D Peppers

The plot of Hampstead revolves around the relationship between an American woman (Diane Keaton) who is living in a very upscale and wealthy apartment in Hampstead, England, and a kind of homeless man, Brendan Gleeson, who wanders around the area, and who lives in the forest in a make shift shack made from odds and ends. Keaton finds that she is in debt after her husband's death, and can no longer afford her expensive apartment. She meets Gleeson, who has basically shunned society, and lives a quiet life in the wooded area near her apartment. Gleeson's hermit like existence is threatened when he receives an eviction notice because the land he lives on is being developed into apartments. Keaton and Gleeson develop an unlikely friendship, which becomes romantic. I did not buy this at all, as Keaton and Gleeson have zero chemistry on screen. Keaton plays the exact same bumbling, slightly neurotic, pants and blouse buttoned up to her chin, character, and she brought nothing to her role at all. Gleeson, on the other hand, always turns in a stellar performance. It would have been great to have more of the film's focus on him, rather than focusing so much on Keaton's boring life and her snobby, rich friends. I really wanted to like this movie-the scenery is absolutely beautiful, but Keatton's performance and the lack of sparks between her and Gleeson ruined it for me.

I really liked this movie. It is about first love, but also about a haunting tragedy, and how the consequences of a person's actions can affect them the rest of their lives. The acting by the two teenage costars is absolutely excellent! Tye Sheridan is such a great young actor! I fully expect to see him winning an Academy Award some day. The storyline is interesting with good pacing, and the plot is very realistic. I dont want to give too much of the movie away, but after you watch this film, it really does make you think about decisions and mistakes you've made in your past and how they have molded you into the person you became as an adult. Take a chance on this movie. I truly think it's a keeper.

This movie is INTENSE! Wow-it keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time! Great acting by Owen Wilson and Lake Bell, who portray a married couple with two young daughters. Wilson's charactter has been transferred overseas by his employer, Cardiff. Shortly after arriving, there is an uprising between the military and civilian factions and Wilson finds out the people are angry because Cardiff has taken control of the water supply. Wilson and his family become targets by militants who are killing Americans, mainly because they work for the company. It really makes you think about what could happen when you travel or live overseas and do not have any kind of government protection. In my opinion, this is a real nail-biter kind of action/thriller. I found myself thinking about what I would do in that kind of situation. Scary stuff!!

This movie is incredibly bad!!! From the poorly written script to the equally bad acting by Anne Heche and Thomas Jane, the film is totally contrived and unbelievable from the very beginning when the family is traveling in their RV to go camping. The movie begins with Anne Heche belting out the old cliche camping song, "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall". By the way, that was actually one of the highlights of the movie, if that gives you a clue of just how terrible the movie is! The plot centers around the family and their 10 year old daughter who goes missing from the campgrounds within minutes of arriving. From the time their daughter disappears, the parents, Heche and Jane, never mention her again. Their behavior is so ridiculous and so unlike anything grieving parents would do when they have lost a child. For example, on the second day after their child is missing, the husband initiates sex with his wife after seeing sexy pics of one of the other campers on a camera. Next comes a series of murders that are so outlandish and absurd, it seemed like something a middle schooler came up with. Now, on to the ending. I would say the ending was in keeping with the rest of the movie-stupid, unbelievable, and amateurish. I cannot believe this was on Netflix. This film was cringeworthy-as I watched the movie I was actually embarrassed for all the actors in it. It is truly terrible.