Best Movies on Netflix Canada!!!!
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Very Best Movies on Netflix Canada You Haven’t Yet Seen
a good movie to watch is
a database of highly-rated movies. Because of this, we know that while Netflix
US may have a larger catalog of titles, Netflix Canada actually has a larger
catalog of good titles. Our latest count shows that we have
134 good movies for Netflix Canada, and only 98 for Netflix US (to find all the
movies we suggest for Canada use the region selector in the top bar to choose
your country).
When you end up on a list
like this, you must be accustomed with the confusion and frustration that
come with browsing Netflix aimlessly. From our research, this is caused by two
things. First, something called the paradox of choice, where the larger the
options you have to choose from the harder it is to choose. Second,
recommendation algorithms. A few months ago Netflix removed their ratings and
replaced them with match percentages. What this means is that if you watched a
cop movie, you will have a 100% match record with other cop movies, good or
bad.
Our solution to both
issues is a simple website that has a very limited selection of only good
titles. We know they’re good because they’re loved by both critics and viewers
at the same time. Below is a list of the best ones currently on Netflix Canada
as rated by our users.
40.
This is a hilarious
political comedy starring the ever-great Steve Buscemi. Set in the last days
before Stalin’s death and the chaos that followed, it portrays the lack of
trust and the random assassinations that characterized the Stalinist Soviet
Union. Think of it as Veep meets Sacha Baron Cohen’s The Dictator. Although to
be fair, its dark comedy props are very different from the comedy that comes
out today: where there are jokes they’re really smart, but what’s actually
funny is the atmosphere and absurd situations that end up developing.
User rating: 0/100. Staff rating: 81/100.
39.
A beautiful coming-of-age
story that is mixed with one of the best depictions of a mother character in
movie history both make Lady Bird an absolutely exquisite film. Its
slice-of-life story taps into the universal issues, dreams, and frustrations
that almost every small-town kid has faced; and it manages to do all of this
without feeling forced or cliché. This is because of the attention and care
that were given to it but also because of how tightly it’s based on the life of
its writer / director Greta Gerwig. A wonderful movie.
User rating: 88/100. Staff rating: 82/100.
38.
There are three big
reasons to watch Paddleton. The first two are Ray Romano and Mark Duplass, who
play the two neighbors at the center of the story. And the third is Alexandre
Lehmann, the director, who also is responsible for Blue Jay (on Netflix as
well).
These two misfit
neighbors find themselves together when one of them is diagnosed with cancer.
They embark on a trip to the nearest pharmacy (a six-hour drive) which turns
into an adventure.
This premise gives
Paddleton a lot to play on: it’s a comedy, but it’s also a drama about a fatal
disease. It’s a bromance, but it’s about a fragile friendship. All these
contradictions make Paddleton a great slice-of-life movie. And again, both
actors are amazing. Watching it just for them is worth it.
User rating: 80/100. Staff rating: 82/100.
37.
Every once in a while
there are movies that expand the definition of quality film-making. This is one
of those movies.
Here is an incredible,
yet delicate film that follows three children from poor families who are stuck
living in subpar motels. Their lives and friendships are portrayed with honesty
and precise aesthetics. It’s a story that at first seems as plot-free as life
itself.
It succeeds in capturing
an innocence that is usually reserved to a child’s imagination: a precarious
living condition full of adventures and fun. It’s hard to describe it beyond
that; it’s the kind of film that must be seen to be fully understood.
And it ends on a very
high note.
User rating: 87/100. Staff rating: 83/100.
36.
This movie is a dramatic
masterpiece and a tribute to loving middle-aged women everywhere. It is
unparalleled in the way it portrays its characters and the subtlety with which
it tells their stories. The events are centered around a 52-year-old Georgian
woman who decides to leave her family home and live alone without much of a
notice. She trades chaos and domestic disputes for solitude, and the prospect
of sad old age for an opportunity to build a new life for herself. In other
words, she trades being the secondary character to her mother, husband, and
children, to being the hero of her own story. A genuine and beautiful film. If
like me you grew up with a mother who sacrificed everything for you, this will
hit very close to home.
