Odd Thomas

The deadpan acting style threw me a bit, but Yelchin was wonderful & the plot very engaging. I enjoyed this. 3.5/5

Odd Thomas on Netflix

Wild Bill

I really expected this to be a grittier film, but it felt saccharine at times to me. Good acting throughout though. 3/5

Wild Bill on Netflix

Mr. Holmes

McKellen is marvelous in this very touching & well-plotted drama about the last years of Sherlock Holmes. 4/5

Mr. Holmes on Netflix

She's Funny That Way

Normally farcical romps like this aren't my thing but this was quick-moving & funny - Poots was great. 3/5

She's Funny That Way on Netflix

Z for Zachariah

This post-apocalyptic drama examines relationships in a subtle yet powerful way. Lovely acting by all. 4/5

Z for Zachariah on Netflix

Against the Sun

This is harrowing to watch in the way that "Alive" was, especially knowing it's true. Great acting as well. 3.5/5

Against the Sun on Netflix

The Voices

This is a very dark, very black comedy that still made me laugh - Reynolds was wonderful in the lead. Damn good. 4/5

The Voices on Netflix

Let's Be Cops

This is a funny idea that was well-acted throughout and made me laugh, even if the script was a bit shallow. 3/5

Let's Be Cops on Netflix

The Five Obstructions

This is two geniuses of film at their best, challenging & feeding of each other. Just brilliant. 5/5

The Five Obstructions on Netflix

Tracers

Pretty decent parkour, pretty lousy script and acting, so it kinda balances out. Lautner is better than this I think. 2.5/5

Tracers on Netflix

Outpost

There are more Nazi zombie movies than I thought there were. This was a decent one, good action for a small budget. 3/5

Outpost on Netflix

Trade

There have been a slew of movies about trafficking lately - this is one of the better ones, well acted throughout. 3.5/5

Trade on Netflix

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

A wonderful, funny, beautiful, heartbreaking drama that affected me more than "The Fault in Our Stars" ever could. 4.5/5

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl on Netflix

Vendetta

Instead of just stating the obvious about why this movie was so bad I'm actually going to take a minute and explain myself. "Vendetta" fancies itself a South Korean revenge thriller, but it's not. The reason Korean revenge thrillers work is because the main character must become as evil and sadistic as the person who harmed them, a process which tortures and disturbs them to their core. But, in this film, Dean Cain doesn't blink an eye when he rapidly turns into a raging psychopath. There is no character development and not a glimpse of remorse from him, and the film falls to pieces because of it. Cain acts terribly throughout this mess of a film, and between that and the shallowness of the story, nothing about it works. The ending is so patently ridiculous I was happy to see it end. Not good at all. 2/5

Vendetta on Netflix

San Andreas

This is enjoyable in the same way "Twister" was. It's a basic story graced with very good actors and regrettably bad CGI effects. The CGI was bad enough in spots that it took me right out of the film, but The Rock has come so far with his acting ability that he was a joy to watch as usual. It's good popcorn fun, and if you like popcorn action flicks, this is worth a rent. 3/5

San Andreas on Netflix

The Children's Hour

What an unbelievably brave movie for 1961! Tremendous acting, a superb plot, and so gutsy! Loved it. 5/5

The Children's Hour on Netflix

Woman in Gold

This is a lovely and powerful film about stolen art restitution - wonderful performances by Mirren & Reynolds. 4/5

Woman in Gold on Netflix

Magic Mike XXL

 If we're being real, "Magic Mike XXL" doesn't have as solid a plot as the first film. Hell, it barely has a plot at all. But that doesn't matter, because it's just so much fun. It's worth the price of admission to see Channing Tatum hang with Twitch. Amazeballs. 4/5

Magic Mike XXL on Netflix

Intruders

I am impressed that I didn't see that plot twist coming, but the ending was unsatisfying at best. Just okay for me. 3/5

Intruders on Netflix

Open Water

This horror film is like a nightmare come to life, made worse by knowing it's based on a true story. Eerie. 3/5

Open Water on Netflix