My DVD Collection

An excellent war movie. Kubrick's a genius. The first half an hour of the film, really gets you gripped. R Lee Ermey's character is really the main reason, the sarcastic comments and yelling that come out of his mouth are just hilarious. Vincent D'Onofrio's portrayal of the victimised and very psychotic Private Pyle is unforgettable. Spectacular film, with spectacular direction, cinematography and dialogue. Definately worth a view.

I think this is without a doubt the best mob movie ever made - in my opinion. The performances were excellent. Ray Liotta's best performance of his career. Joe Pesci steals every scene with his quirkiness. Robert De Niro is brilliant, but isn't he always? Breath taking direction by Scorsese and this just happens to be my favourite Scorsese film. And with a great soundtrack to top it all off.

'We can't stop here, this is bat country!'
Strange and psychadelic film but nothing less than a masterpiece. Benicio Del Toro and Johnny Depp were both fantastic in their roles, I think this was the era where Johnny Depp shined in his acting career.

Trainspotting is one of the best British films ever made and my favourite film of all time. It's gritty, edgy, unrelenting and is secure in it's status as a cultural phenomenon.
Based on the incredible novel of the same name by Irvine Welsh. Trainspotting chronicles the lives of a bunch of friends immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene.
Ewan McGregor gives his best performance to date as troubled protaganist Renton and Ewen Bremner equally incredible as his dopey yet loveable best mate Spud. Robert Carlyle gives easily the best performance as quick tempered egomaniac Frank Begbie and in my opinion is one of the best and most entertaining characters although not likeable ever seen in film.
From all the films of his I have seen, Trainspotting remains Danny Boyle's finest hour, it's a daring work of art which was a breath of fresh air to british film-making.
This is film that must be seen. The characters are brilliant and especially the conversations they carry out with each other (a personal favourite of mine is Sick Boy's theory of life). Filled with memorable scenes, great use of black comedy and a perfect soundtrack, Trainspotting is the ultimate experience.

This film proves what an amazing actor Chrstian Bale really is. It's a disgustingly brilliant film. Very funny. I like the 'Death By Huey Lewis' scene.

One of my favourite movies. It really messes with your head beause it's so dark and intelligent. The Gary Jules song at the end is perfect I think it really describes Donnie's state of mind.

Excellent.

Fantastic! Peter Jackson does it again.

Spectacular film. The battle for Helms Deep is amazing.

This film is one of my favourites. Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman are brilliant.

I have to admit I've read the book and have always been a fan of the story. It's a brilliant new adaptation with breathtaking scenery and fantastic performances. I probably do prefer the BBC adaptation because this film seems to be crammed into two hours, but this was still a very entertaining watch. The whole cast was very charming and the tension between Matthew MacFayden and Keira Knightley interesting to watch. Keira was well deserving of her Oscar nomination as she brought a lot of honesty and humanity to her role as Elizabeth Bennett.

This film has a great twist at the end. I was so shocked.

Adrien Brody was well deserving of his oscar. Most moving film I have seen in a long time. Incredible film. Bravo Roman Polanski.

By far the best batman movie. The setting and the story is much deeper and darker. Christian Bale was perfect for the role. And the rest of the cast were excellent Gary Oldman and Cillian Murphy really captures the evilness of his character.

Great 80's Teen Comedy. I never get tired of watching this.

The plot to this movie is highly intelligent and incredible. Great entertainment to watch. Christian Bale is brilliant in this movie, but isn't he always? I could watch this a million times and not get bored.

Brilliant film. Phoenix and Witherspoon were amazing not only with their acting but their singing too.

Amazing. The opening scenes were really shocking. It's a good job I don't mind a bit of gore and violence because the film was filled with it. It was really realistic on how ww2 really was. Everything about this movie is outstanding. Tom Hanks = magnificent!

Zach Braff proves his talent by directing and writing Garden State. This film is smart and charming and has some of the most inspiring dialogue, I have ever witnessed. The cast is wonderful Portman and Braff work really well together as well as good supporting performances from Ian Holm and Peter Sarsgaard. You definately get more out of it each time you watch it and this film offers many things you can relate to.

This movie is very stylish. The colour-coding names was very intelligent. and amusing. The acting was incredible. You can't not like this movie.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have some amazing talent as their screenplay was beautiful. A very powerful movie with a very powerful message about life and people. Performances were perfect and the ending couldn't be better. Definatley up their with some of my favourites.

