Finding Nemo

This is officially now my new favorite animated film. It had so much heart and wit and actual drama, I was really moved by it. I laughed really hard quite often, especially at Dory, who I just loved. Honestly, I loved everything about this. It's funny, I always think I don't like animated films, but, way more often than not, I really enjoy them. So, resolved, to watch a bunch of the animated films I've missed, in particular the Shrek series, the Toy Story sequels, Moana, the Despicable Me films, Trolls, and the Kung Fu Panda films. All added to my queue, with, of course, Finding Dory, which will be next. Loved this so much! 5/5

Finding Nemo on Netflix

John Wick

I haven't been able to tolerate Keanu's acting for a while now, but, as he had so few lines in this, I really enjoyed it. Sure, it's campy and a popcorn thriller, but the action is solid and the gun work was exceptional. I'm now looking forward to the sequel. 4/5

John Wick on Netflix

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

A Most Wanted Man

I wanted to love this but I felt the casting was off & the pace faltered far too often to hold my interest. 3/5

A Most Wanted Man on Netflix

Bad Country

This hokey thriller had such poor direction it stifled the plot - this would have been a great southern gothic. 2.5/5

Bad Country on Netflix

Daybreakers

Another interesting sci-fi idea, like "I, Frankenstein", that I never thought of. Well acted & executed. 3/5

Daybreakers on Netflix

Out of the Furnace

All the acting in this, especially that by Bale, was top-notched & the plot kept at a slow boil. Well done! 4/5

Out of the Furnace on Netflix

Fireflies in the Garden

This was a well acted compelling story but it needed more fleshing out & more time. Good, not great. 3/5

Fireflies in the Garden on Netflix

Adam Resurrected

This is possibly the most powerful portrayal of trauma & survivor's guilt I've ever seen. Magnificent. Jeff Goldblum was absolutely beyond amazing in this. I had no idea he was capable of such a performance. Just...wow. 4/5

Adam Resurrected on Netflix

Antichrist

This is one of the most atrocious films I've ever seen. It's so beyond bad I can't even give it 1 star. Just awful. 0/5

Antichrist on Netflix