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An absolutely masterpiece. Quite possibly one of, if not THE greatest film of all time. A spectacular accomplishment on all accounts.

Never have I been so moved by a film in my whole life. The acting here is simply stunning; Tim Robbins plays Andy Dufresne to the very best of his ability and I don't think anyone else could have played this part.

Morgan Freeman gives a phenominal performance as Andy's friend, Red. Utterly enthrolling withm his usual, ever listenable voice narrating the already wonderful film.

The rest of the supporting cast is flawless; from Bob Gunton's steely and remorseless warden to Clancy Brown's evil prison guard. They got it spot on with the casting; they just seem to work so well together in making the film a brilliant one.

I have never read the book by Stephen King in which this is based on so I have no point of referance when it comes to comparing. But this adaptation can't have been too far off the mark.

After numerous reviewings I realise the true and full brilliance, significance and excellence this film has to offer. I still feel this is a film that a lot of people might not like because they either have a very short attention span or they demand answers for every question that understandably comes into their heads. Fortunately I am not one of those rather simple-minded movie folk. That's not to say I grasped everything about the movie and knew the answers to the endless questions it creates, even after these numerous viewings. But even though I still hardly understood what was actually going on, I was stilll absolutely mezmerised by it.

Stanley Kubrick has created a masterpiece of filmaking, one that may just be his greatest achievement, and a vision of a certain point in the future, a futuristic vision that I haven't seen being topped yet. The vision that Kubrick has in almost every scene in this movie is just jaw-dropping. From the backdrops of the wasteland desert as we see man in the early stages, to the awe inspiring shots of outer space. The simplicity of some of the shots makes the film all the more mezmerising.

I held the extreme slow pace of the film against it upon first viewing but after giving it multiple more shots I now realise the importance this plays in the overall experince. It allows you to soak in the unique visions of such a master as Kubrick, all the while contemplating the meaning of what you are witnessing on-screen. It is both a visual and physical experience in equal measure, rarely matched by any other film I have seen in that sense.

Never has a film combined jaw-dropping, mind-blowing visuals with food for thought as well as 2001: A Space Odyssey does. It begs questions of life, morality, our reliance in this day and age on technology and almost all aspects of life that we all deal with at some point. If there were ever a definitive list of films to see before you die then 2001 would surely be close to the top.

I finally get to see this film which is referred to everywhere I look as "a masterpiece" and "a classic." But is it really? Absolutely and more.

Alfred Hitchcock is always referred to has a "master of suspense" and here I can see why. Never have I seen such a suspenseful and chilling film. From the opening credits to the meeting of Mr Norman Bates (played either really badly or extremely well by Anthony Perkins), some if it truly does send a shiver down your spine.

I loved the way Hitchcock made the film about one character for nearly half the film, then totally flipped it around (as a result of the memorable shower scene) to be about a totally new character. Very well done indeed.

Everything in this movie from it's suspense and chilling atmosphere to it's great acting and very well done ending this movie ultimately (in my eyes) is a masterpiece. Maybe not a total classic to me yet but give it time.

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While I don't think this film is quite as good as it is said to be, I still thought it was a fantastic film. And even if I don't agree with the high rating that it has, I can see how a person would rate it that high.

Filled with fantastic cinematography, this film is amazing to look at. The contrast between the violent nature of the film and the gorgeous Brazillian backdrop shows just how well opposites can work incredibly well together.

The violence in this film although not completely sick is very uncomfortable to watch; I was open mouthed at some of the scenes. One scene in particular where a small boy is forced to choose whether he wants to be shot in the hand or the foot is one of the most powerful scenes to date.

The cast, although quite unknown, keep the film realistic and believeable while still keeping the entertainment and shock factors. This film has been called "the Brazillian Goodfellas" whcih is a very bold statement to make. And in some ways the film resembles Goodfellas; like the flashback method or the overbearing but very necessary narration. But in terms of content and the way the film actually feels they are totally different. To say that statement is to say that every country should have their own version of Goodfellas. Which leads to the question for me, "What is the British Goodfellas?"

Powerful, shocking, drowned in amazing cinematography but a little uncomfortable to watch. An extremely great film but a little overrated none the less.

One of the most engrossing and attention grabbing films out there. A true accomplishment for American cinema.

At first glance this may seem to be as simple as a film can get. A group of twelve men, jurors that is, have to sit down in a room and decide on whether someone is guilty or not. And although it may seem really simple this film is anything but.