User rating: 100/100. Staff rating: 83/100.
35.
The Fundamentals of
Caring is an offbeat comedy/drama starring Paul Rudd as a man attempting to
overcome his looming divorce by becoming the caretaker for a teenager with
muscular dystrophy (Craig Roberts, Submarine). The two develop an
unconventional relationship based largely on sarcasm and profanity, delivering
many laugh-out-loud moments, while also slowly exposing the pain each is
carrying inside.
Together, at Ben’s
urging, they embark on a road trip across the western United States for Craig
to see the world. It’s somewhat formulaic but fun and touching road movie that
covers much familiar ground, but also offers a fine illustration of caregiving,
personal growth, and emotional healing. Paul Rudd is as good ever, and Roberts
is utterly superb. One of the best movies on the Netflix Originals catalog, and
an undeniable winner, all-in-all.
User rating: 83/100. Staff Rating: 84/100.
34.
You’ve probably watched
and heard about enough Holocaust films to expect a formula, but you might
want to put all that aside going into The Boy in Striped Pajamas. Bruno, the
son of a WWII Nazi commandant forms an unlikely friendship with a Jewish
kid his age in his father’s concentration camp. The film is World War II told
through Bruno’s eyes, and while you might not get why this movie is so highly
praised in its first scenes, the twisting and profound second half will
have you recommending it to everyone in need of a moving story well executed,
or quite simply a good cry.
User rating: 82/100. Staff Rating: 85/100.
33.
This is the type of
famous movie that doesn’t feel like one. So if you haven’t yet seen it, avoid
watching the trailer. Kate (Emily Blunt) is an FBI agent who is enlisted to aid
in the war on drugs at the Mexican border. She is introduced to Alejandro
(Benicio del Toro), a quiet and secretive agent working on the Mexican
side. The reason you shouldn’t watch the trailer is that Sicario is much
more than just another crime action movie, which its marketing will lead you to
believe. It’s gorgeously made, with scenes that will catch your breath starting
from the color composition to the amazing performances by Blunt and Del Toro.
It’s intense, intelligent and very realistic in its approach to action sequences.
Directed by Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners, Incendies, etc.)
User rating: 92/100. Staff Rating: 86/100.
32.
A hilarious and smart
comedy that is almost impossible to hate. It doesn’t matter if you liked The
Room or not; or if you’ve even heard of it, you will find The Disaster Artist
extremely enjoyable. Same applies for James Franco, it’s irrelevant if you
think he’s the hottest man walking or a complete waste of screen-time – this
movie is better approached without any preconceived ideas. It follows the true
events surrounding Tommy Wiseau’s making of The Room, a movie so bad it
actually became a worldwide hit. Tommy’s character, played by Franco, is 100%
mystery. He pops out of nowhere and does and says things that contain little to
no logic. Capitalizing on this, the movie is both absolutely hilarious and
intriguing from beginning to end.
User rating: 67/100. Staff Rating: 86/100.
31.
Leave No Trace is the
amazing new movie from the director of Winter’s Bone, Debra Granik. It’s the story
of a father and his daughter who live completely off the grid in a national
park in Portland, and their quiet quest to not be separated and remain off the
grid. It’s not the sensational, tear-jerker story that you’d expect something
with this premise to be. Rather, and like Winter’s Bone, it chooses a humane
and realistic approach to the subject matter. The decision to live outside
society is almost irrelevant to this movie. More so, its inevitability for
certain people with certain mindsets is what is interesting. A stunningly quiet
movie, really well-acted too.
User rating: 80/100. Staff Rating: 86/100.
30.
Goon is funny, violent,
and sweet as hell. You’ll be surprised by how nasty it is but at the same time
you won’t care. What you will want to do, on the other hand, is rip through the
screen, and hug the main character. It is also a great example of a feel-good
movie that isn’t solely focused on being a feel-good movie. It’s also great
love story, with all its absurdities and highly emotional load. The story
shines a light on the players who join hockey teams not for the game but for
the fights that may erupt. They are called goons. Doug Glatt (Seann William
Scott) is a new goon and this movie is his journey towards success both on the
ice and off.
