If you’re like me you spend way more time scrolling the Netflix movie menu than actually watching one. Don’t fret, I’ve watched them all, and will now tell you what, and what not to watch. Get your popcorn ready. This is the Netflix Originals movie list part 1.
If The Terminator And Se7en had a baby, it would be this movie. In the Shadow of the Moon is a riveting thriller with supernatural elements and more twists and turns than a roller coaster during an earthquake.
Score 7.5/10
El Camino
While it was nice to see Jesse Pinkman on the screen again, this felt more like a compilation of deleted scenes than an actual movie. Vince Gilligan is a genius at creating gripping, tense moments that leave you on the edge of your seat, and El Camino has a few of those moments. What is doesn’t have however, is any type of resolution for Jesse whatsoever. El Camino ends with Jesse’s dismal fate just as uncertain as Breaking Bad did. Which really begs the question— Why was this even made?
5/10
Triple Frontier
Triple Frontier boasts an all-star cast with a subpar script. The first act is amazing. The second begins to fall apart, and the third does its best with what it’s got, but let’s face it, It was doomed by that point. There’s a chance I’m being too harsh with my critique here because I expected better. But I don’t think I am. This is a story about highly skilled ex-soldiers capable of conquering the most treacherous of obstacles. Who in an instant, completely disregard all their training and become as undisciplined as toddlers in a candy store at the mere sight of money. It had potential. But squandered that potential when it stopped being a heist movie and transformed into a competition to see who can make the worst decisions. A+ cast. C- film
Score
5.5/10
When we first met
There are certain actors who instantly make anything funny. Andy Samberg is one of them. Will Forte is another. Adam Devine might be at the top of the list. Fans of Workaholics, Groundhog Day, Romantic comedies, slapstick comedies, and just comedy in general will get a kick out of this.
6.5/10
Fractured
If the movie Taken had a baby with The Machinist, it would be this film.
Fractured is suspenseful. At times, uncomfortably so. Sam Worthington plays the lead role a little too intensely. And although certain plot twists are dangled in front of you, with no desire to be spontaneous, the director does a good job of keeping you guessing until the very end. This is a decent thriller/mystery that’s definitely worth a watch.
Score
6.5/10
The Irishman
Oscar-worthy Straight to Netflix films and Deep Fake technology! What an age we live in!
Scorsese’s latest and most likely his last film draws powerful performances by some of Hollywood’s greatest actors. Pacino, Deniro, Pesci, Romano... Wait, maybe not Romano. Although, he did give an alright performance. You know what they say. Everybody thinks Ray is Ok.
Anyways, The Irishman runs 3.5 hours but doesn’t feel quite that long. It’s slow paced, but suspenseful. Mostly dialogue driven, there’s far less action than other Scorsese films, but don’t sell this one short. It’s compelling, dramatic, and even a little funny. Funny how, you might ask? Just funny, that’s all.
Score
7.5/10
Inside Man Most Wanted
Inside Man is one of the greatest heist movies ever made. Inside Man Most Wanted, is not. Starring the chick who plays Kim Wexler in Better call Saul and the dollar tree Denzel from the cover photo, this sequel has an Ok storyline that’s very poorly executed. With weak writing, weaker acting, and super predictable twists, the only thing heisted here are the two hours of your life it takes to watch this piece of shit movie.
Score
2/10
Velvet Buzzsaw
Velvet Buzzsaw wins the award for coolest movie title among this list. That’s about the only nice thing I can say about it though. It’s intriguing at first but gradually becomes more and more ridiculous as time passes. Jake Gyllenhaal rarely disappoints, but this is unfortunately one of those times. Even going into this with tapered expectations, I was let down.
Score
5/10
Marriage story
This was a difficult watch. Divorce can be a messy and complicated process. Especially when children are involved. I don’t know from experience but I’ve seen it secondhand. Marriage story displays the heartbreaking and financially crippling process of child custody battles. You’ll find yourself empathizing with both parties, as neither one seems completely at fault. And neither seem like they’re getting exactly what they want out of the situation. The only people who thrive is this film are the bloodsucking lawyers, who distract their clients by patting them on their back, in hopes that they won’t notice that their other hand is wrapped firmly around their wallets.
Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson deliver brilliant performances in a movie with an argument scene that rivals any fight scene in cinema history. It’s an emotionally draining watch that will stretch your emotions from amusement to fury, and humor to heartbreak.
Score
8/10
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