A sci-fi classic, an iconic cop flick, two satisfyingly silly comedies, and an Oscar Best Picture winner, is one of the movies leaving Netflix in the US this month. A recently retired director. (Date indicates the last date the title will be available.)
“How to Train Your Dragon 2” (September 10)
DreamWorks’ “Dragon” trilogy is often overlooked in the modern family entertainment arena (largely thanks to Disney/Pixar’s juggernaut), but this family-adventure series is brilliantly written and witty. , is gorgeously rendered and boasts an all-star cast (including Jay). Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Kristen Wiig). The most successful film was probably this sequel, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film and which reunites the meek Viking boy Hiccup (Baruchel) with his dragon Toothless, with Cate Blanchett playing Hiccup’s long role. , adding quite a bit of gravity. – lost her mother.
“Saved by Bell” (September 14)
Long running as part of NBC’s Saturday morning line-up, “Saved by the Bell” was mostly punch lines. his best girl, Kelly; And their companions Slater, Jesse, Lisa, and Screech. But there’s no denying the series’ easy charm and considerable reach, not to mention the endearing nostalgia it evokes among ’90s kids. Netflix is dropping a “Saved by the Bell” collection containing the entire original series, as well as the one-season spin-off “The College Years,” feature films “Hawaiian Style” and “Wedding in Las Vegas.”
“Blade Runner Final Cut/2049” (September 25)
Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi action classic was a hybrid of high-tech adventure and film noir that was years ahead of its time. Harrison Ford appears as a dystopian Los Angeles detective hired to hunt down rogue androids. A fatal and commercial failure upon its theatrical release, “Blade Runner” was released in a compromised version. His 2007 “Final Cut” It received a serious theatrical release and all the accolades it deserved. In 2017’s big-budget sequel, “Blade Runner 2049” Starring Ryan Gosling and Ford reprise his roles, but director Denis Villeneuve wisely doesn’t try to imitate Scott’s distinctive style. Create a melancholy and terrifying story to play.
“Gotham”: Seasons 1-5 (September 29)
If you’re not paying close attention, it’s easy to miss all the iterations of different superhero icons on screens big and small. Take, for example, this five-season Fox crime drama of his that serves as his storyline for the Batman universe’s origins. For future commissioner James Gordon (Ben McKenzie) is seen here in his early days as a detective with the Gotham Police Department. But the real fun is not only the juicy supporting characters like Jada Pinkett Smith, Molina His Baccarin, and Michael Chiklis, but also the notorious notorious Bat villains (Catwoman, The Riddler, Harvey Dent, etc.) in their early appearances. is to appear in .
“Argo” (September 30)
Ben Affleck made an impressive actor-to-director pivot when this rousing political thriller and showbiz satire mashup won the 2012 Academy Award for Best Picture. He plans to lure six US diplomats from Tehran during the Iranian hostage crisis. He concocts a fictional “Star Wars”-style sci-fi movie of his own, poses as its producer, and attempts to smuggle Americans into the film’s crew. Chris Terrio’s witty screenplay is (loosely) based on a true story, with Hollywood comedy in his threads (laughter courtesy of John Goodman and Oscar-nominated Alan Arkin) and its charming escapades. It mines both the tension in his sequences.
“Dirty Harry” (September 30)
Clint Eastwood has become one of modern cinema’s most iconic characters in this lean and mean cop picture from famed director Don Siegel. Eastwood is Harry Callahan, a San Francisco Police Department inspector obsessed with tracking down a psychopathic serial sniper known as “Scorpio” (inspired by the Zodiac killer, but less subtle). I am starring as The first in a five-film franchise, it’s both a tightly wound procedural Siegel carries out with his usual panache and a gripping sociological document. A culture wars artifact that embodies the reaction to recent changes in policing and prosecution at the time. .
“Dumb and Dumber” (September 30)
The Farrelly brothers made their film debuts and Jim Carrey cemented his comedy stardom with his third hit in a year. This is his 1994 Buddy comedy blockbuster. Carrie and Jeff Daniels star as Lloyd and Harry, two absolute idiots who become embroiled in a kidnapping and ransom conspiracy. The jokes are out of bounds, the slapstick is downright painful, and the vulgarity pushes the limits of his PG-13 rating quite a bit. But it’s all done with manic energy and gonzo bravado that can’t help but laugh, and Carrie and Daniels’ performance without prisoners is raucous and evocative.
“Old School” (September 30)
“Dumb and Dumber” director Peter Farrelly directed the Academy Award-winning “Green Book.” This was as unexpected a career turn as Todd Phillips (for “Joker”) later won multiple Oscars. This is his 2003 flat hit in his comedy. Vince Vaughn, despite his advanced age, is at his fast-talking best as a perpetual party animal who strikes up a fraternity primarily to cheer up his latest bachelor buddy (Luke Wilson). . But Will Ferrell steals the show as Frank “The Tank” Ricard, a domesticated family man.
“Perfect Storm” (September 30)
The recent passing of Crackerjack genre filmmaker Wolfgang Petersen made it a perfect time to revisit one of his biggest hits. Based on the book by Sebastian Junger, it tells the story of the disappearance of the crew of the commercial fishing vessel Andrea Gail at sea in 1991. The terrifying storm is rendered with impressive special effects and immersive sound, but “Perfect Storm” is more than a spectacle. As has been the case throughout his impressive career, Petersen invested in his characters and took the time to establish the narrative’s relationships with the likes of George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, John C. Reilly, aided considerably by a stellar ensemble cast that includes John. Hawks and Diane Lane.
“The Talented Mr. Ripley” (September 30)
Matt Damon gives one of his best performances in this top-notch adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel. Damon stars as the title his character, a clever con man who uses fleeting examples of false identities to indulge himself in the realm of the rich and beautiful (i.e. Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow). , will stay there at all costs. Director Anthony Minghella boldly delivers drama and suspense, expertly orchestrating an excellent cast that includes Cate Blanchett and the memorably timid Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Also leave:
“The Vampire Diaries” Seasons 1-8 (September 3); “Night Crawler” (September 9); “Boogie Nights” “Catch Me If You Can” “Full Metal Jacket,” “I Am Legend,” “mean girls,” “Seven,” “Taxi driver” (all September 30th).