Pines on Netflix

Now You See Me

This action thriller with a magical edge is great fun & well acted - I didn't guess a thing. Highly enjoyable. 4/5

Now You See Me on Netflix

Fat Kid Rules the World

"Hesher" meets "Wallflower" with humor & sincerity but without needed depth or resolution. Pretty good. 3/5

Fat Kid Rules the World on Netflix

Pusher

Nicolas Winding Refn's thriller is brilliantly crafted & wonderfully acted - I can't wait to see the rest of the series. 4/5

Pusher on Netflix

At Any Price

This family drama is poorly acted, badly written & terminally boring. I dosed off for 10 minutes & missed nothing. 2/5

At Any Price on Netflix