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Its a dirty job but someones got to do it

Advantages: tense,exciting well acted cop thriller
Disadvantages: might be too violent for some viewers

Dirty harry[1971] is one of most successful cop films ever and also highly controvesial.When it was released it drew criticism for its violence.Directed briskly by Don siegel and set in San francisco,its a tense thriller which pitches cop "Dirty " Harry callahan against killer "Scorpio".Harry is called "Dirty" because he takes on the tough cases that all other cops stay clear of.He is a widower,has few real friends and works best alone.He is dedicated ...
...direction.The style was maintained for dirty harry but with a rougher harder edge.The film has a cat and mouse chase feel with harry racing against time to capture scorpio.Eastwood shows the edge and relentless pace that harry works at really well.The one liners that eastwood delivers have become part of movie legend.The "do you feel lucky well do ya punk" is a classic.He also shows harry more vulnerabe side how he does what he does to escape the ...

harj123 03.09.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Dirty Harry Collection (Box Set) (DVD)

The Irish Bond.

Advantages: All of the Brosnan films in one box with decent extra's.
Disadvantages: Product placement gets worse by the last film!!

...after the last Bond film, James Bond returned in Bond 17. ----The Films---- GoldenEye (1995) This was the first vehicle that Brosnan appeared in and for me this is probably the better out the four films he made. It is moody, dramatic and will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Although in some places it does step up toi the line of unbelievable it does not cross it to the extent that a film like Charlie's Angels did. The ...
...with the plot revolving around rouge agent 006 who steals the GoldenEye weapon with the intent of wiping out the Bank of England and all computer records in the City Of London. The weapon itself explodes a nuclear bomb in space and uses the electro magnetic pulse to wipe out anything below within a 30 mile radius, effectively eliminating the use of all electrical equipment. The cast is made up of multi national actors, Sean Bean as 006, Joe Don ...

Timbo3107 21.01.2007 · Read full review
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Review of James Bond Ultimate Pierce Brosnan - Goldeneye/Tomorrow Never Dies/The World Is Not Enough/Die Another Day (Box Set) (DVD)

Terrific Trio

Advantages: Full out entertainment and jaw dropping performances
Disadvantages: Every film you see from now will look average

It isn't a difficult choice to award these three excellent films with the 5 star rating they deserve. Afterall, these 3 films set the standard for the genre for years to come. The gangster genre at his very best is the question, Scarface, Carlito's Way and Casino is the definitive answer. Scarface is the superbly charismatic Pacino at his superbly charismatic best. Scarface will leave you wanting more, and Carlito's Way fails to disappoint, helped ...
...cast, Carlito's Way will have you dropping your jaw at the fantastic screen presense of Pacino. Casino will live forever as a classic, epical look at Gangster life in Vegas. The somewhat cliche'd script at times is made up for by intense charisma from each character and all round acting ability. After watching these 3 movies, the gangster genre will never look the same again. In a nutshell, a must buy. ...

coates187 08.08.2007 · Read full review
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We Don't Need Another Hero

Advantages: Mildly entertaining
Disadvantages: Changes spoil it for those who remember Christopher Reeves Superman

...earth after a mysterious absence, Superman (Brandon Routh) is not only confronted by his arch nemesis Lex Luthor (Kevin Spacey) plotting to make his life a misery, but also the heart breaking truth that Lois Lane (Kate Bosworth), the woman he secretly loves, has moved on with her life and now has a family of her own. With mass destruction threatening America and the realization that the woman he loves may no longer love him, Superman must once more ...
...to experience the last cinematic Superman franchise which featured the brilliant and sadly missed Christopher Reeves, but this latest reincarnation of the Superman franchise really does feel like a damp squib. Yes it is mildly entertaining, and the special effects are for the most superior to those which featured in the Superman films of the 70s/80s, but for me those are the only positives I can pull from a film which had so much promise but delivered ...

christianfilmcritic 20.08.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Superman Returns (DVD)

The Bigger the hit, the faster the rush, the Sweeter the revenge!

Advantages: Great action packed film, Great actors, Good storyline
Disadvantages: You may not be able to get into the story-line!

...WHSmith. ***CRANK 2*** Crank 2: High Voltage was released this year and contains Jason Statham again. Chelio’s tears through the town in search for the Chinese criminal who has possession of his heart. Amy Smart, Dwight Yoakham, and Efren Ramirez revisit their roles from the original film. ***OVERALL OPINION*** I think Jason Statham is a fantastic actor anyway and I have to say that I loved this film. It was full of action and also has some funny ...
...I wouldn’t hesitate to watch Crank 2. My dad did how-ever borrow the DVD and after 30mins he switched it off as he couldn’t quite get into the film. If you like Jason as an actor and if you like his other films I think you with thoroughly enjoy this film. I would recommend it to anyone who like’s action packed films. (review als on dooyoo) ...

kiss_me2070 27.12.2009 · Read full review
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