OK idea, big plot holes, beautiful background animation but the characters looked awful. Uncanny valley on display. 2 stars.
Vexille at Netflix
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Red Riding Trilogy: Part Two: 1980
The second installment of the Red Riding trilogy ups the game with lush direction and a tight script. Can't wait to see the end! 4/5
Red Riding Triology: Part 2: 1980 at Netflix
Red Riding Triology: Part 2: 1980 at Netflix
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Monday, November 29, 2010
Love & Distrust
Horrible. Just horrible. Pretentious, pointless, and amateur hour all the way around. Don't even bother. 1/5
Love & Distrust on Netflix
Love & Distrust on Netflix
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Batman:Under The Red Hood
Good. Dark. Tragic, with that Sisyphean flavor that all the good Bat stories have. 4.5 stars.
Batman: Under The Red Hood at Netflix
Batman: Under The Red Hood at Netflix
I'm Still Here
DUDE. I was still questioning what was real until I saw the extras. Joaquim is a fucking genius. Seriously. And the people involved? WOW. That was ambitious shit. Casey Affleck has ALL the talent. WOW 4.5/5
I'm Still Here at Netflix
I'm Still Here at Netflix
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Predators
You know what? Just as good as '87 Predator. I actually bought Brody as an action guy. 4 stars. It were fun times.
Predators at Netflix
Predators at Netflix
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Red Riding Trilogy: Part One: 1974
This visually stunning & gripping opener to the Red Riding trilogy is arresting with an end I didn't predict. 4/5
Red Riding Trilogy: Part One: 1974 on Netflix
Red Riding Trilogy: Part One: 1974 on Netflix
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Friday, November 26, 2010
My Name is Bill W.
This biopic drama about the founder of AA isn't well acted despite the big names. It felt really hollow to me. 2/5
My Name Is Bill W. on Netflix
My Name Is Bill W. on Netflix
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Thursday, November 25, 2010
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
"Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer" - I can't imagine how this movie was ever scary & thrilling - to me it's just cheestastic. Honestly, this was bad. "Man Bites Dog" is SUCH a vast improvement on a theme. Don't waste your time with this. 1/5
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer on Netflix
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer on Netflix
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Ju Dou
A heartbreaking & poignant romantic tragedy as only the Chinese can do it. Tragic story with excellent acting. 3.5/5
Ju Dou on Netflix
Ju Dou on Netflix
A Fistful of Dollars
Leone had 200k to make this (like 1.4mil today) Solid "gunfighter comes to town and cleans up" story. 3.5 stars. How does Clint Eastwood look tough wearing a Mexican rug? Not even Chuck Norris could pull that off.
A Fistful of Dollars at Netflix
A Fistful of Dollars at Netflix
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
My Blueberry Nights
Wong Kar Wai brings his signature touch to this lush and poignant indie drama with an all-star cast. Lovely. 4/5
My Blueberry Nights on Netflix
My Blueberry Nights on Netflix
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Perrier's Bounty
The entire cast, especially Cillian Murphy, are amazing in this darkly comedic crime thriller. Brilliantly done all the way around. 4/5
Perrier's Bounty on Netflix
Perrier's Bounty on Netflix
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
The Extra Man
Kevin Kline is magical in this but, aside from his wondrous performance, it falls flat both plot and character-wise. 3/5
The Extra Man on Netflix
The Extra Man on Netflix
Day of the Dead (2008)
This is about the remake from 2008. Fucking horrible. Just frigging terrible. Nothing makes any sense and the writing is AWFUL. Can you give negative stars? Negative five stars.
Day of the Dead 2008 at Netflix
Day of the Dead 2008 at Netflix
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