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Advantages: Shows the bond between 2 men
Disadvantages: Slow beginning

...nominated for 8 Academy Awards, Brokeback Mountain only won 3 Academy Awards. Jack and Ennis are based in a mountain range over the summer months, looking after sheep. Once the sun goes down, the heat goes, leaving them cold. One night, they start sharing a tent to keep warm, and that's when emotions start to form. Their boss finds out what's happening on Brokeback Mountain and orders the sheep down, effectively ending their relationship. But over ...
...mild porn. That said, Brokeback Mountain wasn't a film that is known for its realism - I mean, one spit and you're in? (think about it guys) I don't think so darling. The film was controversial not only because of the media's perception of this as a gay film, but by some people pointing out that the characters were actually bisexual rather than gay, as they were both married. It's a thought provoking film in that it makes you realise, whether you're ... Read review

Advantages: Great film, simply put.
Disadvantages: None whatsoever.

...the film is over, weather you're a fan of his, or not. If you loved this film, you'll also love the spoof staring John C Reilly made last year, "Walk Hard" - It's a comedy classic, and compliments Walk the Line perfectly, you can't go too wrong with this film. ... Read review

Advantages: Touching love story, beautiful desert scenery, well acted
Disadvantages: Very sad, jumps around a bit, perhaps a thinking persons film

...then look no further than The English Patient. I bought the English Patient on DVD at Sainsbury's a few weeks ago. I had just finished the book and thought I'd quite like to see what the film was like. I purchased it in a 3 for £30 deal. The book I read because it's on my Booker Prize winners list that I'm slowly working my way through this year. I have to be honest, although I liked the idea of it, I didn't enjoy it very much and had to force myself ...
...would like to re-read the book just to see how the director Anthony Minghella managed to create such a masterpiece from the same story I found dull on the page. Overview of the story *********************** If you have never heard of The English Patient then the following should help. The story is set at the end of the Second World War, in Italy, and for the most part moves between 1944 and up to two years before hand. The main character is a ... Read review

Advantages: Great entertainment
Disadvantages: not for fast action fans particularly

...forever perfect. This is just one of a handful of movies out of thousands that I could happily watch twenty four hours a day, every day, for the rest of my life! What makes it so good? Read on if you want to know more…. The Story…. Randle P. McMurphy [played by Jack Nicholson] is a loud-mouthed fast talking convict. He has learnt that he can shorten his sentence and spend his remaining time in a nice cosy mental hospital, if he can convince the ...
...characters relationship with Randle is one that really stands out, as does his overall performance, only being overshadowed by perhaps Nicholson himself! Louise Fletcher is cold and annoying as "Nurse Ratched" the woman just oozes irritation. The kind of character you would like to see hit over the head with a fridge. It's not surprising the inmates refer to her as nurse "Ratchet". You need an evil Ratched to balance out the nicer characters and ... Read review

Advantages: Truly gripping
Disadvantages: Based on a fictional character

...and popular politician who at the blink of an eye becomes a psychotic and bloodthirsty murderer who will defy anyone who tries to stand in his way. James McAvoy is equally as impressive as Amins personal doctor whose character is fictional yet very believable. This movie was released when a lot about life in Africa came out (Hotel Rwanda, The Constant Gardener) and is by far the best and most gripping with two superb performances from its leading ... Read review