The Irishman (2019)

Hums along for the first 3 hours and then peters out. I enjoyed Joe Pesci’s subdued performance and Robert DeNiro’s steely blues.

Rating: C

Cold Pursuit (2019)

This American version stayed surprisingly close to the Norwegian original, yet I still preferred the Norwegian one more.

Rating: C

Bridge Of Spies (2015)

A relatively quiet spy thriller that was lacking in the thrills department. Makes up for it with acting and a solid 1950s recreation.

Rating: C

Miami Vice (2006)

I want to start off by saying that this film had virtually zero connection to the original TV show. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, but it could have passed as any other undercover cop flick.

The flash and fun is gone, replaced with dark and dismal. The story holds up, but so does an episode of CSI. We expect to be more entertained than a normal night at home with the tube. A popcorn movie. This one was missing the pop.

Rating: C-