Danny's Recent Reviews
The Untouchables
R
A outstanding gangster film directed with great skill by Brian De Palma with a superb cast, Kevin Costner preforms to perfection there is grand Oscar winning performance by Sean Connery and memorable one by Robert De Niro as Al Capone. A sharp and clever script by David Mamet, great period production design by Patrizia von Brandenstein and William A. Elliott, impressive cinematography by Stephen H. Burum and a emotionally rich score by Ennio Morricone. This is DePalma's finest film, a triumph.
The French Connection
R
A milestone realistic police drama and action-filled thriller based on a true story, sheer entertainment and gripping suspense. Gene Hackman's knockout Oscar winning performance and a great supporting cast with the late Roy Scheider a standout in a fine performance as Hackman's partner, remarkable direction by William Friedkin and exquisitely photographed by Owen Roizman. A nail-biting climax featuring one of the best car chases ever filmed. Winner of 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Danny's Favorite Movies
The Dark Knight
PG-13
Without doubt one of the best comic book movies ever made, first-rate performances by an all-star cast with the late Heath Ledger a standout in a now legendary Oscar winning performance as the nefarious Joker. Christopher Nolan's masterful direction, brilliant cinematography by Wally Pfister and a powerful musical score by James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer. Surprising twists a creepy atmosphere and a smashing climax makes this a truly unforgettable film.
A Clockwork Orange
R
An extraordinary film masterpiece by the great Stanley Kubrick, with an exquisite star-making performance by Malcolm McDowell. A must-see, glorious, fierce, exhilarating an artistic triumph.
