I had a three and a half day weekend to cram in as many movies as I could, and I totally think I succeeded! It was a broad mix of genres (and languages), so I’m sure you’ll connect with something I saw.
The Lovebirds – This rom-com that was set to be theatrically released in April, found a new home and release date on Netflix. This movie was just fine. Nothing exceptionally memorable or unbelievably hilarious, but I suppose if you’re running out of things to watch, this is definitely acceptable.
Endings, Beginnings – Oof. Firstly, this cast was exquisite. I don’t know that I would never not watch something that had Jamie Dornan, Sebastian Stan, or Shaliene Woodly in it. That being said, what a horribly depressing romantic drama! Daphne (Woodly) essentially ruins three lives and a friendship because she can’t keep it in her pants!
The Creep – Gave this another watch for fun. It’s definitely a fun horror, starring the very amicable, Mark Duplass. For wonderfully simplistic scares, you should give this a watch.
The Wrong Missy – I recall laughing at this dumb, new Netflix David Spade movie as much as I did watching The Lovebirds, but I went in with exceptionally low expectations. It’s raunchy, as are most David Spade movies, so just prepare yourself for that, but otherwise, cheap laughs are abundant!
Free Fall – A German love story between two cops. One is straight and is in extreme denial, while the other gets mercilessly tormented by co-workers. A good look at toxic masculinity and discrimination. If you don’t mind subtitles, this film was quite beautifully done.
Red Dragon – Y’all (hated that as soon as I typed it, but) I’m obsessed with Hannibal, so naturally after I read the book I had to watch this movie. With the likes of Anthony Hopkins and Edward Norton as the leads, what’s not to like? Oh yeah, and it totally follows the source text! Watch it!
The Hunt – Not to be confused with the horror comedy that got released earlier this year by the same name, this Danish drama starring Mads Mikkelsen (again, obsessed) focuses on a man whose life is destroyed by a false sexual assault claim made by one of his kindergartners. So many conflicting sides to this story!
Adam – Man, this rom-com-dram goes way back to 2009, but stars the wonderful Rose Byrne and Hugh Dancy (a pattern of obsession). Hugh plays the titular Adam, who has Asperger Syndrome. Living alone after his father passes, he soon connects with new neighbor Beth, and a budding romance ensues, along with some expected tribulations.