User rating: 86/100. Staff rating: 87/100.
29.
Thom Yorke of Radiohead
and Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, There Will Be Blood) teamed up to
create this gorgeous 15-minute movie.
Ever since the opening
sequence of Denis Villeneuve’s Incendies, which in my opinion is the best
opening scene of a movie -ever-, the marriage between Radiohead’s music and
cinematography has never failed to yield impressive results (the soundtrack of
There Will Be Blood was also done by Radiohead).
Anima is no different.
It’s like power walking through a modern art gallery: there is a lot that will
catch your attention and a lot that you will think about after the artistic
display is done.
User rating: 0/100. Staff Rating: 87/100.
28.
A
stylish and whimsical yet delicate look at breakups in particular and
relationships in general. It stars Jim Carrey as Joel Barish and Kate Winslet
as Clementine Kruczynski. Instead of going to work one morning, Joel takes
an unlikely route and that’s when he meets Clementine, together they
realize they share a special connection without really knowing how that
connection came to be. A tale of memory and regret, love and loss, it’s
such a beautiful movie and a beautiful journey. You can’t miss it. If
you’ve watched it when it came out you should watch it again – you’ll see the
film differently. And if you haven’t watched yet, well, I envy you.
User rating: 93/100. Staff rating: 88/100.
27.
The original Swedish
mystery thriller that was later remade by David Fincher. It’s the same story of
a wealthy man hiring a journalist and scrappy hacker to solver a murder, but
told better. This version is slower, has more attention to detail and pace. In
casting, authenticity triumphs over good looks. In staging, aesthetics are
given as much importance as thrills. And in the story, intelligence wins over
plot. This gives the main character of Lisbeth Salander (played by Noomi
Rapace) better space to deploy her full mysticism and enigmatic nature.
Danish director Niels Arden Oplev masterfully brings everything together
to make for a movie that will forever be remembered.
User rating: 89/100. Staff Rating: 88/100.
26.
This is an amazing
documentary but be warned, the main character has some weird characteristics.
By coincidence, an art
collector stumbles upon an undiscovered collection of sculptures and paintings
that can only be described as the work of a genius. There was almost no
reference to the artist, but upon research the collector finds that they are by
a man called Stanislav Szukalski. He traces him down and finally locates him
living anonymously in a California suburb.
The documentary,
Struggle: The Life And Lost Art Of Szukalski, is a collection of tapes from
numerous interviews in the 1980s between the collector and Szukalski. He was
helped by George DiCaprio, who would later produce this movie with his son
Leonardo (!).
In these interviews it
becomes clear that Szukalski is pure genius. The funny thing is that he seemed
to be well aware of this fact himself.
Remember the weird
characteristics I mentioned in that first sentence? Here we go. Szukalski’s
past is full of a lot of antisemitism, sexism and bigotry.
The question that lingers
is how exactly can this forgotten-genius story be reshaped by the discovery of
his twisted opinions. Can the artist be separated from the art? It’s a personal
matter for the people who found Szukalski and later made this movie. It might
never get as personal for you, but this movie will sure try to provoke an
answer.
User rating: 80/100. Staff Rating: 88/100.
25.
A documentary that is
immediate and plays out like a thriller. Beautifully shot in Virunga National
Park in the Eastern Congo, the story focuses on the struggles between Park
Rangers and a list of adversaries including poachers, oil company goons, and an
Islamic revolutionary army. The stories of the endangered gorillas and the
people who struggle to protect them will break your heart and at the same time
give you hope in humanity. On top of this, the editing is superb and gives the
film an intensity that rivals any recent thriller.
User rating: 90/100. Staff Rating: 90/100.
24.
A striking and revelatory
documentary focused on the behaviour of captive Orcas and their treatment
within SeaWorld and other theme parks around the world. At the center of the
story is Tilikum, a bull Orca that has been responsible for the death of three
individuals, and the legal and ethical challenges that have arisen from
apparent cover-ups by officials. What happened to Tilikum to make him adopt
such behavior? First-hand accounts by former whale trainers and experts deliver
fascinating truths about Tilikum and the species as whole, with particular
attention on their remarkable intelligence and advanced social behaviors. Blackfish
will undoubtedly change your perspective on whale captivity indefinitely. It’s
certainly not to be missed by anyone who appreciates top-notch documentary
film-making as honest historical record.
