Drama > Z Drama > 15 years and over > up to 5 GBP

Advantages: The title song, it launched the careers 2 big stars
Disadvantages: Dreadful adaptation of a great novel, laughable love scenes, horrible performances

************************************************************* TITLE: endless love RATING: No Stars CAST: Brooke Shields, Martin Hewitt, Shirley Knight, Don Murray, Beatrice Straight, Richard Kiley, James Spader, Ian Zeiring, Penelope Milford, Jan Miner, Salem Ludwig, Leon B. Stephens, Jami Gertz, Tom Cruise, Walt Gorney, Robert Altman. DIRECTOR: Franco Zeffirelli SCREENWRITER: Judith Rascoe STUDIO: Universal Pictures / PolyGram Filmed Entertainment ...
...that the film version of ENDLESS LOVE isn't in the same league. Scott Spencer's novel is about first love being destroyed, though its not so much about the love between two teenagers as it is about obsession. The book is told completely from David's point-of-view, and we don't really meet Jade until two thirds of the book is read. In summary, the story is this: we meet David right after he is banished from the Butterfield home because Jade's father ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent acting, wonderful characters, beautiful scenery, historically accurate
Disadvantages: None

...rock shatters." – One Stab, Legends of the Fall If you ever find yourself with 2 hours and 7 minutes to fill, and want a front seat on the sort of emotional rollercoaster that will leave you weepy and drained, then look no further than Legends of the Fall. It has all of the elements that are needed for a real epic. Stunning scenery well thought out characters, a story that spans decades, war, death, passion, madness and most of all tonnes of insight ...
...it for you, well it also won the 1995 Oscar for Cinematography, and was nominated for 8 other awards, so that gives you an idea of quality. Plot outline *************** From the 17th century onwards wars were fought between the indigenous people of America and the colonial Amercian powers. This continued until 1890 and the Battle of Wounded Knee, the last major armed conflict between the Dakota Indians and the US Government Army. Colonel William ... Read review

Advantages: Stunning performances and unforgettable
Disadvantages: In places historically incaurate

...fight for their freedom" Glory is without a doubt one of the greatest civil war films ever made. The film follows a black regiment of soldiers (the fifty-forth) through their training and eventually to fighting in the civil war. There is a great line-up of cast members, proving to be some of their greatest on screen roles to date. The film stars Matthew Broderick as col. Robert Gould Shaw along with Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman and Cary Elwes. ...
...to point out there are several flaws in the films historical accuracy. The most important being, in the film, the fifty fourth are portrayed as the first regiment of black soldier. It is true that they were among the first, but not actually the first black regiment. Along with this most of the slaves who were in the fifty forth had not previously escaped slavery as is portrayed in the film. But most of this can be excused as overall as a result; ... Read review

Advantages: A good story, lots of action, moving
Disadvantages: Not many, see review..

The film begins with some historical clips of wars in recent history. This makes perfectly clear the theme of the film, but also allows you a little time to think of your own ideas on what the film might be about. This was, for me, the first film of its kind that I had watched, so my ideas were mostly wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed it, though, & watched it again, twice. Now it has come onto television again, so I decided to give it a go for a review. ...
...involving huge tanks, Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling gives the order to fire at a tanker that turns out to be friendly. A tape has recorded exactly what was said in that tank that night, revealing the truth about what happened, but the army seems determined to keep it covered up. Burdened, not only with the task of informing the families of the dead, but with the guilt of feeling that this was his fault, he returns home, suffering terrible ... Read review

Advantages: Great plot, good acting
Disadvantages: Slow Start

This is an amazing film. A student is trying to apply for Harvard but needs to be amazing to get a scholarship. He is amazing at maths and is asked to join a card counting group. They go to Vegas and make millions, until things go wrong. The plot is gripping, you will always be wanting to find out what is coming next. You will never be bored. The start of the film is a little slow, but this is like all films. The acting is really top notch, a ...
...main characters are all amazing. The filming is great, plot is amazing and characters are brilliant actors. I see no reason why you will not like this film if you are a fan of non-violent crime/thriller movies. The only downside is that card counting is way hard than this film makes out! ... Read review