AS Sociology Revision DVD

Advantages: Um ... it uses long words.
Disadvantages: Plot twists are obvious.

...Sixth Sense was a blockbuster hit for Bruce Willis, starring as the man who finds a boy with a secret. Sounds lame? It got better. The secret is that the little boy can see and talk to dead people. Sounding better? Unfortunately that is where the film stops. The storyline unfolds with the discovery of the boy and Willis's attempts to gain his confidence. Possibly interesting if you're into psychology and sociology as a hobby, but bland obvious and boring if you know any more than the basics of either subject. The film culminates in what is supposed to be a stunning revelation, which indeed pleased many of the people I went to see it with. But, I would say that this is not the film for anyone who really understands psychology, sociology, and/or neuroses. Or indeed anyone who is a film critic: you'll spot the obvious plot twists... Read review

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Advantages: Great fun!
Disadvantages: The occasional dodgy translation

...I loved this movie. Everything about it was superb. Yes the acting was a bit ropey in places and some of the dialogue obviously lost a bit in translation but that's one of the eternal joys of watching foreign films. As each child gets killed there is a caption on the screen telling you who they were and how many more left to go. I can honestly say that I have never before seen a film which counts down the amount of deaths left in it - genius! And I can guarantee that you'll never see a more bizarre screen death than 'Beat' Takeshi's in Battle Royale. This film isn't deep, it isn't a philosophical comment on contemporary sociological problems. What it is, however, is a great idea made into a movie which is great fun. I was alternatively shocked and laughing out loud at this movie. If there was any point, I would buy a second copy, it... Read review

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Advantages: excellent 1
Disadvantages: poor 2

...I have watched both the original Pyscho and the new version. And without a doubt The Hitchcock version is by far the best. There is something about the original that steams over the revised version. Norman Bates was more convincing, the setting was more convincing, in fact the whole movie was. Don't get me wrong the new movie has it's place, youngster probably wouldn't watch the original even though we know its better. However, they would watch one at the movies. The two films do run parallel in storyline, most of the time. But in my opinion you can't usually beat the originals.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful