Monthly Archives: March 2011

Bland Bluster, 21 October 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Big budgets and sci-fi tend to be uneasy bedfellows, and so it proves here.The idea, of surrogate robots “living” human lives for them is a decent one, and touches on … Continue reading →

A Masterpiece, 11 October 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom This film’s birth pangs as a failed TV pilot make the end result even more remarkable. Over a year later, Director David Lynch picks up the pieces (literally), shoots new … Continue reading →

A Minor Gem, 11 October 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** Director and writer Mark Herman already has very fine writing credentials,arguably his best work to date being “Brassed Off”, set amidst the … Continue reading →

Hollow Action, 28 August 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom I approached this film with great excitement and expectation but walked away deflated, and disappointed. Which is not to say that it is without merit. The action scenes are superb, … Continue reading →

Bloody Brilliant, 19 August 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** A glorious return to form for maverick Director Qunetin Tarantino. It’s not perfect, but firmly puts him back in the A list of … Continue reading →

Efficient, Effective but Uninvolving, 17 August 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** Director David Twohy, who also wrote the screenplay, has writing credits of considerable distinction including hits such as Pitch Black, GI … Continue reading →

Efficient, Visceral but Cold and Humourless Remake, 31 July 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** As a stand alone heist movie this is perfectly adequate. But if you are going to remake a … Continue reading →

A Minor Gem, 31 July 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** A bold topic, confidently handled for the era. The plot essentially unfolds around an unmarried vicar,Howard Phillips, played by Anthony Quayle,who falls … Continue reading →

Sea Adventure Sinks Without Trace, 29 July 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom A hopelessly miscast and misconceived yarn Directed by the vastly experienced John Farrow who in the 1950’s was turning out feature films at the rate of one … Continue reading →

Dreadful, Sentimental Pap, 25 July 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Contrived, manufactured formulaic nonsense.This film is an object lesson in how Hollywood can go so wrong on what should be sound ingredients.Leads Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston are attractive … Continue reading →