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War of the Worlds (2005)
Brilliant but highly annoying in parts!
Well... it's kind of hard to know what to say with a summary like that! This was a really great movie! Shocking and at some points totally terrifying in it's own way and yet I felt it was spoilt by the totally unnecessary role that Dakota Fanning had to play... there is nothing more irritating than the screaming child who remains totally helpless to the end and in the script must be quoted every few lines as saying *screams hysterically*! On the other hand the rest of the cast remained strong to the end with Tom Cruise proving the perfect lead. Ray Ferrier is a real father, although at the start he appears to take very little interest in his children's welfare and approaches parenthood with a half hearted attempt at making things work, by the end he proves himself to be a devoted and loving father. Human kind will be tested physically, mentally and spiritually. The question we all must ask ourselves is how far would we go to survive and see to it that the safety of our own is secured? The film goes so far as to see humanity teeter on the edge of destruction. Yet whilst there are still people to carry on the fight hope is never truly lost, which brings us to a sudden and unexpected conclusion. This would be a 10/10 for me if it were not for all the high pitched screams coming from Rachel Ferrier (that to be quite frank would be enough to drive even the aliens crazy if they could hear her from all the way up there in their weird tripods!) All in all however this is an amazing movie and definitely worth a viewing!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Simply Heart Warming
Firstly let me start by saying that Depp was simply amazing in this movie (as usual). I genuinely believe that Charlie and the Chocolate Factory surpassed the 1971 musical staring Gene Wilder as Mr. Willy Wonka, which is saying something because believe me I simply adore the 71 version! However there was a greater depth to Depp's Wonka, with a revealing insight into his troubled childhood, which helped to shape the man he has become today. Depp adds a real insight into the mind of Willy Wonka, who from a characteristic point of view appears much more complex in this film version. We see him for what he truly is, incredibly creative, artistic but essentially he is still portrayed as a human being with human flaws. Willy Wonka is a man of mystery, an unknown, unseen phenomenon, until one day he reopens his factory for one day only and invites a few select lucky children in to freely view the wonders of his creation. However little did he know that by opening up his factory he was setting himself up to open up his heart to one boy in particular... Charlie Bucket. Through Charlie Wonka learns to love and live again. After Charlie leaves Wonka is left empty, finally unable to stand the steady decline of his creative flow, which inhibits his ability to produce the candy he is famous for, Wonka enlists the help of Charlie to regain what was lost by him so many years previous... the love and companionship of his father. As well as being an indisputable example of what makes film making great today Depp really reveals just how vulnerable even the strongest appearing of human beings can be. Highmore's Bucket also highlights the beautiful and regenerating nature of youth. Once Charlie discovers what exactly it is that has made Wonka so resentful of the family unit he sets about to change him with understanding, acceptance, and unbelievable kindness. In this respect the roles are reversed with Charlie (so old in mind for his years) allowing Wonka to revert back to the childhood that he never truly had. Even accompanying him for an emotional reunion with his father where Wonka discovers he had always been a loved child... even if it was from a distance. With this knowledge Wonka is able to move on. He has finally learnt to love and respect and is rewarded with a new extended family, his father and the Bucket's welcome Willy Wonka into a devoted and loving family unit that we can't help but hope will remain undivided. And what happened to poor, hungry Charlie Bucket? Well lets just say that with Wonka's new found compassion for humanity he and his family need never worry about money or food again!!!!
The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
Laughter and tears are in store for all in this new Wallace and Gromit classic!
This film really exceeded my expectations. As someone who has practically been raised on Wallace and Gromit I must admit that I was a little apprehensive about going to see this film. No prequel could possibly be as good as the originals especially as this was a special extended addition... or so I thought. As it turned out I think that this is by far the best yet. I laughed, I cried from laughing too hard, I cried because I was so moved by the end. For those of you who haven't get seen this you really must. Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit is not just for children or those who are already a fan, it's also the perfect introduction to anyone who hasn't yet seen anything of Wallace and Gromit and just how funny they really are! I just hope that this isn't the last we see of them!