Intriguing plot, yet it took me a while to actually digest what was going on. It's a brilliant movie, although the pace was a little slow, but in the end I thought it was a well made film. The acting was superb both Fiennes and Weisz were very convincing.

Spielberg's best. This movie is so moving and devastating. I can't watch this film very often because I find it difficult to watch. Liam Neeson and Ben Kingsley are amazing and so is the direction. I am proud to have it in my collection because of the powerful message it holds.

I loved this movie, it was beautifully made. The music and the songs were brilliant. Gerard Butler captured every bit of the phantom's loneliness and his singing was excellent. I don't think Christine deserved the phantom anyway.

This is a tremendous movie in all aspects. I think this movie is the inspiration behind a lot of other movies to have a mind-blowing twist at the end. It is an excellent crime thriller that has to be in the top twenty films ever made. It has very eccentric but interesting characters which the actors play extremely well, Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Spacey, Benicio Del Toro, Stephen Baldwin to name a few. If you haven't seen this film yet, then sorry but you haven't lived.

Great British comedy, this film delivers laughs from start to end. Great writing from Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright.
Funniest Scene: When Pegg and Frost are throwing absolotley anything at the two zombies in the garden.

I really liked this film, probably because of my love of poetry and literature. The humor in it was really great and a lot of the dialogue was excellent, so were some of the poems used. A beautiful and touching film.
'The name is Nuwanda' - I loved that line.

Scorsese is a genius and well deserving of his oscar. This movie is astounding from start to finish. Leonardo DiCaprio has really grown up and think this is one of his best performances. Mark Wahlberg was the one who really did it for me though, he just stole every scene he was in. Great acting, directing, writing plus a great soundtrack.

Another masterpiece from Quentin Tarantino. This film is soaked in blood from start to finish but I think it's a good thing. The direction is astonishing, but you can't expect less from Tarantino. There is quite a long build up till the explosive fight scenes at the end, but it is definatley worth waiting for. Great cast, Uma Thurman definatley kicks ass.

This film is original, intense and suspenseful. It's a fresh, thrilling movie that is extremely different from your average special effect-packed thriller. It takes you through and interesting journey of flashbacks (considering the whole film is set backwards) which you must pay very close attention to.
Guy Pearce is a hugely underrated actor but he definately shines in this and proves his talent. Excellent dialogue and direction. If you want a movie that is puzzling, original and makes you think, it's Memento.

A funny, dark and charming film. This film definatley lived up to my expectations. Each character from the 'dysfunctional' family is equally entertaining. The comedy is true-to-life and quirky. A brilliant movie, with a perfect cast, do NOT miss it.

I wanted to see this because it's an English movie and I'm English. I very much liked the time period it was set in. This film reminded me ever some much of an Agatha Christie novel adaptation or something similiar. I think you get distracted by the all-star cast, Helen Mirren, Clive Owen, Ryan Phillippe, Maggie Smith, Kristin Scott Thomas, that you kind of forget about the storyline. But for me it was an enjoyable watch.

Ed Zwick's masterful directing job makes this film a treat to watch. Leonardo DiCaprio proves worthy of his oscar nomination and handles well the south african accent. It has edge-of-the-seat action collaborated with some emotional and sensitive issues. A moving film that I am proud to have in my collection.

This movie is perfect in every aspect, dialogue, acting, direction. Kevin Spacey's performance left me utterly speechless, he definately deserved the oscar. Annette Bening also giving a fantastic performance playing the desperate but hilarious Carolyn, well deserving of her Oscar nomination. It was just great drama and it was definately worth two hours of my life. Proud to have it in my collection.

Definately the best action movie ever made in my opinion. Arnold Schwarzenegger is awesome, I mean the guy just oozes cool. I could not take my eyes of the screen as it was just mind-blowing, the effects, the storyline and T-1000's finger-wagging part. Awesome.

Inredible film. Aronofsky has an amazing directing skill which is hugely unique and mesmerizing. I did find this film a little difficult to watch and the ending was heartbreaking. But it's worth the journey you go through whilst watching the film. I like how Aronofsky makes you care deeply about each of the characters and become emotional when their dreams fail. Soundtrack = Awesome. Excellent film - a must see, especially for the performances.

