The Shallows

Many reviews said this was the best shark movie they've seen in years. I'm saying this is one of the best shark movies ever. Not even "Jaws" made me as afraid of a shark as this film did, in enormous part due to the stellar direction. Jaume Collet-Serra made me feel a part of the environment and as if I was in the water with Blake Lively and the shark. Riveting and scary as hell. 4.5/5

The Shallows on Netflix

The Age of Adaline

This is a beautifully sweet & moving romantic drama in the vein of "Benjamin Button", lovely direction. 4/5

The Age of Adaline on Netflix

Savages

This was surprisingly good & entertaining save for the completely weak ending. Well directed & acted throughout. 3.5/5

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Elvis & Anabelle

This quirky romantic drama is cute & well acted esp. by Lively but didn't really spark me. Good, not great. 3/5

Elvis & Anabelle on Netflix

Hick

This movie is SO much darker & sinister than I expected - brilliant acting & a tense plot. I wasn't expecting this at all 4/5

Hick on Netflix