| Movie | Rating | Review | Date | Your Rating | Match | |
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| Pirate Radio (The Boat That Rocked) - R |
Its all bout a pirate radio staion known as Radio Rock during 1966, as 8 DJ's play some brilliant music to the young generationa dn filled a void missing from other stations. The DJ'd are also joined by the bosses godson 'Young'
Carl wanting to have some fun. All the characters are full of energy and have a love for music and having a good time; and with an exceptional cast of Nighly, Frost, Seymour Hoffman, Ifans, Darby, O'Dowd and up and coming Sturridge theres nothing to complain about as each give unique performances but seem to all be having a blast; it feels like a natural cast and set up. its a very different backdrop for a film which makes it work even more. The film flows really well as each scene is important and is helped along by some great slapstick, one liners or just cock ups making it laugh ut loud funny. From the creator of Love Actually, Blackadder and Notting hill; and now this can be added to the hall of fame as a victorious British film which we should be proud of. This has a great soundtrack of brilliant sixties songs from the Who, Seekers, Hendrix, Cat Stevens, The beach Boys, Bowie, The stones, Dusty Springfield, The Box Tops and many more which get you foot tapping and happy. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Vantage Point - PG-13 |
An interesting thriller which lived up to expectations, and even though it kept skipping back showing each persons story it flowed really well. At the heart its about the attempted assasination of the American president whilst at a summit in Spain.
A political thriller with a good cast to keep you interested, Quaid performs really well. a smart film which keeps you on your toes. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Nuns on the Run - PG-13 |
A brilliant film about Brian and Charlie the two 'gangster' who want out of robbing banks and doing their bosses dirty work so decide to stitch their group up and leg with the money on the next job; however it does'nt go to plan as they cant slip away and have to find sanctuary in a church and nuns teaching college.
so along comes the drag and bemused girlfriend and the infamous line of 'spectacles, testacles, wallet and watch'. its a good British film. Its a pleasant film with funny lines from everyone and has a great ending. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Paul Blart: Mall Cop - PG |
A supprisingly funny family film about a secruity guard who is down on his luck and bullied by people in the mall and does'nt know why he bothers, until its his chance to save the day as a gang take some wrokers hostage and his daughter and try to steal money from the stores.
it maybe slow in parts but then hillarious in others, not bad not bad. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Brassed Off - R |
A lovely British film centred in the fictional town of grimly whihc is based on the mining town Grimethorpe which suffered hardships whilst the pit was being reviewed on whether to close. The Colliery band help through the dark time however alot of the members cannot afford to play anymore.
It has some memorable chracters played by great actors, alwasy adding humour and light heart to the situation when needed. Pete Postethwaite, Ewan Mcgreggor, Jim Carter and Ella Fitzgerald are brilliant. Its a brilliant British film with down to earth characters and humour. Its definitely worth seeing. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang - R | A dark black comedy with a sharp story and confident and sarcastic chracters making it more edgy and natural, even with such a unplausable plot. | October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| A Place in the Sun - Unrated |
Such a beautiful film about a social climber who makes an attachment too a woman he works with and at the same time falls in love with a wealthy woman who is in fact so sincere and caring. However complications arise
and he must do his duty but cannot live with it so forgets his morals but sees the light but its too late and his life is already falling apart and he will not have the life he deserves. The camera fadeovers and pauses truly capture the emotion and that 50's style of drawn at tension, which works. Its an upsetting but uplifting at the end due to such a passionate and caring love amongst the restraint of their lifestyles and troubles. A great storyline, cast and cinematography its a worthwhile film. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Tobruk - Unrated |
A true story about a group of British soldiers along with a regiment of german jews travelling across Egypt to stop the petrol supply for the nazis; with a few hiccups along the way.
It has some witty one liners amongst the drama, it has a great cast with Peppard playing a superb role and Hudson playing a true hero. Its such an interesting film as to see a battle undemined as it was crucial; it is a real classic. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Memphis Belle - PG-13 |
War flick is the right word, its interesting enough with some powerful and historical scenes of the yanks participation with the air battles and bombings however it does seem a little aloof and cheesey in parts and only has a few actors that support the film and make it worthwhile.
