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Goodfellas - You Had Better Read This Review or Else!!

Advantages: Gripping gangster movie with talented acting cast.
Disadvantages: A bit gory and too much swearing! (This is forgiven though, because that is how it was)

Goodfellas ***What's it about?*** This is a film made in 1991 and is based upon Henry Hill (played by Ray Liotta) and his life as a gangster for the mob in New York (directed by Martin Scorsese). The film opens with a truly gruesome scene and it doesn't get much better. The story follows Henry's journey as he starts out as a young kid (played by Christopher Serrone) observing how the mafia operate, to becoming truly assimilated within the whole mafia ...
...The film is narrated in part by Ray Liotta, explaining as his life progressed and he became entangled with the 'family'. It depicts his swift rise within the organisation from running errands to becoming a major player; earning his living through extortion and racketeering. It explores his role and that of other 'wise guys' he is befriended by. It has a fine cast including Robert De Niro, Jo Pesci (who won an Oscar for best supporting actor) and ...

LAURALILIA 18.02.2009 · Read full review
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Who needs Christmas Crackers with Bruce Willis around? BANG!!

Advantages: Great film with lots of action
Disadvantages: None for me

DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER FILM ONLY REVIEW This is the second of four Die Hard films. The main character John McClane, of course, played by Bruce Willis. John McClane is a tough, brave, strong and ready for anything sort of guy - as we saw in the first Die Hard!! His story: John McClane was once a New York City police officer. His wife Holly played by Bonnie Bedelia finds a job in California and decided leave to start a life ...
...the L.A.P.D. Like Die Hard; Die Hard 2 begins on Christmas Eve in an airport, though this is in Dulles airport in Washington D.C. as opposed to L.A. International Airport. The Story: McClane is waiting for his wife to fly in , but his Christmas does not start off so good, when his car is towed away for parking in a tow away zone. When a group of unauthorized individuals walk into a baggage area which is restricted and usually locked off. ...

oldchem 24.10.2009 · Read full review
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I have to stop watching this film

Advantages: excellant special effects, story lines and actors/actresses
Disadvantages: I cant stop watching it and I still cry at the end hehe

Backdraft is a 1991 American action-drama film directed by Ron Howard and written by Gregory Widen. The film stars Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro and Scott Glenn. Donald Sutherland, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rebecca De Mornay, Jason Gedrick and J.T. Walsh co-star in the film. I dont think theres one bad actor/actress in this film and although this film has been out for a number of years I'm not ashamed to admit I have watched it probably ...
...bugged my boyfriend to watch it as he was reluctant as he said it wont be as good as ladder 49 but I felt this was still much better. Even he admitted it was better than ladder 49. I also am slightly biased as I do have a bit of a crush on william baldwin but the story line (The story is about firefighters in Chicago on the trail of a serial arsonist who sets fires with a fictional chemical substance, trychtichlorate). and stunning pyrotechnics will ...

Mogette999 11.12.2009 · Read full review
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Goodfellas DVD Review

Advantages: Characters.
Disadvantages: It will never touch The Godfather.

...greatest portrait of organised crime, GoodFellas is intelligent and brutal; generally compelling. Though, it is not perfect. Based on the non-fiction book Wiseguy, written by Nicholas Pileggi, Scorsese's mob-flick revolves around the career of gangster Henry Hill (played by Ray Liotta). Hill, eventually became part of the witness protection program after testifying against his partners in crime; he became a rat. Narrated mostly by Liotta throughout, ...
...the Witness Protection Program. Goodfellas can be credited for its narrative fluidity, which captivates the attention of the audience, allowing them to delve into the lifestyle accompanied with organised crime. As Scorsese's camera pans around the room and Liotta introduces us to each of his criminal colleagues (including the memorable "Jimmy Two Times"), we really feel overwhelmed and taken in by their presence. We feel like we can relate to Hill's ...

andycarrington 23.04.2009 · Read full review
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Weaker Predator sequel

Advantages: Action and adventure
Disadvantages: Weaker story

...Predator. It was called simply, Predator 2. Predator 2 is set in Los Angeles and follows Lieutenant Mike Harrigan (Danny Glover) who is involved in a battle to bring the drug lords to justice. However when these criminals are being slaughtered, along with fellow police officers, Harrigan is told to stay out of it, but he is shocked when his investigations reveal, that a powerful extraterrestrial being is responsible. He discovers the Predator (Kevin ...
...prove difficult to defeat the Predator as it can turn invisible and blend into the background. This is a decent film with a good story, but it definitely is not as good as the first film. I think that Danny Glover does well in the lead role, but I felt that the script was a bit weak and lacking in quality. The supporting cast includes Gary Busey, Bill Paxton, Ruben Blades and Robert Davi. The special effects and action scenes are impressive but are ...

mozzie76 25.11.2009 · Read full review
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