More Recommended Movies on Netflix

Steve Jobs

Another film written by Aaron Sorkin that will let you know very quickly that it is an Aaron Sorkin movie, with quick, clever dialogue that makes even the tedious things in life seem suspenseful and intelligent. The movie is an oddly told story of Steve Jobs by being cut into three 30-minute acts that each take place before a launch of Job's products. The first takes place before the launch of the Mac, the second takes place after Jobs was fired and was launching his own computer, and the third takes place before the launch of the iMac.

Each change in time highlights the many flaws and problems that Jobs had, from his initial rejection of his daughter, to his irritable attitude towards his friends and colleagues. It's a fascinating look at the history of Apple.

The Social Network

I think I've recommended this twice now, but I couldn't remember if it was on Netflix at the time. Oh well, this is me telling you this masterfully told story about the founding of Facebook is on Netflix ready to stream. Another Aaron Sorkin film (noticing a pattern?) that makes even the little details of business seem like a Shakespearean drama.

Road to Perdition

An absolutely gorgeously shot movie that won the 2002 Best Cinematography Oscar, this movie stars Tom Hanks as a mob henchman in the depression era of the 1930's. When his son accidentally witnesses him performing a hit for the mob, the mob boss's son (played by Daniel Craig) tries to kill Hank's son and his family. Hank's character then takes him family and goes on the run, knowing the only way he'll be safe is if he ties up his own loose ends.

Hanks was brilliant in this movie and is one of his most underrated performances, along with a breathtaking soundtrack from Thomas Newman.

The Other Guys

One of the most underrated comedies of all time. Hands down. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlburg as a buddy cops? Genius.

The Hateful Eight

One of my favorite films from the director that every film nerd will convince you is a genius, Quentin Tarantino. It's a classic who-done-it with no real action (except the at the end but no spoilers here). Instead it relies on classic Tarantino dialogue to carry the mystery, laughs, and gasps that you'll be having throughout. It's a little long, as is the case with most Tarantino movies, but very entertaining and very worth it.

21

Featuring a great pre-scandal Kevin Spacey performance, 21 is a slick and stylish gambling movie that is loosely based on the true story about how a professor recruited a handful of MIT students to use their intellect to count cards in Vegas. No joke, this actually happened apparently. If you're not familiar with counting cards, its a technically illegal practice of counting which cards are used at a blackjack table until you can statistically predict which cards will be drawn and then you place large bets. Casinos do not appreciate it and its super hard to pull off, but this movie makes it seem so damn fun.