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The Iron Lady

Advantages: The legendary Meryl Streep who absolutely nails this role
Disadvantages: Everything else - clumsy direction, boring script, a completely unsatisfactory look at the leader

...Phyllida Lloyd is a special director. She may even be a unique, one-of-a-kind director. But I mean this as no compliment. With her skills behind the camera, she has managed the almost impossible She made a Meryl Streep movie almost unwatchable. She got aw ...

goldenbat666 12.01.2012 · Read full review
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Brilliant actors in a satisfactory film!

Advantages: High-quality acting
Disadvantages: Satisfactory storyline and special effects, in some cases confusing, wasn't 'gripping'

...Unfortunately, this film in my opinion was no other than disappointing. From the very beginning, it was clear that the film was based upon the dementia that Margaret Thatcher currently struggles with. Therefore, this lead me to believe that the storyli ...

cherylcook 22.01.2012 · Read full review
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Shame

Advantages: Fascinating topic, gripping direction, top-notch performances
Disadvantages: A somewhat limited examination of the subject matter at hand

For Brandon (Michael Fassbender), sex is what starts and ends his day. He wakes up, walks into the bathroom, and masturbates whilst showering. At night, the internet from his laptop gives him access to all sorts of pornography. That’s not all. He often en ...

goldenbat666 16.01.2012 · Read full review
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Shame- Fassbender Bares All

Advantages: Fautless perfromances
Disadvantages: Uncomfortable to watch at times

I’ve been struggling somewhat since I saw this film to figure out exactly what to write about it, so I am sorry if this review seems to read more like a stream of consciousness as I try to figure out what to say. The reason I’ve been finding it d ...

Guernsey_Dave 30.01.2012 · Read full review
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It's a SHAME it's not better!

Advantages: Great visually
Disadvantages: What actually happens in the film

I went to see this film at the cinema a few weeks ago, I still don't 100% know what I think of it. First of all if you are into films which look nice, then this film certainly ticks the box. The cinematography is beautiful, a very memorable shot is when M ...

Gaslight23 06.03.2012 · Read full review
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