Monthly Archives: March 2011

A Tremendous Tour De Force, 25 November 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Youth films are notoriously difficult to pull off.When created by the middle aged, they invariably miss the point. When created by peers, they invariably lack perspective. This … Continue reading →

Unremittingly Bleak Biopic, 16 November 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom As an offering for the converted ,this is a fine piece of work, beautifully filmed by Director, and devotee Anton Corbijn. As a stand alone offering it is fatally … Continue reading →

Searing Republican Drama, 11 November 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom The Irish Troubles post 1970 has produced a number of fine films, Veronica Guerin, the Crying Game, The General ,and The Wind That Sweeps the Barley amongst them. Ireland … Continue reading →

An Excellent Contemporary History, 7 November 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** Director Oliver Stone is a very fine writer, producer and director with a formidable body of work behind him.Like many, I … Continue reading →

Running on Empty, 1 November 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** As a huge fan of the genre, the series, and Daniel Craig,I approached this instalment hoping for the best – and was … Continue reading →

Strangely Unsatisfying, 29 October 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** The raw ingredients are here, a very good story, Spielberg,a big budget and a decent cast. Somewhere along the line though the total … Continue reading →

Intelligent,Whimsical Comedy, 19 October 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Firstly, I should make it clear that this review is 21 years after release. Consequently, it is possible to look at this in the context of a considerable body of … Continue reading →

An Intelligent. Quirky, Surreal Delight, 17 October 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom This film will not be to everyones taste, and I wholly understand the polarised responses.A star studded cast enjoy a knowing, wordy script, where dialogue counts, a … Continue reading →

Big Budget Disaster movie, 16 October 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** Rarely can so much money have been spent to so little effect, or for so few laughs.Like the recently released, “Step … Continue reading →

Deeply Disappointing Horror Homage, 10 October 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** Director Alexandre Aja is a member of the so-called new wave “Splat pack” of horror directors, and a self confessed disciple … Continue reading →