Dark and disturbing but smart and stylish.
An instant classic and one of the most unique films ever made. In my opinion Edward Norton gives his best performance and Brad Pitt is equally entertaining. Well-crafted film with great black comedy. I first watched this film last year and it changed the way I think about movies. A must-see.

Smart, stylish and sick. Visually stunning and filled with gore, violence, humor and a powerful dialogue. An excellent performance from Benicio Del Toro as the crooked Jackie Boy. Other incredible performances from Clive Owen, Bruce Willis, Elijah Wood, Mickey Rourke and Rosario Dawson.

Has a huge amount of hilarious moments in it. Ben Stiller really shows his talent for comedy acting and directing. A creative, funny and flamboyant movie. I love the walk-off scene!

This movie is so fresh and different. It was a bizarre storyline but incredible to watch. At times I found myself struggling to keep up but it was worthwhile and came together at the end. The performances I could not fault and the screenplay was inspiring. This movie really makes you think about memories and cherish them more. By far one of the best movies of 2004.

Original and artistic. Staggering performances and singing from Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo and the rest of the cast. It's filled with desire and passion and enchanting music. Baz Luhrmann's visualisation is incredible, he's an astounding director.

Memorable, inspiring and excellent. 'Stand By Me' is a masterpiece. You should see this for it's wonderful acting (Phoenix, Wheaton, O'Connell and Feldman), powerful message and an incredibly touching plot. It's a great coming-of-age movie that it least every teen should see. Each character is different and entertaining in their own way which makes it very charming. Do NOT miss this one out. LARD ASS!

This film kept me guessing to the very end. It was very clever and psychological. The whole atmosphere of where he works (as a machinist) is really chilling and creates a freaky atmosphere. Christian Bale totally proves his dedication to his work by appearing like a bag of bones. Good film.

Masterpiece. Incredible film with an intense story and fantastic performances. It has wonderful elements of comedy, action and drama all rolled into one. Gary Oldman reminds me why he's my favourite actor as he perfectly executes the sadistic, psychotic but quirky character of Norman Stansfield. Jean Reno and the young Natalie Portman are also phenomenal. A personal favorite film of mine.

Great cult movie. Tarantino's dialogue is top notch, the story is exciting and intense. This film is filled with great performances from some of the best actors working today. Christopher Walken, Gary Oldman, Dennis Hopper, Christian Slater, Tom Sizemore and not to mention Brad Pitt is absoloutley hilarious in his role. Don't miss this!

Visually stunning and the effects just blew me away. The battles scenes were phenomenal and so exciting to watch. It's a shame about the lack of story and depth in the characters but I think the main point of the film thrives on the tremendous battle scenes and violence.

Moving and thought-provoking film. It's a very interesting and compelling story about a young and unhappy teacher forming an unlikely friendship with one of this students. The acting is phenomenal, Gosling gives an emotionally charged portrayal and proves worthy of his Oscar nomination. He's going to be around for a long time. I can't say enough good things about this film and I highly recommend everyone give it a watch.

Disturbingly grotesque, but a damn good film. Kubrick is a master of film-making. It's a difficult film to sit through and it's understandable that some people find it sick and twisted. Malcolm McDowell shines in his role as ulta-violence addicted Alex DeLarge, leader of 'the droogs'. Although his character is horrible, the film has a strange way of making you feel sorry for him through the parts where he is cured. And to end it all ingenious uses of music to compliment the on-screen action.

It's a magical and beautiful film but also a very dark masterpiece. I liked the fairytale elements and all the wonderfully costumed creatures although the pale man is a little creepy. Excellent script and a brilliant cast. The little girl Ivana Baguero carries the film but also a great performance from Sergi Lopez as the brutal, sadistic step-father. A stellar film.

Stylish and extremely intense. It's so unfortunate that this film is underrated. I think is is one of Tom Cruise's best performances as the merciless contract killer and Jamie Foxx does well as the 'full-of-dreams' cab driver. It's edge of the seat action with some funny one liners. Seriously overlooked movie but definatley worth a watch.

A vey exciting and entertaining movie, I was on the edge of my seat the entire way through. An interesting and scary look on how humanity can change. Clive Owen is a great hero. Worth a viewing for sci-fi lovers.

Amazing film no other films like it. Colin Farrell is awesome.

Very powerful movie and very moving.

