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The Passion of the First Evangelist

Advantages: It is a real and sincere film
Disadvantages: Some silent moments, something in the soundtrack, and the devil

...[the more accurate translation is The Gospel According to Matthew; not Saint Matthew] ►►► "Then two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right and one on the left." ◄◄◄ At a certain point in WAITING FOR GODOT, Vladimir ponders on the fact that only one of the Evangelists [Luke] mentions that one of the thieves was saved; whereas both Mark and John don't mention the thieves at all, and Matthew even says ...
...Saint Luke? Why most of the adaptations are based on the gospel according to Saint Luke? Each of the four gospels has a special characteristic: Matthew aims at proving that Jesus was the promised Messiah, Mark concentrates on the miracles, Luke, who was a doctor, provides the longest and most detailed gospel, and John prefers to focus on the spiritual side of the "story". (These are simply the general features in each one; discussing the differences ...

sottovoce82 05.08.2007 · Read full review
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Review of The Gospel According To St. Matthew (DVD)

A Decent Double Pack

Advantages: Great Value, Two Reasonable Films
Disadvantages: Both films a bit tedious in parts

...this double pack up for the great price of 5.99 and I enjoyed one film more than the other but both were satisfactory. The Constant Gardener is a film based on a bestselling novel by John Le Carre. The film is a exciting mix of a romance and a spy thriller. Ralph Fiennes stars as Justin Quayle, a British diplomat who has always gone about his work very quietly, not causing a stir. After his radical wife, Tessa (Rachel Weisz), is killed, he becomes ...
...of a very dangerous conspiracy. The film alternates between flashbacks of Justin and Tessa's relationship and Justin's hunt for the truth, which makes him a target even though he doesn't know who is after him. Bill Nighy plays British official Sir Bernard Pellegrin and Hubert Kounde as Arnold Bluhm, an African doctor who might have been a little too friendly with Tessa. Fiennes and Weisz give strong performances playing characters that will continually ...

Foxy1982 23.01.2008 · Read full review
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Review of The Constant Gardener/Out Of Africa (DVD)

Nuns running riot in the Himalayas

Advantages: Eerie, yet moving
Disadvantages: White actors playing native roles

Introduction This is not a film that I was particularly interested in watching - the title is odd and the idea of nuns trying to convert natives with their own religion does not appeal in the slightest. However, I watched it once years ago when there was nothing else on the TV and was delighted to have the opportunity to see it again recently. Based on the novel by Rumer Godden, it is a quite extraordinary film with excellent actors such as Deborah ...
...the rather supernatural atmosphere perfectly. This is a film that should be much better known and valued than it is. The directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger worked together on a number of films during the 1940s and 1950s. Emeric Pressburger, a Hungarian Jew, came to London looking for work as a scriptwriter, but unfortunately didn't speak good enough English. Through friends, he met Michael Powell, already known as a director. Pressburger ...

sunmeilan 04.01.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Black Narcissus (DVD)

The Composition of a Struggle to Survive

Advantages: A very deep, involving and moving story of one man's struggle to survive the war.
Disadvantages: Not to be taken lightly - could be a disadvantage for some.

...that it is set during the Second World War, shows some of the real horrors suffered, particularly by Jews and is both powerful and emotional. To review a film like this, I know I've got to be sensitive but honest, and given how well known films like these are, I would hate to miss anything particularly important. I'm going to give it a go anyway, and I will talk about the things that really stood out to me personally, whether or not that was the ...
...Story The film progresses from 1939 and the very start of the World War and Nazi invasion into Poland. Wladyslaw Szpilman is a well known Pianist, associated with other famous musicians and living a comfortable, rather than luxurious, life with his family. When the Nazis take occupation in Poland, however, bit by bit,their quality of life is diminished. First they are given limits to how much money they may hold, then they are forced to wear the ...

Ayesha- 08.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of The Pianist (DVD)

Sex and the City

Advantages: funny, great performance
Disadvantages: long

...so many exciting reviews on Sex and the City that I decided I watch it. It is a real chick flick romantic comedy and that evening it was the perfect entertainment for me. The film was written and directed by Michael Patrick King. Actually he was the co-producer of the film as well with Sarah Jessica Parker and Darren Star. Michael Patrick King is an American film director and screenplay writer. Besides Sex and the City he wrote the screenplay of ...
...balance. She and Steve have sex about twice a year and even then she is not so involved. She is hurt and devastated when Steve confesses that he had sex with another woman. Miranda separates immediately from him and sees no chance to forgive him. Charlotte has a happy family since they adopted Lily. She is a beautiful girl. Charlotte soon realises that since they gave up trying to have a baby she is pregnant. Can she carry out the baby? My opinion ...

D_i_a_n_e 29.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Sex And The City - The Movie (DVD)