Category Archives: Films

A Flawed Failure There is a perennial debate about whether a civilised society may sacrifice its civilised ideals in order to deal with an uncivilised threat. It has exercised great minds over the years. Sadly none were involved in the … Continue reading →

An enjoyable but ultimately frustrating tale which falls short of the high standards it sets itself. The plot is a classic adventure yarn, and the setting, in the Scottish Highlands is spectacular. Director Kevid McDonald, whose credits include “Touching the … Continue reading →

An Unlovely Mess, 19 March 2011 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** There are occasions when you watch a film, understand its merit, but simply reflect that it doesn’t work for you. This is … Continue reading →

Mindless but Satisfactory Popcorn Fun, 13 March 2011 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** This is the first time that Director Jonathan Leibesman has been given a big budget – and it shows. A … Continue reading →

A Fair Film, 17 March 2011 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom It is impossible to separate the artistic merits of this film from the politics. The core story is of a CIA agent whose husband exposes flaws in the Bush … Continue reading →

Bold Comedy Drama, 12 March 2011 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom A brave, non-mainstream, story which comes off against the odds. Jim Carrey plays a regular married policeman, Steven Russell, struggling with his sexuality, who has a near fatal car … Continue reading →

A Neat Compact Thriller, 13 February 2011 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** A well crafted, low budget, psychological thriller that succeeds because of its’ restraint. Robin Williams stars as a middle aged single … Continue reading →

Enjoyable Nonsense, 22 January 2011 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** A far- fetched, but action packed, knockabout spy yarn that defies rational analysis but is entertaining enough. Angelina Jolie stars as Salt, the … Continue reading →

An Honourable Failure, 11 January 2011 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** I am a huge fan of Director Danny Boyle’s work, but this time around he tried something different, and didn’t quite succeed. … Continue reading →

An Amusing Third Instalment, 8 January 2011 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom I thoroughly enjoyed the first two Fokker films and took in this third offering purely on that basis, despite some critical reviews. I was not disappointed. Yes it … Continue reading →