An extremely well-crafted film. Forest Whitaker undoubtedly deserved his Oscar. James McAvoy was also very convincing. As you watch the film it's interesting to see all the character's transform into different people, especially Dr. Nicholas Garrigan's character. To top it all off it has a gripping storyline that does not lose interest. Watch this film, if only just to see Forest Whitaker's performance.

A beautiful movie, very interesting and charming story. Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray work excellent together. I think it's Sofia Coppola's definitive best.

Great film, great story. Johnny Depp performance is excellent but Leonardo DiCaprio is the one that really shines, playing the mentally challenged teen. All in all heartwarming film and interesting to watch.

Beautiful and touching story about becoming a geisha. Usually never go for this sort of him but I am so pleased with myself for giving it a try because it was fascinating to watch. Acting was amazing, so was the screenplay. The love story was just lovely aswell.

A highly enjoyable, tragic comedy. Al Pacino, performing what I think is one of the greatest peformances of his career, he leaves you in awe because he brings an undescribable energy to his performance. John Cazale is just riveting, the whole cast is just fantastic. Greatly directed, wonderfully written. This is one powerful movie here, it's a shame they don't make them like this anymore.

This is a brilliant film. It's great story telling that gets you intrigued to the character of George Jung and his life. I think people should really appreciate this film more because it has an excellent performance from Johnny Depp and nowadays all he is recognised for is playing Jack Sparrow, which is a pity because he is an outstanding actor and has done many better films than POTC. Other performances that stand out is that of Ray Liotta as the caring and considerate father. Intriguing film that you shouldn't miss if you are a fan of true life stories.

A well made film. But there was something missing about it. But the strong performances from Braff and Affleck made up for it. Along with the great soundtrack. It's worth a watch.

This movie was ten times better than I thought it would be. Daniel Craig was excellent and very smooth. The fights scenes were incredible to watch. It might have dragged on a little bit too long but as soon as the explosive theme tune came on I decided it was well worth my time.

Great British gangster classic. Michael Caine just oozes coolness in his signature role. A gripping, tense films that's very quotable. I can't say it was better than my expectations because it wasn't unfortunately. Ultimately this is extremely gritty and powerful drama. I'd recommend it.

'This here's Miss Bonnie Parker. I'm Clyde Barrow. We rob banks.' Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway are excellent in their title roles as well as Gene Hackman and Michael J. Pollard. This is an important piece of film-making of the 1960's and is most definately a landmark. A fast-paced, entertaining, quotable and violent film that makes you want the Barrow gang to succeed. The ending will leave you speechless. Highly recommended memorable classic.

Emotionally intense film. Judi Dench remarkably conveys every inch of her character's desperate loneliness exceedingly well. All Dench, Blanchett and Nighy deliver in this sharp, tragic comedy. Marvellous screenplay written by the same writer as 'Closer'. Notes on a Scandal is one of the most overlooked films of 2007, despite it being a well made and highly credible film.

I really enjoyed this, it was very interesting to watch and the end really really shocks you. Tom Cruise is amazing in this, he shows his true talent especially when he said 'Wait, I thought we were talking about a mask'. If it's not you sort of thing watch it for Tom Cruise's performance.

Touching and very inspiring. Will Smith is brilliant, I think it's his best acting role as he really nails the desperation and determination of his character. Jaden Smith is also a star in the making. Great movie, with great direction and dialogue. I definatley recommend it.

Interesting film to watch, with an excellent cast. Gabriel Byrne, Emily Watson, Julie Waters and the young Nicholas Hoult. I was very impressed with Richard E. Grant's writing and directing skills, and was astonished that this was the story of his childhood. Even with it's flaws, it was still a very entertaining film to sit through.

Great vampire movie.
Death By Stereo!!

Extremely overlooked film. A dark and clever gangster film with a terrific cast. A career best performance for Gary Oldman, probably second to Norman Stansfield in Leon, he gives a chilling performance as an Irish gangster. Not only does he play a psychopath-who-keeps-body-parts-in-his-freezer fantastically well but he also makes him likeable. Also in my opinion he made Sean Penn seem boring in this film.
It's tense, gritty and action-packed but unfortunately not without it's cliches, it also tends to lag with the scenes with Penn and Robin Wright.
Highly recommended, Gary Oldman's knockout performance is reason enough to see it.

