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Police, Private Eyes and their investigations.

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1
Antikörper (Antibodies) (2007,  Unrated)
Antikörper (Antibodies)
Antibodies really exceded my expectations on many levels. Firstly as a fictional story of a serial killer, this has to be the best one since ?The Silence of the Lambs?. It was controversial, made you feel uncomfortable in parts, it was casted well, especially in the case of the serial killer.

In terms of World Cinema, this is way up there with the best, it?s also high up there as a Thriller, as there are twists and turns that left me shouting at the tv screen!

If you enjoy films which cover any of these genres (Serial Killer, World cinema and Thrillers) give it a watch, it?s impressive, you won?t be disappointed.
2
The Dead Girl (2006,  R)
The Dead Girl
Having not received many reviews or recommendations for this film, I thought it was sure to be a very average film and yet I was pleasantly surprised, it?s definitely my type of film.

Centred around all the main people effected when a dead girl is found and creatively chaptered, to enable the viewer to experience the effects and emotions felt by each individual surrounding the storyline, it was a unique style used for this type of film and with a good standard of Actors, this was a very enjoyable film.
3
16 Blocks (2006,  PG-13)
16 Blocks
An enjoyable watch of a forming relationship between Bruce Willis's character and Mos Def's, trapped in the middle of a corrup police court case. A good performance from Mos Def in this film.
4
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang (2005,  R)
5
Freedomland (2006,  R)
Freedomland
Most definitely my favourite performance by Julieanne Moore. There is more than one storyline here. Great performances also from Samuel L.Jackson and a smaller part from Edie Falco.

VERDICT: Without a doubt, I recommend watching (however I'm not gonna send out recommendations for this film, in light of topical issues)
6
Mindhunters (2005,  R)
Mindhunters
Although this is a little corny in parts, it's definitely my type of movie. Criminal profilers in a situation of survival.

I'm not quite sure if Johnny Lee Miller's accent was entirely convincing to anyone else, it seemed really over the top to me, but maybe that's because I know what his speaking voice is like usually.

Maybe people who enjoyed 'Saw' would like this film, although there is slightly less gore
7
Les Rivières pourpres II - Les anges de l'apocalypse (Crimson Rivers 2: Angels of the Apocalypse) (2004,  R)
Les Rivières pourpres II - Les anges de l'apocalypse (Crimson Rivers 2: Angels of the Apocalypse)
Possibly a better storyline than the first, but didn?t quite have as much appeal, a good watch though all the same.
8
Starsky & Hutch (2004,  PG-13)
Starsky & Hutch
I recently re-watched this and it was even funnier this time around. These two are a great combination and if you don't laugh at the dance scene then you're far too serious a person
9
Mystic River (2003,  R)
Mystic River
Directed by Clint Eastwood and boasting an all star cast of some of Hollywood?s most talented Actors. This is Hollywood minus the Hollywood glint, it?s down to earth, believable, with some impressive performances all around, in particular, Tim Robins, Sean Penn and Marcia Gay Harden.

This Murder mystery, turned vigilante storyline is tough, raw and deeply personal.

The brilliance of the film is that it doesn?t just build to a climatic ending, there are some pretty big things that happen throughout the film that make a huge impact.

One of my favourite films that I have watched over and over.
10
City by the Sea (2002,  R)
City by the Sea
A film that questions family loyalty and doing the right thing. Strong performances by De Niro and McDormand and an intriguing story.
11
Minority Report (2002,  PG-13)
Minority Report
The storyline of this film is very good.
12
Tattoo (2002,  Unrated)
Tattoo
Really good film, be warned it is sub-titles but the story is great.
13
The Pledge (2001,  R)
The Pledge
A much better film than I'd thought first time around, the haunting music throughout sets the atmospheric mood with a subject that is not easy to tackle.

VERDICT: A definite watch if it comes on tv.
14
15 Minutes (2001,  R)
15 Minutes
An interesting look at the law and how we've become a nation of having excuses of why crimes are comitted. Good performances all round.

