Author Archives: garylongden

Lots of off-beat fun, 18 August 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** Do not be put off by some of the carping criticism that this film has received. It is very funny, made … Continue reading →

Better than the Critics Say, 10 August 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom After the critical kicking this film received upon release ,I was prepared for the worst. The reality, fortunately is not as bad as some would have you … Continue reading →

Over Ambitious, Under Resourced Biopic, 4 August 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom As a contemporary of Pennant, and veteran of the 1970’s and 1980’s terrace culture,I was keen for this film to succeed. Sadly, with some good intentions, it … Continue reading →

A Superhero Tour De Force, 30 July 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Over history, literature has constantly reassessed and reshaped heroes and villains. Batman is a relatively contemporary creation, born of the much derided Cartoon Book genre, yet in … Continue reading →

Delightful Light Entertainment, 14 July 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom In recent years the success of TV shows like X Factor, Pop/American Idol and Britain / America’s Got Talent have reminded everyone of the simple pleasures of singing, dancing … Continue reading →

Woeful Drivel, 5 July 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Like many, i was seduced by the trailers for this movie, the reality left me mind numbingly disappointed. Lead actors Will Smith and Charlize Theron, a big budget and a … Continue reading →

Don’t Believe the (adverse) hype, 22 June 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** The critical kicking that this picture received upon release was such that I almost gave it a “swerve”. I am … Continue reading →

An Enjoyable Piece of Light Froth, 20 June 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Sometimes you have to approach a story in the spirit it is offered. This film makes no grand claims, and although it purports to be about … Continue reading →

Gripping,Quirky and Fun., 8 June 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom I am not a particular fan of Vampire movies, nor of graphic novels generally, let alone the one upon which this was apparently based.My high rating does not acknowledge … Continue reading →

Competent Horror Fare, 23 May 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom I watched this film aware of the critical kicking it had received at the hands of the UK Press. It wasn’t nearly as bad as I feared it might … Continue reading →