Stunning, beautiful and poignant film. I am intent on reading the novel after viewing this excellent film.
James McAvoy and Keira Knightley were well cast as the pining lovers, although James McAvoy performed a little better and was oustanding to watch. Keira Knightley on the other hand wasn't as sensational as McAvoy but still pulls off a riveting performance. The young Saoirse Ronan was gave a great performance, she and Romola Garai show great potential for the future. Vanessa Redgrave is also worth a mention, she gave a very powerful performance of the ageing Briony.
A breathtakingly well-crafted film from Joe Wright, who I hope will bring us more remarkable films in the future.
With inspiring dialogue and a unique sound, Atonement deserves the praise it has been given and will hopefully scoop a few Awards. This is a modern masterpiece, just as captiviting as other romantic epics such as 'The English Patient', Atonement is definately a must-see.

Suprising, thrilling, a tense French horror film. Them (Ils) is definately above a lot of the usual hollywood horror tripe that has been released in the past few years. But that still doesn't cover up the disappointment I felt after watching this. It begins quite predictably but then quickly delves into a fast-paced edge-of-seat thriller.
The jumpy parts of the film aren't very unique and are to be expected by the viewer, this triggered the fact that the films isn't as brilliant as I had heard it to be.
Them is well acted and provides nervy entertainment, definately better than most corny slasher films. The most disturbing thing about the film is the fact that it is based on true events that occured in 2002. It's worth a view but don't expect a revelation in the horror genre.

A clever little gem of a film. Intelligent and articulate, poignant and profound. I liked it's close attention to details in every scene and the message it gives you about life.
Audrey Tautou was perfect for the role, a delight to watch, giving a sincere yet very funny performance.
Stunningly shot, with amazing costumes, colours and art direction. Amelie is charming, funny, moving and a beautiful experience. One of the best films I have ever seen.

Magnificent film. Marion Cotillard's acting alone makes it worth watching, but in whole the film is very well done. Cotillard's performance is one of the best I've seen from an actor or actress in a long time, she captures the lively and passionate girl at the beginning as well as the sad and broken Piaf at the end. The make-up transformation of different ages is very well done and believable.
The music is wonderful and not at all overused.
The ending was very depressing and overwhelmingly sad but the whole film was very entertaining nonetheless. Great film-making, I deeply recommend it.

A complex but clever, gripping and thrilling little French film which superseded my expectations. The plot was interesting but confusing in a good way, the characters were well developed and the acting brilliant, especially from François Cluzet, André Dussolier and Kristin Scott Thomas. Nice directing skills from Canet, beautiful cinematography, finished off with an excellent script. I definately recommend this if you like foreign cinema or decent thrillers.

Dustin Hoffman is really incredible in his breakthrough role , I can really understand why his career took off after this was released. This film is a benchmark in so many ways.
It's fantastically shot, so many memorable scenes, from the scuba diving scene to the ending scene on the bus. Anne Bancroft was perfect and was even better combined with Hoffman. Katharine Ross in a weaker supporting role but still pulls it off.
It's hard to ignore the comedic element as it will have you laughing out loud every so often.
Simon and Garfunkel soundtrack was wonderful, never has a song (The Sounds of Silence) matched the mood of a film as much.
This film is a timeless masterpiece that is still as funny and still as affecting to today's audience.

Unsettling, disturbing, gripping film. Haneke's masterful direction constructs an original, shocking and clever film. The film is very controversial, and I still can't understand why it is called a failure because it conveys violence in a whole new light.
The acting was flawless, Susanne Lothar's screams of terror were really human and made you forget you were watching a film. Arno Frisch and Frank Giering are terrific as sadistic psychopaths. The script is incredible. This film is not without it's dark humor, the way Paul addresses the audience on a few occassions was amusing yet terrifying.
Highly recommended film, but it is NOT for everyone.

A perfectly suspenseful and enjoyable experience. Psycho is an astonishing masterpiece that set the standard in the horror/thriller genre. Anthony Perkins is really remarkable as Norman Bates, he is disturbed yet innocent, horrifying yet mesmerizing. I found myself spurring Norman on, to get away with it, he was that effective.
Hitchcock crafts a masterpiece which is still today a scary ride. This film probably wouldn't be as great as it is without the incredible score from Bernard Herrmann. I adore this film, definately a must-see.