South Park (1997)
I hate this show with a vengeance!!!!
Sorry if I can't conform with everybody else who has reviewed this but I really can't see what's so funny about this show!!! As far as I am concerned 'South Park' represents everything that it wrong with TV today! I hate it with a vengeance!!!! As far as I'm concerned it is nothing more than cheap trash that thanks advantage of disturbing political and moral situations in a desperate attempt to entertain people. Don't get me wrong I am up for a laugh and I have to admit that there are a few moments in this show that did make me smile. But these moments are few and far between and often undermined by something terribly disgusting. There is no way that this show compares to other American cartoons that really can be classed as funny... such as 'Family Guy' and 'The Simpsons'! I'm sorry that I don't have much more to say on this show. I definitely wouldn't recommend this show to people, but I also understand that not everybody thinks as I do... each to out own I suppose.
Lost (2004)
Got to be the best TV series to come along in a long time!!!!!!!!
What can I say? I'm totally hooked. 'Lost' is such a kool show and I can't wait for season 2!!! The week seems to go so slowly between episodes, I just wish channel 4 would start showing two episodes a week instead of one!!!!! It's simply got to be the BEST TV series to come along in a long long time... maybe ever! This ain't really much of a review is it? I just can't sum up how much I really love this show. If you haven't seen it yet, where have you been? Get a copy of the DVD and watch it!!!!! All the actors and characters are so amazing. Personally I'm a Jack and Sawyer fan myself although I also think Locke is so kool!!!! The use of flash backs to the characters 'previous lives' is a great technique and really allows the audience to connect with the characters on a much greater level, not just as they are on the island but how they were before their fateful flight and the crash! There are a lot of surprises in store and it is becoming apparent that nobody is quite who they say they are, everyone has a secret, but sometimes it feels that not everyone has the privacy they would like. I have several theories about this show but this is not the place to reveal them. However, this is the only show that I have become so engrossed in, I am totally fascinated by it!!! If I had to pick three of my favourite characters as I have already said it would have to be Jack, Sawyer and Locke. I mean where would the rest of the islanders be without Jack? I totally disagree with what some people are saying that Jack (Matthew Fox) is the all American hero. He is a surviver, who due to his medical position has been given the position of leader by the rest of the group. He never asked for the responsibility and sometimes doubts his own potential, he is also not afraid of using methods of torture and threats (as Sawyer has already found out) in order to get a job done, but he has everyones best interests at heart. Who cannot like Sawyer? He likes to pretend he's a tough guy who doesn't need anyone in order to survive but I don't think we have seen all there is to see of his character yet. In my opinion he has many hidden qualities yet to be revealed... even the possibility that's he's really a nice guy underneath! Plus Josh Holloway is simply perfect in the role! How come he wasn't discovered sooner? And then there's Locke (Terry O'Quinn). Mysterious, and an unknown to the rest of the group who this week will revel to Boone that before they crashed on the island he was a paraplegic. He seems to understand the island more than anyone else and... wait for it... he is the only one to have looked the 'monster' in the face and survived!!!! Whats not to like about this guy!!! In conclusion 'Lost' is simply amazing! Praise goes out to the creators, production crew and all the actors who help to make the show what it is!!!! A real 10/10 TV show...