I seem to really enjoy films that take place (for the most part anyway) in a single location. The very fact that there is only one location for the entire movie should make it seem less interesting and enjoyable. But in fact it's the exact opposite, at least for me. The reason the film is set in only the one place is, apart from the obvious fact of that it's part of the story, is to show of the strengh of the writing and the performances. A later film of the 90's, by the name of Glengary Glen Ross, I thought was the first film to ever effectively use sharp and quick dialogue in a confined space. When in fact that film has borrowed or paid homage rather to 12 Angry Men. It really is amazing how the performances and the writing keep us engrossed and interested in the story for the entire 90 minutes that it's on for.

Again similar to Glengarry it is really hard to pick out one performance as being better than the others. The obvious choice would be to say Henry Fonda as he is the easiest to remember, both in character here and the actor in general. But I would make an argument that every single one of the other 11 actors give just as good of a performance. It is these twelve performances that make the film half as good as it is.

The other half of why this is so damn good is the aforementioned quality of the writing. At first the simplicity may throw you off into thinking that this is going to be a lack-lustre and boring film. But after about 10 minutes or so the pace of the film really starts to pick up, not with action but with the dialogue. As one man goes against all of the others by saying 'not guilty' we start to really delve into things. This is where the complexity starts, as the opposing juror (Fonda) tries to convince the others to change their mind. Slowly but surely some of the other jurors start to join him in his doubt. The way this happens is quite brilliant, opinions about the evidence and what really happened being thrown back and forth so much you as a viewer can hardly decide one way or the other yourself. And that is the brilliance of this film; it makes you feel like you are in fact a 13th juror in this case at hand, and you along with these men have to make up your own mind.

One thing that I admired and thought was a great way to go about it was the fact that we never find out all of the jurors names (we find out a couple but at a very unimportant time) which makes us feel even more of a part of this case.

Personally I couldn't really find anything wrong with this film at all. The usual critque I have is that it is too long but in this case I actually thought the film had a perfect runtime, suited to the type of film it was. I had pre-conceptions about this film that it was going to be a dissapointment as yet again this is a film held up very high by a lot of people. But I am extremely happy to say that this film does in fact live up to it remarkable reputation. It is a film that should be seen by all, it's a film that deserves the praise but most of all it's an example of top quality film-making.

The word "masterpiece" is thrown around a lot these days. Many people label a film as one in vain. Once Upon A Time In The West is one of the few absolute masterpieces that exists in the world of film.

Having not seen all that many Westerns, only two in fact (and those were both extremely recent) I wasn't sure what I'd think of this film. It's one of the very few genre's that for some reason I just hadn't gotten round to watching many of. From this film I can tell I will be a big fan of westerns from here on out, very few films can set me on a hunt for more of a certain genre.

This film is, to put it quite simply, magnificent in every sense of the word. Every shot and angle, every location and just every aspect of this film is perfect. I literally can't think of a single flaw this film has. Some might say that it is boring, and I can only ask those people; how is it boring? Because of the long shots with no dialogue? That I'm afraid is not boring, it's just attention to detail and even more attention to the fact that no dialogue, if done right of course, can be ten times as powerful, meaningful and significant than if someone was giving a big speech of some sort. One Upon A Time In The West knows what it's doing. It doesn't just have certain scenes or certain characters for the sake of it. Every scene of this film is crucial, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem; every scene is crucial in creating the experience of watching it.

The music of this film is just unbelievably masterful. Ennio Morricone is by far the greatest film composer who ever lived, at least from the composers who's music I have heard. He has this way of not only letting us hear the score but be surrounded and engrossed in it. The aforementioned no dialogue scenes are perfect when it comes to the score that fills them. The sound of that score varies between the moods of each scene. For example a quirky and almost comic scene with small-talk dialogue between the characters will have an equally quirky score to play along with it. And yet when the film all of a sudden, in the next scene, takes a very serious turn the score is daunting, overbearing, inspiring and almost too much to bear. Reflective of some of the intensity of the no dialogue or no music filled scenes that the film has tenfold.

