Monthly Archives: March 2011

Disappointing, Soul less, Remake, 12 January 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** Sometimes a good story, a big budget, and a hot leading actor is not enough, as this retread of “The Omega … Continue reading →

Awkward and Disappointing, 1 January 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom The production values for this film make it fall short of Hollywood blockbuster status, and the script makes it fall short of cult status. What is left is a … Continue reading →

Nasty Torture Flick, 25 December 2007 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom A nasty little film seeking some semblance of credibility and justification by masquerading under the “based on a true story” strapline.I have no fundamental problem with the horror / … Continue reading →

Good but not Great, 21 November 2007 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** By any measure this is a fine film and certainly one of Ridley Scott’s best. One of his great strengths, is … Continue reading →

Lightweight Wallpaper Movie, 17 November 2007 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom I was unaware that this film was based upon a true story so judged it purely on its merits. The subject matter of a beautiful model disfigured by a … Continue reading →

Well Made – But sub Oscar fare, 2 November 2007 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** Finding the yardstick by which to judge this film is a challenge. As a straightforward Drama / thriller … Continue reading →

Worthy but Flawed Effort, 31 October 2007 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** It is impossible to pass judgement on this film without putting it into a political context.America sees the World very differently … Continue reading →

Absolute Tour de Force, 20 October 2007 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom A ten rating is rare indeed for me.Even the greatest work might always have been tweaked just that little bit more. But with Michael Mann’s masterpiece that would … Continue reading →

Best” Worst Film Contender, 20 October 2007 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom It is very difficult to salvage any redeeming features from this film, other than its burgeoning status as a contender for the best worst mainstream film in recent … Continue reading →

Off – Bleat Gem, 14 October 2007 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom How much you enjoy this film lies wholly in your approach to it. Those expecting a sophisticated, glossy gore – fest will come away feeling “fleeced”. However those … Continue reading →