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Advantages: Great political drama
Disadvantages: A bit dated, but still great

House of Cards, a BBC production done at the time of Margaret Thatcher's downfall, is one of the best modern political intrigue/satires done. The cast, the story, and the exacting attention to detail make this a piece worth watching and re-watching, to see what details escaped notice the first time. The Plot As the story opens, Thatcher has just resigned. There is a brief glimpse of an inner-party election for a new leader, and the moderate, middle ...
...from the roof of the House of Commons. But, there was a tape recorder running, setting the stage for the sequel... The Cast Ian Richardson is masterful as Urqhart, the scheming blackheart Chief Whip/Prime Minister. His voice, his subtle inflections and tones are perfect for the subtext in the words he speaks. His sidewise glances and knowing expressions to camera as the action plays out is worth far more than any words. He is a perfect snobbish, ...

frkurt 23.12.2005 · Read full review
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Le Gloire de Mon Pere - beautiful tale in the hills of Provence

Advantages: Superb scenery coupled with a happy and heartwarming tale.
Disadvantages: None!

...hills and ancient village of La Trieille. The actors do an admirable job of portraying 19th century family life in rural France, but as with other reviewers, i agree that it is a little sugar coated. However, this doesn't distract from a beautiful and nostagic film, that will cheer up the gloomiest of UK winter evenings, and i heartily recommend it. Do follow it up with the second film, 'Le Chateau de Ma Mere', which was filmed in the same location ...

sunny-skies 30.09.2009 · Read full review
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Ghost, perfect ingredients for a brill night in

Advantages: wonderful cast, story and just enough of everything to make it suit everyone
Disadvantages: none

...of...Sam is actually now a ghost who noone can see or hear, until he comes across Oda, played by Whoopi Goldberg. He then sets out to bring his killers to justice. I mentioned in my review for A few Good Men that I just cant get to like Demi Moore, and I find her performace in this the same, quite wooden and while she is emotional at times, I am not and its strange, I just cannot connect with her and I dont know why. It just seems forced and like ...
...think, learning to be a ghost and the character develops well within this theme. He manages to be emotional, and quite hard-ass by the end of the movie, and he really drew me into the movie, by seeming genuine and by doing what every man would do...getting revenge! While Swayze is good, Whoopi Goldberg is absolutely amazing, she adds a dimension into the movie that would not be there if anyone else had been cast into this role, the humour is there, ...

kirstenc1985 05.09.2009 · Read full review
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DYING FOR KICKS.

Advantages: A totally unique story, finely acted.
Disadvantages: Very scary.

FLATLINERS Released in 1990 under the Psychological/Drama/Horror genre. Directed by Joel Schumacher (Phonebooth, The number 23), and starring Kevin Bacon, Keifer Sutherland, and Julia Roberts. Flatliners is a totally unique film, and one with a horrifying premise. Gripping and shocking Flatliners explores dark areas that should be left well alone. - I have been trying to think of films to review recently that have a left a lasting impression ...
...- SYNOPSIS - Flatliners tells a tale of a group of young medical students. Bored, and up for something a bit different, they find themselves pushing the boundaries of experimentation, and they embark upon a series of near death experiments that will excite, and bring fresh adventure to their lives. They have recently been training in the area of resuscitation, using the two pads which are placed onto the chest when someone who has a heart attack ...

Morning_Becomes_Electra 07.03.2008 · Read full review
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Deserted Island

Advantages: Good story, can be saddening
Disadvantages: Some bad acting, not all bad though

...choice between doing Kez and Lord of the Flies. So we all decided on Lord of the Flies. As I had to do a lot of work on the book, I decided it may help me more if I watched the film also. So I borrowed this from the college library, which meant it never cost me anything to watch it. So I settled down to watch this film, and expected it to be just as good as the book, as I was really enjoying it. I was not disappointed. So anyway on with the review. ...
...where the boys were all evacuated from a war, these were all military boys aged between 6-12 years old. Their plane crashed on a deserted Island. The pilot was missing, so it was just the boys to look after themselves. They all elected a leader, this was Ralph, and this was the first character brought into the film. Then he was joined by Piggy. They together found a Conch, and used this to attract the other boys that were on the Island. Once all ...

kineticspade 24.05.2007 · Read full review
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