The Elephant Man (1980)
"I am not an animal! I am a human being! I...am...a man!"... Amazingly Moving
Wow... I have just seen this movie and I have to say 'The Elephant Man' moved me more than anything else I have seen in a very long time. This is a real classic and in my opinion Anthony Hopkins best ever performance. Joseph Merrick (or as he is known as in the film John Merrick) was born severely disfigured due to an horrendous congenital disease that left 90% of his body covered in tumours. As he grew up his condition worsened and by the age of 21 he was making a living in freak shows where he was presented to the audience as 'The Elephant Man'! John Hurt's portrayal of 'The Elephant Man' is simply amazing, moving, compassionate and deeply romantic! Whilst Hopkins approaches Dr. Fredrick Treves with genuine insight into the potential for great kindness and strengh that human nature embraces, providing a startling and moving contrast to the majority of other characters in the film who approach John with contempt and malicious intent. The movie really highlights the plight of Merrick when Victorian society knew and understood very little about what they dubbed 'freaks of nature' and often approached such unfortunate individuals with a mixture fear and perverted joy. Even those supposedly more educated individuals have trouble accepting Merrick for who he is: an incredibly intelligent, sensitive, loving yet horribly oppressed human being. Claiming that "a hospital is no place for circus animals" yet as John himself summed it up so brilliantly "I am not an animal! I am a human being! I...am...a man!" It's amazing how much one man can endure, physical beatings, mental torture, and terminal illness yet still survive to prove to the world that their soul remains intact. As the film progresses the audience get to see beyond Merricks physical deformity and recognise him for the beautiful human being that he really is! The ending is brilliant, subtle and yet highly emotional with the death of John Merrick peacefully in his sleep. Yet now he is no longer alone and as the last line of the film sums up so perfectly "Nothing will die". Joseph Merrick will never truly die. His memory remains intact for anyone who has ever seen this film or heard his story. Whenever anyone accepts someone who is different to themselves they are remembering his name in the best way they know how. We can all say we know the story of 'The Elephant Man' but the question we have to ask ourselves is can we simply say that facts and figures are the best way to remember this man by? Suerly remembering through the love he shared with those closest to him is the only way to go forward.
Definitely a film I would be proud to have as part of my collection! This movie is definitely of 5* quality and that is why I have given it a 10/10.
The Sixth Sense (1999)
15 or PG? Not my kind of 'horror' movie
I have read a lot of good comments for this movie but I must admit that it was not my kind of 'horror' movie. Whilst other people seem to have gained a lot of insight into the underlying themes of this film, such as it's emotional intensity and unexpected twists, I was watching the film in the hope of being scared by it! As it turned out I was bitterly disappointed. I used to consider myself a complete woos where horror movies were concerned, but having made an effort to watch more of them recently I now find them throughly entertaining, although as yet non of them have really 'scared' me, as it were and 'Sixth Sense' was the worst of them all! That's not to say I didn't enjoy this movie to an extent. I enjoyed it for it's originality, handling of emotional issues and occasional shocks... the ending was totally unexpected. However when it came to the 'scare factor' this movie is totally lacking. My friends found it hilarious when I asked them what they thought about it one day and concluded in my opinion that this film should be a PG not a 15!!!! I understand that there are a couple of what could be described as mildly graphic moments in this movie... but seriously I have seen PG's more gory than this and U's that are a lot scarier... I mean what the heck is going on in 'Alice In Wonderland'? In conclusion this is not a movie I would recommend to any hard core 'horror' fan. If it didn't scare me when I first saw it then it wouldn't even scare a 3 month old (I used to be a total woos!!!!) I'm now looking forward to getting to grips with real horror movies such as 'The Shining', and won't be watching 'Sixth Sense' again anytime soon... I hope!!!!!
Wallace and Gromit in: A Close Shave (1995)
What a classic!!!
Well first thing I'd like to say is that I know I've included a spoiler alert here (I always do) but feel safe to read on people cos the truth is there probably aren't any, i just don't want to be kicked off here. After the release of Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were Rabbit I've been watching my collection of Wallace and Gromit classics and I have to say that this is my favourite! I must say that having been brought up on Wallace and Gromit I can't help but feel a bit sad about the loss of all the old models but I suppose the reality is that its all brought Wallace and Gromit closer to my heart! Wallace and Gromit is a real genuine classic and I know many will agree. It may have had a few years break with the creators doing other things like 'Chicken Run' and 'Creature Comforts' but Wallace and Gromit exceeds them all! Don't get me wrong Chicken Run is great but it belongs to a different generation of children and I can't regard it with the same affection as I regard W+G. (Ah here comes a spoiler sorry folks)and isn't shawn just sooooooooooooo cute! I think this is their creators best achievement, I even still find it a bit scary at times lol... 10/10 lads! Sorry this is a bit short (well it's short for me anyway) but I just wanted to say how special I think Wallace and Gromit really is and hope it continues to be enjoyed by generations to come because in my eyes Wallace and Gromit can never die!
