Category Archives: Films

A Solid Return to Form, 10 September 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Director Guy Ritchie is quite good at making London gangster films and this certainly bears favourable comparison with his two previous efforts, “Lock, Stock etc”, and “Snatch”. … Continue reading →

A Real Treat For Horror Afficiandos, 9 September 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom This film certainly appears to have polarised opinion, and on one level I understand why.It isn’t original, it is formulaic, and it does require suspension of … Continue reading →

Pretentious Pap, 8 September 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Don’t believe the hype.Advocates of this movie swoon at the hand held camera work, bitty narrative, and edgy imagery.They are wrong. This is a classic case of the Emperors New … Continue reading →

The Worst “Comedy” I Have Ever Seen, 30 August 2008 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom A comedy that isn’t funny is in trouble. A comedy that searches for the lowest common denominator, is devoid of life and invention and replaces … Continue reading →

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 →