Mechanic: Resurrection

I don't know why this film is billed as a sequel to "The Mechanic", as it bears very little resemblance to the first film. "Mechanic" was a great action film because it was grounded in a reality you could believe and feel yourself in. The characters were rich and well rounded, and Ben Foster brought his always incredible presence to life perfectly in it. This sequel is far more like a bad chapter of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise. It's dull, there are no decent characters to speak of, the logic of the world makes no sense, and the globe trotting never allowed the viewer to settle into the story. I'm very disappointed in this, it could have been so much more. 2.5/5

Mechanic: Resurrection on Netflix

Dear Eleanor

On the one hand, a lot of the dialogue in this comedy is snappy and smart. All the leads show great comic timing and do solid acting jobs. One the other hand, the plot to this is ridiculous, overly sugary, and, at times, eye-roll worthy. So I'm torn - it's okay, but nothing special. 3/5

Dear Eleanor on Netflix

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

This sequel was long on style but short on substance - the story I loved from the first was lost. 3/5

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For on Netflix

A.C.O.D.

This dramedy had tremendous acting & a tightly strung plot that works well & communicated a message. Well done. 4/5

A.C.O.D. on Netflix

Machete

OMG FUN & RIDICULOUS. Did you love the 2nd half of From Dusk Til Dawn? Then watch Machete. Complaint: not enough naked Lohan

Machete at Netflix

The Killer Inside Me

Casey Affleck gives the performance of his life in this stylish noir thriller. Very well done. 3.5/5

The Killer Inside Me on Netflix