Author Archives: garylongden

A Horrible Misfire, 18 December 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom The St Trinians stories are good ones. I feared the worst with the first remake, and was pleasantly surprised. I watched this second “reimagining” – and was very disappointed. … Continue reading →

An Action Classic, 16 November 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Anyone looking for cerebral entertainment should avoid this film. But if you like the action/disaster genre this is top drawer fare. It is a classic in that it draws … Continue reading →

A Conceptual Triumph, 20 October 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** An incredibly difficult film to rate objectively and review. The story is that of Paul Conroy, played by Ryan Reynolds, whom we … Continue reading →

Above Average Heist Movie, 19 October 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom An above average “Heist” movie confidently directed by Ben Afleck who also takes the lead. Set in Boston, Affleck plays a career bank robber, Doug Macray, from the … Continue reading →

Entertaining Social History, 17 October 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom A light, but solid account of the women’s strike at Ford’s Dagenham to secure equal pay for women. Director Nigel Cole’s last big success was “Calendar Girls” and his … Continue reading →

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 →