Monthly Archives: March 2011

An Enjoyable Adult Comedy, 4 May 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Generally American comedy films specialise in “gross out” humour, British ones in a more subtle, wordy version. This plays largely to type but with a nice twist, with … Continue reading →

Enjoyable, slick and intelligent., 20 April 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Whilst knowing broadly the story on which this film is based, I hadn’t read the book, nor am I a gambling expert. My wife, who watched it with … Continue reading →

Just Plain Dreadful, 21 March 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** I went to see this movie not expecting much. Some epic scenery, a few battles with animals and rival tribes, the odd … Continue reading →

A Very Fine Film, 21 March 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom In the same way that time had to move on in order that considered films on the Vietnam War could be made, so time sometimes needs to move … Continue reading →

Powerful, Punchy, Brave Tale., 1 March 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom A wonderful example of how good writing and strong direction can tell a tale which stands the test of time. Director Archie Mayo enjoyed a career directing films … Continue reading →

Tepid, Formulaic , Nonsense, 16 February 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom I condemn this film, not because it is bad, but because it is lazy. Producers Turteltaub and Bruckheimer both have experience of big(pirates) and low budget(cool runnings) success.But … Continue reading →

Surprisingly Entertaining, 15 February 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom I “boycotted” this film for a long time for two main reasons. Firstly i hate Phil Collins brand of smarmy music, and secondly ,glamourising a nasty crime by paying to … Continue reading →

Routine, Formulaic Fare, 27 January 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Now there is nothing wrong with the formulaic action film genre itself, and setting it amongst the Coastguards watching over the Bering Sea, seems like a nice variant. But … Continue reading →

Solid, entertaining and uncontroversial, 22 January 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom An odd film, in that the fine ingredients don’t quite deliver the result you expect. Tom Hanks delivers an excellent performance in the title role, convincing, but restrained,qualities … Continue reading →

Solid, entertaining and uncontroversial, 22 January 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom An odd film, in that the fine ingredients don’t quite deliver the result you expect. Tom Hanks delivers an excellent performance in the title role, convincing, but restrained,qualities … Continue reading →