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Simply magical! The best Harry Potter movie yet!
I would like to begin by saying that I am not generally a backwards person but to all you Harry Potter fans out there who got into the movies by first reading the books I may appear rather strange because I got into the books many years after being a fan of the movies! I must admit that I was never able to get into Harry Potter until the release of The Order of the Pheonix, I didn't even know much about the books until I brought the third instalment The Prisoner of Azkaban. Obviously I had a vague idea that Harry Potter existed because I had been to see the first film and thought it was quite good but nothing to get too exited about... or so I thought. All I knew at that time was that I couldn't get into the series so why should I bother? Well how wrong was I? I can't remember exactly how I finally got into the books, I think it was something that just gradually crept up on me but after reading Order of the Pheonox I got into it so much that I read the books backwards! Thats right... backwards, and oh how confusing that was, and yet oh how fantastic and enjoyable! Well reading over this I must admit that so far I don't seem to have said a great deal about the film do I? Well lets start by saying that not only is Azkaban my favourite film but it is also my favourite book of the trilogy. I have read it over and over again and I never seem to tire of it. Lupin is great and by far my favourite character! David Thewlis was (in my opinion) simply made for the part! This movie far exceeds the other two! The character of Sirius Black is really brought to life in this movie! The magic of it is that he appears genuinely evil at the start (even though we all know he's not) but by the end we all realise him to be a helpless victim of the murderous so called friend of James and Lily Potter Wormtail. Call me a woos but I must admit that I did cry at the end scene between Sirius and Harry and again between Lupin and Harry. They are both such amazing characters and the actors are all amazing especially Alan Rickman who has played Snape with what appears to be such an understanding of the character from the beginning that to many fans I think it is safe to presume that he is the Severus Snape! This movie is definitely a 10/10. Simply magical!!!!!
Gods and Monsters (1998)
The God of all Monsters
'Gods and Monsters' was originally adapted for the big screen from a book by author Christopher Bram 'Father of Frankenstein'. The story focuses on the life of one of the most famous British film directors of the 1930's, James Whale. In his prime, Whale directed many successful movies, but it's for his horror movies that most people remember him for, particularly the infamous 'Frankenstein' and 'Bride of Frankenstein' movies. However it's the circumstances of Whale's death which helped to secure him a place in the history books, and in the hearts and minds of many Whale is still one of the best British film directors of the twentieth century. In 1957 Whale's body was found in the swimming pool at his Hollywood mansion, it was the end of an era for the classic horror genre. Later it was concluded that he died of unnatural causes. The last few days of Whale's life still remain to this day a complete mystery, and it is these last few days that 'Gods and Monsters' tries to shed some light upon. It has since been ruled that Whale's death was suicide, but at the time there was much speculation as to whether this was the case and some suspected foul play. Even to this day there are probably people who remain unconvinced. But Whale had previously suffered a series of debilitating strokes, and though his motor abilities had been left 'relativity unimpaired' he became increasingly frustrated by his inability to concentrate, and by the memories of a past he had spent most of his life trying to outrun, which now continually overwhelmed him. In all senses of the word the movie is a drama. A dramatic, yet truly realistic and believable portrayal of what the last few days of Whale's life may have been, with some references to horror true to Whale's own style of film-making. Many of the characters including Clayton Boone - Whale's young and inexperienced gardener (portrayed by Brendan Fraser) and Hannah (Lynn Redgrave) the loyal and kind hearted house keeper, are totally fictional and as far as anybody knows never existed. However they were so expertly created by Christopher Bram in his novel that they still remain as real as Whale himself, making 'Gods and Monsters' a truly unforgettable experience, and an absolute must see for all avid movie goers. Starring award winning actor Sir Ian McKellen as James Whale 'Gods and Monsters' strives to and succeeds in creating a truly believable depiction of the last dying days of a man blest with a deliciously unique mind. The film respects it's moral duty towards it's audience. It certainly seems to understand the many questions it raises regarding the morality of the human race, as it strives to tell Whale's final story (just as Whale strove to tell that of 'Frankenstein') with sensitivity and understanding. The movie combines flashbacks to significant parts of Whale's younger life, with enactments of his troubled dreams and clips from Whale's own 'Bride of Frankenstein' succeeding in arousing a feeling of disorientation in the audience, providing a valuable insight into the mind of an ailing man at the crossroads of his life. The movie also offers many opportunities for in-depth film and character analysis for anybody interested in this field of media interpretation. I myself as an ex media studies student and aspiring actress was very impressed with the way Whale ans Clayton's friendship was handled even after Whale's death and found many of the scenes between McKellen and Fraser exceptionally moving. One particular scene that really caught my attention involves Clayton with his son towards the end of the film. This scene tells us a lot about how close Whale and Boone's friendship really was. Their relationship was a short one but one that had a heavy and long lasting impact on both of their lives. At times it was emotional and intense (however it becomes evident quite early on that there is no trace of sexual desire between the two of them) and towards the end they share a bond that will bridge the gap and shattered relations between them from beyond the grave!