The performances here are just unspeakably wonderful. I loved the contrast and variation of characters the film had, and yet in a way they are all similar. You can tell these man have had a troubled past and in a sense that's what makes them so damn interesting to watch. When watching the film you wish you could go back into each of these men's past and see exactly what they did or what happened to them that made them this way. Henry Fonda as Frank is not only interesting but damn intimidating. When you see shots close up of his face, something that director Sergio Leone employs a lot in the film, you never quite know what he's thinking or what he's planning to do next. The same with Bronson's and Robard's character. When watching these men give their wonderful performances you can't help but be in awe of them. Charles Bronson is such a cool actor and his performance in the film actually makes you want to be him. It is in this aspect that a lot of the film's brilliance lies. Although these characters are no doubt the opposite of you, you strangely still can identify or at least be involved with them.

This isn't just a film, this is a spectacle. A monumental achievement for all involved. The film is held high by many people and justly so. Now this is cinema.

An expertly crafted film from the master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock. This is pretty much the blueprint for most of the mystery thrillers that came after this. Just look closely at any film of this type you watch from now on and I guarantee you will see some of the same techniques employed.

Rear Window is a film of many layers; simple on one and yet extremely complex on another and upon multiple viewings even more become apparent. On the surface, that is all the way through, the film maintains a simple feel. The basic storyline is simple, the backgrounds of the characters are simple and clear enough and even the dialogue is very basic (to begin with). But look past "simple" and you will find something much more.

From a technical aspect this is one of the finest films ever made. Take a step back from just watching the film, pause it if need be, and actually examine what you are seeing. The direction techniques of the film are mind boggling. The fact that throughout the entire movie we only see what James Stewart's character sees, most of the time through a pair of binoculours or a camera. It keeps us reminded that we are not part of this story, but an observer (to begin with) as is Stewart's character. But as the film goes on we become more immersed in the story, the characters and the events that take place and ultimately become part of the story. The main character is a basically a representation of us as a viewer. We would be doing the exact same thing if we were in the situation and sometimes our, and Stewart's, curiosity gets the better of us. For us; emotionally, for the character; both emotionally and physically. It's also baffling how the entire film takes place in just the one room, the fact that we never leave pretty much the same spot truly makes the mind boggle as to how it was possible to make something so stationery be so interesting. Only Hitchcock could have pulled this off.

There are scenes in here that could arguably be called the most tense ever in a film. There are moments where you actually find yourself on the edge of your seat or muttering to yourself in anxiety of what is going to happen next. Therein lies the brilliance of this film and Hitchcock (as a director) in general. The man was truly a master of film-making, one that is justly greatly appreciated by many-a-movie-fan. There are many film-makers where one person has an opinion that they are a master at what they do and others don't think so highly of them. But I can't think of any just reason why someone could think anything other of Hitchcock than to think he was a master.

Upon first viewing of this film the acting, to me, felt a bit too dramatic and forced. But upon subsequent viewings I have come to appreciate it as it should be. The boyish and excitable performance given by James Stewart or the cute and refreshing one by Grace Kelly is something that kept me involved with the characters and the actions they perform.

The comparison that sprung to mind after first seeing this film was this; it's like a tank of filling water. At first there isn't much there; it's simple and uncomplicated. Then after a while it begins to fill up or build up. By the time it gets to the top it is almost too much to bare. Rear Window starts off seemingly ordinary but like I said the film builds and builds until the finale which is as nail-biting as you could ask for. And that is all down to the master of suspense.

There are several moments within the film which simply have not and quite possibly cannot be beaten for pure suspense. The film, upon first viewing, seems slow and ordinary towards the beginning but builds up and up towards the end concluding in a fairly over-the-top but none the less heart-pounding finale, but upon further viewings the masterful moments you at first brushed to the side come shining through. Quite possibly Hitchcock's finest hour and one of the greatest films of all time.

Citizen Kane is an extremely daunting and overbearing film, on many levels. It's daunting when approaching it (for the first time), when actually watching it and then trying to review it afterwards. I am finding great difficult in trying to actually figure out what I exactly thought about this film. But I will do my best.

It's always hard to approach a film that a lot of people regard as one of the best ever made. So difficult is the task with this, a film that many (most critics anyway) regard it as the very best movie ever made. I personally didn't find it to be that exactly, but the more I think about it the more I like it. And the more I ponder it's technical greatness the more I can see why so many people hold it in such high regard.