User rating: 91/100. Staff Rating: 90/100.
23.
This movie is about Tim
Lake who discovers that men in their family can time travel but can’t change
history, only their own lives. He uses this special ability to achieve the
future that he envisioned. As one would imagine, there are a lot of what-ifs
and cerebral moments in this movie. Great performance by the cast especially
the lead roles (Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson). It’ll make you laugh,
cry, and fall in love. It will make you realize how important time is in our
life and the consequences of every action we take. It’s an amazing romcom
movie. It gave me a movie hangover! The genius of About Time is that it is
enjoyable yet at the same time offers an engaging story, and takes on
interesting ideas. The phrase “pleasure to watch” may not apply to a movie more
than it does for About Time, and I’m happy to say that it is way more than
just that.
User rating: 93/100. Staff Rating: 90/100.
22.
This Oscar winner is an
offbeat romantic comedy that still feels like a standard romantic comedy!
It’s best that you go into it without many expectations, because many people
enjoy it for different reasons and it’s best if you find your own. It’s also
a movie that needs to be seen as a whole, despite having so many
components to it. Fresh out of a mental institution, Pat (Bradely Cooper)
moves with his parents and tries to get his ex-wife back. Hel he meets
Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence) a girl with complex problems of her own. Silver
Linings Playbook is funny, so well-acted, and takes on interesting issues
and perspectives.
User rating: 81/100. Staff rating: 90/100.
21.
Deep in the suburbs of
Paris, Divines follows the story of Dounia (played by Oulaya Amamra) and her
best friend Maimouna (played by Déborah Lukumuena). Director Houda Benyamina
serves a nest of social issues – welcoming the viewer into a world where
poverty is pervasive and adults are haunted by their own ghosts, where there is
a life vest only in the reliance on friendship. The nature of this bond between
the two female characters is deep, playful, and backed by mesmerizing acting on
behalf of Amamra and Lukumuena.
Just as prevailing
throughout the film is the commentary on immigrant diasporas and the power of
idealization. The girls fantasize about financial excess with guttural
determination, guided only by the realization that their escape from their
current lives has to come to fruition no matter what the cost. This film is
entrancing and thought-provoking. You won’t be able to look away.
User rating: 86/100. Staff Rating: 90/100.
20.
Two Korean-American
brothers run their family’s shoe store on the day of the 1992 L.A. riots. The
day starts as they hang out at their struggling business with an 11-year-old
African American girl, Kamilla. Then the Rodney King verdict is in the news and
violence breaks out.
Written, directed, and
starring Justin Chon, it’s a tight 94 minutes of impressive film-making that
speaks volumes about America’s intra-minority race relations. It’s a work that
elicits sympathy and manages to uplift the violent event to a human level. An
amazing movie.
User rating: 80/100. Staff Rating: 90/100.
19.
To All the Boys I’ve Loved
Before is not only the best rom-com on Netflix, it’s one of the best rom-coms
in recent memory, period. It has all the originality and freshness of Juno, the
inclusiveness and relevancy of The Big Sick, and the sweetness of all your
favourite 2000s romantic comedies. Lara Jean is a high-schooler who’s never
been in a relationship and who, instead of communicating her feelings to her
crushes, writes them letters that never get sent. Her world is turned upside
down when those letters do end up in the hands of their recipients. Her first
relationship, however peculiar, comes out of the incident. The acting is top
notch, the characters are lovable and well-written. Just go watch it, OK? It’s
a true triumph and an innocent-fun movie, there is no scenario in which you
will be disappointed.
User rating: 80/100. Staff rating: 90/100.
18.
An intimate look into the
rich yet short life of Alexander McQueen, the British fashion icon. I didn’t
know much about him prior to watching that movie, and that didn’t matter. His
story of a tormented genius transcends fame and even time. In art and in
fashion, McQueen’s journey was celebrated by everyone but him.