The Birds (1963)
A good movie but isn't made to scare in todays society
I don't know whether I really need to include a spoiler alert in this review or not so I think those who haven't seen 'The Birds' (and if you haven't you should!) are safe to carry on reading. I've seen this film a couple of times, once when I was very young and again yesterday. I remember that the first time I saw it it really did quite scare me, as I can't remember exactly how old I was but to be quite honest I was a bit of a woos anyway! However, watching back over it yesterday I began to realise just how tame 'The Birds' and other horror movies of the generation were! Then again this is by no means a criticism of Alfred Hichcock who was indeed one of the finest directors of his time. In creating 'The Birds' he achieved what he set out to do, and that was to create a movie that would terrorise and shock cinema goers of the time (1963). However I feel that it has be said that most cinema goers of this generation would not even be slightly un-nerved by this film. With movies now such as 'The Grudge', 'Creep' and 'The Ring' I think it is safe to say that this film is not designed to shock modern society. This film is a classic and should be treated as such, but speaking as somebody who is not even a hard core fan of the horror genre and does not normally even enjoy being scared I must admit that no-longer can this film be described as horrifying, or even vaguely scary. But in saying that, don't get me wrong, I still really like this movie and despite how critical this review may sound I am not trying to put this movie down and am not by any means saying that it is bad. In fact I think it's a great deal better than many of todays movies, which is why I would still give it a 10/10 rating!
Creep (2004)
All in all a bit of a disappointment
Before I start I would just like to point out that I'm not generally somebody who enjoys being scared and after seeing 'Creep' it's a good job I'm not otherwise I might have come away feeling bitterly disappointed. I saw trailers for this movie on TV when it was out in the cinema and I must admit that on seeing them I thought it looked really good. Considering that I am not somebody who enjoys being scared I thought that this was a movie that I would really like to see but unfortunately I was not 18 at the time. Today I ordered the movie off a satellite TV channel and sat down with my mom and brother with plenty of cushions within arms reach ready for the fright of my life (especially as this film has been given a rating of 18)or so I thought. The film started off alright, though as far as I could see it was nothing to scream about, in an underground sewer and completely detached from the rest of the film which all takes part in the London Underground. Even those of you who haven't seen the film can probably guess the plot, young woman falls asleep in underground and misses last train home, wakes up to find the station deserted and all locked up for the evening, evil creepy thing chases her through the underground and the sewers of London trying to kill her, everybody she meets on the way gets killed by the evil creepy thing, gory climax with lots of blood and gore and finally after all that woman survives her encounter with the 'Creep' and life continues as normal with nobody ever knowing what happened. There are a few unexpected moments such as when one of her friends follows her onto the train and tries to rape her in a drunkard and druged up state, but he gets killed by the monster very quickly and thats the end of him. From what I could see there were no characters I felt empathy for and the only character I felt I really didn't want to die by the end of it was a little dog belonging to a homeless couple sleeping in the underground station. However in saying that I came very close to feeling sorry for the 'monster' or should I say 'monster's' by the end of the film after the plot seems to indicate that he is in fact the product of some sort of scientific experiment carried out on children in secret deep down in the hidden tunnels of the station. However the film still has a lot to answer for as even this small sense of direction doesn't account for some of the strange and bizarre things that happen during it's duration, and quite frankly some of the stuff it comes out with could simply be put down to the crews seeming obsession with making a film purely for the fun of filling it with 1 and a half hours of mindless violence! For example why is the 'Creep' killing all these people? To me it looked like it was to feed something more sinister than even he was but what was this other creature? And what exactly happened down there to turn these children into the killing mutants that they had become? All in all I would't say that this was the worst film I have ever seen, but I will say that I have seen 15's that are scarier than this! It's definitely not the sort of film I would let my little cousin watch or anybody under the age of 14 but if your into horror and suspense more than blood and gore this is definitely not the film for you. However if you happen to be some psycho blood crazed maniac you're likely to be pleasantly surprised!
