Reviews by Anon.
Redacted [15]
Anon.
Rather weak for all its controversy.Awkwardly contrived for trying to look like 'real-life' footage. Some revealing bits portaying the boredom and stress of manning dusty checkpoints all day ...
17 years ago
Redacted [15]
My Brother is an Only Child [15]
Anon.
The political backdrop of this 60s character drama is both nostalgic and frightening - that disaffected and rebellious Accio finds himself so easily taken in by a Fascist mentor strikes parallels ...
17 years ago
My Brother is an Only Child [15]
In the Valley of Elah [15]
Anon.
Subtle, prosaic and engrossing. Paul Haggis (director of "Crash") throws us abruptly into the predicament of a father who's son has disappeared after returning from duty in Iraq. Tommy Lee Jones ...
17 years ago
In the Valley of Elah [15]
No Country For Old Men [15]
Anon.
Think Pulp Fiction in a more brutal landscape; the same shrewd dialogue, grotesque & fascinating characters, very very black humour.... and a kind of poetic justice (or lack of it?!) that saves ...
17 years ago
No Country For Old Men [15]
There Will Be Blood [15]
Anon.
In the words of Public Enemy, "Don't believe the hype." Yes it's dark and unsettling, but in the same way that the exaggerated 'torture porn' films of late might be. The setting of the film in ...
17 years ago
There Will Be Blood [15]
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford [15]
Anon.
Artfully crafted but ultimately unsatisfying. The meticulous set and flawless photography completely enwrap the the viewer in this forlorn recreation of the 'wild west' and the almost-mythical ...
17 years ago
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford [15]
Into the Wild [15]
Anon.
This is a remarkably poignant piece of cinema. On paper, it looks like just another road movie/voyage of self-discovery, but the story is told with a scope and sensibility that makes it much ...
17 years ago
Into the Wild [15]
American Gangster [18]
Anon.
A stunning film. As it says on the tin, this is a classic American gangster flick on epic proportions. The loyal family, the crooked cops, the scum on the street are all there, but made much more ...
17 years ago
American Gangster [18]
Eastern Promises [18]
Anon.
Ridiculous and unconvincing. The mobsters were nothing but fumbling caricatures- did the screenwriter/director not do ANY homework? Little background or persona to give them place or credibility. The ...
17 years ago
Eastern Promises [18]
Jindabyne [15]
Anon.
Not sure what the last reviewer was expecting- this film was directed by Ray Lawrence, who made Lantana, a taut and thorough character exploration that simmers very slowly and unsettles you rather ...
17 years ago
Jindabyne [15]
The Painted Veil [12A]
Anon.
Not just a love story. A tense, layered and highly evocative drama played out through remarkably controlled performances. With a sharp script and breathtaking setting this film really stands out from ...
18 years ago
The Painted Veil [12A]
Days of Glory [12A]
Anon.
This film deals with the little-explored theme of soliders from the colonies fighting for the 'Motherland.' The clichéd English title misses entirely the irony of the French title, 'Indigenes' ...
18 years ago
Days of Glory [12A]
Volver [15]
Anon.
I'm afraid I completely disagree. Whilst the film attempts to touch at a profound and conflicted history, it does so clumsily, and the issues are quashed in preference of goofy humour. I felt no ...
18 years ago
Volver [15]
The Last King of Scotland [15]
Anon.
Great script.
Great direction.
Great cast.
Great production.
Ok it's not 100% historically accurate but it's only supposed to be a fascinating character drama. Won't spoil the plot, just ...
18 years ago
The Last King of Scotland [15]
Apocalypto [18]
Anon.
Like The Passion, it was worth a look simply for the setting... a 'realistic' and compelling recreation of the ancient world. Stunning costumes and dramatic woeful faces that satisfy the fascination ...
18 years ago
Apocalypto [18]
The Prestige [12A]
Anon.
Don't be put off by the flashy previews- this film is as dark and mesmerising as the Nolans' previous films, Memento and Insomnia. It has the same lurking unease, sliding inexorably to a memorable ...
18 years ago
The Prestige [12A]
The Departed [18]
Anon.
More twists than a python using a corksrew in a tornado... but ultimately a silly overworked plot with rather shallow characters. Intriguing for the first 30 minutes as they are laid out and deliver ...
18 years ago
The Departed [18]
