Monthly Archives: March 2011

Leave Before The End, 29 March 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** The basic ingredients for this film are all here, a fine Big Budget Director (Alex “I Robot” Proyas), Big Name Leading … Continue reading →

Conned, 24 March 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom I was lured to see this on the promise of a smart, witty slice of old fashioned fun and intrigue – I was conned. A knowing, pretentious, tedious, overlong story which … Continue reading →

Frustratingly Average, 12 March 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom This is far better than Director Jennifer Lynch’s debut “Boxing Helena” Yet it still fails to excel in any of the genre’s it explores. A good cast acquit themselves well … Continue reading →

Eastwood, actor and director, on superb form, 6 March 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom A superb piece of cinema which sees Eastwood scale new heights as both Director, and Actor. I have never given a film a maximum rating … Continue reading →

Light Pleasant Fare, 6 March 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** How you rate this film depends upon the benchmark you are using. On the one hand there is nothing exceptional about it, … Continue reading →

Bank Thriller Holds Interest, 3 March 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** A contemporary thriller featuring a corrupt bank, and the execution of banking officials, certainly scores on topicality. Overall, this attempt to … Continue reading →

A Disappointing Derivative Effort, 1 March 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom I am a fan of war movies in general,Vietnam War Movies in particular, and Herzog as a Director, with “Fitzcarraldo” still one of the most astonishing pieces of … Continue reading →

Fun, Frothy Entertainment., 28 February 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom The original St Trinians series was a classic of it’s era, well acted, well written and very funny.Whilst probably falling short of the standards of it’s inspiration, it is … Continue reading →

Powerful Costume Drama, 9 February 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom The story of the six wives of Henry the Eigth is a staple of British history. Director Justin Chaswick , who cut his teeth on period drama with a … Continue reading →

A Moment in Time Captured, 29 January 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** There is a paradox central to this film. The Frost/Nixon interviews were recorded over several hours, yet they are only … Continue reading →