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THE INTERNET'S MOST HONEST FILM REVIEWS. WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT.
The Vanishing (1988)
Sluizer’s film is gripping from start to finish, Hitchcockian at times in its delivery and suspense.
Dec 10, 20232 min read
The Martian (2015)
Ridley Scott has directed five films since this 2015 effort, and none of them are anywhere near as good as The Martian.
Dec 10, 20232 min read
Animals (2018)
Sophie Hyde’s film based on Emma Jane Unsworth’s novel of the same name tackles the lives of Laura and Tyler who live together in Dublin.
Dec 10, 20232 min read
Gladiator (2000)
I hadn't seen Gladiator for nineteen years, and I've wondered for a long time whether I would hold it in the same high regard on a re-watch.
Dec 10, 20231 min read
Apocalypto (2006)
Gibson has learnt lessons from Braveheart, and proves that he really is a director to be reckoned with when he is this focused.
Dec 10, 20232 min read
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)
Rare Exports is a really interesting film, and a terrific alternative if you’re sick of your dragging festive favourites this year.
Dec 10, 20231 min read
Bad Santa 2 (2016)
It’s crude, nasty, and doesn’t care who it offends.
Dec 10, 20232 min read
The Getaway (1972)
Sam Peckinpah is a fine film director, and this collaboration with Steve McQueen does nothing to alter that claim.
Dec 10, 20231 min read
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
A man running around with an axe dressed as Santa doesn’t seem particularly novel, but it does work to a certain extent.
Dec 10, 20231 min read
Black Christmas (1974)
I was surprised and thrilled at how terrific Bob Clark’s horror is.
Dec 10, 20232 min read
Detour (1945)
Detour is a wonderful reminder of the Noirs of the thirties and fourties.
Dec 6, 20232 min read
The Old Oak (2023)
Ken Loach completes his Broken Britain trilogy in fine fettle.
Dec 6, 20233 min read
Hollywoodland (2006)
Unfortunately for Hollywoodland, the film that it most reminds you of is L.A Confidential (1997), which is never going to help your case.
Dec 3, 20231 min read
Blonde (2022)
Blonde is one of the most harrowing films I’ve seen in a while, as well as being bold, and flawed.
Dec 3, 20233 min read
Moonage Daydream (2022)
The best way to approach Moonage Daydream is to simply let it engulf you in the same way Bowie’s music does.
Dec 3, 20232 min read
Black Book (2006)
Paul Verhoeven returns to his native Netherlands after two decades directing English language films in this World War II thriller.
Dec 3, 20231 min read
Zero Fucks Given (2022)
Cassandre flits from one Tinder date to another as she flies all over the world as a flight attendant for a low fares airline.
Dec 3, 20232 min read
Bee Movie (2007)
I watched this with my daughter, and I would say I enjoyed it as much as she did.
Dec 3, 20231 min read
The Courier (2021)
The Courier is a fascinating story, but fails to live up to its exciting premise.
Dec 3, 20231 min read
The Outlaw Joesy Wales (1976)
By now, everyone's aware of my Eastwood infatuation. Suffice to say, The Outlaw Josey Wales is terrific.
Dec 3, 20231 min read
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