Life of Crime

An very average drama with above average acting but not enough originality to make me interested. Just good. 3/5

Life of Crime on Netflix

Crave

This thriller had an interesting premise but it was brought down by mediocre execution and poor acting. Shame. 3/5

Crave on Netflix

Broken

What a terribly and tragically beautiful film this is, blending beauty & heartbreak so seamlessly. Just divine. 4.5/5

Broken on Netflix

The Signal

This is an incredibly well plotted sci-ci thriller - it kept me guessing right to the end. Well directed & acted. 4/5

The Signal on Netflix

The Unknown Known

Errol Morris does it again with this fascinating portrait of Rumsfeld, who proves to be a formidable subject. 5/5

The Unknown Known on Netflix

Snowpiercer

This was AMAZING. The South Korean direction blended with top-notch American/English acting was sublime. Perfect. 5/5

Snowpiercer on Netflix

Venus in Fur

This was an incredibly clever drama with a wonderful rich story & great characters. I'm surprised how good it was. 4/5

Venus in Fur on Netflix

Fed Up

There's nothing new in this documentary but I did like the way it was broken down & analyzed. Not bad at all. 4/5

Fed Up on Netflix

Bad Words

I'm shocked at how good this incredibly black comedy was. Fantastic pacing, great plot, wonderful acting. Wow. 4/5

Bad Words on Netflix

Ida

This Polish drama is simple & quiet, beautifully shot & lovingly edited, and packs a strong emotional statement. Lovely. 4/5

Ida on Netflix

Whitey: The United States vs. James J. Bulger

This fascinating documentary about James Bulger breaks down a tremendous amount of information & is still entertaining. 4/5

Whitey: The United States vs. James J. Bulger on Netflix

The Woman

Wow, this is just bad on every level. It made very little sense & the ending was just bizarre. Not good. 2/5

The Woman on Netflix

Cafe de Flore

I will never ever forget this movie as long as I love. Unbelievable powerful, emotionally devastating. Loved it. 5/5

Cafe de Flore on Netflix

Extracted

Another smart & stylish thriller with an original plot & wonderful execution - many good thrillers out these days. 4/5

Extracted on Netflix

Observe and Report

This older Rogen comedy is lackluster in every respect, it just didn't make a lot of sense. Disappointing. 2/5

Observe and Report on Netflix

Assault on Wall Street

There was nothing ostensibly wrong with this, but I didn't believe a word of it, they didn't sell me. 2.5/5

Assault on Wall Street on Netflix

Dark Tourist

This thriller is one of the best I've seen in a while with masterful direction & acting. Brilliantly nuanced. 5/5

Dark Tourist on Netflix

Obvious Child

This is a bold, dark, & groundbreaking comedy superbly acted by Jenny Slate. Very daring, I liked it a lot. 4/5

Obvious Child on Netflix

The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter

I wasn't as blown away by this as many seem to be, but the glimpse at what happened at Altamont was disturbing. 3/5

The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter on Netflix

Jamesy Boy

This drama is sold by wonderful acting from young Spencer Lofranco & a great parallel non-linear story. 3.5/5

Jamesy Boy on Netflix

I'll Follow You Down

This drama about time-travel is compelling & well acted throughout - I especially liked the end. 3.5/5

I'll Follow You Down on Netflix

Lucky Them

What could have been a great story with a stellar cast instead felt mediocre & bland - could have used more color. 3/5

Lucky Them on Netflix

Hellion

There was some wonderful child acting in this film which featured slick writing & a great performance by Aaron Paul. 3.5/5

Hellion on Netflix