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An Arousing, Sensual Film

Advantages: story, cast, script
Disadvantages: see review

...movie. This film is called Women In Love, based on the novel by D.H. Lawrence. The setting is 1920's England which involves a free spirited artist named Gudrun(Glenda Jackson) and her sister Ursula(Jenne Linden)who make friends with two men named Gerald(Oliver Reed) and Rupert(Alan Bates). The four friends attend a picnic honoring a pair of newlyweds. The newlyweds suddenly drown in a nearby lake. Gerald and Rupert suddenly decide to participate ...
...out want makes men and women really "tick". This film really explores the sexual relationship of these characters. The cinematography and lighting helped make Reed's and Bates famous nude wrestling match quite exciting in the film. The film Woen In Love becomes an international hit and gets an Oscar win for Jackson. So if you're going to see Women In Love, I suggest you make sure the kids are asleep and see this film as a couple. ...

kagito 29.05.2003 · Read full review
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Review of Women In Love (DVD)

When The Night...Has Come...

Advantages: Great film, likable characters
Disadvantages: None

...The Story Stand By me is based on the short story 'The Body' which was written by Stephen King. The film is narrated by one of the main characters in the film, Gordie Lachance. He narrates the film as a 40 something man, with children who is looking back on his life, at a time when he was 12 years old. Gordie and his three friends set out on the biggest adventure of their lives when they decide to go and find the body of a missing boy who was the ...
...in their life that will stand out for them as being an amazing point in their life. Mine is when I was at college between the ages of 17-19, when I had an amazing group of friends and we did the craziest things. Although most of us are settled or in different countries and don't see each other like we used to, nothing will ever be able to take away my amazing memories of our time together and Stand By Me really brings that point home. DVD Extras ...

daylehall 13.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Stand By Me (DVD)

Hero or Villan?

Advantages: Superbly shot
Disadvantages: Absolutely nothing

...however we eventually settled on Ned Kelly, shoved it in the player and sat back to watch. Now vaguely remembering watching this film before I knew it was going to be good but my dad, not really being a fan of 'modern films' as he puts it wasn't exactly expecting much. I am pleased to say however that once again daughters film choice prevailed and even he had to admit that it was pretty damn good. The DVD itself contains a plethora of special features ...
...a documentary on the real Ned Kelly, trailors, storyboards and poster concepts. All of these features are interesting to watch, especially the documentary - "The Real Ned Kelly", as they add further depth to the film. The film itself as well as some of the special features can be watched with English subtitles but no foreign titles or alternative audios are available. I haven't discussed the special features that much simply because I think that ...

MI9to5 03.04.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Ned Kelly (DVD)

A few good men, with a few good names

Advantages: cast, story, dialogue
Disadvantages: Demi Moore

...the ones that give you a chance to think about yourelf, how would I act, would I have done it etc. This one does that with style and finesse and I loved it. Brief plot is as follows...2 marines are accused of killing a fellow soldier in guantanamo bay. Tom cruise character is a hotshot JAG corp lawyer who is brouht into the case as he has a tendancy to plea bargain. However this time he gets the bigger picture and an excellent courtroom drama unfolds. ...
...and the movie is not a thriller, but he scares me! Now Demi, she just grates on me, and I dont know why, her lines seem forced and she comes accross as uncomfortable. Not just this film I must add, but in general I just cant get past it. It had a slightly negative impact on the movie for me, but it was short lived as the other characters manage to pull her out from it and her scenes are not as bad as long as you dont focus on her too much. Some of ...

kirstenc1985 05.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of A Few Good Men (Collectors Edition) (DVD)

Hamlet film

Advantages: great story, with great actors
Disadvantages: need to know the background of the story and a bit of old english

I think Kenneth brannagh is the best 'Hamlet' since Mel Gibson, he is very funny, interesting and weird in this production. With Kate winslet as his girlfiend, they both make a good pair as they both turn mad...(not to give the plot away) i would recommend this version to anyone who needs to watch 'hamlet' for school use, private use or any other purpose.... Although every version has a different way of portraying hamlet's character, in my opinion, ...
...is in old english, you should know the background of the story and a bit of old english, otherwise it is easy to understand. I believe it is one of Shakespeare's best plays. It also sticks to the original play very well but in alot of ways it is better. Also, nominated for 4 oscars so then you know its good!! ...

pleasedtohelp 21.01.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Hamlet (DVD)