We’ve reached the 3rd part of MHT’s very special episode of BuRStS. There’s been one heck of a gap between part 2 and part 3 but you had to expect there to be a cliffhanger, right? It’s time to find out the 3rd suggested movie to buy this week and maybe we’ll find out what happened to Dudley, too. Well, one of those things will happen:
Love & Friendship —MOVIE HOT TAKE REVIEW—
Super Simple Synopsis: The adaptation of the Jane Austen novella, Lady Susan.
Why Buy?
You’re a Jane Austen mark.
Why Rent?
Tom Bennett gives one of the funniest performances of the year to the point where I still remember his name is Tom Bennett.
Why Stream?
Kate Beckinsale is spectacular so even if you feel some type of way about period pieces, you’ll still find some enjoyment here.
Why Skip?
You have an unhealthy hatred of the title. (You know who you are.)
MHT Verdict: Buy it!
Love & Friendship was unexpectedly hilarious and highly rewatchable.
All the Way –NO REVIEW–
Super Simple Synopsis: Biographical drama based on the Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson.
Why Buy?
You don’t have HBO and you wanted to see Bryan Cranston as LBJ.
Why Rent?
Director Jay Roach has a history of highly watchable films under his belt.
Why Stream?
You missed it on HBO but have HBO Go.
Why Skip?
You were a Goldwater supporter.
MHT Verdict: Stream it!
A great cast and HBO’s history of excellent made-for-cable movies makes this one seem like a no brainer.
Compadres –NO REVIEW–
Super Simple Synopsis: A former Mexican cop who just got out of prison and an accountant who is a 17-year-old American computer hacker seek revenge on Santos.
Why Buy?
Someone has to?
Why Rent?
How bad could it be?
Why Stream?
How often do you get to see a bilingual buddy comedy?
Why Skip?
Compadres se ve mal.
MHT Verdict: Stream it!
The reviews aren’t great but it did okay with audiences (a 57% Audience Score isn’t terrible) so maybe there’s some redeeming quality.
Fishes ‘N Loaves: Heaven Sent –NO REVIEW–
Super Simple Synopsis: A California preacher moves to a small town in Arizona and tries to turn around a community.
Why Buy?
You’re a huge Days of Our Lives fan and recognize Patrick Muldoon.
Why Rent?
How can you not want to see a movie described as delightful?
Why Stream?
Once you see this, it’ll be hard for another movie to top it for worst title ever.
Why Skip?
You’re more meat and potatoes.
MHT Verdict: Skip it!
Not sure I could make it through this one.
Tale of Tales –NO REVIEW–
Super Simple Synopsis: A grown-up fairy tale.
Why Buy?
You’re familiar with the works of Giambattista Basile whose work Lo cunto de li cunti is the basis of the film.
Why Rent?
You love ensemble casts featuring multiple vignettes.
Why Stream?
Your best friend is John C. Reilly.
Why Skip?
You called heads.
MHT Verdict: Rent it!
The trailer appears to show a very strange, dark fantasy film. The film also received an 80% Tomatometer which could mean good things as well.
Pretty sure all the Goldwater supporters have moved on. Now, what’s the deal on Dudley???