Independence Day: Resurgence

I don't know about the rest of the world, but I liked this. It had a more cohesive plot than the original (not hard to do) and the acting was very solid. The effects were really outstanding, and the flow of the film was solid and strong. It's a better film than the first one, and it had enough nostalgia factors that I really liked it. A strong showing, and it certainly opened the way for a third film in the future. 4/5

Independence Day: Resurgence on Netflix

The Grand Budapest Hotel

It's simply actually. Either you like Wes Anderson movies or you don't. I liked early Anderson but have grown tired & very annoyed at his mid-to-late absurdist comedy. I don't enjoy it, I don't find it amusing or endearing, and I'm certainly tired of his directorial style. This latest film was wittier than most but still ludicrous in that way that simply annoys me. It gets a half a star for the humor though and for Fiennes' performance, which I truly enjoyed. 3.5/5

The Grand Budapest Hotel on Netflix

Annie Hall

Given that I positively loathe Woody Allen I'm terribly surprised that I liked this - Keaton was simply divine. 3.5/5

Annie Hall on Netflix

Morninig Glory

This movie was honest-to-God LOL funny, but only for the second half. Acting was spot on though - I'm mixed. 3.5/5

Morning Glory on Netflix

Adam Resurrected

This is possibly the most powerful portrayal of trauma & survivor's guilt I've ever seen. Magnificent. Jeff Goldblum was absolutely beyond amazing in this. I had no idea he was capable of such a performance. Just...wow. 4/5

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The Switch

I know, sue me, but I actually really liked this, especially Thomas Robinson as the son. Sweet & charming. 4/5

The Switch on Netflix