It is a good WW2 film overall, it s just no way a classic or something that can be watched again and again. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| The Bodyguard - R | October 29, 2009 | N/A | ||||
| Duplicity - PG-13 |
This is quite a smart and funny drama about the twists and turns of a deal made between two rivalry agents who admire each others willingness and fall in love.
Clive Owen improves any film, its a shame about Julia Roberts for this film though, as she does'nt make an impact and seems cold and dull. what improves this film is the great ending leaving you perplexed. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Brigadoon - G | This is the worst musical ever, it has no real plot and the leads have no chemistry, it drags along too far with pointless scenes, what makes it a little better is the one liners from Gene Kelly's friend. | October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Bring It On Again - PG-13 | A good semi sequel from bring it on, with actually funny scenes and one liners and again a sweet romance and interesting characters making it a fun teen flick to watch; and obviously has some insane cheerleading routines that always amaze me. A worthwhile film to see once. | October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| 21 - PG-13 |
A good film about a young man applying for college but cant afford it, however due to his incredible brain and way of thinking one of his teachers lets him into a select group of students who can win at blackjack everytime. this idea certainly has its plu points however Fishbourne the head of secruity at a Las Vegas Casino knows his teacher and evrery trick in the book and is on their case.
However there is a great twist to finish this thrilling and interesting story; its also matched by a young and talented cast, along with teh megastar that is Kevin Spacey as the money grabbing big boss. A worthwhile film, which could really only be seen once. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Battle of Britain - G |
A spectacular British film depicting the the front of the battles from the air during 1940. Even though it is mostly from the British front there's an insight into the german pilots.
It has some great action sequences of the spitfires for its year and with some great names such as Plummer, Howard, Olivier and Caine to keep the rest of the film together and give insight into the pilots. I think its a good classic. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Hero (Accidental Hero) - PG-13 |
Dustin Hoffman as a brilliant, complex and witty chracter who saves a plane load of people begrungently; he's not a nice guy and a crook and before anyone knows that he is the hero Andy Garcia come along and steals his limelight. Garcia leads the whole country on and especillay a tv reporter who he 'rescued' offf the plane; which is played by Geena Davis.
Its such a clever and funny film with Hoffmans little outbursts and speeches and a surreal plot and outcome overall. A great film, simple as. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| The Life and Death of Peter Sellers - Unrated |
A disturbing and upsetting insight into the true life of the tortured but truley genius Peter Sellers. It id filmed in a respectable way with reference to his varying career.
Geoffery Rush plays the lead very well capturing his manurisms and his childisha dn selfish personality. It has great cinematography by showing a swich around as Geoffrey Rush the talks directly to the camera after filming a scene from one of his films to show the inner thoughs of Sellers. The film is done in the style of a documentary to include the very serios side of Peter Sellers. The film gives the audience backdrops on how he created characters and how the Pink Panther series destroyed him, The end information is shocking and upsetting and gives a final bow of respect to a ceomedy legend but tortured soul. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| The Time Traveler's Wife - PG-13 |
A wonderful romantic drama with your usual tmie travelling and twists. centred around a man with a faulty gene which causes him to travel. It has a surreal idea based on a novel.
Lead by Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams as the audience follow them through years of mystery heartache and the penultimate. It has a great cast An upsetting but also uplifting at the same time to see such a passionate and tender romance and the 'big events'. a truly beautiful film to watch, probably a must for the romantics and sentimentals; im glad i watched it. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Love Me If You Dare (Jeux d'enfants) - R |
A beautiful, heart renching film about a boy and a girl growing up together around a game of dares which over the years became worse and more dangerous.
