Netflix Recommendations Thread 3.0

appledrop

Everyone is different but I thought it was outstanding.

What I really liked was the parrell stories and showing cops view but also the victims.

I thought the way they showed the impact on victim Marie was so real + well thought out. Of course it was also based on true story + I'm a sucker for any drama based on that!

I also loved the fact that all the main characters were women for once.

Mam of 4

Greatest Events Of WWII In Colour has been my viewing for the last few nights . Very interesting imo .

Quazzie

km79 wrote: »

I respectfully disagree
I found it really tedious as did my wife
We really struggled to finish and when we did found the final episode underwhelming

I seem to be in the minority though to be fair. There are a lot more positive than negative reviews

There were so many unnecessary plot lines, that withered off to nothing. Pointless. All of them only served as filler to drag what could've been a decent two piece drama into a six episode season.

peteeeed

My Dear Warrior season 1
Love leaps off the page when an astronomer magically meets her comic book hero in the flesh, but learns that his fictional problems are very real.

Fadily Camara : La plus drôle de tes copines
Irrepressible French comedian Fadily Camara weaves jokes, vivid characters and physical comedy into a lively stand-up show at La Cigale in Paris.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

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Foggy Jew

seligehgit wrote: »

Marcella with Anna Friel is very good.

100% agree. Terrific series.

Tec Diver

Mind Hunter - great viewing, though quite graphic.


Based on a true story of the setting up of the FBI's BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit). I'm currently studying Psychology, hence my own interest.


Eoin

Gadgetman496

Tec Diver wrote: »

Mind Hunter - great viewing, though quite graphic.


Based on a true story of the setting up of the FBI's BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit). I'm currently studying Psychology, hence my own interest.


Eoin

Is that Mindhunter (2017)?

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5290382/?ref_=nv_sr_3?ref_=nv_sr_3

Tec Diver

Gadgetman496 wrote: »

Is that Mindhunter (2017)?

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5290382/?ref_=nv_sr_3?ref_=nv_sr_3

That's the one.

yabadabado

Tec Diver wrote: »

Mind Hunter - great viewing, though quite graphic.


Based on a true story of the setting up of the FBI's BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit). I'm currently studying Psychology, hence my own interest.


Eoin

Really good show.

mojesius

Mam of 4 wrote: »

Greatest Events Of WWII In Colour has been my viewing for the last few nights . Very interesting imo .

Same in our house! I've watched and read a lot about WW2 but there's always more to learn about the subject! I liked how they devote a lot of time going into detail about important aspects that other documentaries brush over, e.g. Yamamoto's background and characteristics, helps set context around Pearl Harbour and Midway. Also, the Germans' use of crystal meth during the invasion of France and the impact that had on both forces.

Midway was a fantastic episode! I was engrossed. Onto Stalingrad tonight when I get home

Mam of 4

mojesius wrote: »

Same in our house! I've watched and read a lot about WW2 but there's always more to learn about the subject! I liked how they devote a lot of time going into detail about important aspects that other documentaries brush over, e.g. Yamamoto's background and characteristics, helps set context around Pearl Harbour and Midway. Also, the Germans' use of crystal meth during the invasion of France and the impact that had on both forces.

Midway was a fantastic episode! I was engrossed. Onto Stalingrad tonight when I get home

Well said , it's the details that we haven't heard before that capture your attention and give more understanding of different situations , I think .

Enjoy Stalingrad , watched it last night , looking forward to hear what you think of it

CastorTroy

https://deadline.com/2019/11/beverly-hills-cop-sequel-netflix-eddie-murphy-jerry-bruckheimer-paramount-license-deal-1202785458/

Beverly Hills Cop 4 starring Eddie Murphy coming to Netflix

pixelburp

Jesus, why. That third installment stunk so much I'd have presumed what little franchise potential this has was dead and buried. Murphy maybe capitalising on some goodwill post the Dolomite reviews?