This is the type of movie
where after you watch it, you need a good hour of Wikipedia searches and
Youtube interview viewing. It’s powerful and will introduce you to an entire
world that is the impact of Alexandre McQueen when he lived.
User rating: 0/100. Staff Rating: 90/100.
17.
Before you press play on
this movie, I highly recommend you take deep, deep breaths. The suspense in it
grows in such an incremental way that you will be out of breath before you know
what happened. And it doesn’t use anything other than amazing acting and an
amazing story to achieve all of this. One man, in the equivalent of a 911
police center in Denmark, and a room. That’s it. He receives a call that turns
his night around and puts him in front of very important questions on his
ethics and how far he can go to help the people that call him. This movie feels
like it was made on a $100 million budget, but the reality was very far from
that. It doesn’t even believe in budgets. Grab someone next to you and go watch
it so that you can discuss it after.
User rating: 60/100. Staff Rating: 90/100.
16.
This is a gripping and
incredibly well-made documentary about the demise of the last two Brazilian
presidents, Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva (2003-2011) and Dilma Rousseff
(2011-2016). The first is now in prison, while the second was impeached.
The Edge of Democracy is
narrated in English by the filmmaker, Petra Costa, a renown Brazilian director.
Costa intertwines her family history with Brazil’s, as her parents were
activists who were sent to jail in the ‘70s (her mother was held in the same
facility as ex-president Rousseff).
This grounds the
documentary and turns it into a personal story that illustrates the bigger
political picture. The Edge of Democracy knows that you don’t know much about
Brazilian politics, but makes that a source of suspense rather than a
disadvantage. It’s a perfect instructive watch.
User rating: 0/100. Staff Rating: 90/100.
15.
In 1980s Dublin, a young
Irish catholic-school boy, whose family is facing financial problems starts his
own band with the sole objective of impressing a mysterious femme fatale. The
film takes you on a beautiful and witty journey through the band’s path to
success and our protagonist’s quest in conquering his love all to the rhythm of
some of the biggest 80’s pop-rock hits and the band’s own original soundtrack.
Without a doubt this film is the long awaited passion project of filmmaker John
Carney (Once, Begin Again).
User rating: 87/100. Staff rating: 91/100.
14.
Shot in black and white
to be the best dialogue-driven, character-study film it can be; Blue Jay stars
Sarah Paulson and Mark Duplass in a cozy, slow-burning film. Their characters,
respectively Amanda and Jim, are former high-school sweethearts who run into
each other in their hometown 20 years later. They talk, they get coffee, and
then beer and jelly beans, until they find themselves to Jim’s mother’s house.
As they familiarize themselves again, and the movie moves forward, it abandons
its romantic chops to become a truly heartfelt and real film. A revelation of a
movie.
User rating: 89/100. Staff Rating: 91/100.
13.
On Body and Soul is the
impeccably crafted winner of the 2017 Berlin Film Festival.
Two strangers have the
same dream every night, they meet as deer in a forest and eventually fall in
love. When they run into each other in real life, they search for the love they
experience unconsciously. The reality of their introverted personalities and
their surroundings make it hard to establish that same connection.
This unconventional love
story is passionately told by Hungary’s best director, Ildikó Enyedi. Before
it, she had taken an 18-year break from making movies, something that kind
of makes sense when you watch On Body and Soul. That break was probably the
only way to come up with something as thoughtful and creative as this.
User rating: 95/100. Staff Rating: 91/100.
12.
Shoplifters is the Winner
of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival from Japan. It’s about a poor family made of
small-time outlaws who live from shoplifting amongst other petty crimes. They
take in a new girl they find outside in the cold and introduce her to their otherwise
happy family. But when the second-youngest member of the family finds himself
teaching her how to shoplift, he faces a moral dilemma that threatens the
fabric of the family.
From renown director
Hirokazu Koreeda, and if you don’t know who that is – I really recommend
checking out his other movies. Namely, Still Walking, Like Father, Like Son and
After the Storm.
