Monthly Archives: March 2011

Chilling Brilliance, 9 October 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** A slow burning tale of a young woman’s fight to save her family’s home from the Bondsmen. Set amongst the mountain people of … Continue reading →

Affectionate but Edgy, Period Drama, 2 October 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Viewed in 2010 this is a difficult call. It’s status as being a slice of cinematic social history is undoubted, as is the fine performance of Albert … Continue reading →

Strong – but not spectacular, 16 September 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** A solid western from veteran Director Henry King starring Gregory Peck as Jim Douglass and a very young Joan Collins. … Continue reading →

A Rocky Story, 5 September 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom A “Western” dominated by the magnificent North West scenery, and little else. A movie Directed by Anthony Mann and starring James Stewart, its claims to greatness are vastly over … Continue reading →

Light, Frothy, Summer, Fun, 13 August 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom This is no classic, nor will it feature on the lists of the involved party’s best work, yet as a straightforward popcorn pic, it’s quite a lot of … Continue reading →

Outstanding 21st Century Sci – Fi Thriller, 29 July 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom A brilliant film, and Director Christopher Nolan’s best to date. Once in a while a good original idea, an intelligent script, and a fine cast … Continue reading →

Depressing, Dire, Fare, 25 July 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** This is the Directorial debut for Matt Zettell, and Christopher Nelson’s first screenplay- and it shows. There is a rich and honourable … Continue reading →

Original and Thought Provoking, 18 July 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** A genuinely creepy take on the “terrorised at home” genre which is both inventive, and scary. The conceit of remaking your … Continue reading →

Lacks Bite, 18 July 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** An entertaining enough cheesy monster flick which suffers a bit from an identity crisis. As a straight forwards action, adventure, cod- horror, it … Continue reading →

Grossly Disappointing, 14 July 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** Trite, banal, unfunny , sentimental and predictable, this film also has some bad points. Kevin James plays Mall Cop, Paul Blart in the … Continue reading →