Stratus Film Co.

• Matador, The directed by Richard Shepard (2005)

  [5/10]

  "In spite of the excellent acting of the parts, I cannot agree with the moral message of this film -- that one can benefit from the killing of other people."

• Painted Veil, The directed by John Curran (2006)

  [8/10]

  "The Painted Veil makes a methodical study of a couple that starts out with a marriage of convenience, deal with adultery, and come to love each other more deeply than they every expected."

  Average score: 6.50