Backtrack

I really enjoyed this twisty thriller, even more so because, unlike many in this genre, it made a fair amount of psychological sense. Brody is excellent as always, and I was always one step behind the plot twists, which kept me guessing. A very solid film. 4/5

Backtrack on Netflix

The Grand Budapest Hotel

It's simply actually. Either you like Wes Anderson movies or you don't. I liked early Anderson but have grown tired & very annoyed at his mid-to-late absurdist comedy. I don't enjoy it, I don't find it amusing or endearing, and I'm certainly tired of his directorial style. This latest film was wittier than most but still ludicrous in that way that simply annoys me. It gets a half a star for the humor though and for Fiennes' performance, which I truly enjoyed. 3.5/5

The Grand Budapest Hotel on Netflix

First Person

Haggis does it again with a wonderfully poignant & delicate interlocking story that is beautifully written. 4/5

First Person on Netflix

Midnight in Paris

As I'm not an Allen fan I was surprised at how charming & witty I found this & great acting of course. 3.5/5

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The Pianist

I oddly didn't have a strong reaction to this - I found it badly in need of editing & only moderately compelling. 3.5/5

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The Jacket

Adrian Brody is wonderful in this thriller but the plot feels a bit flimsy for most of it. Good, not great. 3/5

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Detachment

This film is dark, tragic, beautiful, cerebral, open-ended & perfectly acted. I love finding rare gems like these. 5/5

Detachment on Netflix

Wrecked

Adrien Brody is captivating in this intense psych thriller that keeps you constantly guessing. Dark & intriguing. 4/5

Wrecked on Netflix

Predators

This was way better than I suspected & a more worthy sequel than Predators 2. Brody was convincing - well done. 4/5

Predators on Netflix

Predators

You know what? Just as good as '87 Predator. I actually bought Brody as an action guy. 4 stars. It were fun times.

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