Aloha

Wow, I remember when Cameron Crowe made good films. Hell, the man wrote "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" and directed "Singles" and "Jerry Maguire". He was my god for a while. However, his last few films have been bad, and this was downright awful. Everything you've read about how offensive it is to native Hawaiians is absolutely true, and I have no idea why Emma Stone was cast in the role she was in. This was really a miss for me, and I wish Cameron Crowe could just find his way again. 2/5

Aloha on Netflix

Irrational Man

I keep trying to watch Woody Allen movies but I rarely like them - the dialogue in this was so bad. Not good. 2.5/5

Irrational Man on Netflix

Gangster Squad

I was completely surprised at how good this action thriller was - I was totally captured from minute one. Nice. 4/5

Gangster Squad on Netflix

The Help

This is an absolutely wonderful & inspirational movie with top-notch acting and stellar writing. Just stunning. 5/5


The Help on Netflix

Easy A

Okay, this movie might be trite, but it is really quite witty & funny & I enjoyed it far more than I expected. 4/5

Easy A on Netflix

Paper Man

This poignant drama starts out slowly & subtly but builds to equal parts loveliness & heartbreak. Special shout-out to Ryan Reynolds who, as Captain Excellent, really made this work. Beautifully done. 4/5

Paper Man on Netflix