Brett_G

“The Father”

By Brett_G on March 18, 2021March 13, 2021

8.4

He’s not leaving his FLAT!!! Stop asking!

It took a hot second to figure out what was going on here, but once I caught up to speed, this is an absolutely breathtaking tale of the descent into dementia through the patient’s eyes. Anthony Hopkins better win an Oscar for this one. As someone who worked as a Nurse Aide with dementia patients, this hit close to home for me, and gave me many flashbacks. This poor gentleman hasn’t quite lost enough marbles to become “pleasantly confused” yet. I was not surprised to find that this was originally a play, as the scenes play in a manner that shows that hand very early on. It all works so effectively to put the audience in the patient’s shoes on this one. Haunting, and sometimes hard to watch, but an important subject told well on the silver screen.

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Drama Romance

“Trust”

By Brett_G on March 17, 2021March 15, 2021

7.1

Well, the title says trust, but the story says paranoia. I’m a little tired of Hollywood glorifying red flags as “passion” and “depth.” No. Both of these people are terrible and shouldn’t be together. Don’t make this more complicated than it needs to be. The blonde may have game for days on top of being gorgeous, and I mean, I’m not mad that Victoria Justice is here for the party… but damn, this is all toxic. Not a redeeming quality in sight.

Technically speaking, it’s a bit run of the mill, but an entertaining ride full of twists and turns for a tight hour and a half.

Drama Netflix

“I Care A lot”

By Brett_G on March 16, 2021March 16, 2021

8.2

Talk about playing the long game…

Rosamund Pike, don’t mess with her. Between this and “Gone Girl,” will we never learn?

The story itself is sickening enough as it is. A crash course in elder abuse, neglect, and misappropriation. On top of that, you involve the mob, presumed blood diamonds, murder for hire, and the mess that is the U.S. legal system coming to blows with the mess that is the U.S. healthcare system… a recipe for disaster, albeit entertaining disaster. Somewhere between “A Simple Favor” and “Cold Pursuit” lies this film. Humor as dark as it comes, beautifully crafted heists and hits, and a story with more twists that a day at Cedar Point. Very well done, Netflix!

Horror/Thriller

“Safer at Home”

By Brett_G on March 16, 2021March 2, 2021

5.9

Spoiler alert: No, they’re not.

If you thought this weird computer screen horror genre was dead… think again. And not in a good way. Ugh…

It may just be that it uses way too many COVID buzzwords in the script and just fatigue of virtual meetings in general. Or that the movie was just so freaking lazy. Poorly acted. Just… don’t. It’s kind of rough.

Indie Rom-Com

“Long Weekend”

By Brett_G on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021

7.2

Can we please stop making time travel movies? Please. It’s becoming too much of a good thing.

This movie in particular didn’t even really need it. The chemistry was wonderfully done, the story was sharp and had a nice depth to it. I just… the time travel crap took me out of it until the third act twist brought me back in and rescued this from sinking into the 6’s. The ending was amazing and tied up the loose ends, contextualizing everything that had been driving me insane for the first 2/3 of the movie. The beginning feels a bit like a dream, as you’re dropped into an already moving narrative, which you then go “awe,” then “what is going on,” then “no freaking way! That’s what was going on!” then back to “awe.” Seemed like a Netflix flick on the big screen. A throwback to the olden days of having to see this genre in a theater. (One of those buildings with the big screens and popcorn)