FunLover18

pixelburp wrote: »

Jesus, why. That third installment stunk so much I'd have presumed what little franchise potential this has was dead and buried. Murphy maybe capitalising on some goodwill post the Dolomite reviews?

It's an odd franchise, the first is an all-time classic IMO, but it was a bit haphazard in how it came together, originally written for Stallone, pretty much rewritten on the fly with Eddie ad-libbing (you can see the other actors corpsing in some scenes), and directed by Martin Brest who has a pretty eclectic career. The second one is directed by Tony Scott who is primarily an action director and whilst it's probably a tighter film plot and script wise I don't think it captures the magic of the first the same way. The third then comea out during a phase when Eddie is trying to be taken seriously as an action star and is tonally very different yet they got Landis to direct who is known for comedy, which doesn't seem to fit what they were trying to do. I think there's talk of them getting the Dolemite director for 4 but it all comes down to the plot. You need to have a decent reason to bring those characters back together. I also think a major factor in 3 not working is no Taggart, I think the actor quit acting.

Mam of 4

The Devil Next Door .
On the 2nd episode

Itssoeasy

Mam of 4 wrote: »

The Devil Next Door .
On the 2nd episode

Not watched that yet but I did look online about the person in question and it's a bit grim.

Mam of 4

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Not watched that yet but I did look online about the person in question and it's a bit grim.

It is grim , distressing at times , but very compelling viewing .

FunLover18

FunLover18 wrote: »

It's an odd franchise, the first is an all-time classic IMO, but it was a bit haphazard in how it came together, originally written for Stallone, pretty much rewritten on the fly with Eddie ad-libbing (you can see the other actors corpsing in some scenes), and directed by Martin Brest who has a pretty eclectic career. The second one is directed by Tony Scott who is primarily an action director and whilst it's probably a tighter film plot and script wise I don't think it captures the magic of the first the same way. The third then comea out during a phase when Eddie is trying to be taken seriously as an action star and is tonally very different yet they got Landis to direct who is known for comedy, which doesn't seem to fit what they were trying to do. I think there's talk of them getting the Dolemite director for 4 but it all comes down to the plot. You need to have a decent reason to bring those characters back together. I also think a major factor in 3 not working is no Taggart, I think the actor quit acting.

For the 4th one to work, Taggart has to be police chief!

peteeeed

Klaus
When Jesper distinguishes himself as the postal academy’s worst student, he is stationed on a frozen island above the Arctic Circle, where the feuding locals hardly exchange words let alone letters. Jesper is about to give up when he finds an ally in local teacher Alva, and discovers Klaus, a mysterious carpenter who lives alone in a cabin full of handmade toys… An animated holiday comedy directed by Despicable Me co-creator Sergio Pablos.

The Toys That Made Us: Season 3 – 15th November
For the casual to the hardcore collector, The Toys That Made Us is an international journey through parts of our history and culture shaped by popular toys.

Earthquake Bird
Alicia Vikander and Riley Keough star in Wash Westmoreland’s psychological thriller, set in 1989 Tokyo, which follows Lucy Fly (Alicia Vikander), an enigmatic expat haunted by a painful past, who enters into an intense relationship with Teiji (Naoki Kobayashi), a handsome yet similarly troubled local photographer. Lucy’s imperturbable exterior begins to crack when a naive newcomer, Lily Bridges (Riley Keough), becomes entangled in their lives and ends up missing – suspected dead.

El Club: Season 1
A band of misfit rich kids in Mexico strike out on their own selling ecstasy and quickly run into trouble.

The 24 Hour War
An intense rivalry between Henry Ford II of the Ford Motor Company and Enzo Ferrari results in the most epic showdown in racing history.

I'm with the Band: Nasty Cherry
In an unfiltered, intimate docuseries, pop star mentor Charli XCX finds out what it takes to build -- and break -- a real, badass all-girl punk band.