Without this film (and Orsen Welles in general) I really can't imagine cinema being the same as what it is today. There is so much in this film that every, and I mean every, film from then on employed the same techniques, such as the use of low-angle camera shots (among many others which have now become standard in filmmaking) and it's deep-focus. So by that rationale, and it a true one it is, this is the true benchmark of filmmaking. At first you may look at this film as being inferior to many films nowadays, because it seems "boring" when compared. And this isn't exactly what you would call "entertaining". But it wasn't aimed to be that and people shouldn't expect or want that from this. This is a film to study, analyze and in general just marvel at. From a technical aspect I really don't think you could fault this film. Every shot seems perfectly done, not a thing out of place and not a thing missing that wasn't intended. Making for an impeccable film from a purely technical point of view.

What adds to the daunting feeling of attempting to watch this, aside from the reputation it has garnered, is the presence of Welles within and outwith the film. Making his debut as both director and actor (as did the rest of the cast, making their, what seems like, effortless transition from stage-to-screen) Welles gives the film his all. And both off and on-screen his presence is gargantuan, and his performance expertly given, reminiscent of an actor who has been doing it all his life. It was a difficult role to pull off, least of all because of the reputation of the character of Kane, but Welles I think pulled it off extremely well.

Ahead of it's time in so many ways, Citizen Kane is a film to marvel at. It's not the most enjoyable film in the world, but sometimes certain films don't need to be. I can excuse the things I didn't like about it - the slow pace, the unexplained plot points and the sometimes too simple storyline - and concentrate on the wonderful aspects - engrossing script, charming characters, intruiging tone and the techniques used to create it (among many other things). I can't quite see the entirety of why this is hailed as the greatest film ever made but I'm sure over time and repeat viewings my opinion will go up. Despite that I can't do anything but give this the highest rating possible.

"If there's ever a list (and I'm quite sure there is) of movies that simply have to be seen - Vertigo is one of them. It represents legendary director Alfred Hitchcock in top form, and from various stand points this is his possibly his best film, and working on a level that few others can even come close to."

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Since I am a massive fan of weird and surreal cinema (the type is probably my favourite when it comes to movies) I have decided to embark on the David Lynch journey. My first viewing of one of his films was not long ago with Wild At Heart, a film that I liked but not all that much. So next I decided to watch Blue Velvet, a film that many argue is Lynch's best work. After seeing it I can see why people would say that about this, a truly excellent film.

I had heard from a lot of people that David Lynch is an acquired taste. And after just dipping my toe into his work I can see that statement is indeed correct. But luckily from this especially I can tell that I am going to really take to Lynch's films.

I just thought this film was excellent. Really sick and twisted for the most part, not to mention weird as hell. Lynch certainly knows how to be unique and original. The film for the first 20 minutes or so plays out very normally and I was actually wondering if I had the wrong version of it or something. But once we meet Dennis Hopper's character things take a turn for the weirder, the very weirder. Hopper's portrayal here is not only scary and a performance that creeped the hell out of me at least (and I'm sure many others), but the other thing that is scary is Hopper's willingness as an actor to play this part. I heard not too long ago that even Lynch and the co-stars of the film were a bit worried and surprised that he wanted to play this part so much and that he fit into and portrayed a lunatic so well. The famous scene between him and Isabella Rossellini is by far the best scene in the movie, it just creeped the hell out of me to the point of me almost wanting to not look.

Some of the film, especially the parts involving the main character played by Kyle MacLachlan, play out pretty straightly, which is something I feel was definitely on purpose as a contrast to the other, much weirder scenes. The performances are strong from the lead and supporting actors, but the stand out perfomance definitely comes from Dennis Hopper's direction.

I shall continue my David Lynch journey after seeing this wonderfully weird film. I just hope the rest of them are as good.

"Don't you fucking look at me!"

I can't believe I haven't watched this film sooner, it is just fantastic. My favourite horror film of all time is Saw but now that I have seen this masterpiece, I may have to rethink some things.

Jack Nicholson is at his very best here, he gives a chilling performance who multiple raised eyebrows and creepy speeches. Some of the scenes including one with an old woman that is the first one in a while that has truly scared me.

I have to agree with a couple of other people who say the pacing is uneven at parts (especially towards the end) but that doesn't matter because the rest of the film is just so well done.

This film has restored my faith in the horror genre and I will seek out more 'classics' An absolute masterpiece. Well done Mr Stanley Kubrick, well done.

Edit: THE best horror film of all time (although not necessarily my favourite)

This is my favourite movie of all time. It has everything a movie should and more. Fantastic acting, directing, screenplay and greatly developed characters. I am an massive fan of Quentin Tarantino and he certainly delivers here. The movie contains some of the most memorable moments in movie history including the Ezekiel 25:17 speech given by Jules Winnfield played by the amazing Samuel L. Jackson and the well known Royale with Cheese quote. The cast of this movie is utterly fantastic and they work together like no other cast I have ever seen. You haven't lived if you haven't seen Pulp Fiction and I suggest you definetly do if you haven't already. This movie is in my opinion the greatest movie in history it would be lost without it.