Electrifying, heart-breaking, incredible. Control is a stunning and thought-provoking film that definately plays with your emotions. Joy Division changed the face of music in the 1970's and this is the story of extremely talented yet doomed lead singer Ian Curtis.
Newcomer Sam Riley is a revelation as Ian Curtis, he compels the viewers and takes them along for the journey with him. Samantha Morton is tremendous also, she encapsulates the role of Curtis' neglected wife and really gives a sincere performance. I also must mention Toby Kebbell who plays Joy Division's manager, he plays his part very well too. The film is shot entirely in black and white which gives the film a very haunting atmosphere, the director seems to be obviously passionate about this subject which adds greatly to the quality of the film. The soundtrack is used very wisely, creating some very electrifying and poignant scenes. I'd recommend this film to anybody regardless that they know much or like Joy Division's music at all. This film is a worthwhile watch that's intense, engaging yet beautifully depressing.

Magnificent, powerful and totally compelling.
I felt transported into the City of God whilst watching this film, the director really makes you feel every inch of the film and care for and despise some of the characters.
It's a solid yet exciting film with faultless performances. Leandro Firmino was especially excellent as Li'l Zé, I don't think I've ever hated a character as much.
This film is wonderfully crafted with beautiful cinematography that takes you on an exhilirating and brutal journey into the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Probably one of the best foreign films I have seen, it stays with you. See this movie.

I had high expectations of this film because I had read the book and it was a very entertaining and funny read. Okay, it wasn't as good as the book but still watchable, the odd laugh here and there. A good performance from James McAvoy, I couldn't fault him. I'd never seen him in a comedic role and still he was very charming.
A fun feel-good film, not your average romantic comedy because it's more about his college life than his love life but both are combined, so it contains a unique type of humour. Plus it has a fantastic soundrack, I liked the constant use of The Cure. I recommend the book more than the film, a lot of good parts were unfortunately left out.

Excellent British Gangster classic. Richard Attenborough gives a fantastically menacing performance as mob leader Pinkie Brown, Carol Marsh is also good as the very innocent and naive Rose. A dark, suspenseful gangster thriller with sharp and clever dialogue to top it all off. Brighton Rock is an underrated classic.

Magnificent, powerful and gripping drama. Wonderful musical score and excellent use of black-and-white cinematography.
This has been sitting in my collection for a while now, and I've finally just got around to watching it, and I must say I definately regret the long wait.
Brando excels in his performance giving a truly moving portrayal of Terry Malloy, definately worth of his Oscar. Eva Marie Saint is also sensational but angelic in a supporting role. The chemistry between the two, sizzles.
Good story, powerful acting, superbly directed, although it needs to be watched with patience. Highly recommended.

There was something about this film that I did find confusing and it lost my attenion a few times. But other than that, I really enjoyed it. The scenary was spectacular and altogether the film was crafted wonderfully. Matt Damon's performance is the thing that makes you not give up on the film. I am so speechless at his talent. I like the line 'It's always better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody'.

Extremely suspenseful film that's directed brilliantly. It has moments where you will be on the edge of your seat and moments that will either make you laugh or make you cringe. Kathy Bates extremely deserving of the Oscar as she carries the film playing her sinister, psychotic character wonderfully. She is terrifying and unforgettable in this role. A must watch even just for Kathy Bates performance.

Wow. I really enjoyed this. This film has everything, it's magical, fun, inventive and wonderful. The Science of Sleep was written and directed by the same man who brought us Eternal Sunshine.. Just from hearing that my expectations were high and ultimately exceeded.
Gael García Bernal gives an engaging and energetic portrayal of a confused man lost between the dream world and reality. His presence is very charming and he also makes you laugh out loud at some of his characters wild antics.
I can understand why a lot of people didn't like it, yes it wasn't flawless and the plot seemed confusing.
But anyway this film is greatly directed, written, has wonderful visuals and incredible performances. Watch this if you have imagination, otherwise I wouldn't recommend.

This is by far one of the most exciting, exhilirating, adrenalin-pumping films I have ever seen to date. For the entire short 77 minutes runtime, I could not take my eyes of the screen.
Run Lola Run is visually stunning, Tom Tykwer is definitely a film-maker to watch out for, this film sucks you in and never lets go. The film is very well written and extremely original and is topped off with brilliant lead performances from Franka Potente and Moritz Bleibtreu.
Run Lola Run is a fun, unique and memorable film which I demand you all to see.

