Category Archives: Films

A nasty, shallow, base film., 27 February 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom I saw this, on release, 36 years ago. Time has not been particularly kind to it, with Director Michael Winner’s career having been ultimately defined by this … Continue reading →

Bloody Brilliant, 20 February 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom A stellar ensemble delivers a cinematic delight as Director Tim Burton delivers his trademark unique twists to this traditional tale. The dark cinematography, and cartoon like CGI, creates a wonderfully … Continue reading →

Dire, Dismal, Drivel, 18 February 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** As a veteran of the heyday of the English Football Hooliganism era , I found the original “Green Street” lamentable. Watered down, … Continue reading →

A Musical Joy, 7 February 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom A hugely enjoyable screen musical telling the story of the rise of all female, all black singing trio, “The Dreamgirls”. An affectionate pastiche of the story of the “Supremes”, … Continue reading →

An Effective Re-Make, 7 February 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom As an aficionado of the British TV Series I approached this with some trepidation. But as a feature film it works well, and is head and shoulders above standard … Continue reading →

Dire War Disaster Movie, 31 January 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Certainly the most miscast, and probably the most misconceived, War film I have ever seen. Director Bryan Singer made a modern classic with “The Usual Suspects” ,but his … Continue reading →

Arty Tedium, 24 January 2010 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** I have not read the eponymous book ,and approached the film wanting to like it, but was left desperately disappointed. The one hour … Continue reading →

A Triumphant Remake, 26 December 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Guy Ritchie finally comes of age as a Director with this compelling re envisaging of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes. Ritchie’s love of London, and his status as … Continue reading →

A Superb Action Movie, 25 December 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Anyone bored with the formulaic dross currently coming out of Hollywood should look no further than “District 13”.The action is original, and at 84 minutes the pace does … Continue reading →

A Stunning Visual Extravaganza, 25 December 2009 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Much has been made of Hollywood’s investment in 3D, and in “Avatar”, 21st Century 3D technology has come of age.Director James Cameron has realised another world in a … Continue reading →