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Member Since: Jul 31, 2009
Location: Chelmsford, Essex, UK
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77 Neds (2010) - Jun 06, 2011
Mini-Review: "Neds" is violent, occasionally suspensful, darkly comic & surreal. Mullans photography is excellent & so is his screenplay as he is backed up by a solid cast & a good performance from McCarron in the lead role. Mullan's symbolism is clever also, but perhaps he is over reliant on it? Consequently this films one fault it is that we never really get to learn what makes John tick & why he does what he does. It's a considerable fault when you consider how much time we spend with his character.
86 Red Desert (1964) - Oct 19, 2011
Mini-Review: Every shot has been meticulously planned and thought out, and with wonderful effect. This really is an amazingly beautiful movie. As expected from Antonioni it moves slowly, and the pacing can be politely described as methodical. The highlight of the movie is without doubt Monica Vitti's amazingly fragile performance and her chemistry with Richard Harris. Recommended.
39 Three Men and a Baby (1987) - Jul 31, 2009
Mini-Review: "Three Men, a Moustache and a Baby" is crap, but perfectly watchable lightweight crap. Best performance goes to the cardboard cut-out in the window.
4 Flatliners (1990) - Jul 31, 2009
Mini-Review: I hate this stupid fucking movie. Kiefer has too be one of the least watchable actors of all time, particuarly when he was younger and considerably less talented than he is now. The horrible support cast play through this bland, self indulgent tripe with all the enthusiam the shitty script and plot deserve.
61 Alien: Resurrection (1997) - Jul 31, 2009
Mini-Review: Much maligned, and harshly so. It may be well behind the genius of the first two movies, and nowhere near the also underrated third movie, but this is not a bad film. The concept is very solid sci-fi, and there are some great visual moments, but ultimately this film falls down due to its lack of horror, suspense, and the failing in the intelligent execution of its premise. But overall its fun, and still feels like an "Alien" film... just.
77 Kes (1969) - Sep 03, 2010
Mini-Review: "Kes" is one of those films that has weaved its way into the British psyche, precisely because even today, 40 years after it was made, it still encompasses and reflects much of working class British society, at least in an ideological if not practically realistic & modern way. "Kes" is a stark and miserable film, but also funny and strangely hopeful, until its tragic and grim final moments. Ending a low note is quintessentially British! I'm pretty sure all of Barnsley is the poor end of Barnley!
92 Happiness (1998) - Jul 31, 2009
Mini-Review: Insanely dark comedy that fits right into the Solondz mould. This is by far my faviourite Solondz film, the humour is brutal and at times even scary making the viewer uncomfortable yet somehow fascinated as to just how far this movie will push it. The dialogue is sharp and the performances are brilliant. In particular Seymour Hoffman's performance is epic. A masterpiece.
10 Bring It On (2000) - Oct 22, 2009
Mini-Review: Middle America rubs it's genitals in your face and takes a dump on your doorstep.
91 Mary and Max (2009) - Mar 05, 2011
Mini-Review: 'Astonishing' doesn't do it justice. Beautifully animated, wonderfully written and voiced, with many moments of outstanding wit, humour, and creativity. Most brilliantly of all is this movies perfect pacing and tone that gets darker and darker right up until the perfect ending. One of my favourite animated movies ever.
86 Contagion (2011) - Oct 22, 2011
Mini-Review: Had me glued from pretty much the first second! The whole thing is very engrossing & at times genuinely unsettling. The movie is brilliantly anchored by Damon, but largely every one of the all-star cast are supurb. I thought the pacing was great also, helped by the hugely effective musical score that is at its best during the 'linking' scenes. The scientific realism, & multiple characters might frustrate some looking for big thrills or a character study, but here Soderbergh nails it.