Author Archives: garylongden

Bank Thriller Holds Interest, 3 March 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** A contemporary thriller featuring a corrupt bank, and the execution of banking officials, certainly scores on topicality. Overall, this attempt to … Continue reading →

A Disappointing Derivative Effort, 1 March 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom I am a fan of war movies in general,Vietnam War Movies in particular, and Herzog as a Director, with “Fitzcarraldo” still one of the most astonishing pieces of … Continue reading →

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 →