Koreeda is often referred
to as the best Japenese filmmaker alive, and Shoplifters is solid proof that he
deserves that title. Its affecting story and slow-burning nature are sure to
stay with you for a long time.
User rating: 0/100. Staff Rating: 91/100.
11.
An exploration of the
complex and loving relationship between a mother and her son that will take
you through a variety of extremely perceived emotions: it’s
uplifting, disturbing, provocative, sad, and hopeful among many other things.
We don’t get many of these middle-class-budget films anymore, and this one
might be its category’s best. A kidnapped girl (Brie Larson) has a
son (Jacob Tremblay in an electrifying performance) with her abductor and
tries to provide a “normal” environment for the kid in the room where
they’re being held captive until they attempt to escape. Brie Larson won
an Oscar for Best Actress in Room, so make sure to also check out Short Term 12, an equally impressive
performance by her in an equally amazing movie.
User rating: 90/100. Staff Rating: 92/100.
10.
In this comedy/drama,
Bill Murray plays an aged, dispirited war veteran named Vincent who openly
disdains most people and gives little attention to anything beyond alcohol and
horse racing. Living a life of solitude in Brooklyn, everything takes a turn
when a young single mother (Melissa McCarthy) and her son Oliver move in next
door. Vincent eventually takes on the responsibility of watching over Oliver
when Maggie is at work. Murray is perfectly unpleasant in his darkly comedic
role, as his relationship with Oliver evolves despite his own misgivings,
providing young Oliver (Jaeden Lieberher) with the fatherly/grandfatherly
presence he desperately needs. Though somewhat formulaic, St. Vincent rises
above expectations by way of great dialogue, favourable performances from all
of the leads, and an unbelievably touching finale that will melt your heart.
Much better than you probably expect—definitely check this one out.
User rating: 82/100. Staff Rating: 92/100.
9.
What turns good men bad?
Some of the stuff in this film, definitely.
From one small Texas town
to the other, two brothers rob banks and travel with extreme precaution yet
apparent recklessness.
Played by Chris Pine and
Ben Foster, their journey captures their essence as Texans. The makers of this
movie gave a lot of attention to aesthetics, and because of this the portrayal
of the main characters fits very well with the portrayal of their environment.
Character and scenery become are one in Hell or High Water, a magical
modern-day crime western that you can get soaked in so easily.
User rating: 87/100. Staff Rating: 92/100.
8.
The story of one of the
most influential musicians of recent history, George Harrison, told through the
eyes of one of the most prominent filmmakers, Martin Scorsese. Director and
producer, Scorsese offers one of the most complete documentaries on any artist
– ever. And what an artist he was – successful and talented, yes, but also
incredibly inspired and spiritual. Through interviews, home movies, and concert
footage, this long and intimate film will allow you to travel through the world
of The Beatles, and explore the incredible mind of George Harrison. A heartfelt
documentary.
User rating: 91/100. Staff Rating: 92/100.
7.
When asked to play Andy
Kaufman, Jim Carrey decided that he would get into character and never get out,
even when the camera was not rolling. This was extremely frustrating to
everyone at first, especially the director, who had no way of communicating
with Jim Carrey, only Andy Kaufman or Tony Clifton (an alter ego created by
Andy Kaufman). At the same time, Carrey had allowed a camera crew to follow him
in order to create a behind-the-scenes documentary. The footage was never
released because Universal Studios expressed concerns that “people would think
Jim Carrey is an asshole”. Jim & Andy is that footage being displayed for
the first time since it was recorded 20 years ago, finding Carrey at a very
unique point in his life. Sick of fame and almost sick of acting, he displays
his true self – an unbelievably smart, fragile, and complex person. His
commentary, when it’s not funny impressions, is extremely emotional and
grounded – sometimes philosophical. This is one of the best documentaries that
Netflix has ever bought the distribution rights for, and certainly a
mind-blowing portrayal of a complex mind.
User rating: 84/100. Staff Rating: 92/100.
6.
