Ross' Recent Reviews
Los Abrazos Rotos (Broken Embraces) (Broken Hugs)
R
Set on Lanzarote with lots of memorable scenes according to my parents
Amintiri din epoca de aur (Tales from the Golden Age)
Unrated
Comedic yet tragic tales of the absurd life of Romanians during the days of Ceaucescu's communist rule.
Ross' Favorite Movies
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
PG
The first science-fiction action-adventure movie where the characters felt like real people in real situations, albeit in a galaxy far, far away. Rather than a fantastic distraction the ground-breaking (at the time) special effects blend in nicely with the action-filled story, as good as any classic second world war movie. It left an indelible mark on my generation.
Casino Royale
PG-13
Wow! Bond is back, and cooler, darker and more serious than anything since the Connery-era. Gone are all the silly SFX, and cheesy jokes - back to basics with a sophisticated spy thriller that reveals the plot without halting the action; even the jokes are wittily placed, plus I loved the free running!
