Tape DVD

Advantages: A sharp script and three excellent performances
Disadvantages: Some unnecessarily complicated camera work distract

A strange one this, Tape almost comes across as the work of an ambitious film student. However the presence of the remarkable triumvirate of stars in Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard and Uma Thurman ensures that it has an air of respectability and breathes life into a script that occasionally teeters on the edge of cliché and predictability before successfully delivering an intriguing and eminently watchable film. Converted by playwright Stephen ...
...much of its intrigue. Tape walks a fine line between being genuinely thought provoking and merely getting too caught up in its own pretentiousness, for me I just favour the first but it’s a close run thing. As a dialogue driven film it relies on the script to provide the entertainment and for the most part it is suitably sharp to create genuine interest. Director Linklater is a little over indulgent in his use of novel camera shots, which ... Read review

Advantages: cool, stylish, simple, convincing
Disadvantages: Set entirely in a motel room

Adapted from a one act, three character play by Stephen Belber, ‘Tape’ ought to be considered a landmark in low budget film making. Set entirely in a seedy albeit comfortable motel room in Lansing, Michigan, the feature opens with quirky shots of Vince (Ethan Hawke) drinking beer, doing press ups, and jumping energetically around his two bedded room, dressed in boxers and a vest. When old high school friend Jon turns up - a handsome, ambitious, up-and-coming ...
...dialogue and a convincing rapport. But as the nature of their relationship is unfolded, so does Vince’s ulterior motive, as he becomes curious to know more about a dubious incident that occurred ten years ago, involving ex girlfriend Amy. So begins the film. You’d have thought a film so limited in setting and cast would be tiresome, but the smooth pace, interesting characters, and the way the narrative constantly flips what you think is happening ... Read review

Advantages: Ethan Hawke - Sweet Use Of Dialog - Richard Linklater - UMA
Disadvantages: Not much - That Vinces' bag of beer is not presently in my room...

...and creatively. Tape is... This film is based on a 1-act play, with only 3 characters. Tape begun as an off-off-Broadway play. All taking place in Access Theater's 5th floor walkup black box. It was written by playwright Stephen Belber. Both the play and film, take place entirely in Room 19 of a shabby motel in Lansing, Michigan. It was rented by Vince, a hot head, outgoing party animal who is visited by his high school friend Jon, who is a documentary ...
...all of Richard Linklater's films, Tape displays a firm understanding for dialog. I love films that are predominantly focused on the words spoken. And this one, is one, that just hits a home run. It is a beautiful character study, that holds all its strength, in how it shows human emotions. Physical language is used beautifully and becomes another character in the room. And it can't be easy to do, when the only scenery you have is a motel room. But ... Read review

Advantages: fun to watch very good movie
Disadvantages: too long for one film

...for the first two episodes of this saga, the only thing that i can say is that the entertainment industry needs to produce more films like these, as they pack all the needs of a movie would have, the thrill,adventure and romance with all the suspense of waiting for the next episodes. with a lot of people loosing interest in watching movies because of availability after 3 months to tapes or dvd, this movie deserve to be watch on the big screen, hope the movie houses will show it longer and producers to delay release of video to about 1 year, although people deserve to buy it, it is only best to see it on movie. i love it very much and cant wait for the next one... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average not helpful

Advantages: Great for a whole range of ages
Disadvantages: Some tacky areas

...Chicken Run is one of the best films in the cinemas and is for anyone who liked the Wallace and Gromit series. Although the film is Americanized there are jokes which British viewers only will find funny. The film has great special effects and has a cute but not soppy story. Generally I found the film one of the best in the cinemas but I would say it is not worth buying the tape or DVD as I think it would probably lose its quality and become predictable. There are a wide range of characters and although 'Rocky' is very americanized I would say the others compensate very well. They all have individual characteristics and personalities, which is a quality not found in lots of modern films.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Olympic Hero v Rattle Snake,The Peoples Champ
Disadvantages: Test(only Joking its the Apa)

...as well as the wrestling. Then the WWF tapes and DVD are very expensive. Get your Mum To get you it as a gift.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful