Netflix Friday - Volume 32

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

Action: Colombiana (2011)
A young woman (Zoe Saldana), after witnessing her parents’ murder as child in Bogota, grows up to be a stone-cold assassin.
 

Drama: To the Bone (2017)
A young woman (Lily Collins), dealing with anorexia, meets and unconventional doctor (Keanu Reeves) who challenges her to face her condition and embrace life.
 

Comedy: Ted (2012)
John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg), a man whose childhoof wish of bringin his teddy bear to life came true, now must decided between keeping the relationship with the bear Ted (Seth McFarlane) or his girlfriend Lori (Mila Kunis).
 

Animation: Animal Crackers (2017)
A family must use a magical box of Animal Crackers to save a run-down circus from being taken over by their evil uncle Horatio P. Huntington (Ian McKellen)
 

Romance: Before We Go (2014)
Two strangers (Chris Evans, Alive Eve) stuck in Manhattan for the night grow into each other’s most trusted confidants when an evening of unexpected adventure forces them to confront their fears and take control of their lives.
 

Horror: The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin, there they get more than they bargained for, discovering the truth behind the cabin in the woods.
 

Science Fiction: Gravity (2013)
Two astronauts (Sandra Bullock, George Clooney) work together to survive after and accident leaves them stranded in space.
 

Crime: Brooklyn’s Finest (2009)
Three unconnected Brooklyn cops wind up at the same deadly location after enduring vastly different career paths.
 

Thriller: Identity (2003)
Stranded at a desolate Nevada motel during a nasty rain storm, ten strangers become acquainted with each other when they realize that they’re being killed off one by one.
 

Documentary: The Last Dance (2020)
Charting the rise of the 1990s Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, one of the most notable dynasties in sports history.
 

Family: Nanny McPhee (2005)
A governess (Emma Thompson) uses magic to rein the behavior of seven ne’er-do-well children in her charge.
 

Top 5 Thursday: Movies I Watched For My Challenge (August 2017)

I watched some pretty good ones this month. Here are my five favorite films that I watched for my challenge, for the month of August.

5. To the Bone
A Netflix movie that got a lot of criticism. I don’t think that critique is right, they found that this movie glamourized eating disorders. It really doesn’t. It’s a heartbreaking story and very well acted by Lily Collins.

4. A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
A film that is best when you watch it without any information. Shot in black and white, great music, really stylish.

3. Sausage Party
Silly yet brilliant humor. It’s an animation, but for adults. And adults only, because it’s pretty raunchy.

2. Don’t Breathe
What a surprising and original horror thrill we got here. The film kept me on the edge of my seat at all times, it really is a film that takes your breath away.

1. War for the Planet of the Apes
The third movie in a trilogy is often the worst. In this case, the complete trilogy is solid and I simply can’t pick a favorite. “War for the Planet of the Apes” is a war movie, without all the epic explosions and clichés. And boy did I cry at the end!

They Almost Made the Top 5: -

100 Movie Challenge 2017 - # 91: To the Bone

Director: Marti Noxon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 107 minutes
Year: 2017
Starring: Lily Collins, Keanu Reeves, Lili Taylor, Brooke Smith, Leslie Bibb, Alex Sharp

Description: A young woman (Lily Collins) is dealing with anorexia. She meets an unconventional doctor who challenges her to face her condition and embrace life.

Review: “To the Bone” is about a young woman struggling with an eating disorder: anorexia. Off course many discussions started when Netflix added this original to its collection. Is the film accurate enough about the illness?
“To the Bone” is a powerful and beautiful film, but off course shows only a small aspect of the illness. Because we’re only following the life of Ellen and a hand full of other patients. It’s a very complex illness, so it’s hard to work it into a movie that is less than two hours long. But director Marti Noxon did manage to create a realistic image. What anorexia can do to a person and to the people that surround him or her.
The treatment in the film is a bit unconventional, but that makes the film lighter even though it’s a very heavy theme. I think that the viewers aren’t waiting for an overly dramatic tear jerker when it comes to this theme. I like the tone of the film a lot. Lilly Collins delivers a very strong performance and I love Keanu Reeves in his role as the doctor. I know Reeves has been criticized a lot for his acting. I’m one that has always defended him and in “To the Bone” he gives away a heartfelt, honest and good performance.
“To the Bone” is a really good film, with an interesting theme and strong performances.

Rating: 4/ 5

Movie Trailer Sunday (297)

Here are this week's trailers.

Flatliners
Director: Niels Arden Oplev
Description: Medical students experiment on "near death" experiences that involve past tragedies until the dark consequences begin to jeopardize their lives.
Starring: Ellen Page, Nina Dobrev, Diego Luna, James Norton, Kiefer Sutherland,
Trailer: Trailer "Flatliners"
Comment: I don't know if this movie really needs a remake.

Jungle
Director:
Description: group of friends join a guide for a trek into the Bolivian jungle, searching for an Indian village. The men soon realize that the jungle is a difficult place to be.
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Thomas Kretschmann, Joshua Jackson
Trailer: Trailer "Jungle"
Comment: Looks interesting. I'm loving Daniel Radcliffe stepping further and further away from Harry.

Goodbye Christopher Robin
Director: Simon Curtis
Description: A behind-the-scenes look at the life of author A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories inspired by his son C.R. Milne.
Starring: Margot Robbie, Domhnall Gleeson,
Trailer: Trailer "Goodbye Christopher Robin"
Comment: Nice to see the story behind Pooh bear.

The Only Living Boy in New York
Director: Marc Webb
Description:Adrift in New York City, a recent college graduate's life is upended by his father's mistress
Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Brian Cox, Jeff Bridges
Trailer: Trailer "The Only Litte Boy in Texas"
Comment:Marc Wenn also did (500) Days of Summer>

To the Bone
Director: Marti Noxon
Description: A young woman is dealing with anorexia. She meets an unconventional doctor who challenges her to face her condition and embrace life.
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Lili Collins, Allana Ulbach
Trailer: The British do comedy better anyway!
Comment: This look really good.