Seen Any Good Movies Lately?

[Nancy OShea]

Since the pandemic hit, we've stayed away from movie theaters for the most part but we've been streaming plenty. Some were really outstanding; others were just meh!

I thought it might be fun to share our experiences here. 

Last night we watched a 2021 black comedy/action/thriller called "Nobody" which was recommended by a friend.  If you don't mind gang violence and high action car chases coupled with good music & offbeat comedy, it's an entertaining ride.  B+

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7888964/mediaindex/

We recently saw "Don't Look Up" which has a stellar cast and great performances but it fell apart in some places.  Still I can't help but feel there's a really good film in there somewhere.  And a hysterical scene after the credits, so don't turn it off prematurely.  B-

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11286314/mediaindex/

So what have you seen lately?

[alex_6746]

Great picks, Nancy! I also watched Nobody recently—such an unexpectedly fun and wild ride. Bob Odenkirk absolutely nailed the role!

Recently, I watched The Platform on Netflix. It’s a Spanish thriller that's dark, intense, and really makes you think—highly recommended if you're into psychological dramas.

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Excited to see what others have been watching lately too! :popcorn:

[kglad]

i like this topic.  i keep rewatching my favorite movies (eg, pulp fiction) i'm so desperate.

[Nancy OShea]

I've seen "Emilia Pérez" 4 times and I still never grow tired of it.

It's a ground-breaking movie that makes some people uncomfortable. You either LOVE it or HATE it, there's no in-between. 

IMO, it's the most original & thought-provoking film of the last decade. A++

Spanish, French, English speaking.

Musical/Crime/Human Tragedy

[kglad]

@Nancy OShea 

searching  netflix/amazon 

[kglad]

found it.  either my wife or i started watching and stopped...

[Nancy OShea]

No shame.  Like I said, you either LOVE it or HATE it. 

An acquaintance gave up after only 2 minutes. She doesn't like anything except country music.

[kglad]

@Nancy OShea 

jeez, i can't even put together coherent thoughts.  (but thanks for getting me to try harder to get past the start.)

[kglad]

.. but saldana.  wow.

[Nancy OShea]

"Mountainhead" HBO/MAX movie 👎👎

A decent premise that failed to deliver. Not worth 1 hour, 48 min of my time. 

Four self-absorbed tech bro pals re-unite at a mountain-top lodge as global economic chaos unleashes below them. No likable characters. No redeeming script. Don't waste your time.

[kglad]

aww, i thought i was going to watch it after your recommendation of emilia perez.

[Nancy OShea]

Heretic (2024) with Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East.  👍 👍

Two young Mormon missionaries knock on the wrong door. Part faith-test & part thriller set inside a blueberry pie mousetrap with many doors but no clear exit. I was thoroughly entertained by Hugh Grant's Mr. Reed until the end, when it got a bit too gruesome. Nevertheless, it held my interest.

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% approval.

[kglad]

will check...

[John T Smith]

Went to see Jurassic World Rebirth yesterday... I gave it a 7 score at IMDB

Different characters, but the same basic story in every one of the movies... arrogance and greed leads to doing something that shouldn't be done... and then that greed, and some carelessness, leads to the dinosaur's eating people (some good and some bad people) before the 'hero or heroine' wins through at the end

This one had some interesting characters, but was typical of the entire series... 2+ hours of action that was sometimes fun and sometimes cringeworthy

[Nancy OShea]

Just saw Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story on HBO Max.  

Personal stories interspersed with archival footage as told by close friends & family who knew the man, the actor and a champion for regenerative nerve treatments. Enthusiastic thumbs up. 👍 👍👍