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*Anon*’s Film Reviews
103 Films have been rated or reviewed by *Anon*.
Navigator, The (A Medieval Odyssey) (1988)
Imaginative little film which falls slightly short of greatness. A bit overcooked in some places but brilliantly conceived in others. You either like the work of Vincent Ward or you don\'t. This film has never gained the recognition it deserves.
Rain (2001)- Simple, down home NZ movie. We have all been there. I felt a bit mugged by the ending but the film is still a cut above average.
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Odessa File, The (1974)
Good, solid, straight up translation of the novel to the big screen. Competent in all departments but not exceptional. A reminder of simpler, less crowded times.
Bullitt (1968)
Gritty cop thriller which makes no concessions. Steve McQueen at his best. An action movie with very little actual –– but plenty of implied–– violence. A true classic which, if anything, has improved with age.
Spanish Prisoner, The (1998)- Top class screenplay from David Mamet, ably assisted by his cast. Roller–coaster plot which is definitely not for the inattentive. Wheels within wheels. Somewhat contrived ending; otherwise a real gem.
State Of Play (2009)- Technically good and well scripted film with plenty of twists and turns in the plot. Good individual performances let down by a lack of good ensemble acting. Falls short of greatness but not a bad movie for all that.
Traffic (2000)
- An homage to the great directors of the late 1960\'s. Pay attention; there are three films running in parallel here. Brilliant cinematography. The corruption surrounding the \"drug problem\" is laid bare but there is no happy ending here.
Player, The (1992)- Brilliant satire, right from the opening scene. A tour de force by director Robert Altman and a star studded cast. If you haven\'t seen this then what are you waiting for?.
Take Shelter (2011)- The tornado as metaphor for destructive and disruptive descent into schizophrenia. David Lynch and Alfred Hitchcock would understand. Slow paced, meticulous. Michael Shannon outstanding in lead role. Look forward to more films directed by Jeff Nichols.
Osterman Weekend, The (1983)- Technically well made thriller with a political message. Loses its way and becomes a bit disjointed toward the end. Not Peckinpah at his finest, but the actors all turn in competent performances. Worth a look: not a masterpiece.
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