Dogville is a highly original, disturbing but extremely slow-paced film from Lars Von Trier. I found it extremely difficult to get into at first, I felt like turning it off a couple of times, due to the movies lack of scenery and set, I kept thinking, where could this possibly go? It soon grabbed my attention after about 30 minutes.
Nicole Kidman was perfect for the role of Grace, she gave a mesmerizing performance. The rest of the cast do brilliant also and create some very intriguing characters. This film is fantastic drama which is very well written.
I must emphasize that this film is not for people with short attention spans but turns out to be a very rewarding watch nevertheless.

The Darjeeling Limited is a very funny, offbeat, poignant and visually stunning film from director Wes Anderson.
Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman play three brothers who haven't spoken to each other in a year, on a train in India in hope of finding spiritual enlightenment, the whole idea of it made me laugh even before the film started.
The acting was exceptional from all the leads, I was particularly impressed with Owen Wilson who in other films I have found very annoying, he was superb as the elder control-freak brother. All the characters feel very real and are very likeable. Not to mention a hilarious cameo by Bill Murray in the first 5 minutes of the film as a businessman racing Adrien Brody to the train.
This film is easy-going to watch and a refreshing change from a lot of other films, the colourful art-direction is simply beautiful also.
Wes Anderson crafts a brilliantly well-written and well-acted film with plenty of humor but it also has some very serious elements. A must-watch.

The Coens deliver another spectacular and thrilling masterpiece which in my opinion is now more superior than any of their other work. They've crafted a wonderfully intense film filled with masterful chase scenes between Moss and Chigurh and topped off with a brilliantly dark screenplay.
Javier Bardem was hugely terrifying as the calm yet menacing killer Anton Chigurh, Bardem has excellently portrayed a character that should go down in movie villain history. I was on the edge of my seat everytime he appeared on screen with his odd weapons of choice and even scarier hair cut. The rest of the cast, Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones and Woody Harrelson also gave faultless performances.
No Country deserved every Oscar it got and definitely one of the best films of 2007. I'd love to read the novel now.

Harold and Maude is a quirky, heart-warming and sentimental film worthy of it's status as a cult classic and is probably one of the most important films of all time.
Harold is a rich young man, unsatisfied by his life but engrossed with death. Maude is a lively, high-spirited 79-year old woman and when the two meet they form a close bond and embark upon some very humourous adventures.
Harold and Maude one of the most unusual love stories out there, filled with witty dialogue and memorable scenes that leaves the viewer captivated everytime they watch it.
Bud Cort portrays Harold extremely well, capturing every inch of his morbid nature and blank stares. Ruth Gordon is enjoyable to watch and plays the role beautifully. Plus the Cat Stevens soundtrack fits the film perfectly.
Harold and Maude is a wonderfully uplifting yet darkly poignant film. It holds a great message about living your life to the fullest and that love has no boundaries. This is a film you must see before you die.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is an exceptional film with emotionally intense performances from Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor, who's chemistry is electric.
Based on the Tennessee Williams play about a family gathering at the Pollitt household that creates a whirlwind of uncontrollable tensions and confrontations. A main theme of the film is the subject of mendacity which is powerfully illustrated.
This is one exciting film with intelligent dialogue and a dramatic atmosphere. Two reasons to watch this - tremendous acting and a brilliant script. Do not miss out on this.

A Streetcar Named Desire is a dramatic, fascinating and truly memorable cinematic experience. I could not take my eyes off the screen through out, I was completely engrossed by the sharp and edgy atmosphere and tense confrontations between the characters.

Elia Kazan did an excellent job of bringing to life Tennessee Williams's celebrated play.

Never before have I witnessed acting so good from all of the leads. Vivien Leigh shines as the disturbed and confused Blanche, drifting between fantasy and reality. Marlon Brando, wow. He gives an immaculate performance of the rude and brutal Stanley, definitely up with the best of his career, maybe even THE best. Karl Malden and Kim Hunter both give incredible supporting performances.

A Streetcar Named Desire is an emotive, intelligent, thought-provoking piece of film-making. A true example of a classic.

There are lots of things that make There Will Be Blood such a powerful and brilliant cinematic experience.

