Limbo

After seeing "Legacy", which I loved, I had to see the one other feature Thomas Ikimi directed available on Netflix, which was this early noir thriller. Sadly, watching this was as painful as watching a mediocre student film. The acting was horrid, the direction hammy, the dialogue trite. The premise, though, was thoroughly intriguing. I couldn't turn this off because I had to know what happened and how the characters ended their stories. It was a great plot, and I can see how Ikimi grew into the mature director I saw in "Legacy". 2/5

Limbo on Netflix

The Nice Guys

Shane Black penned another smash with this hilarious noir dramedy. Gosling and Crowe have amazing chemistry, and Gosling's comedy had me in stitches half the film. The script was snappy, the direction tight and well-paced, and the plot was intricate and well woven. There wasn't a thing wrong with this film - it hit on all cylinders. Loved it! 5/5

The Nice Guys on Netflix

Gaslight

This classic noir thriller is expertly acted & well and truly suspenseful - Bergman was wonderful. Well done. 4/5

Gaslight on Netflix

The Maltese Falcon

Something about this noir classic didn't connect with me - I couldn't identify with any of the characters. 3/5

The Maltese Falcon on Netflix

Dial M for Murder

This is one of my favorite of Hitchcock's films - the plot is brilliant & it's shot so perfectly. Amazing. 5/5

Dial M for Murder on Netflix

The Third Man

Simply brilliant - this is noir at its best. The direction was wonderful & Welles & Cotten are fabulous. 4.5/5

The Third Man on Netflix

The Postman Always Rings Twice

This is quintessential noir, perfectly written & stunningly acted across the board. Brilliant. 5/5

The Postman Always Rings Twice on Netflix

Winter's Bone

This wonderful Southern noir film features a haunting performance by Jennifer Lawrence - simply stunning. 4.5/5

Winter's Bone on 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

Mona Lisa

Neil Jordan's classic is both love story and crime thriller, about both the power of love and the sting of betrayal. 4/5

Mona Lisa on Netlfix