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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Mystic River (2003) in Movies
Feb 11, 2019
Great performances
This is yet another award nominated film that I've never seen, and this is definitely one that I'm ashamed of.
This film has some terrific performances from a stellar cast - Sean Penn, Tim Robbins and Kevin Bacon especially - and a brilliant supporting cast as well. The plot itself sounds like it could be a by the numbers predictable thriller, but in fact it turns out to have some good twists and is rather dark and suspenseful. It hasn't aged the best (or it just looks horrendous on Netflix), but as crime thrillers go this is probably one of the best out there.
This film has some terrific performances from a stellar cast - Sean Penn, Tim Robbins and Kevin Bacon especially - and a brilliant supporting cast as well. The plot itself sounds like it could be a by the numbers predictable thriller, but in fact it turns out to have some good twists and is rather dark and suspenseful. It hasn't aged the best (or it just looks horrendous on Netflix), but as crime thrillers go this is probably one of the best out there.
Dean (6927 KP) rated The Babysitter (2017) in Movies
Apr 19, 2019 (Updated Jun 7, 2020)
Cheesy 80's vibe (1 more)
Quite funny
A fun Horror Comedy
Well this Netflix original has been on my list for a while so I gave it a whirl. It's a tongue firmly in cheek horror comedy with a fair amount of gore. A young nerdy kid finds out his hot babysitter has evil plans for him.
The cast was quite cool and fun. You sense they enjoyed filming this. It is quite funny in an cheesy way, with a slight 80's horror vibe to it. Almost a horror version of Home alone. If you want a horror comedy that is quite funny check it out.
The cast was quite cool and fun. You sense they enjoyed filming this. It is quite funny in an cheesy way, with a slight 80's horror vibe to it. Almost a horror version of Home alone. If you want a horror comedy that is quite funny check it out.
Andy K (10823 KP) rated It's Not Yet Dark (2016) in Movies
Dec 10, 2018
Emotional and compelling
I was moved to tears by this Netflix documentary about filmmaker Simon Fitzmaurice. He is a man with ALS (MND) in Ireland who still pursued his dreams despite losing so much in his personal life including his ability to walk, talk and basically live off of a machine and the assistance of others to survive.
Watching a film like this puts your own petty problems into perspective and makes you not only want to be a better person, but count every blessing you have and every day you continue to awaken each morning.
Everyone should check this film out.
Watching a film like this puts your own petty problems into perspective and makes you not only want to be a better person, but count every blessing you have and every day you continue to awaken each morning.
Everyone should check this film out.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Maus (2017) in Movies
Jul 20, 2018
Dark
I found this one on Netflix. It's fairly dark, but doesn't start off that way. Involves a woman and her boyfriend traveling through Bosnia when their car breaks down in the woods(filled with mines) and they meet a couple of Serbian men who claim to want to help but ignite memories from her childhood during the war. Her boyfriend finds out just what she's made of when the two men turn out to be not so helpful. Decent acting and cinematography. The story unfolds well. I doubt kids would be interested, but this movie is worth a watch. Very interesting tale.
Paul Smedley (141 KP) rated Extinction (2018) in Movies
Jul 27, 2018
Good acting (3 more)
Cracking twist
Well shot
Refreshing storyline
What a twist!
Oh my. Been waiting to watch this after watching the trailer a couple of months ago and just watched it today on Netflix on it’s debuting day.
I won’t write too much on the storyline as I do not want to giveaway any spoilers to the amazing twist that lies within and will just advise you to watch it.
If you love sci-fi, you’ll love this film.
If you love thrilling, edge of seat stuff, you’ll love this film.
If you love twists in films, you’ll absolutely adore this film!
I won’t write too much on the storyline as I do not want to giveaway any spoilers to the amazing twist that lies within and will just advise you to watch it.
If you love sci-fi, you’ll love this film.
If you love thrilling, edge of seat stuff, you’ll love this film.
If you love twists in films, you’ll absolutely adore this film!
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Tusk (2014) in Movies
Jul 31, 2018 (Updated Jul 31, 2018)
Watched this horror/comedy "crazed killer" movie on Netflix(not exclusive). The cinematography was fine. The acting was over the top (purposefully, I believe). The story was one of the weirdest things I've ever seen in a movie. It starts out simple enough, but just gets weirder and weirder as it goes on. The characters aren't exactly "deep". I wouldn't recommend this for kids(because of some gross scenes-your call) but if you're into dark comedy horrors, you'll enjoy this one. I managed to finish it(with a lot of eye rolling and a few chuckles). The end had me smh(goofy). It's worth a watch if you're bored.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated You Get Me (2017) in Movies
Aug 10, 2018 (Updated Aug 10, 2018)
This Netflix "teen drama" original isn't so original. It's basically a modern day "Fatal Attraction" (showing my age? Lol) with high schoolers. It wasn't too bad, though. The acting was decent enough and the cinematography is on par with many modern movies. Nothing too graphic in this but has some mild sexual content and violence. I found myself asking the same question I always do with movies like this.... Why aren't the characters a little more honest and a little smarter? Lol. Guess it wouldn't be very dramatic and definitely wouldn't last long enough to be a movie. Overall I'd say it's worth a watch if you can't find much else.
Melanie Johnson (34 KP) rated Orange Is The New Black in TV
Aug 15, 2018
They fight so I dont have to (1 more)
They cuss more than me
Get my bitchy out
As a stay at home mom with very few friends in the real world, I tend to find escape in Netflix original programming. Litchfield minimum security has made my nap time much more interesting since I can get involved in someone else's drama and not pick petty fights with the grocery store clerk. I hate all those women, but I seriously cant live without them now. This is the perfect show of your maturity is beyond high school and you've watched all the episodes of friends
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated The Lodgers (2017) in Movies
Sep 29, 2018
This movie was on Netflix. It's about twin siblings cursed by an incestual family curse. The sister is trying to break it and get free of it and their old house. It's an Irish tale(at least, it takes place in Ireland). The acting was good and the imagery was pretty creepy. Overall it was a decent "creepy" movie. It's listed as horror but it's not really scary. It's kind of slow moving, but keeps the interest. Between the subject content and the little bit of nudity I'd say it's not for kids. It's worth a watch if you're bored and/or into these kind of creepy, "old style" movies.
Kate (493 KP) rated The I-Land in TV
Nov 14, 2019
Unexpected ending
This show had me hooked and I binged watched it in 2 days (there are only 7 episodes). Someone said it was similar to lost when they first started watching it. It had twist and turns in it that I did not see coming. The story line was great and when watching it it made sense more and more why things were happening and what people were doing.
The ending was so unexpected to me and I was disappointed it was finished as I wanted to see what else happened with the remaining cast.
I would definitely watch the second season should there be one.
Netflix series.
The ending was so unexpected to me and I was disappointed it was finished as I wanted to see what else happened with the remaining cast.
I would definitely watch the second season should there be one.
Netflix series.
Andy K (10823 KP) Feb 11, 2019
Andy K (10823 KP) Feb 11, 2019