Firstly I must state the obvious Daniel Day-Lewis. He gives an unmissable performance as Daniel Plainview, slowly transforming into the most monstrous of human beings but keeping his humanity all the same. Incredible powerhouse acting that establishes him as one of the best actors walking the planet. Must mention Paul Dano also, why was he not nominated for an Oscar? I expect great things from him in the future.

The script is marvellous, filled with haunting scenes, memorable dialogue. It has a lot of themes, family, faith, greed, power and religion. The score is electrifying and never fails to be haunting.

Paul Thomas Anderson did a fantastic job. His work is new to me and I will now definitely seek out his other films.

The ending is perfect and one of the most powerful I've ever seen.

Films like this come along only once in a while, There Will Be Blood is a force to be reckoned with.

I......drink.......your.......milkshake!

La Haine is an edgy, well crafted and unforgettable film from Matthieu Kassovitz.
The film centers on an unlikely group of friends in the suburbs of France and their reactions to the violence that occurs around them.
Matthieu Kassovitz gives us a powerful film, rich in originality which is undoubtedly a triumph in film-making. Cleverly shot in black and white with swift and stunning camera work, which gives La Haine a raw and intense feel.The three main actors give superb performances, particularly Vincent Cassel proving his talent in an early role.
La Haine is a remarkable achievement that intrigues and entertains you right until it's shocking climax.

This started very promising and intriguing. Tim Curry as the clown was perfect, although he wasn't extremely petrifying, he's creepy enough to put you off clowns for sometime. The first scene where he appears down the drain is spooky and shocking enough to keep you watching. The child actors were all very convincing and in my opinion performed better than the adult actors in the second half of the film. It was more interesting watching their little gang take on Pennywise than the pathetic clichéd older gang.
As the film progresses you get more annoyed at hearing the rants and whimpers of the lead characters who all individually receive a visit from Pennywise.
Overall, it's okay, in no way brilliant. You laugh a lot more than you scream and the ending is extremely disappointing and ridiculous. Watch this, if only for the performance of Tim Curry as Pennywise the Clown.

Cult classic. One of the best British comedies ever made. The teaming up of Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann is pure comedy genius and makes for great entertainment. Withnail and I is filled with classic dialogue and unforgettable characters.
'We've gone on holiday by mistake.' Love it.

A compelling and powerful film, Der Untergang is a gripping depiction of one of the darkest and most brutal events in history. Set in Hitler's bunker in the last ten days of his life, this film makes you feel every inch of the atmosphere in the cramped and chilling bunker.
Bruno Ganz's performance of Hitler is nothing short of phenomenal, his portrayal of Hitler's insanity and desperation are extremely convincing. The rest of the cast give strong support.
This film is very draining because of it's lengthy running time, but it did not ever lose my interest or intrigue. Der Untergang is outstanding in many respects. I recommend this to anyone with an interest in war films or anyone with the patience to view it.

Hillarious film.

I'm not going to be too harsh on 30 Days of Night because I think it's a good film for it's genre but it's no Citizen Kane. The gore and action is average, nothing you haven't seen before. On the other hand, it's storyline and situation is something fresh and different in the horror genre, I don't think we've witnessed a film set in Alaska where the sun doesn't rise for 30 days consecutively and where rather conveniently they happen to be invaded by vampires.
There is a creepy element to this film, it won't have you screaming but the vampires are ghastly creatures that speak in their own sinister language.
The acting is decent, Josh Hartnett is okay as the hero of the film but it's Ben Foster who steals the show. He seems to nail the strange psycho character everytime. I'm sure this guy has a successful career ahead of him.
Watch 30 Days of Night if you're bored out of your skull and need a decent horror fix, otherwise it only succeeds as being entertaining.

One of Tim Burton's best films. I did not expect so much from Edward Scissorhands, somehow it's quirky and unusual tale of an inventors unfinished creation left behind, manages to pull on your heartstrings. I was surprised how emotionally touching the film is, it's after effect haunts you for days to come.
Tim Burton has always been responsible for producing unconventional and extremely entertaining films and Edward Scissorhands is by far his masterpiece in my opinion.
A huge applause for Johnny Depp as without him in the title role, who knows what other portrayal would have been conceived. He's brilliant, he conveys all the innocence, harmlessness and curiosity of his character. His performance was Oscar-worthy.
The balance of drama, dark humour and romance was perfect. The story is told beautifully.
To conclude, this is in my opinion the best Burton film I have seen, it's magical, poetic, funny and moving.