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Burn After Reading (2008,  R)
Burn After Reading
Not quite as good as I expected and certainly not one of The Coen Brothers best, but a worthy watch.

The complicated factors of the storyline and intertwining tales make this, along with subtle humour and strong characters too.

The all star cast did seem a little overkill at times and Brad Pitt?s character ranged from funny to over the top annoying.
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The Bourne Ultimatum (2007,  PG-13)
The Bourne Ultimatum
This non stop Action film is exciting from start to finish. This last installment of the trilogy is by far the best. A very minor disappointment for me, was not having Paddy Considine take a bigger role (but that's just pure bias on my part).

From the fight scenes to the car chases, different Countries to speaking different languages - this has become my favourite Action film ever.

Those of you who are interested in how the film was put together, ie Direction, stunts, fight choreography etc, the special features is definitely worth a look, showing Matt Damon as easy going, eager to learn, gutsy Actor, who will try his hand at absolutely anything (yes that's me eating my words of slating Matt Damon in the past!)
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Casino Royale (2006,  PG-13)
Casino Royale
Pretty disappointed with the storyline on this one, I'm usually a big fan of Daniel Craig and think his more serious acting is great. I can't really comment on whether or not he was a good Bond as I've only seen one other Bond film all the way through. The opening scene however with the chase, was great, unfortunately it didn't keep to that level all the way through. It wasn't all bad, but I wouldn't be worried if I never saw it again.
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Mission: Impossible III (2006,  PG-13)
Mission: Impossible III
Now this is what I call an action film, despite not being a huge Tom Cruise fan, I feel this part suits him really well. The gadgets, clever plot and the little twists make this trilogy my favourite action films.
5
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
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The Bourne Supremacy (2004,  PG-13)
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The Recruit (2003,  PG-13)
The Recruit
My favourite of Colin Farrell's films, this is a great storyline, I really enjoyed it.
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Red Dragon (2002,  R)
Red Dragon
I can?t count the number of times I?ve watched this particular instalment to the series, but it?s cast alone is very impressive. Unlike the film ?Hannibal? Red Dragon is the film out of the four that is most like the original film ?The Silence of the Lambs?. With a unique way of telling the story (in terms of going backwards in order of instalments) the story unfolds and gives insight into how Dr Lecter was captured in the first place.

Yet another good storyline of a Serial Killer awaiting to be caught, with a much more divulged storyline than in SOTL. Ralph Fiennes played this part well, for which I gained a new respect for him in this serious role.

As with the other films in this series, there is an offering of Interlect and Culture, which is what adds to the mystery of the killers.
9
Catch Me If You Can (2002,  PG-13)
Catch Me If You Can
A very entertaining film based on a true story of a young man who cons his way into professions to make his living. Although this man is comitting serious fraud you can't help, but admire the way he went about doing it.
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The Bourne Identity (2002,  PG-13)
The Bourne Identity
A lot better than I remember it being, I think perhaps Matt Damon is more suited to Action films as I tend to find him a little unintereresting as a serious actor. The plot was action filled and good from stsart to finish.
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Hannibal (2001,  R)
Hannibal
Hannibal is a film which benefits from multiple viewing. When I first watched this film at the cinema at the time of it?s release (having already watched ?The Silence of the Lambs?), I?d anticipated a much more tense thriller, instead it was one of the first films to really show something gory, particular the end scene (but perhaps not to today?s standard).

On re-watching this film several times, I can really appreciate it as a well put together Psychological piece. We get to see the real Hannibal outside of the institution for the first time, we indulge in his love of culture and sophistication.

Following in Jodie Foster?s Footsteps, must have been a daunting task for Julianne Moore, who in her own way put her own mark on the role of Clarise Starling, however I do feel that Jodie Foster should have been in this sequel as the whole continuity would have worked better.

Overall a different, yet unpredictable film, which kept the interest of the Hannibal Lector fans.
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Mission Impossible 2 (2000,  PG-13)
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Enemy of the State (1998,  R)
Enemy of the State
A good conspiracy film, a slow start, but an interesting film and a good pairing with Will Smith and Gene Hackman
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U.S. Marshals (1997,  PG-13)
U.S. Marshals
You really need to separate this film from any comparison to The Fugitive to give it a fair chance. What it is, is a very easy watching Action film which flows nicely despite it?s fair share of cheesy Action moments.
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Mission Impossible (1996,  PG-13)
Mission Impossible
For an action film, this is one of my favourites
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The Fugitive (1993,  PG-13)
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The Silence of the Lambs (1991,  R)
The Silence of the Lambs
Certainly my favourite Jodie Foster/Anthony Hopkins role, this is my genre, what could be a better story than to have a Serial Killer, profile another Serial Killer? This is a film that sets a benchmark for all other Serial Killer movies.

Also, on the second disc of the dvd is 'A Making of The Silence of the Lambs' which is pretty interesting and well worth a watch, if you like special feature
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Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986,  R)
Jumpin' Jack Flash
A fun spy comedy, with a typical 80?s feel to it. Whoopi Goldberg is her usual overtalking fun self and the film makes for easy watching.
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North by Northwest (1959,  Unrated)
North by Northwest
One of the longer Hitchcock films, Gary Grant is a comical character who finds himself being set up by agents for a number of crimes. This is an action packed film where Grant's character has to work hard to survive.

The very beautiful Eva marie Saint plays Grant's forward sexy love interest and seems to be quite intent in getting what she wants.

This film could fall under many categories, Action, Love, Thriller, Mistaken Identity.

On the special features, Eva Marie Saint (as she is today) takes us through the making of the film along with Hitchcock's daughter, which is an interesting watch also.

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