Tales From Netflix are DVD reviews, where I tell you if a DVD is worth putting in your Netflix rental queue, moving it to the top, burying it at the bottom, or not even bothering in the first place.
It was a holiday weekend, and we didn't make it out of town, so we got lots of Netflix viewing done...
MARIA FULL OF GRACE
Who knew learning the ins and outs of a Columbian drug mule could be so engrossing. This one sucks you in to the world of the titular character, and takes you along for her ride from teenage Columbian rose de-thorner, to drug swallowing customs dodging smuggler. Don't have soup, or food for that matter, while viewing, but otherwise move to the top of your queue...
TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE
The unrated, uncut, version of course. You gotta love it when the theme music, laden with cusswords, loads up with the DVD menu. Parker and Stone assault you with their trademark stupid, raunchy, and oftentimes musical humor. Sure, some of it's rather obvious, but you know what they say, it's all in the delivery, and quirky puppets makes for some fun times! Top of the queue is the only way for this DVD! Be prepared to have several crazy songs stuck in your head... and the sex scene...
AFTER THE SUNSET
After mistakenly moving Before Sunset to the top of the queue, and realizing upon receiving it, that I'd mixed up the titles, we got the right movie, and gave it a watch.
Pretty standard caper material here, but Brosnan, Hayek, and Harrelson were fun to watch, as was the locale/setting. Big plot holes aside, it was a decent flick. Mid queue should suffice...
AVIATOR
Was afraid of it's length, and heavy subject matter, but once we finally turned this one on, I was captivated from opening to close. DiCaprio, who often underwhelms me, turned in perhaps his best performance, and the line of actresses playing his interests were top notch as well. The Aviator truly should soar to the top of your queue!
Four movies, and all recommended. Not bad.
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