Cell

I didn't hate this like most of the reviewers on Netflix, but it wasn't great either. The premise reminded me a bit of "Pulse", the Japanese horror film form several years back, with the same basic meta-commentary about the evils of reliance on technology. The acting in this was clunky, the story full of plot holes and leaps of logic, and I really didn't get a sense of the Big Bad Guy at the center of everything. Boiled down, this is just a zombie movie, and if you take it as just that, it's okay, but just. I would have three-starred it but the ending really disappointed me. 2.5/5

Cell on Netflix

The Hateful Eight

Oh dear. If I hadn't seen "Inglourious" or "Django" I might be tempted to be done with Tarantino after this god awful mess. This was needlessly long, gory for no real point, crass, and just plain annoying. I lost count of how many times I heard the "n" word, most of the time just for shock value and not to further the plot. By the end of the first hour I was rolling my eyes at how ridiculous a story this was. By the end of the second, I was exclaiming out loud. By the end I was just cursing Tarantino for being so utterly self-indulgent at the sake of what could have been a decent movie if it had an editor and a much better writer. The actors were all great, but that's to be expected. Oh, and only Kim Ki-Duk gets to write things like "The 8th film by" before the title. Tarantino gets maybe one more shot from me before i toss him on the same pile I threw Malick a while back. Ugh. 2/5

The Hateful Eight on Netflix

Kingsman: The Secret Service

This spy thriller is a fantastically good romp with great action and characters. Great fun to watch, I hope there's a sequel.

Kingsman: The Secret Service on Netflix

1408: The Unrated Version

This movie has plot holes in it the size of Texas & I saw every twist coming a mile away. Not good for me. 2/5

1408: The Unrated Version on Netflix

Soul Men

Jackson & Bernie Mac were excellent in this witty comedy that made my laugh out loud a few times. Well worth a watch. 4/5

Soul Men on Netflix

RoboCop

HORRIBLE remake that has none of the sense or message of the original. This was painful to watch, utter useless. 2/5

RoboCop on Netflix

The Sunset Limited

Two men, one room, & a question that can't be answered - wonderful acting in this play-turned film. 3.5/5

The Sunset Limited on Netflix

Django Unchained

The marvelous acting barely makes up for the indulgence & arduous length of this gratuitous action flick. Will someone get Quentin an editor already? That was three movies crammed into one. So frustrating to watch. The acting was fabulous though, I have to say that. Everyone in the cast was amazing, which is why it even has 3 stars. 3/5

Django Unchained on Netflix

The Samaritan

This Sam Jackson grifter thriller was too much preamble and not enough grift with a weak plot. Disappointing. 2.5/5

The Samaritan 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

The Incredibles

Seriously, has Pixar ever missed? This was funny, exciting, & heartwarming. Another winner - excellent. 5/5

The Incredibles on Netflix

Lakeview Terrace

An extremely well-done suspenseful cop-thriller with that definitive Neil LaBute stamp on it. Loved it. 4/5

Lakeview Terrace on Netflix