From The Rental Queue

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Kirby Dick does it again with this shocking yet redemptive story of abuse in the Catholic church. Riveting. 4/5

Twist of Faith on Netflix

This simmering French drama is layered with meaning & complexity & acted impeccably by Cottiard & Schoenaerts. 4/5

Rust and Bone on Netflix

This film is unflinching in its portrayals & heartbreaking in its plot. Terribly sad & yet redemptive. 4/5

The Kid with a Bike on Netflix

A tender drama about different kinds of love beautifully acted by everyone, particularly Hunt & Macy. 4/5

The Sessions on Netflix

This indie rom-com is tender, charming, & wonderful acted by Fischer & Messina - very sweet film. 3.5/5

The Giant Mechanical Man on Netflix

A thrilling, gripping, & perfectly plotted thriller expertly acted & directed. Chastain was marvelous. 4.5/5

Zero Dark Thirty on Netflix

This raunchy comedy is horrifyingly bad, made all the worse but two moments of utter clarity. Brutally awful. 1.5/5

Bachelorette on Netflix

Kirby Dick's polemic about rape in the military is powerful & a testament to the power of redemption. 4/5

The Invisible War on Netflix

Was it a great film? Yes. Was is compelling & riveting? Sure. Was it the best film of the year? No, but I see why it won. 4.5/5

Argo on Netflix

This movie is largely insufferable but the music is good so I tolerated it. Not bad for a popcorn flick. 3/5

Pitch Perfect on Netflix

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

Joaquin Phoenix & PSH's outstanding acting are the only reasons to slog through This muddy & overly long drama. 3/5

The Master on Netflix

A touching & very sweet dramedy about the nature of humanity, far more charming than I had expected. Well done. 3.5/5

Robot & Frank on Netflix

Winstead & Paul are convincing & very real in this poignantly written portrait of a woman battling alcoholism. 3.5/5

Smashed on Netflix

A surprisingly satisfying conclusion to a messy wreck of a series. I can live with that. 3/5

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2 on Netflix