Retro Review: L.A. Confidential
21
May
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As good as this film is, some (including myself) still think it to be a touch underrated. Perhaps it’s the fact that it didn’t get all the recognition that it probably could’ve received, or that (despite getting two big time Oscar nods) it was overshadowed by some Titanic films that year…
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Wake Up and Die DVD Review
17
May
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First of all, let me say I am not a fan of horror movies in general, and I’m even less a fan of the torture porn sub-genre, which includes movies such as Hostel and Saw. It’s not so much that the gore is off-putting, but more that the violence serves no purpose beyond shock value and this is what I find most disturbing about it. Having said that, Wake Up and Die is a very interesting concept, but I found certain scenes extremely...
The Magic of Belle Isle DVD Review
16
May
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No, there’s no magic, it’s just a patch of land in the middle of a lake – in fact the island is simply a background feature in a subtly pleasant drama made memorable by the performances and decent writing. In sort, they could have used a different title, and in some instances, they did.
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L.A., I Hate You DVD Review
10
May
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‘Based on true LA stories’ – I’m not exactly sure what that means, but if this film is anything to go by, then it’s nothing good…...
The Good Doctor DVD Review
09
May
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The Good Doctor is an interesting thriller, but unfortunately it never seems to make the most of its potential.
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