Sandy’s Film Reviews
61 Films have been rated or reviewed by Sandy.
In a Better World (2010)
Interesting, intense, but not really profound. 
Origin (2023)
Powerful, truly great. Beautiful & heartful. Complex & sophisticated. Topical, but very unusual. Always interesting. Dalits said to be small minority, but form 17–32% Indians. There are 200 million of them. Similarity of blacks, Jews & Dalits incorrect.- DVD $29.95
Brothers (2004)- Choppy plot. Cruel and pointless. "Afghanistan" is ridiculously green! Realistic take on PTSD. A mercenary officer volunteered for Afghanistan, what did he expect? British were defeated 5 times in 19thC, then Russians, so what did Danes expect?
In the Name of the Father (1993)
- Brilliant cast; a great true story.
Up The Junction (1968)
Pacey, interesting; of past times but well done. Suzy Kendall & all actors great. London has changed, not all for the better, but much better education for both rich & poor. Funny in places, great photography & interesting, realistic working class views. 
Two Days, One Night (2014)- Realistic picture of unstable workers' struggles today. Simple story, great acting. The tragedy of NZ today.
Amelie (2001)- Outstanding in all respects.
- DVD $14.95
Stories We Tell (2012)- Cinéma–vérité. Makes a deep impression. Worth re–watching. Unique & realistic despite being a collage of old clips, acting & family members playing themselves. Brilliant direction & an interesting conclusion.
How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2022)
A sad illustration of the ignorance of ordinary young Americans except on technical issues. Emotion rather than reason is all they know. But is fun to watch, nonetheless. Competently made and pacey. - DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Annie's Fire (Annie Colère) (2022)- A powerful feminist statement fully relevant today. Extremely sensitive, with fine acting by everyone. It's interesting to compare the revolution in France with the slower progress in NZ. It's very realistic & down to earth – a wonderful film!
- DVD $29.95
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