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Into the Wild
by Ladyposted 6 days ago -
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Irreversible
by LadyTold in the tradition of that in "Memento" i.e the storyline is played backwards, the film opens with a very visually dark scene accompanied by a pretty bizarre sound (that's still running through my head!! ha ha), along with some very dizzy filming, the viewer isn't particularly aware of what is going on straight away, but within the first couple of scenes the storyline developes and of course you are intrigued to know, how it all began.
The married couple, Cassel and Bellucci are great together on screen in this unique, bizarre and very entertaining film. One scene in particular is very daring and controversial.
Another great performance from Cassel who seems to manage to express every emotion possible throughout the process of the film.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 6 days ago -
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Full Metal Jacket
by LadyStanley Kubrick?s ?Full Metal Jacket? is one of the best war films made in my opinion. It?s very much a film of two parts, which I feel is the secret of the films' success. In the first part we see the training of the recruits, in the second we see them go to war, I've not seen any films from this genre that show both.
Admittedly I preferred the training part to the war part, but enjoyable throughout regardless. I felt Matthew Modine who played Joker was a great character in the film.
Many of the action shots of injury etc were very well done and apart from the colour of the blood were fairly realistic.
Glad I finally got around to watching this film, had many reviews for it and everyone else seems to have already watched it.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 6 days ago -
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The Escapist
by LadyBrian Cox, Steven Mackintosh and Liam Cunningham are just a few talents who star in this British prison Drama.
Set at a fairly slow pace, yet a high standard of acting that keeps your interest throughout. The flashbacks keep your mind focussed on the story at hand and this allows for a chance to get to know the characters individually.
There was an element here which I feel was risky and brave, in that some of the Actors cast for the roles of the characters were in some senses, out of their usual comfort zones, particularly in the case of Damien Lewis, who seems an unlikely choice to play the King of the prison and yet all the characters worked really well and it was a risk which paid off.
I would love to think that this one will be widely enjoyed and that, I will have to wait and see.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 19 days ago -
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Gone Baby Gone
by LadyBen Affleck works with brother Casey Affleck in his Directional debut Gone Baby Gone. This interesting Thriller gives a different angle of investigation for this theme and defintely triggers thoughts of real life cases with similar media attention.
Adapted from a novel, Ben Affleck managed to create an element of grittyness, with enjoyable performances from all of the main cast, especially Amy Ryan who was very convincing in her role.
One thing I did struggle with slightly was hearing Casey Affleck speak at times and I'm not sure whether this was down to him or his accent (something I've never found with an American film before).
A story which shines through the simplistic approach and does well to stay away from the Hollywood glamourisation.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 19 days ago -
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Angels with Dirty Faces
by LadyJimmy Cagney suited these roles so well and impressively they managed to pick a young ?Rocky? to look and sound just like him. A story with moralistic value of two young boys, whose lives are split in a moments notice, ultimately deciding each of their fates.
In my opinion one of the best ever film endings, which will leave you contemplating the outcome.
This always has been one of my personal favourites.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 19 days ago -
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Sommersby
by LadyBased on the story "The Return of Martin Guerre" this is a beautifully and inticately woven tale that tests the strength of love and pride. A story with powerful emotions and a dilema which is a tragedy of it's time.
Richard Gere who is often criticised as an Actor gave no reason for criticism here and another good performance from Jodie Foster.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 33 days ago -
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Tootsie
by LadyTootsie represents a story of man?s vision through the eyes of a woman during the 80?s. What starts out as a way of gaining employment, soon becomes a woven web of deceipt. The film takes a playful jab at the U.S. ?Soap Opera? shows and whilst Hoffman pulls off his role as a woman, it?s his real character ?Michael? who is entertaining.
An enjoyable role from Jessica Lange too.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 33 days ago -
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Shadow of a Doubt
by LadyA much underestimated and underrated Hitchcock Thriller, In fact this was Hitchcock?s favourite. Of course this appeals to my interest of Serial Killer films and it?s great to see an enjoyable early one.
The characters were all very developed here and the storyline is told from a unique perspective, in that it involves the Killer?s own family.
An enjoyable performance from X White and Joseph Cotton who are both new names for me.
4 STARSHey, you should really see this!
posted 33 days ago -
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Taken
by LadyThis film takes a short while to find it?s direction, but at the exact point it does, it transforms into different film completely.
I would never have believed that Liam Neeson would be capable of pulling off this role, so I was not only impressed that he managed it, but even more impressed that he did it so well.. This was a super slick Action film with Assassin like qualities. Neeson?s relentless mission to protect his daughter with a take no prisoners is a fast tempo ? blink and you miss it ? Action packed film.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 33 days ago -
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Stephen King - Guess The Film Poster - Part 1/2posted 38 days ago -
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Mou gaan dou (Infernal Affairs)
by LadyA film I've been meaning to see for so long and at last I have. It has to be the first film I've watched where I like both the original and the remake (The Departed) equally.
The storyline here is a truly original and clever idea, increasing in tempo as the polt unfolds.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 43 days ago -
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Capturing the Friedmans
by LadyIt?s dvd cover describes this documentary as ?thought provoking?. Even the most open minded of people are probably thinking ?why?? this seems like an open and shut case.
As the documentary unfolds, you realise just how complicated the case actually is, how the family appears to show biased support to the family members accused of these unthinkable crimes, how they filmed themselves continuously through years as a family ? (in fact supplying most of the footage on this documentary), how the evidence is challenged and what in fact is or isn't true in connection with the case.
Questions pop into mind throughout the documentary, many are answered within the film, others have been answered in the very lengthly special features and of course there may be questions that will never be answered.No doubt a controversial piece and may not be of interest to everyone, but is certainly an interesting watch.
Would be interested to hear other views on this.posted 43 days ago -
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Before the Fall (Napola)
by LadyAn intense Drama of powerful proportions. This is a film about ambition, conformity and above all, questioning beliefs. A film that cannot fail to make an impact on you.
The style of this film was an interesting perspective, aiming the storyline at the Cadet age group, which brought forward some interesting characters and led to some interesting training scenes.
A wonderful performance from Max Riemelt. This film is an instant favourite with me.Hey, you should really see this!
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Which Alfred Hitchcock movie would you like the mostposted 43 days ago -
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Before they were famous - Old Hollywood edition.posted 44 days ago -
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The Woodsman
by LadyWhilst taking on a theme that people usually unite together in hatred against, Kevin Bacon takes on the brave part in possibly his best performance of his career.
Not an easy subject to tackle, especially when we are seeing it from the flip side of the coin, yet the storyline is based on the power of suggestion as opposed to graphic content, yet still manages to create a psychological discomfort for the viewer.
Interesting Drama that will leave you questioning the moral dilemma throughout and the people?s views envolved.Hey, you should really see this!
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