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

Little Accidents

This low-key drama was short on the character & plot development that would have made it great. 3/5

Little Accidents on Netflix

Around the Bend

This indie drama is so bland and banal it bored me - with this cast it should have been electric. Bah. 2.5/5

Around the Bend on Netflix

J. Edgar

I actually found this "bio pic" of Hoover & DiCaprio's acting in it quite solid & interesting throughout. 3.5/5


J. Edgar on Netflix

Daydream Nation

Exquisitely directed, perfectly written, & wonderfully acted. This film is simply stunning - amazing. 5/5

Daydream Nation on Netflix

The Lincoln Lawyer

A terrible name for a rather stylish thriller that had enough plots twists to keep me very intrigued. 4/5

The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix

Undertow

This thriller is beautifully stylized but far too spotty in action & character. It gets a point for the ending. 3/5

Undertow on Netflix

Stolen

Jon Hamm & Josh Lucas are magnificent in this well-crafted, haunting thriller. Beautifully shot & wonderfully acted. A special nod to James Van Der Beek for his fine supporting role. That guy never gets enough credit. I really enjoyed this. 4/5

Stolen on Netflix