*Number 1 in my Top 100 list*

A really, really great movie. A little dissapointed after hearing all the praise it got but the film was still great.

Robert De Niro gives yet again another fantastic performance. He was just perfect for this role and it was amazing to see the determination of him really beefing up for this role, he was unrecognisable at some points.

The boxing scenes are just done brilliantly. Edited in such a way that you would think that the actors were actually punching each other which is fantastic in my eyes. De Niro's potrayal of a fighter not big or strong enough but carries on anyway, and the potrayal of the human side is just phenominal.

The thing that let it down was some of it is really slow and quick changes from fast punching to slow talking. The pacing of the film wasn't the best to say the least but it didn't stop me from continuing to watch it.

The fact that the film was in black and white didn't bother me at all surprisingly. You notice it at first but after a while you forget about it.

Overall a really enjoyable film for me. Really slow at parts but it's worth it when it gets back to the stunning performance from De Niro and the breathtaking boxing scenes.

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This movie was quite enjoyable for me. It has a certain, laid back yet brooding quality to it, it was like no other atmosphere I had seen depicted in a movie. All through out the movie there was a fantastic soundtrack, particularly one piece of music which leads you to believe that something big and shocking is coming up.

Robert De Niro is at his very best here, he gives an absolutely spot-on performance with regards to what I think the director was looking for. It's amazing to see him so young and I never thought he was such a good actor early on in his career. This movie to Robert De Niro, is what Dog Day Afternoon was to Al Pacino.

What let me down slightly was the fact that I didn't really get why there was violence. Throughout the movie there is either some uncomfortable sex related scenes or outbursts of violence which I feel were entirely uneccesary and I think the movie wouldn't have lost it's quality without them. I couldn't believe my eyes when I seen how young Jodie Foster was in this, and on top of that she plays a prostitute, in which I can see why there was some 'debate' and controversy over.

Overall Taxi Driver is really enjoyable movie that is sort of let down by the pointless violence and it lacked a story some-what.

The movie was absolutely brilliant. Slightly not as good as it was made out to be but still fantastic. All the cast was mezmerizing to watch, funny and loveable. Steve Buscemi is hilarious as always, as is McDormand and everyone else. The film should have got more of it's 7 Oscars that it was nominated for, as it only won 2. The storyline is a bit far-fetched but the comedy laced through it made that not matter. Also I couldn't stop laughing at the over-use of the word "yah" in the film, it was said every sentence virtually. Some of the incidents are jaw-dropping, which as weird as not THAT much happens.Overall a fantastic film that I could see myself watching it again and again.

A truly brilliant film. Exceeded my expectations by far. Harrison Ford gives what is by far his best performance as the great Indy. It is breath-taking all the way through with nearly non stop action that keeps you gripped.

The story is extremely entertaining, giving you action mixed with fantastic ideas. This will remain one of the most memorable films, with one of the most memorable characters. Indiana Jones as a character definetly lives up to his reputation.

The film is so well written and has some of the best and funniest fight scenes I have ever seen. This is a must for ALL movie fans; adventure doesn't get much ebtter than this.

This was a film that I had quite high expectations for as I had heard such good things about it everywhere. And those expectations were met but very differently than I thought.

First of all this movie, despite having a strong fantasy element to it, is NOT for kids. The trailers would have you believe it's 2 hours of magic and wonder that is for children but some of it is quite bloody, disgusting and downright shocking so I very much hope a child never sees this film.

The story is a very unique one, espceially in a time where movies storylines and plots are lacking in originality. Pan's tells a wonderful story both within' the 'real' world and in the fantasy world that the little girl creates (from what I understand). Even though the two worlds are at the opposite ends of the spectrum of story telling from one another they run parallel, allowing you to almost choose which one you want to concentrate on more.

I felt sort of annoyed at parts throughout when there's wasn't as much of the fantasy element as I had hoped for but then I realised that more of it would probably have ruined the film as a whole. The few and far between fantasy moments are very special that way, you appreciate just how amazing they are.

This film has vamped up my respect for foreign films even more. I look forward to watching this film many times over and appreciating it all the more. Appreciation it thouroughly deserves.

