Equals

I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews of this on Netflix. I found this to be a very interesting and engaging film. Kristen Stewart was tremendous in this - anyone who still labors under the assumption that she can't act need look no further than this film. Nicholas Hoult was also marvelous, the script was solid and engaging, and the direction quite lovely. I really loved the ending to this film - unexpected and very moving. I recommend this one for soft sci-fi fans. 4/5

Equals on Netflix

The Rover

Pierce & Pattinson are magnetic in this post-apocalyptic thriller that is tensely written & beautifully shot. 4/5

The Rover on Netflix

Prometheus

I didn't think this as bad as the rest of the world, merely average. But I did like the very end - interesting. 3/5

Prometheus on Netflix

First Snow

Guy Pierce is fantastic in  this compelling thriller that only needed a stronger end to really satisfy. Well done. 3.5/5

First Snow on Netflix

Lawless

The second of Nick Cave's features is also very gritty, seedy, dark, & explores morality in an interesting way. Well done. Incidentally, Cave's first film, "The Proposition", remains one of my very favorite films in in the last decade, which is very high praise indeed. 3.5/5

Lawless on Netflix

Lockout

This is a perfectly serviceable popcorn action thriller - far better than I expected actually with decent acting. 3/5

Lockout on Netflix

Seeking Justice

An utterly uninspired, unoriginal, poorly acted & bad scripted pile of junk. So very much not good. 2/5

Seeking Justice on Netflix

In Her Skin

Ruth Bradley is beyond brilliant in this dark, gripping, & tragic Australian psych thriller. Chilling to the bone. 4/5

In Her Skin on Netflix