The last weekend in October brought some interesting films, including a strong group of streaming options. Below is my thoughts on the new movies I saw this week. Want to keep up with everything I’m watching? Follow me on Letterboxd @knighthawk7734.

Canary Black (Prime Video)
Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Rupert Friend, and Ray Stevenson
Synopsis: This new action film for Prime Video comes from director Pierre Morel, who gave us the Taken franchise. Here, we have a CIA Agent, Avery Graves (Beckinsale), who is at the top of her game. She works for her best friend and mentor (Stevenson) in Europe. She’s married (Friend), but her husband isn’t part of the life. That leaves her to balance the personal and professional. But when her husband is kidnapped, and those that have him demand she steal a secret file from the CIA, the personal and professional become merged. This one had good action sequences and moved at a good pace. Morel has a good feel for delivering a tight action film. The actors do a nice job here, too, with Beckinsale handling herself well in an action-heavy role. The story moves along well and the twists work well enough to keep you hooked to the story. This was better than expected and a nice little streaming watch.
Rating: Rated R for violence and language.

Don’t Move (Netflix)
Starring: Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock
Synopsis: This thriller for Netflix has a unique set up. Iris (Asbille) is a grieving mother who stands atop a mountain, ready to end it all. Richard (Wittrock) is a stranger who shows up and, through his seeming understanding, gets her to stand down. As they go to leave, the situation changes. Richard isn’t what he appears to be, and soon Iris finds herself injected with something that acts as a paralytic. She is slowly becoming unable to move and unable to escape. Can she survive? This is an interesting set up for a film, and it has some interesting twists along the way. It’s mostly a two-hander, with Asbille and Wittrock carrying the narrative. Both are solid here. The film moves at a good pace, building the tension and carrying viewers on a journey. It’s also a tight 90 minutes, so it doesn’t overstay its welcome or wear out the premise. It’s a decent streaming watch.
Rating: Rated R for some strong violence and language.

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin (Netflix)
Synopsis: This documentary made its debut at Sundance and now is streaming on Netflix. It tells the story of Mats Steen, a young man confined to a wheelchair by illness who died too young. After his death, his parents discovered he led a rich, inter-connected life through his character on the World of Warcraft. The film uses his character avatar and the diary he left online to bring his story to life. It’s a fascinating look at his life and the way that technology can bring us together and serve as an outlet for those who don’t have other options. It’s an emotional journey that features interviews with those who knew him through the game and celebrates a unique life and its impact on the world.
Rating: Rated PG-13 for brief strong language.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.