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A film of brilliance throughout, in it's tackling of subjects like life an death, morality, humanity and how we, as humans, do and say certain things to feel a certain way or to be looked at by others in a certain way. There are countless reasons why this should rightly be considered a masterpiece.

It's a difficult task to sum up what makes this, or any Kurosawa film for that matter, so great. In Seven Samurai, one of the highest achievements in the history of filmmaking, Kurosawa's scope was much broader, and he tackled issues of a much larger scale yet at the same time keeping it feeling intimate and personal. With Rashomon, however, it's not about issues that could potentially affect populations of people but rather an incident of murder that affects a very small group of people. We are shown this incident from several different perspectives; each person involved giving either a slightly different or completely different version of what happened. And what is Kurosawa's most brilliant stroke is to never reveal which of the versions is the correct one, leaving it up to the viewer to decide who to believe.

If I'm not mistaken this was the first film to employ the multiple perspectives style of telling a story. Countless films have attempted it from then on, including the incredibly silly but still enjoyable Vantage Point, but none have even come close to matching this masterful piece of filmmaking. The film provokes so many emotions from the viewer, from affection to hate, happiness to sadness, panic to relief and everything in between. And not only is Kurosawa able to garner those emotions from the viewer but he makes us feel them all at the same time. The film isn't manipulative in any way, rather it deserves our emotional responses and to get us to feel all of what he does and in a way that feels justified is a tremendous thing for a director to be able to do.

The performances are similar to almost every (older) Asian film in that they don't necessarily conform to the conventions of Western acting. Some of it may seem forced, fake or over-the-top but that isn't down to bad acting but rather our Western eyes not being used to such a style of performance. Taking it within context of what it is and where in the world it comes from then the acting is nothing short of superb.

If I may speak more generally this is one of Kurosawa's easier to watch and enjoy films. With a runtime of only 85 minutes it is a lot easier to sit down and watch than the 190 minutes of Seven Samurai or the 185 of Red Beard. For any newcomers to the work of Kurosawa I think this would be a perfect way to begin the journey. It's a true example of what film can really be from a filmmaker who continues to impress, quite possibly the greatest director the world as ever seen.

This movie is utterly fantastic. Spectacular performances from Brad Pitt and Edward Norton and it contains one of the greatest plot twists in film history. It is directed by the fantastic David Fincher, director of Se7en and Panic Room. The movie is definetly a man's movie and is directed in a very gritty way which I couldn't see it being otherwise. If you want a great mind-bending, brutal and fantastically thrilling movie with a flabbergasting plot twist then you need to look no further than Fight Club.

THE best gangster film of all time. This film is absolutely flaw-free, everything is done down to absolute perfection. The highly under-used Ray Liotta gives his best performance, creating a sort of independant and cautious character that at times is sympathetic but at others cares for no one but himself. His powerful narrating gives the film it's much needed pace. Joe Pesci gives also his best performance and also one of the best performances from any actor. His character is both hilarious and terrifying making you stay on the edge of your seat, waiting and wondering at what he's going to do next, you just never know. Robert De Niro gives a slight background role that seems over-shadowed by Pesci and Liotta, but a powerful performance none the less. He proves once again that he is most comfortable when in the very capable hands of Martin Scorsese who with this film, creates a masterpiece that he will NEVER beat. The movie is soaked with quirky dialogue, shocking scenes and outbursts of violence that for once fit really well. Overall you will never find a better gangster film than Goodfellas, or a much better film in general.

This has got to be one of THE weirdest films I have ever seen. From minute one we are thrown into a world of humour, chaos, surrealty and downright weirdness; but I absolutely loved it.

Terry Gilliam is without a doubt THE weirdest director of all time. I wonder where the hell he gets his ideas from. It's as if he wakes up from a dream, writes everything that he dreamt about down and then turns that into a movie.

Jonathan Pryce I have limited knowledge of his work but from here I can see he is a good actor, not a great one but still good. There are some very cool cameos from the likes of Bob Hoskins as a governmental heating engineeer and Robert De Niro as a freelance, rebel hewating engineer; it's all very very weird.

The storyline at points does actually seem straightforward but when you just get settled into the 'norm' you are pulled back out and are shown something completely crazy...but brilliant.

This film is a masterpiece of creativity; made up of crazy dreamlike scenes mixed with great characters and a very weird storyline. You simply must see this film as soon as possible. I promise you will never see anything like it.