Finding Neverland (2004)
Magical and moving
Before I go on I must admit that I never saw this film in the cinema, but having now seen it an average of about 6 times and finding that it still manages to move and inspire me I really wish I had. Jonny Depp is amazing as the author and playwrite J.M Barrie bringing the character to life with his inspirational and moving pertrayal of a man whose childhood was raviged with grief with the death of his older brother and the regection of him by his mother that insued. When Barrie (Depp) meets Sylvia Llewelyn Davies (Winslet) in a local park whilst writing his latest play little does he know that his life is about to change in a most drastic and unexpected way. Their friendship quickly blossoms and so does Barries relationship with her four young sons. He soon becomes a playmate and mentor to the young boys, who all quickly grow to adore him (much to their grandmothers disapproval and disgust), that is except Peter who is still grieving for his late father and is determind that this new man in his mothers life should never replace his father. Although there is never any indication that Barries relationship with Sylvia is based on anything more than a strong bond of friendship his life starts to take a dramatic turn as rumors about his relationship with the Llewelyn Davies family start to circulate and his own wife leaves him. Then when Sylvia becomes ill Barrie and the rest of her family are convinced it could be something serious but Sylvia just wants life to continue as normal. Then when it becomes clear that Sylvia is dying everybody realises that their pretence is over and it's time to face the reality of their situation, meaning the children must come to terms with the idea of a life without not only without their father but now without their mother. However Barrie still has one more trick up his sleeve to give her the send of he believes she deserves and to forfill his promise to take her to Neverland. When she is unable to attend the opening night of 'Peter Pan' the play Barrie wrote about their summer together he decides to bring the play to her. This will be their last evening spent together but Sylvia still has one more card to play and on the day of her funeral her mother reveals to Barrie that Sylvia's last gift to him is something truly special, something that will enable him to remain part of all their lives forever. This is a magical and moving masterpiece that I think should never fail to move, thorally recomendable.
The Phantom of the Opera (2004)
outstanding
I mist admit that when I first went to see Phantom of the Opera in Janueary 2005 at the cinema I had never seen the stage version before or any of the other many film versions of it, I had never even heard the soundtrack. I had friends who had been to see the film and they had recommended it so I went with rather high expectations. Some might say that my expectations were so high it was rather risky as I could easily have come out disappointed. Yet I have to say that the film far exceeded my expectations. The acting is superb and the voices of the stars are classic and haunting. I would even go so far as to say that Gerald Butler is the Phantontom of the Opera. The story is horrifying, but at the same time is also heart warming and romantic. Andrew Lloyd Webber has really managed to get into the head of the characters from Gaston Leroux's book and has created a masterpiece. The sets are beautiful creating 2 hours of complete suspense and total delight. The film captures all the charm of the period but still offers a more contemporary look which should appeal to more younger viewers. All I can say is that it's a grave pity that it didn't win any of the awards it was up for recently and by no means should this be considered to be a reflection on the quality of the film. I for one cant wait for the DVD to come out and will be th orally proud to have a copy of this masterpiece that I can call my own.