Don Jon (2013)

20 Feet From Stardom

The Dukes of Hazzard

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tigger123

20 Feet from Stardom is an excellent doc. Highly recommend.

Electric Nitwit

peteeeed wrote: »

20 Feet From Stardom

This is excellent - feature length documentary about backing singers

peteeeed wrote: »

The 24 Hour War
An intense rivalry between Henry Ford II of the Ford Motor Company and Enzo Ferrari results in the most epic showdown in racing history

Good timing, with Le Mans 66 out today!

adox

tigger123 wrote: »

20 Feet from Stardom is an excellent doc. Highly recommend.

Yeah loved this. Anyone with even a passing interest in music would enjoy this.

trashcan

Mam of 4 wrote: »

The Devil Next Door .
On the 2nd episode

Have just started watching this, almost by accident, but as said already it is compelling stuff and I was drawn in. Honestly don’t remember the case and I haven’t googled so I don’t know the outcome. A lot of the evidence against him seems fairly dodgy, but then again there is something about his demeanor, especially in court in Israel, that seems a bit off. Horrific stories from the survivors.

peteeeed

Marriage Story out today in cinemas is getting some seriously good reviews
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/marriage_story_2019

will be released on Netflix on December 6

cdgalwegian

trashcan wrote: »

Have just started watching this, almost by accident, but as said already it is compelling stuff and I was drawn in. Honestly don’t remember the case and I haven’t googled so I don’t know the outcome. A lot of the evidence against him seems fairly dodgy, but then again there is something about his demeanor, especially in court in Israel, that seems a bit off. Horrific stories from the survivors.

Just the last one to watch; twisty turny, like many court-room based reality tv series, except with this one, one of the worst cases of inhumanity in history hinging on the correct identification of the accused. With the verdict in, there's still scope for more drama; I'm glad I didn't netsearch the case at any stage, as the story is a fascinating one, given the context, and the various turns of events.

Dades

pixelburp wrote: »

Jesus, why. That third installment stunk so much I'd have presumed what little franchise potential this has was dead and buried. Murphy maybe capitalising on some goodwill post the Dolomite reviews?

I love the third one.
It's got some really great lines in it!

Sam Hain

km79 wrote: »

I respectfully disagree
I found it really tedious as did my wife
We really struggled to finish and when we did found the final episode underwhelming

I seem to be in the minority though to be fair. There are a lot more positive than negative reviews

It is tedious, it has all the ingredients of a really poor show, miscast characters, bad acting, boring and forgetful scenes, and as mentioned above such an underhelming ending. Can't fathom the acclaim its getting.

Sam Hain

appledrop wrote: »

Everyone is different but I thought it was outstanding.

What I really liked was the parrell stories and showing cops view but also the victims.

I thought the way they showed the impact on victim Marie was so real + well thought out. Of course it was also based on true story + I'm a sucker for any drama based on that!

I also loved the fact that all the main characters were women for once.

So thats it. What was the point of the female detective with a face like a melted wellie who was part of the main investigative team? Possibly one of the most useless characters in TV history.

km79

Sam Hain wrote: »

So thats it. What was the point of the female detective with a face like a melted wellie who was part of the main investigative team? Possibly one of the most useless characters in TV history.

And her voice
Her drony voice

cdgalwegian

peteeeed wrote: »

Ad Vitam season 1
In a future where regeneration technology lets humans live indefinitely, a cop and a troubled young woman investigate a strange wave of youth suicides.

I've watched the first 3 episodes. Like many French series it's rather slow and low-key, but it's got some interesting things going on with decent acting. No r/v's on IMDb or RT, but other reviews say it gets more interesting as the episodes go on. I actually quite like the slow pace, given the contemplative nature of the conceit involved, and the slow reveals of some large nefarious goings-on, without any hints of any large-scale conspiracy, yet. It's intriguing, though it's pace might not be for all.