By the Sea

After the news of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie splitting up, it seemed only fitting to rent this, their last film together. I admit I wasn't having it for the first hour. Pitt and Jolie were awkward and strained in their dialogue, and I felt estranged from the story they were trying to tell. But as the second hour unfolded, I found I grew more invested in their characters and the story, although I will say the secret was not what I expected. All in all I felt unfulfilled by this, but it was interesting to watch in light of recent events. I suspect the characterizations in this aren't far off from the truth. 3.5/5

By the Sea on Netflix

The Tourist

Ridiculously predictable & Depp is so boring I nearly fell asleep. When did Johnny get so dreary? Ugh. 2/5

The Tourist on Netflix

Salt

Yes, it's a decent popcorn flick but I've certainly seen better and it's entirely too predictable. Okay, but barely. 2.5/5

Salt on Netflix