Open Water (2003)
Confounding
I have just finished watching 'Open Water' and must admit that I have been left feeling rather confounded as to how I am meant to feel about the content of this film. Initially I was so bitterly disappointed with the outcome that I automatically started reading other viewers reviewers to find out if there was anybody who had seen this film who had been left feeling the same way that I had. Surprisingly I found very few people had, with most other viewers giving this movie good to even excellent ratings. I must admit that many of these reviews have opened my eyes greatly, and although I still stick by my initial opinion that this film does not provide much in terms of entertainment, it provides a very clear and concise insight into human nature and what happens when people are placed into very foreign and potentially dangers situations such as been stranded in the middle of the ocean. However, I found the behaviour of the sharks to be very 'Hollywood'! It had already been established that the couple were drifting and after 7 hours in the water surely it should be expected that they should have drifted miles from where they first surfaced. However wherever they went, the sharks seemed to follow them! I would be the first to confess to not know a great deal about the natural behaviour of sharks, and somebody correct me if I'm wrong but surely it is not in any animals nature to stalk its prey for miles and miles and over a period of 7 hours? Also sharks are attracted by the smell of fresh blood, so when the couple were wounded (which was several times throughout the film) a feeding frenzy should surely have ensued, yet the couple carried on drifting for several more hours, only meeting their fate during a storm and many hours after they had become injured so surely the blood trail should have run out hours ago! (Also far too Hollywood for me!) However, overall I have given this movie a 2 star because what it lacks in entertainment and its depiction of shark behaviour (in my opinion) it makes for in its representation of the simple survival instinct and the reaction of humans when place in potentially life endangering situations.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984)
BRILLIANT!!!!!
I have only seen a few episiodes of the Jeremy Brett version of 'Sherlock Holmes' but already (to me) Jeremy Brett is THE 'Sherlock Holmes'. He gives the character a real personality and not only plays the character but BECOMES the character. I know that Jeremy Brett was not always comfortable with the character and lacked confidence in his portrayal of 'Sherlock Holmes' but to me he is the ULTIMATE Sherlock!!!! It's so unfourtunate that a character who ultimately brought such pleasure to so many people brought the actor such a mix of joy and misery!!!! Jeremy Brett was a great actor and a great man and thats why he is one of my all time favourite actors!!!!!
Living Free (1972)
Touching, moving...
The touching and moving sequal to "Born Free". "Living Free" sees the exellent Nigel Davenport as George Adamson and Susan Hampshire as his wife Joy Adamson. After the death of Elsa the Adamsons have to look after her orphaned cubs and when they start wreaking havok on a nearby villiage the Adamsons have little choice but to move them hundreds of miles away to live in peace at a game reserve but catching them prooves to be a big problem. Anybody who has ever seen "Born Free" will realise what a truely touching storey the tale of Elsa is. Based on a true story this sequal to "Born Free" will have you laughing and crying by the end.
Dad's Army (1968)
Comic geneous...
Dad's Army has got to be the greatest British sitcom ever. The cast were (and those who are still alive still are) Britans best and the scripts are comic geneous. I have loved it ever since I saw my very first episiode (which I can still remember was "Boots, Boots, Boots") and as Jimmy Perry (the writer), David Croft (the producer) and most of the cast were around to play their own roles during the real World War Two it adds an extra appeal to know that they each brought there own war time experiances into the series and their characters (John Le Mesurier for example initially had trouble in knowing how to play Sgt Wilson eventually decideing to play him how he himself had conducted himself as a Captain in India in WW2). Overall I simply love "Dad's Army" and hope that as years go by and generation after generation brings new life into the world "Dad's Army" will never be forgotten!
Where the Spies Are (1965)
Brilliant...
Brilliant... Where the Spies are is superb. With outstanding performances by David Niven, Nigel Davenport and John Le Mesurier. Where the spies are will make even the most reluctant of reluctant of audiences nostalgic for the classic secret agent film. When Dr. Love (David Niven) is approached by an old equatence in the secret service (John Le Mesurier) his life is turned upside down.