Lion is the
award-sweeping movie based on the true story of a kid in India who gets lost in
a train and suddenly finds himself thousands of kilometers away from home. 25
years later, after being adopted by an Australian couple, he embarks on a
journey through his memory and across continents to reconnect with his lost
family. Dev Patel plays Saroo, and Nicole Kidman plays his Australian adoptive
mother. Two truly amazing performances that will transport you to the time and
place of the events, as well as its emotions spanning tear-jerking moments and
pure joy. An uplifting, meaningful, and beautiful movie.
User rating: 84/100. Staff Rating: 94/100.
5.
Icarus starts with
director Bryan Fogel deciding to inject himself with doping substances and
participate in a biking race undetected. By accident, he ends up in contact
with a Russian scientist. This man transforms the movie from a personal
experiment to a highly relevant political thriller. Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov, the
scientist is at the center of accusations in Russia of a virtually impossible
state-sponsored doping scheme. With links to the Russian president Putin
himself, the movie keeps getting more and more interesting as the relationship
between Fogel and Rodchenkov develops. Aside from all the madness that unfolds,
Rodchenkov’s likeable personality makes the story more relatable and humane,
and gives an insight into the pressures of working in the regulatory body in a
country like Russia. You will be astonished by how much material this movie
has. A must-watch.
User rating: 90/100. Staff Rating: 94/100.
4.
Phenomenal and
heartbreaking, Wind River is a true masterpiece by Taylor Sheridan, the man
behind Sicario and Hell or High Water. In a Native American Reservation, a
local girl is found dead and a young detective (Elizabeth Olsen) tries to
uncover the mystery. She is accompanied by a tracker (Jeremy Renner) with his
own dark history in the community. It’s not a very rewarding movie at first, so
don’t expect an incredibly fast-paced story from the get-go. However, when
everything unfolds, it’s not only action-packed, its reflections on indigenous
communities are deep and poignant. How this remains a relatively known movie is
shocking, it has to be one of the best mysteries of the past 20 years.
User rating: 91/100. Staff Rating: 94/100.
3.
A dark and gritty movie
about the lives of two of Boston’s finest. This film portrays the hard and
unbearing choices the leading man has to make; lose his friends and continue
with the only life he ever knew and maybe even end up dead or challenge his
predicament and burn every last ship behind him. The amazing and impressive
cast delivers outstanding performances, the characters are all in their own way
realistic and have all good reasons to behave as they do. Jeremy Renner is a
major force in this movie. In every scene, you can feel his strong presence.
Renner with his chilling, loyal and violent attitude looks like he can explode
anytime but he just waits for the right moment to blaze off.
User rating: 81/100. Staff Rating: 95/100.
2.
First off you have to
remember it is the same writer as Training Day. Then you have to believe that
he must have gone to a joint training camp between the Taliban and Mexican
Cartels or something since Training Day to come up with such a tense,
unpredictable script. But End of Watch is more than that. It is warm and sweet
(yes), and a great showcase of Gyllenhaal and Pena’s talents — which
thanks to a documentary-style cinematography, and the actors’ 5-month
immersion program with actual LA cops, make for a very authentic, rich, and
overall exciting film.
User rating: 89/100. Staff Rating: 96/100.
1.
Taika Waititi’s follow-up
to the (also great) What We Do in the Shadows, is a pure delight
and the perfect antidote after a bad day or a steady diet of too many sad
movies. “Bad egg” Ricky Baker has been bounced out of more foster care
situations than he cares to remember until he’s given his last chance with a
couple living on a rural New Zealand farm. After tragedy strikes early in the
film Ricky and his foster uncle (Hec) find themselves on the run in the bush
while a nationwide manhunt is initiated on their behalf. Hip-hop enthusiast
Ricky and crusty, cantankerous Hec make quite the inspired pairing; this is a
very funny film full of the deadpan humor that has become emblematic of
Waititi’s work (Flight of the Conchords, Boy) but it is also oddly touching and
full of heart.
User rating: 91/100. Staff Rating: 96/100.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
(2016) has been picked as the best movie on Netflix Canada. It stars Julian
Dennison, Rima Te Wiata, Sam Neill. To be particularily enjoyed if you're in
the mood for something affectionate, funny, heart-warming, satisfying, sweet,
warm, well-acted.
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