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History of Violence (2005) 8*
The name suggests some blood and gore, but this film is more than that. A gripping drama about a man thrust into the limelight after a robbery at his cafe.
Kick-Ass (2010) 7*
Another very violent film, but this is all comic violence. Silly, but good fun all the same.
Breathing (2011) 6
Unusual German film (a random pick) about an 18 year old youth in a detention centre and his stalled attempts at getting back into society.
The
Hunger Games (2012) 7
Entertaining and interesting on many levels... you can read my thoughts here.
High
Fidelity (2000) 7*
The Nick Hornby book that became a film - all about relationships and music.
The
Grey (2011) 5
Long film that goes nowhere. Quite dull really.
The
Players (2012) 6
French comedy starring the two same actors in lots of scenarios. Some bits very good, some parts really awful.
21
Jump Street (2012) 7
I laughed far more than I thought I would. My review is here.
Children
of Men (2006) 7*
A really interesting take on the future where all women become infertile. A great idea that could have been taken much further.
Cinema
Paradiso (1988) 8
The classic Italian film - not sure how I missed it until now. A feel good film.
* Previously viewed
Hist/Violence - I'm a bit puzzled why, after I'd just seen it in 2005, I gave it a mere 6. I certainly remember thinking it was rather good, and reminding myself now of the details, I still feel that way. In retrospect it seems to be worth a '7' at the very least.
ReplyDelete'Kick-Ass' - I gave this a '5.5' - and for this one don't feel inclined to shift.
'High Fidelity' - yes, I agree a '7'.
'Children of Men' - liked this even more than you did. An '8'.
'Cinema Paradiso' - haven't seen this since viewed in 1990 at London's excellent (and pricey) Curzon Mayfair cinema on a visit from my home, at that time, in Germany. This was before I started giving scores, but even more than two decades later I recall liking it ( As you know, it's now regarded highly quite generally). I think that when I catch it again I'd be seconding your score of '8'.
Of those I didn't catch, or haven't yet caught, I'd like to see 'The Players' - and, though it's not within my usual range, be willing to give '21 Jump Street' a go.
ReplyDeleteI love Kick Ass - it's ****ing crazy and not PC at all!
Why 4 pre-viewed films this month?
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