Catching up on Netflix (again)
I'm afraid I've been a bit neglectful when it comes to updating this blog. I haven't stopped watching movies, by any means. So here we go with catching up (again):
Murderball Documentary This was about Rugby athletes who happen to be wheelchair bound quadriplegics. The movie covers their bid for gold in the 2002 World Championships and the 2004 Paralympic Games. There were a lot of great story possibilities here, but it seemed (to me) like the movie spent too much time on the rival between the US team and Joe Soares (a former US player who became coach of the Canada team when he didn't make the cut as a player in the US). Overall it was ok, but with the amount of swearing and other commentary I wouldn't recommend it for anyone with children.
Ladies in Lavender DramaTwo sisters find a young man washed onshore near their home. They nurse him back to health and teach him English...later finding out that he was a talented violinist bound for the US when the ship he was on apparently sank. First, let me say I love Judi Dench and Maggie Smith in general, and they were quite good in this movie as well. They created very likeable characters, though both were a bit weak (not really what I want to see out of two very strong women). The movie was a bit slow at times. The plot was ok, but the border of reality was pushed a little too much for me considering this is something that could possibly happen. There are probably better choices out there, but if there's nothing else to rent go ahead and check this one out.
Saved! Comedy Seriously, I don't know what I was thinking. Satire about a young girl in a Christian high school that sleeps with her gay boyfriend in hopes of saving him, but ends up getting pregnant instead. There's really not much more to say than that. Predictable and just plain stupid. Don't bother.
Apres Vous French romantic comedy Antoine, a well-meaning waiter, stops a man from committing suicide in the park, then feels responsible for taking care of him. He gets Louis a job at his restaurant, gives him a place to stay, and decides to help Louis win back the girlfriend who left him. I gave it a 3 out of 5 rating. It was ok. A bit mindless and silly, but cute enough.
Kingdom of Heaven Adventure A young man takes on the responsibility of knighthood to fight against Christian crusaders who want to gain control of Jerusalem. It's an adventure film with little historical merit. Take it for what it is and it's ok. 3 of 5 stars.
Cinderella Story Romantic comedyAnd another of my "What was I thinking?" moments. "Average girl" falls in love with "school hottie" but neither know it because it all happens thru instant messaging. What do you suppose will happen when they meet face to face? Yep, you guessed it...no need to rent it.
The Skeleton Key Thriller Hospice worker, Caroline, goes to take care of an aging stroke victim in the heart of vodoo country. Creepy things are going on in the mansion, and the elderly gentleman is very afraid of something in the house. Perhaps not the most frightening of movies, but not bad. I gave it a 4 out of 5.
Playing By Heart Drama, 1998 Yeah, it's an old one, but one I hadn't seen before. 4 out of 4.
Murderball Documentary This was about Rugby athletes who happen to be wheelchair bound quadriplegics. The movie covers their bid for gold in the 2002 World Championships and the 2004 Paralympic Games. There were a lot of great story possibilities here, but it seemed (to me) like the movie spent too much time on the rival between the US team and Joe Soares (a former US player who became coach of the Canada team when he didn't make the cut as a player in the US). Overall it was ok, but with the amount of swearing and other commentary I wouldn't recommend it for anyone with children.
Ladies in Lavender DramaTwo sisters find a young man washed onshore near their home. They nurse him back to health and teach him English...later finding out that he was a talented violinist bound for the US when the ship he was on apparently sank. First, let me say I love Judi Dench and Maggie Smith in general, and they were quite good in this movie as well. They created very likeable characters, though both were a bit weak (not really what I want to see out of two very strong women). The movie was a bit slow at times. The plot was ok, but the border of reality was pushed a little too much for me considering this is something that could possibly happen. There are probably better choices out there, but if there's nothing else to rent go ahead and check this one out.
Saved! Comedy Seriously, I don't know what I was thinking. Satire about a young girl in a Christian high school that sleeps with her gay boyfriend in hopes of saving him, but ends up getting pregnant instead. There's really not much more to say than that. Predictable and just plain stupid. Don't bother.
Apres Vous French romantic comedy Antoine, a well-meaning waiter, stops a man from committing suicide in the park, then feels responsible for taking care of him. He gets Louis a job at his restaurant, gives him a place to stay, and decides to help Louis win back the girlfriend who left him. I gave it a 3 out of 5 rating. It was ok. A bit mindless and silly, but cute enough.
Kingdom of Heaven Adventure A young man takes on the responsibility of knighthood to fight against Christian crusaders who want to gain control of Jerusalem. It's an adventure film with little historical merit. Take it for what it is and it's ok. 3 of 5 stars.
Cinderella Story Romantic comedyAnd another of my "What was I thinking?" moments. "Average girl" falls in love with "school hottie" but neither know it because it all happens thru instant messaging. What do you suppose will happen when they meet face to face? Yep, you guessed it...no need to rent it.
The Skeleton Key Thriller Hospice worker, Caroline, goes to take care of an aging stroke victim in the heart of vodoo country. Creepy things are going on in the mansion, and the elderly gentleman is very afraid of something in the house. Perhaps not the most frightening of movies, but not bad. I gave it a 4 out of 5.
Playing By Heart Drama, 1998 Yeah, it's an old one, but one I hadn't seen before. 4 out of 4.
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