Reviews

"Ae Fond Kiss" embodies all and more that we are used to from director,Ken Loach. The film is entertaining and moving from start to finish and makes interesting and true social comment about the way we live. Loach approaches the subjects of religion, race, national identity and cultural differences in a way that is sensitive, gritty and real to the audience. "Ae Fond Kiss" does not shy away from the truth and attempts to deal with issues in a far more serious and believable way than such films as "Bend it Like Beckham". An enjoyable film, and one which should gain huge attention and recognition from the U.S. However, we shouldn't hold our breath as we know.

Carlito's Way is a quite beautifully crafted piece of cinema. Through superb acting Al Pacino builds the character of Carlito Brigante in a way that the audience simply cannot help but become involved in his plight. Carlito is an ageing, former hood in New York, just released from prison with help from his illigitimate lawyer friend, Dave Kleinfeld. He is torn between his shady past and his longing to lead a normal life with his true love, Gail. Brigante takes us on a dangerously exhilerating ride as he juggles his past and present; loyalty and distrust; friends and enemies; and life and death. Sean Penn is excellent as Kleinfeld, De Palma's cinematography is superb and Pacino is as always, breathtakingly good. Anyone who watches this film should be touched by story and moved by Pacino's performance. It develops emotions in a similar way to films like American History X, Donnie Brasco, and The Hurricane. Great Film!