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Modern classic.
Advantages: Rousing action sequences, excellent acting, beautiful score, fast paced, gorgeous cineamtography.
Disadvantages: Graphic violence may put some off.
...to old school swords-and-sandals flicks. Gladiator is one of those rare films where all the relevant boxes are ticked: riveting action sequences, strong lead, slimy villain, wonderful supporting cast, classy period detail, gorgeous cinematography, perfect SFX, moving score and just a downright thrilling tale of a man wronged. Russell Crowe is tremendous in the role and it has rightfully made him one of cinema's biggest stars and the late Richard ...
...Ridley Scott is a master of visuals and here was the perfect opportunity in recreating a new (old) world - much in the way he does with Blade Runner he fills the screen with details that demand repeat viewings. Meanwhile the script is a surprisingly moving tale which makes the revenge all the more sweet. A modern classic. ...
 Syklone 16.08.2009 · Read full review
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~ Put the bunny back in the box! ~
Advantages: Excellent Cast. Great comedy, Good action scenes
Disadvantages: None
...on DVD. This film is Con Air. This has been one of my favourites since it was released and I did have the film on VHS but lost it. So whilst out browsing I found it on DVD. The first time I had watched the film I remember the brilliant cast and fast action. As I have properly mentioned before in another review, I am a huge fan of Nicholas Cage so this helped me want to see the film several years ago. I also liked the fact that it included some other ...
...my decision on the film. Con Air is a fine action film with plenty to keep you interested and many comical parts to keep you laughing. INFO Director- Simon West I didn't recognise this director's name so didn't really know much about other films he had done. When I researched him it shows that he has mainly worked in television but has done a few known films. Some of these include- ‘The General’s Daughter’ 1999 and ‘Tomb Raider’ 2001. This shows ...
blackmagicstar4 12.08.2009 · Read full review
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Best of British???
Advantages: good acting and story
Disadvantages: Very violent at times
I have seen this film many years ago now but never really followed what was going on as it did not appeal to me. For some reason hubby decided that he wanted to re watch it so out came the DVD and I was expecting another night of boredom but I can say that after sitting and watching it properly I did actually manage to follow the story and did quite enjoy it. .
The film is set in the East End of London where eddy and his gang finally manage to raise ...
...run by Harry Hatchett. Things go wrong for Eddy and his gang when Harry cheats at the game and Eddy and his friends end up owing him half a million pounds. The gang, Soap, Tom, Bacon and Eddie all have to now find the money to pay Harry within one week of they risk looking their digits one by one. .
Eddie and the boys soon discover they are next door to their rival gang and overhear a plan to steel drugs and money which Eddy learns will be enough ...
 sewbizzie 22.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (DVD)
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Confidential affair
Advantages: Script and acting
Disadvantages: none
LA Confidential is a drama film directed by Curtis Hanson. The screenplay was written by Curtis Hanson and Brian Helgeland, based on a novel written by James Ellroy. The film was released in 1997.
This film is about three different cops in the Los Angeles police department, during the 1950s. Ed Exley (Guy Pearce), is a by the book cop who won't cross the line, Bud White (Russell Crowe) will do anything to bring justice to criminals and Jack Vincennes ...
...at the expense of celebrities. The three cops discover corruption in both their own police force and in Hollywood as everyone wants is out to get ahead at whatever cost.
The supporting cast includes Kim Basinger, James Cromwell and Danny DeVito. They are all great in their roles.
This film won two Oscar's, Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Kim Basinger and Best Adapted Screenplay.
This is a really entertaining film that fully takes advantage ...
mozzie76 15.11.2008 · Read full review
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Shark Factor
Advantages: good shark film
Disadvantages: makes you jump
...Well this is the exception. Deep blue sea is the story of a marine observation reasearch facility in the middle of the ocean and takes place over the weekend. The story focuses on one of the doctors who is trying to find a cure for alziehmers disease using shark genes but instead she creates smart sharks that are trying to escape the facility. I really like this because I'm not really scared of sharks but saying that i've not been aquainted with ...
coralstarfish 24.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Deep Blue Sea (DVD)
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