Nothing To See Here

 

As Netflix continues on its way to world domination, we look forward to their future as essentially the Costco for our daily entertainment.  One mediocre product after another.   How much can they ruin things for all of us?   Indeed, the real benefit for a lot of us older types are those streaming channels and networks dedicated to reruns of classic TV.

Yes, I can watch the "Baggage" episode of "Everybody Loves Raymond" another two dozen times.

Meanwhile, we are subjective to less than interesting made-for-Netflix films and the latest one is "Jay Kelly."  Here's the latest from George Clooney and it earns five yawns from me.  This is a film where nothing important happens or is said.  But it's Netflix so it commands our attention.  Not.

Clooney plays a big movie star who, late in life, wants to examine all the past relationships and friendships that he screwed up.   He does so on a crowded train through Italy.  His problems are numerous but nobody cares.   He's on his way to an industry tribute and I thought it was odd that the clip retrospective of Jay Kelly includes a clip retrospective of George Clooney.  I would have slyly winked at that moment, but I was afraid my eyelid would get stuck in the closed position.

There is one saving race in this snooze fest and it's the supporting performance of Adam Sandler as Kelly's harried and put-upon manager.   Sandler has Oscar buzz and try saying that five times fast.  The performance is good but is it worth your monthly fee for Netflix?

In fact, is anything worth your monthly fee for Netflix?

LEN'S RATING:  Two stars.

Dinner last night:  Hsmburger.