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Bodies (2004)
Very realistic
I work in the NHS, and this is the most realistic drama I've seen. None of your dewy-eyed idealism of casualty et al, this shows what hospitals are really like, and it's not pretty. I think the acting is great, on the whole, Max Beesley is a really realistic sort of person, and Neve NcIntosh looks really anxious and upset, which judging by the circumstances, she probably ought to be. My favourite bit is when one gynaecologist tells the manager that there's a four letter word that describes a gynaecological orifice, and he's the biggest one he's ever met! Absolutely priceless! I wonder if they'll make any more, they should move it to BBC1 if they do.
Donnie Darko (2001)
Death, a merciful release??
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This film is excellent. You have to think a bit and it leaves you pondering afterwards, which obviously doesn't appeal to some of the brain dead masses who like lots of blood and gore and not much else. the music is wonderful and adds an ethereal quality to the film. The plot, isn't too complicated in my opinion, it just needs a little thought. It's a choice between life and death, and Donnie has to decide which brings the most relief.
If you like to be able to remember your films, and to discuss them in the pub later, this is for you. If you like to leave your brain at home in a jar when you go to the cinema, then don't watch this.
My opinion.. 10/10, one of my top 10 films of all time.
She's Having a Baby (1988)
Not bad
Not a great film, but enjoyable, nevertheless. Most of my points go for the scene near the end, with Kate Bush's hauntingly beautiful "This womans work", which always brings a tear to my eye. I loved the song before I realized it was in this film, which was my main reason for seeing the film in the first place.