These two exciting, lively and michievous people are great contrasts to the mondaine world around them; and are played by two incredible actors evern though this is the first film i have seen them in. there is such great chemisty to flow with such an exciting tale of love lost and love again. Upsetting in parts and uplifting everywher else making it like a true relationship; it has real characters, problems with the hint of fantasy and imagination as the two leads go on a worldwind romance. This is an unforgettable love story worth seeing by all, as it has a lot more to offer. Its very dark, witty brilliantly french, pure joy to watch. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| The Lavender Hill Mob - Unrated |
Holland is a reserved man who will shorty retire from his job at the bank watching guarding the gold bullion; and one day he comes across Pendlebury who makes souvenirs and in the process comes across an ingenius plan to on his last journey steal the bullion and melt them into souvenirs of the Eiffel Tower to sneak out of the country. They carry out the job with the help of Lackery and Shorty.
It includes Alec Guinness, the genius of strange but witty and wonderful comedies; and also the upfront and forever changing Stanley Holloway, and who can forget the dodgey dealing Sid James playing a great role. it was great to see a mix of social classes all working together in the Lavender Hill Mob trying to get a fee extra bob. Its made in the early 50's but has a brilliant script and plot and thrilling scenes to match up with some films of today; and with an unforgettable and intriging ending its sure to put a smile on anyones face. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Passport to Pimlico - Unrated |
An wonderful British comedy.
Centred around the area of Pimlico in London where an unexploded WW2 bomb about to be recovered is set off and below uncovers a cave of gold and riches and will that it belongs to Burgundy; a historian also makes the discovery that the people of the area are burgundians making it foreign soil. This causes quite a stir amongst the residents however they are all proud; however they are soon invaded by 'tourists' all over London and people wanting to make a few extra bob, and with even more disruptions and running out of resources the tight knit community work together the clear the problems up. Its a sincere, down to earth and interesting film which keeps a good pace. The cast is superb including charles hawtrey before the carry ons, Margaret Rutherford from miss Marple and the brillaint Stanley Holloway making it a witty classic and such a light hearted film from an underestimated era. Its always nice to watch on a rainy day and with the family to see simpler times, but still full of fun. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| The Matrix Revolutions - R |
The conclusion finally as Neo 'faces' the machines and agent Smith in a special efects battle. Throughout it has good acting, especially from Fishbourne and the incredible Weaving who really takes on agent Smith. However i do think that the Zion residents are all young and healthy, far from being in danger and worried of the machines; i know its a sci-fi but some scenes are just too unrealistic.
It has an expected, realistic and satifising ending; and is full of action and some twists. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| Croupier - Unrated |
Suave and sophisticated but also gritty story of a mans surreal life and his many different lies along the way. It is centred on Jack Manfred who is a struggling writer who takes a job at a casino as a croupier, he soon learns the ins and outs of the establishment however he becomes invloved in deals and higher stakes.
This film has such a complex character yet the audience can relate to him, Clive Owen helps to bring humour, humanity, inteligence and a certain Britishness that was mesmorising. What a brilliant actor with even an interesting storytelling voice. The story may seem dull as it isnt the mondaine hollywood plot seen so many times over however the characters is so interesting and as the surroudings and events are so natural it appeals to the audience. This film to me is one of the best British films in a long time; with a sharp and witty script followed by a flawless cast to give it more of an edge any true film lover will love to watch this and be inspired themselves and look at things in a different light, mabye even at a blackjack table. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| The Pelican Brief - PG-13 |
A thriller that lives up to its name, based on a novel it is centred around a law student who works on a paper about a conspiracy around the killings of two court justices. however the papers reaches goverment officials who take it serious and have to keep her quiet. She then journeys around America looking for some guidance and more insight into the conspiracy and she comes across an assasin along the way and a just as curious reporter who decides to help.
Its a supprisingly good and thought provoking story which keeps a quick pace and gives information at the right time to the sudience, it has satisfactory cinematography which i supose is expected for a film depending more on the script, idea and actung. The acting is very good, Julia Roberts gives a grand and believable performance and has great chemistry with the impecable Denzel Washington. There are no major flaws in this film as it held my attention with such a deep and political plot. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A | |||
| The Matrix Reloaded - R |
The weakest of the three films as it loses its fast paced and thrller instinct so iconic in the first and the plot seems a little aloof.
Nevertheless there are some well choreographed and needed action scenes and more of a backdrop is set. it does leave on quite a good cliffhanger, however it still leaves you bored. |
October 29, 2009 | N/A |
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