The Limey (1999) Terence Stamp as a cockney villian in Los Angeles investigating the death of his daughter. Stamp in in cracking form as the ruthless ex-con upsetting the likes of Peter Fonda with his uncompromising approach to his quest.
The film is a bit "arty" with flashbacks, imaginary scenes and dialogue that continues over different locations. It reminds me a bit of Point Blank and Stamp has the same unstoppable quality Lee Marvin had in that movie.
There's also a little reference to Stamp's brother Chris in the song used over the titles "The Seeker" by The Who. Chris Stamp used to manage them.
Werner Herzog's fabulous update of the silent classic, aided no end by his old mucker Klaus Kinski donning the fangs to mesmerising effect. Arguably the greatest interpretation of Dracula so far, though its leisurely pace may not be to all tastes. There's no gothic melodrama here, only a deathly eeriness that gradually seeps into all corners. Clever too - blood is rarely seen, as if reflecting the Count's tragic, eternal longing for both it and the death he'll always be denied. Great stuff, and vastly superior to Coppola's gimmicky, overblown effort. 9/10
Assault on Precinct 13
Though now considered old, John Carpenter's urban nightmare has lost none of its claustrophobic power. A masterpiece of economy, and so adroitly handled with its black wit and tight editing you may not even notice that the actual assualts take up relatively little screentime. 8/10
Jennifer's Body 7/10 (2009) - This is about two best friends only one of them gets turned into something that likes to snack on men. With Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfield.
I found this entertaining and I liked the way it ended.
Stalag 17. Peculiar in a way, not as I expected. Little escape action or usual WW2 camp fare. Every scene devoted to the traitor. Nonetheless very good and Holden terrific.
Entertaining enough runaway train thriller, very characteristic of the late Tony Scott. Filtered photography, mis-matched buddies (with "issues"), flash editing, cheesy ending, swirling choppers etc. It's all here. 7.5/10
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7/10
The film is a bit "arty" with flashbacks, imaginary scenes and dialogue that continues over different locations. It reminds me a bit of Point Blank and Stamp has the same unstoppable quality Lee Marvin had in that movie.
There's also a little reference to Stamp's brother Chris in the song used over the titles "The Seeker" by The Who. Chris Stamp used to manage them.
7.5/10
Werner Herzog's fabulous update of the silent classic, aided no end by his old mucker Klaus Kinski donning the fangs to mesmerising effect. Arguably the greatest interpretation of Dracula so far, though its leisurely pace may not be to all tastes. There's no gothic melodrama here, only a deathly eeriness that gradually seeps into all corners. Clever too - blood is rarely seen, as if reflecting the Count's tragic, eternal longing for both it and the death he'll always be denied. Great stuff, and vastly superior to Coppola's gimmicky, overblown effort. 9/10
Assault on Precinct 13
Though now considered old, John Carpenter's urban nightmare has lost none of its claustrophobic power. A masterpiece of economy, and so adroitly handled with its black wit and tight editing you may not even notice that the actual assualts take up relatively little screentime. 8/10
I found this entertaining and I liked the way it ended.
9/10
classic movie,haven't seen it for years,still as good now as it was back then
7/10.
- LOVED IT!
Entertaining enough runaway train thriller, very characteristic of the late Tony Scott. Filtered photography, mis-matched buddies (with "issues"), flash editing, cheesy ending, swirling choppers etc. It's all here. 7.5/10
Arbitrage 7/10
The Bay 3/10
Kinky Boots 7/10
Silent Hill 2 3/10
8/10
"Gentlemen!! - you can't fight here this is the war room " - lol classic
8/10
A fantastic film, a lot better than I was expecting. I don't know if I agree with it winning Best Picture though...