VERDICT: A Good Watch
15
Along Came a Spider (2001,  R)
Along Came a Spider
A very watchable film, however, I do feel that Morgan Freeman takes on far too many of these type of roles when he's demonstrated much better acting skills in other films.
16
Under Suspicion (2000,  R)
Under Suspicion
A unique investigation story into two young murdered girls, this is an extremely powerful and controversial part for Gene Hackman,which for me has to be his best role to date.



The filming mainly takes part in one room, which is a hard thing to do, to keep the concentration of the audience, but apart from the first five minutes (just warming up) I was drawn to the story all the way through. There were some clever little flashbacks based on hypothesis which worked really well.



This is my second viewing of the film and I enjoyed it probably more than the first time, as my rating has gone up.



This definitely has my recommendation.
17
Frequency (2000,  PG-13)
Frequency
This is a gripping thiller and has a great plot. This is time travel through a radio frequency, but also a murder investigation
18
The Crimson Rivers (Les Rivières pourpres) (2001,  R)
The Crimson Rivers (Les Rivières pourpres)
This French speaking, English sub-titled film, was a refreshing enjoyable watch with superb performances by Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel.

The only bad for me is that I don't think it will reach the desired audience purely because of the sub-titles which is a shame.
19
Me, Myself & Irene (2000,  R)
Me, Myself & Irene
Pretty funny film, Jim Carrey being his visual self.
20
Donnie Brasco (1997,  R)
Donnie Brasco
A good film which I re-watched recently. Undercover cop who gets close to Gangsters
21
Kiss The Girls (1997,  R)
Kiss The Girls
Another watchable James Patterson adapton, starring Alex Cross again. In comparrison to 'Along came a Spider' this one is a better story, but perhaps more predictable.
22
Deceiver (Liar) (1998,  R)
Deceiver (Liar)
Known in the UK as 'Liar'. Great film, clever story, good twists and totally original, probably the best part I've seen Tim Roth play
23
Heat (1995,  R)
Heat
A monster of a movie which sees America's finest two Actors; De Niro and Pacino play a game of cat and mouse in this high paced action thriller.

Such a large cast of stars and so much going on, it certainly benefits from several viewings, despite being a lengthly film.
24
I.D. (Undercover) (1999,  Unrated)
I.D. (Undercover)
Actor Phil Davis takes a Directional role in perhaps one of the best films within the football hooligan theme. Set in the 1980?s, amidst the height of the much publicised football violence in Britain, I.D. is perhaps, not perfect in it?s acting, but an interesting undercover story and one that is definitely worth watching.
25
Seven (Se7en) (1995,  R)
Seven (Se7en)
The film with the best film ending ever! David Fincher?s ?Seven? is one of those films you can endlessly watch over and over and never become bored of, when I remember back to the first time of watching it, the storyline was impressive, there were many tense moments and of course it has become one of the best and most remembered Serial Killer movies ever made. Kudos to Kevin Spacey for his short, but great role as John Doe.

I have to leave a speech from the film which is too long to put into the quote section above:

David Mills: Wait, I thought all you did was kill innocent people.
John Doe: Innocent? Is that supposed to be funny? An obese man... a disgusting man who could barely stand up; a man who if you saw him on the street, you'd point him out to your friends so that they could join you in mocking him; a man, who if you saw him while you were eating, you wouldn't be able to finish your meal. After him, I picked the lawyer and I know you both must have been secretly thanking me for that one. This is a man who dedicated his life to making money by lying with every breath that he could muster to keeping murderers and rapists on the streets!
David Mills: Murderers?
John Doe: A woman...
David Mills: Murderers, John, like yourself?
John Doe: [interrupts] A woman... so ugly on the inside she couldn't bear to go on living if she couldn't be beautiful on the outside. A drug dealer, a drug dealing pederast, actually! And let's not forget the disease-spreading whore! Only in a world this shitty could you even try to say these were innocent people and keep a straight face. But that's the point. We see a deadly sin on every street corner, in every home, and we tolerate it. We tolerate it because it's common, it's trivial. We tolerate it morning, noon, and night. Well, not anymore. I'm setting the example. What I've done is going to be puzzled over and studied and followed... forever.
26
Bad Boys (1995,  R)
27
The Usual Suspects (1995,  R)
The Usual Suspects
Billient, still as good today as when I first saw it, great twist, great cast, great story.

