Seventh Son

This action/adventure flick had great effects but average plot & characters. Hopefully the sequel will be better. 3/5

Seventh Son on Netflix

Killing Bono

This film based on true events is quirky & interesting with solid acting from the leads. I enjoyed this. 3.5/5

Killing Bono on Netflix

The Equalizer

Fuck Mad Max & fuck Furiosa. THIS is MY kind of action movie, one with a plot & characters & grittiness. YES. 4.5/5

The Equalizer on Netflix

The Homesman

This "western" is dark, bleak, & terribly tragic. The acting was top-notch & Tommy Lee Jones' direction was aces. 4/5

The Homesman on Netflix

The Loft

The plot of this thriller is interesting with a twist I didn't see but the acting is so bad it's jarring. Average. 2.5/5

The Loft on Netflix

What If

This charming romcom was both witty & sensitive - I thought it would end up with people behaving badly but it didn't. 3.5/5

What If on Netflix

Alan Partridge

Coogan will never get back the magic of Partridge's first series, but this was a fitting chapter, pretty funny. 3/5

Alan Partridge on Netflix

Black Sea

This claustrophobic thriller showcases more wonderful work from Jude Law who is at his best lately. Wonderful. 4/5

Black Sea on Netflix

Beyond the Reach

The entire movie hinges on the main character performing an action he'd never do. Silly story, bad execution. 2/5

Beyond the Reach on Netflix

The Day

This post-apocalyptic thriller was interesting - I like that we were given few details, but the characters were shaky. 3/5

The Day on Netflix

The Boy Next Door

What a terrible film - I liked this concept much better when it was Mark Wahlberg in "Fear". Not worth it. 2/5

The Boy Next Door on Netflix

Maps to the Stars

I've been way off Cronenberg's films for a while, but I decided to give this one a try on a whim. It was simply brilliant with truly tremendous acting from all the leads. Truly stunning. 4/5

Maps to the Stars on Netflix

Serena

This Cooper/Lawrence dud is sixteen kinds of wrong with zero chemistry between the two. What happened here? Strange. 2/5

Serena on Netflix

A Coffee in Berlin

This movie fascinated me with it's subtlety & very nuanced plot. The acting is also excellent. Well done! 4/5

A Coffee in Berlin on Netflix

50 Shades of Grey

This movie is as once totally ridiculous & patently offensive. There is nothing redeeming here. Ugh. 2/5

50 Shades of Grey on Netflix

Cut Bank

This twisty thriller has many great plot devices & really solid writing with outstanding acting for the cast. 4/5

Cut Bank on Netflix

Calvary

This Irish drama is at once darkly funny & terribly poignant, the ending really hit home with me. I loved this. 4.5/5

Calvary on Netflix

Dark Days

A fascinating look at the NYC homeless who live in subway tunnels - both harrowing & life-affirming at once. 3.5/5

Dark Days on Netflix