Kevin Smith and I are fucking done professionally. Literally one of the worst things I've seen in a while. Ugh. 1/5
Tusk on Netflix
Short reviews of content rented or streamed from Netflix, mostly formatted for 140 characters.
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Tusk
Labels:
ftrq,
haley joel osment,
horror,
justin long,
kevin smith,
netflix
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Perfect Sisters
Great acting in an overall average film with a fascinating real life story behind it. Good, not great. 3/5
Perfect Sisters on Netflix
Perfect Sisters on Netflix
Labels:
abigail breslin,
dark,
drama,
ftrq,
georgie henley,
netflix,
thriller
Thursday, December 25, 2014
The One I Love
Duplass & Moss put in brilliantly nuanced performances in this thought-provoking drama with a twist. Loved! 4.5/5
The One I Love on Netflix
The One I Love on Netflix
Labels:
cerebral,
drama,
elizabeth moss,
ftrq,
mark duplass,
mind-bending,
netflix,
romantic,
suspenseful,
ted danson
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Pontypool
This is brilliant. Don't read anything about this or watch a trailer. Go into this knowing nothing & be amazed. 4/5
Pontypool on Netflix
Pontypool on Netflix
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special
Not one of his best, but still very funny. Peanut kills me every time. 3/5
Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special on Netflix
Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special on Netflix
Monday, December 22, 2014
Haunter
A totally awesome take on a familiar story, very original & suspenseful. Breslin was great as well. Well done! 4/5
Haunted on Netflix
Haunted on Netflix
Labels:
abigail breslin,
chilling,
ftrq,
horror,
netflix,
omnious,
psych thriller,
scary,
suspenseful,
thriller
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Visioneers
This is a dry dark comedy set in a dystopian future that feels much like "Joe vs The Volcano" - nicely done. 3.5/5
Visioneers on Netflix
Visioneers on Netflix
Labels:
black comedy,
comedy,
ftrq,
indie,
james le gros,
judy greer,
netflix,
quirky,
understated,
zach galifianakis
Friday, December 19, 2014
$ellebrity
This documentary about the advent of paparazzi is rich in information & context. Informative & well done. 4/5
$ellebirty on Netflix
$ellebirty on Netflix
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Into the Storm
This is just a modern version of "Twister" with incredible effects, just don't think about the lost cameras. 4/5
Into the Storm on Netflix
Into the Storm on Netflix
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
A Promise
I didn't see the last third of this period drama coming which was a plus, but otherwise it was rather neatly done 3/5
The Promise on Netflix
The Promise on Netflix
Labels:
alan rickman,
drama,
ftrq,
netflix,
rebecca hall,
romantic,
understated
Monday, December 15, 2014
Are You Here
Matthew Weiner's first film is a complex drama with a phenomenal performance from Galifianakis. Compelling. 4/5
Are You Here on Netflix
Are You Here on Netflix
Labels:
amy poehler,
comedy,
drama,
ftrq,
netflix,
owen wilson,
understated,
zach galifianakis
Friday, December 12, 2014
Good People
The acting was wooden & the plot totally transparent in this lackluster thriller - Franco & Hudson were just bad. 2/5
Good People on Netflix
Good People on Netflix
Labels:
ftrq,
james franco,
kate hudson,
netflix,
omar sy,
suspenseful,
thriller,
tom wilkenson
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me
What a brave & unflinching look at the twilight years of a true legend! Rest in peace Elaine. 4/5
Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me on Netflix
Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me on Netflix
Labels:
documentary,
elaine stritch,
feel-good,
ftrq,
netflix
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Welcome to the Punch
McAvoy is making great film choices lately and this smart & stylish suspense thriller is no exception. 3.5/5
Welcome to the Punch on Netflix
Welcome to the Punch on Netflix
Labels:
action thriller,
dark,
ftrq,
gritty,
james mcavoy,
mark strong,
netflix,
thriller
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Enter the Void
Let me be clear at the start - I am a fan of Gaspar Noe. I loved "I Stand Alone" and found it groundbreaking. I adored "Irreversible" and think it was a game-changer for modern cinema. And yes, I felt ill during parts of "Irreversible" but understood that to be a function of the film. The content is so disturbing that it's only right that you should feel physically ill while watching it, and so I appreciated the camerawork in it, knowing it's purpose. But here, in "Enter the Void", the cinematography is so motion-sickness inducing with the lurching camera and the near constant strobing that I found it impossible to finish. I made it - just barely mind you - to about the 90 minute mark before I had to give up. And what's worse is that, editing aside, because boy does it need some, I was captivated by it. I really wanted to see where it went, which is the only reason I didn't turn it off a half hour in. I've waited a long time to watch this film and I'm sad that I will never finish it. Such a shame. 2/5
Enter the Void on Netflix
Enter the Void on Netflix
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Tammy
I'm not a big Melissa McCarthy fan but she was wonderful in this funny, dark & witty comedy - better than expected. 4/5
Tammy on Netflix
Tammy on Netflix
Labels:
allison janney,
comedy,
ftrq,
kathy bates,
mark duplass,
melissa mccarthy,
netflix,
raunchy,
sandra oh,
susan sarandon,
witty
Friday, December 5, 2014
Serving Life
This poignant documentary is heartbreaking at times & gives a raw and unfiltered look at dying. Very moving. 4.5/5
Serving Life on Netflix
Serving Life on Netflix
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Trap for Cinderella
I really liked this smart & stylish thriller and didn't guess a thing until the end. Well plotted. 4/5
Trap for Cinderella on Netflix
Trap for Cinderella on Netflix
Labels:
british,
dark,
ftrq,
netflix,
psych thriller,
suspenseful,
thriller
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Authors Anonymous
This was a cute movie with good acting but the lack of directorial consistency was annoying as hell. 3/5
Authors Anonymous on Netflix
Authors Anonymous on Netflix
Labels:
chris klein,
comedy,
cuoco,
dennis farina,
dylan walsh,
ftrq,
indie,
kaley,
netflix,
quirky,
romantic,
tricia helfer
Monday, December 1, 2014
Monster Thursday
This Norwegian drama about love was a bit too subtle for me - I missed the larger allegory it was going for. 3/5
Monster Thursday on Netflix
Monster Thursday on Netflix
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