Let's be honest: Terrahawks is a bit naff, especially when compared to Gerry Anderson's earlier work. The 20-minute running time excludes any kind of character or plot development. The series was clearly made on a very low budget but that shouldn't necessarily mean god-awful scripts and wooden acting which plague Terrahawks, which is at times painful to watch. Good for nostalgia value only.
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Manos: The Hands of Fate
(1966)
This film made me feel bored, physically sick and uneasy all at once
23 August 2021
It's not scary at all, it's just weird and oh so dull, dull, dull, and goes on forever. The music is awful, the dubbing atrocious, the editing is the worst. Even watching it with the Rifftrax soundtrack, I gave up half way through because I felt sick watching it.
Beyond the Summits
(2009)
Quite good, actually...
6 December 2009
A film about the life of climber Catherine Destivelle is a great excuse for some wonderful photography of the French Alps.
The film is divided into three parts, following Destivelle on her ascent of three vertiginous peaks. Some of the camera work is quite astonishing.
Destivelle is not alone on each mountain: each peak is tackled with companion, a different person from each stage of her life. These scenes are not too forced, and seem to have been unscripted.
I recommend this title for the photography, if nothing else. And at 80 minutes, it's quite short, which is probably about right for a documentary.
The film is divided into three parts, following Destivelle on her ascent of three vertiginous peaks. Some of the camera work is quite astonishing.
Destivelle is not alone on each mountain: each peak is tackled with companion, a different person from each stage of her life. These scenes are not too forced, and seem to have been unscripted.
I recommend this title for the photography, if nothing else. And at 80 minutes, it's quite short, which is probably about right for a documentary.
Goldeneye
(1989 TV Movie)
A celebration of Britishness
17 January 2009
Don't expect a James Bond film - there's not much in the way of action, stunts or gadgets. There are, however, several good-looking women, an interesting story of espionage and international intrigue, and an respected actor, Clarles Dance, in the role of Ian Fleming.
The film (for it is just under two hours in length) is a biography, based on the real-life wartime adventures of Ian Fleming, who was a commander in the British Navy. The story is inter-cut with scenes of a slightly older Fleming filming an interview from his Jamaican retreat, Goldeneye. His friend Noel Coward is never far away, and supplies much of the humour.
The feature is worth watching, mainly for the the depiction of how the James Bond novels were inspired from real life events.
The film (for it is just under two hours in length) is a biography, based on the real-life wartime adventures of Ian Fleming, who was a commander in the British Navy. The story is inter-cut with scenes of a slightly older Fleming filming an interview from his Jamaican retreat, Goldeneye. His friend Noel Coward is never far away, and supplies much of the humour.
The feature is worth watching, mainly for the the depiction of how the James Bond novels were inspired from real life events.
The Wing or The Thigh?
(1976)
Very funny comedy, recommended to all!
24 August 2008
Warning: Spoilers
As timely today as it was when it was released over 30 years ago, this comedy stars French legend Louis de Funes (of "Les Gendarmes" fame) as Charles Duchemin, the owner of a restaurant guide. The film is very funny indeed, with some inspired moments. Can be enjoyed by old and young alike.
The best part of the film is when De Funes gets dressed up and pretends to be a rude American tourist (or an old lady) in order not to be recognised whilst sampling the food for his famous restaurant guide.
Coluche is good as De Funes' son, and Ann Zacharias, who plays the secretary, is extremely attractive.
The best part of the film is when De Funes gets dressed up and pretends to be a rude American tourist (or an old lady) in order not to be recognised whilst sampling the food for his famous restaurant guide.
Coluche is good as De Funes' son, and Ann Zacharias, who plays the secretary, is extremely attractive.
My Friends, My Love
(2008)
So-so French romantic comedy set in London
18 August 2008
Warning: Spoilers
Not a bad film: it has one or two funny moments, but there are quite a few dull scenes which could easily have been cut, and I did find myself looking at my watch a few times to see how long was left. Fortunately, at 99 minutes, it isn't long.
There are a couple things wrong though: the quaint-looking London on view here is populated entirely, it seems, by French speakers (including removal men, teachers and builders.) The only interaction with an English speaking person is a scene where one of the characters gets his knuckles rapped by a policeman for daydreaming at traffic lights. The other problem is the plausibility of the relationship between Mathias (Vincent Lindon), a balding middle aged-man and beautiful young Audrey (Virginie Ledoyen). It is hard to see how she could fall for him, (his defining characteristic appears to be a fear of heights). It is not so difficult, however, to see how he might fall for her.
I can't really recommend this- there are so many other romantic comedies out there which are better.
There are a couple things wrong though: the quaint-looking London on view here is populated entirely, it seems, by French speakers (including removal men, teachers and builders.) The only interaction with an English speaking person is a scene where one of the characters gets his knuckles rapped by a policeman for daydreaming at traffic lights. The other problem is the plausibility of the relationship between Mathias (Vincent Lindon), a balding middle aged-man and beautiful young Audrey (Virginie Ledoyen). It is hard to see how she could fall for him, (his defining characteristic appears to be a fear of heights). It is not so difficult, however, to see how he might fall for her.
I can't really recommend this- there are so many other romantic comedies out there which are better.
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