Frankly, I'm not sure what to make of this film. There really is no plot. There are barely characters, and certainly no real character development. I actually don't think there's a single likeable character in this. On the other hand, it's directed really well and I had a lot of fun watching it. It's witty action comedy, but little else. If you'd like a bit of fun, this might be for you, but if you're looking for any real depth, look elsewhere. 3/5
Free Fire on Netflix
Short reviews of content rented or streamed from Netflix, mostly formatted for 140 characters.
Showing posts with label cillian murphy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cillian murphy. Show all posts
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Free Fire
Labels:
action,
action comedy,
action thriller,
brit marling,
cillian murphy,
deadpan,
ftrq,
gritty,
netflix,
violent
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
In the Heart of the Sea
This action/adventure film is bold, to be sure, but it truly works. The tale is epic, and the scope of the sets, CGI, and direction are equally epic. It feels a touch saccharine at times, and at others very dark and tragic. The rather masterful acting really holds this story together and makes for compelling viewing. Better than I expected. 3.5/5
In the Heart of the Sea on Netflix
In the Heart of the Sea on Netflix
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Red Eye
A terribly predictable & ordinary thriller with average directing only saved by decent acting. What gives Wes? 2.5/5
Red Eye on Netflix
Red Eye on Netflix
Labels:
brian cox,
cillian murphy,
ftrq,
netflix,
rachel mcadams,
suspenseful,
thriller,
wes craven
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Aloft
Outside of one outstanding scene with Cillian Murphy at the end of this film, no attempt is made to forge any emotional connections between characters or between the film and the audience. Shame. 2.5/5
Aloft on Netflix
Aloft on Netflix
Labels:
cerebral,
cillian murphy,
dark,
drama,
ftrq,
indie,
jennifer connelly,
melanie laurant,
netflix
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Broken
What a terribly and tragically beautiful film this is, blending beauty & heartbreak so seamlessly. Just divine. 4.5/5
Broken on Netflix
Broken on Netflix
Labels:
british,
cillian murphy,
drama,
eloise laurence,
emotional,
ftrq,
heartfelt,
netflix,
rory kinnear,
Tim Roth
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Red Lights
Yes the ending was remarkable & I hadn't seen it coming, but I'm not sure it was worth the hour forty wait for it. 3/5
Red Lights on Netflix
Red Lights on Netflix
Labels:
cillian murphy,
dark,
drama,
elizabeth olsen,
exciting,
ftrq,
netflix,
robert de niro,
signorney weaver,
suspenseful,
thriller
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
In Time
A remarkable idea made rather unremarkable with average weak plot development, but Cillian is still a god. Good enough. 3/5
In Time on Netflix
In Time on Netflix
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Inception
Absolutely brilliant - one of the most masterfully constructed films possibly ever made. I loved every minute. 5/5
JimK - 148 minutes. I loved it so much I wish it were LONGER. Also? I choose to believe. 5 stars.
Inception on Netflix
JimK - 148 minutes. I loved it so much I wish it were LONGER. Also? I choose to believe. 5 stars.
Inception on Netflix
Monday, November 22, 2010
Perrier's Bounty
The entire cast, especially Cillian Murphy, are amazing in this darkly comedic crime thriller. Brilliantly done all the way around. 4/5
Perrier's Bounty on Netflix
Perrier's Bounty on Netflix
Labels:
action thriller,
brendon gleeson,
cillian murphy,
crime,
foreign,
ftrq,
gritty,
indie,
james broadbent,
netflix,
quirky
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)