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"There's Only One Maltese Falcon"

Advantages: Great acting, great dialogue
Disadvantages: May not be for those who prefer lots of action

...I wouldn't say I'm the world's greatest fan of Film Noir or even of Humphrey Bogart. I like them, but other genres are higher on my list. When I first watched this, although I had heard of Humphrey Bogart, I had no idea what he looked like. I hadn't seen terribly many black and white films either. One fine day, some years ago, my mom got Turner Classic Movies. I can't remember why I turned it over onto TCM or even if it just happened to be on when ...
...and when I got to the end, I realised I needed to see it from the beginning as it was that good. And when I watched it again from the beginning, I thoroughly enjoyed it and have since watched it several times. The Story Humphrey Bogart plays Sam Spade, a private detective in 1930’s San Francisco. One day a woman walks into his office asking him to take on her case. She says that her sister has got involved with a man and that she wants him ...

Rebeccs 14.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of The Maltese Falcon (DVD)

A Wonderfully Original Movie

Advantages: Original story, actors performances
Disadvantages: Knowing it's Monroe's final film, slightly slow in places

An Outline: ************ The Misfits was the last ever movie filmed starring the Hollywood icons that were Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe. However, despite the significance of this fact, it has been a relatively overlooked movie by film-lovers since its release in 1961. Over time it has gained increasing popularity and acclaim due to The Misfits original storyline and the casts impressive performances. However, I wish to review it purely to draw ...
...its free-spirited lead characters. The DVD Itself: ***************** The copy I have of this PG-rated film is the MGM DVD version. It is approximately 2 hours long and is in black & white. As to special features it contains only the Original Theatrical Trailer and interactive menus for chapter selection, etc. The theatrical trailer is actually quite interesting as it is produced in a very different style to those of modern movies. It is in black ...

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Review of The Misfits (DVD)

Watch It For The Babe!

Advantages: Good cast, very good acting, a classic film noir
Disadvantages: A bit slow at first, slightly disappointing

Now the kids are back at school and college, I can catch up on watching some of those DVDs I haven't had chance to see yet. The one I chose to watch today was a black and white film noir from 1950 - The Asphalt Jungle - and yes, I admit I bought this classic film for one reason - Marilyn Monroe! But more on her later. The film is directed by John Huston and its stars include Sterling Hayden as Dix Handley, Louis Calhern as Alonzo D. Emmerich and ...
...seen the film before, but had an idea of what to expect. However, I did find it a bit confusing and hard to get into initially. It seemed quite difficult to work out who was who and I found I really needed to concentrate to follow it. The basic plot involves a gang committing a heist and stealing a million dollars' worth of jewels. The robbery itself takes up a very small amount of the film, with quite a large build up explaining who else becomes ...

KarenUK 06.10.2008 · Read full review
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Review of The Asphalt Jungle (DVD)

An enjoyable visual representation of the book of Genesis

Advantages: Faithfully represents the book of genesis from the bible, entertaining, educating
Disadvantages: Disappointing visual effects, but you have to remember this is a fairly old film.

...cinematographic art that visually represents the first 20 chapters in the book of genesis in the bible. Taking you from the creation right the way through to abraham, this movie is well worth the watch for anyone interested in the bible. When i first bought this film and took it home and watched it i didn't think much to it at first, the video effects arn't great and since its an old film the quality compared to that of todays film isn't great either. ...

jmb272 25.08.2009 · Read full review
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Review of The Bible (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)