Author Archives: garylongden

Fun, Frothy Entertainment., 28 February 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom The original St Trinians series was a classic of it’s era, well acted, well written and very funny.Whilst probably falling short of the standards of it’s inspiration, it is … Continue reading →

Powerful Costume Drama, 9 February 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom The story of the six wives of Henry the Eigth is a staple of British history. Director Justin Chaswick , who cut his teeth on period drama with a … Continue reading →

A Moment in Time Captured, 29 January 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** There is a paradox central to this film. The Frost/Nixon interviews were recorded over several hours, yet they are only … Continue reading →

Bloody Brilliant, 20 January 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** I am no fan of American style wrestling, yet this superb tale of an ageing, fading wrestler is a triumph. Lead, Mickey Rourke … Continue reading →

A Colourful, Visceral Triumph, 18 January 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Very occasionally a film comes along which has the potential to change the face of Commercial Cinema, Slumdog Millionaire is one of them. Hollywood represents the bulk of … Continue reading →

A Good Old Fashioned War Film, 14 January 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** It would be easy to pick holes in this picture. Based upon a true story, it tells the tale … Continue reading →

A Beautiful, Thought Proving Work, 12 January 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** Director Sean Penn will have been delighted by the controversy and debate this film has created. Yet its flaws are … Continue reading →

A Literate, Powerful Joy, 8 January 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** A tremendous two hour journey, skilfully produced by the late Anthony Minghella and wonderfully acted by the two central characters, Michael … Continue reading →

Decent Fantasy Fare, 24 December 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom A well told story of an imaginative novel by Cornelia Funke.Strongly cast, it runs perhaps twenty minutes long at an hour and three quarters, but never outstays its welcome. … Continue reading →

Kids Go Wild In The Country, 12 December 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom A worthy British Horror film that delivers, despite a low budget. The twist is the use of children both as the perpetrators, and victims, of killing. … Continue reading →