Category Archives: Film

Kinky Boots

Amusing. Chiwetel Ejiofor’s performance as Lola, by itself, is worth the price of admission. He is absolutely fabulous in a part that ranges from outrageous humour to heart rending pathos. It’s a little slow at the start and I didn’t … Continue reading

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Stranger Than Fiction

Quirky. A rather amusing and entertaining film that was much under rated when it was first released, which for the life of me I can’t understand. Visually pleasing with interesting characters and lots of great humour all the way through. … Continue reading

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United 93

Incredible. This has got to be one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. Ever! That may sound a little over the top but I assure you this definitely not only a must see movie but a must buy movie … Continue reading

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The Queen

Brilliant. This was another film I’d been nervous about seeing because, well, the subject matter didn’t sound that interesting. Mostly I’d heard it was a Blair/QEII pas de deux and that didn’t strike me as hugely engrossing. Amazingly, I loved … Continue reading

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Children Of Men

Brilliant. A great story that grabs you right from the word go and never lets up. A whole slew of wonderful performances that drag you into this future world. It’s so enjoyable to watch a movie that assumes its audience … Continue reading

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It’s All About Love

Weird. So you’ve never heard of this film either? Well that makes two of us. It does have several positive attributes. There’s Joaquin Phoenix and Claire Danes for two and some of the imagery is quite stunning. I especially loved … Continue reading

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Infernal Affairs

Must see. Yes you must! This movie rocks! Not only does it feature Tony Leung, one of my all time favourite Hong Kong actors but there are stunning high rise views of the city that just blow you away. The … Continue reading

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Hard Candy

Stunning. Mark Kermode raved about this movie on Fivelive but it never did turn up on the big screen here in Morris so I had to wait until it was released on dvd to see it. In everyway imaginable this … Continue reading

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The Holiday

RomCom. Despite its failings this movie made me laugh out loud multiple times and there are many things to love in it. Jude Law for one plus Kate Winslet and Eli Wallach for two more. Even the two children are … Continue reading

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The Prestige

Intellectual. And I mean that in a good way! This is a movie that actually rewards higher brain function and paying attention. Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman make great protagonists, neither being entirely attractive but fascinating to watch interact. I … Continue reading

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