Approaching the Unknown

This is a difficult movie to watch at times. As the utter hopelessness of the situation settles in, the sense of dread becomes palpable and claustrophobic. The direction and acting were kept very minimalist, which I felt enhanced the growing feelings isolation and loneliness. The ending was both triumphant and filled with absolute despair, which was really the only way this film could end. It's a good film, but I'm not sure how fun it was to watch. 3.5/5

Approaching the Unknown 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

The Skeleton Twins

This is a wonderful, poignant, darkly funny & perfectly acted dramedy - Wiig & Hader are beautiful. Love. 4.5/5

The Skeleton Twins on Netflix

Straight A's

Weak acting, lack of development & a plot that only got interesting at the end made this very meh to me. 2.5/5

Straight A's on Netflix

Meeting Evil

Why oh why did Sam Jackson agree to star in this idiotic film that makes no f'n sense at all? Beats me! Ugh. 2/5

Meeting Evil on Netflix

Middle Men

Time for another special FTRQ review for another Potentially Bad Movie Night with Emilie Staat (@emofalltrades on Twitter)! This week we have "Middle Men", the true-to-life story of a Southern businessman who gets involved in the development of Net porn! How did our movie night turn out? Read on!

DONNA:
Okay... WOW that was so not the movie I was expecting & I mean that in all the best possible ways! Yes, it was funny but also poignant, dramatic, really well acted, detailed & wonderfully directed. I'm so pleasantly surprised. 4/5


EMILIE:
Middle Men wasn't what I expected. I don't know why, but I thought it'd be more comedic and I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't just a silly light-hearted romp. It was funny and interesting and ended just about the best way it possibly could. 3.5/5 stars.

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DONNA'S RATING: 4/5
EMILIE'S RATING: 3.5/5

So... another potentially bad movie night averted! We're two for two in finding really good films disguised as bad ones... but will our luck continue? Stay tuned! ;)

Middle Men on Netflix

Tenure

I needed something silly, stupid & mindless after watching "Inception". This worked. Mindless but serviceable, needed more comedy 2.5/5

Tenure on Netflix