VERDICT: One of those films you will see in any film fanatics collection
28
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994,  R)
29
Cop and a Half (1993,  PG)
30
Demolition Man (1993,  R)
Demolition Man
I loved this film when I was younger and have just watched it again. I love Wesley Snipes in this this as Simon Phoenix. It's very much the genre I was in to at that time
31
The Fugitive (1993,  PG-13)
32
New Jack City (1991,  R)
New Jack City
A great film in it's time
33
Point Break (1991,  R)
Point Break
An Oldie, but worth a watch
34
Die Hard (1988,  R)
Die Hard
Have put off watching this film for years and I have to say it was everything I?d expected from the 80?s Action Flic, guns, explosives, more guns and more explosives. I did like the Bruce Willis character and can see it?s appeal to Action junkies, but it?s a fairly drawn out affair at 2 hours 7 minutes and feel at times, it was a little repetative.
35
Colors (1988,  R)
Colors
A film with issues, still very relevant today, yet dated by the music and clothing. I particularly like the relationship between Penn and Duval, a great rookie film.
36
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988,  PG)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
One of the first films to use a combination of Actors and Animation. A fun film for all the family, with a typical Private Eye settings but with an added difference.
37
RoboCop (1987,  R)
RoboCop
Such a nostalgic film for me, I remember watching this over and over as a kid, one of those where you remember practically every line.

The great thing is, it?s not one of those films you revisit and should have left it in the past, it?s exactly how I remember it being and for it?s time, Murphy/Robocop, I think has quite a creative look.
38
Beverly Hills Cop II (1987,  R)
39
Lethal Weapon (1987,  R)
Lethal Weapon
One of those ?talked about, but can?t remember? movies from the 80?s which is my reason for watching this. For me it?s a little bit typical of Hollywood Action in that era, loud, explosive, high body Count and although it?s fairly easy watching, it's not a great storyline.
40
Police Academy 4 - Citizens on Patrol (1987,  PG)
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Police Academy 3 - Back in Training (1986,  PG)
42
The Golden Child (1986,  PG-13)
43
Police Academy 2 - Their First Assignment (1985,  PG-13)
44
Beverly Hills Cop (1984,  R)
Beverly Hills Cop
A pleasant nostalgic trip down memory lane with this one, the first of the trilogy. An easy watching, comical film with great characters.
45
Police Academy (1984,  R)
Police Academy
A hillarious classic
46
Cruising (1980,  R)
Cruising
Highly controversial in it?s time, both in subject matter and portraying the Gay scene and Leather scene in a bad light. It?s very much a film way ahead of it?s time.

Partially based on true events and a real-life undercover cop situation, the film is of interst on many levels. What the film lacks (to it?s credit) is lack of explanation, justification and a particular view point ? leaving viewers to make their own views on the film itself.

I think this film is of interest more as a controversial piece than perhaps just it?s storyline, but one that was an interesting watch, suggestion and subliminal messaging are key behind it?s non graphic impact.

Moments of confusion from the story can be easily cleared up by the Special Features, which are worth taking a look at.
47
Chinatown (1974,  R)
Chinatown
Not quite what I was expecting, after a slow start came a watchable story. Jack Nicholson looks very young in this film
48
Serpico (1973,  R)
Serpico
Not quite the masterpiece I was expecting, however a great performance by Al Pacino.

Based on true events, that makes this story all the more interesting, however there were moments in the story where I was bored.
49
Dirty Harry (1971,  R)
Dirty Harry
Great character, Clint Eastwood playing Harry Calahan, a vigilante style copy. A fair few boring parts and by some of the lanuage used you could tell this was a very dated film, however it was a good story and there parts that I enjoyed

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