Netflix Friday - Volume 38

Some Netflix film tips for the weekend! And there is something for everyone, since I picked a movie for all the different genres.
 

Action: Escape Plan (2013)
When a structural-security authority (Sylvester Stallone) finds himself set up and incarcerated in the world’s most secret and secure prison, he has to use his skills to escape with help from the inside.
 

Drama: A Sun (2019)
A family of four fractures under the weight of unmet expectations, unexpected tragedy, and uncompromising pride.
 

Comedy: Coming to America (1988)
An extremely pampered African Prince travels to Queens, New York, and goes undercover to find a wife that can he can respect for her intelligence and will.
 

Animation: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
A wild stallion is captured by humans and slowly loses the will to resist training, yet, throughout his struggle for freedom, the stallion refuses to let go of the hope of one day returning to his home herd.
 

Romance: My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)
When a woman’s (Julia Roberts) long-time friend (Dermot Mulroney) reveals he’s engaged, she realizes she loves him herself and sets out to get him, with only a few days before the wedding.
 

Horror: The Witch (2015)
A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic, and possession.
 

Science Fiction: Godzilla (2014)
The world is beset by the appearance of monstrous creatures, but one of them may be the only one who can save humanity.
 

Crime: The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
The tory of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1986 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
 

Thriller: The Interpreter (2005)
Political intrigue and deception unfold inside the United Nations, where a U.S. Secret Service agent (Sean Penn) is assigned to investigate an interpreter (Nicole Kidman) who overhears an assassination plot.
 

Documentary: The Mind Explained (2019)
Ever wonder what’s happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
 

Family: The Flintstones (1994)
In a parallel modern-day Stone Age world, a working-class family, the Flintstones, are set up for an executive job. But they learn that money can’t buy happiness.

10s Movie Review - A Sun

Director: Mong-Hong Chung
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 156 minutes
Year: 2019
Starring: Chien-Ho Wu, Yi-Wen Chen, Samantha Shu-Chin Ko, Kuan-Ting Liu, Greg han Hsu, Apple Wu, Ivy Yin, Chen-Ling Wen, Chih-Ju Lin

Description: A family fractures under the weight of unmet expectations, unexpected tragedy, and uncompromising pride.

I WATCHED THIS MOVIE FOR MY 2021 MOVIE CHALLENGE
WEEK 2: A MOVIE IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE THEN ENGLISH

Review: “Seize the day, draw your plan”. That’s the decisive motto of driving school instructor Mr. Chen. He is deeply disappointed when his youngest son A-Ho ends up in prison after a violent incident. From now on, he tells his wife that he only has one son, A-Hao, a well-read, intelligent boy. Meanwhile, his wife tries to keep the family together.
“A Sun” is a move you really have to take the time for. A film that’s on Netflix and will probably be ignored or overlooked by most people. And that would be a shame, because it’s a beautifully photographed, powerfully acted film. It might be a bit of a slow burn, but ultimately it’s a fascinating drama about themes such as expectations, family ties and forgiveness. It was awarded many times at Asian film festivals. Just yet to be discovered by a broader audience.

Rating: 4 / 5