La conductora

As the title suggests, this movie felt like one of those typical "Netflix movies" - only this time it's a Hulu original. By "Netflix movie", I mean something that's good enough to keep you watching until the end, but lacking in soul.

The story was interesting enough to hold my attention, but ultimately forgettable and nothing new. I didn't care about the characters enough to root for them or feel with them, though the strong cast kept me engaged. Scene after scene, I could sense exactly what the movie wanted me to feel, but I never actually felt it.

In short: if your watchlist is empty and you've got the time, go ahead and give it a try. Otherwise, you might walk away disappointed.

It's shallow, with the plot and vibe bringing little to the table, yet I enjoyed every minute of it. I wasn't preached at, signaled at what the correct world view I was supposed to have, or even tried to impress me with masterful writing or directing. If I was rating this movie in an earlier year, I would probably rate it lower. But with absolute unwatchable garage getting 7-8 ratings, this easily scores as a 7 in my book.

This is like a low-effort version of 'Crank' - less action, more 'vibe'. If you aren't in the mood for that vibe, it might rub you the wrong way. Decent enough car scenes to be entertaining, decent enough acting to sell the casual 'what did I do?' vibe, and chaotic enough to entertain.

This movie hits home in so many ways. Samara did a great job as a person that struggles to have control of her life, but can't break free, because loyalty can be a curse.

The car chase scenes were used to not as a main point, but to give a break from some heavy drama, which I appreciated.

Kudos to Marshawn, his acting is improving, keep up the good work, there's lots of room for improvement.

I would have given the movie a 7, but it's pace was good enough that I didn't check my phone/tablet the entire movie, which is very rare for me. So the extra star was for Shawn Simmons' directing and Chris Patterson's editing.

Once again, Samara Weaving absolutely shines in a middling film that struggles to find its true footing amid abrupt genre shifts. For the most part, the film feels like a silly action comedy with shades of Bonnie and Clyde, but there are scenes in between which indicate that it's also a relationship drama and a heist thriller. Whenever there are veterans like Steve Zahn or Andy Garcia involved, the film puts on a rather serious face. And where I'm most conflicted about Eenie Meanie is in its conclusion -- it does make sense from the perspective and character arc of Edith (Weaving), but it's also likely to leave viewers on a bittersweet note. Weaving looks hot, performs well, and gets full marks here. That's most certainly the oomph factor in a not-bad, but soon-to-be forgotten flick.

Well acted, witty, fast-paced. Exactly what we needed for a Saturday night in. I was actually quite impressed considering hopes were low based on the ratings and it had my preconceived notions to overcome. Now I wonder if I would've scored it higher had I not let keyboard warriors into my head. I need five more characters for this review to be complete. Done.