Shorty’s Film Reviews

188 Films have been rated or reviewed by Shorty.

Horse's Mouth, The (1958): A great novel emerges as a delightful movie. (That doesn't always happen!) Alec Guinness in sparkling form.
This is Not a Film (2011): The gaze of that iguana stays in my mind.
Adventure of English, The (2002): A delightful and thorough history for us word nerds.
Bank Dick, The (1940): Some fine boondoggling from Mr Fields.
World War 1 In Colour (2003): A broad brush portrayal of events. The image restoration is not in the Peter Jackson league but still makes an impact.
Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)
An Ideal Husband / Lady Windermere's Fan (1969-1985): Plays nicely done, and a very good doco on what made Wilde tick.
Being There (1980): Still holds up as a smart fable. Of course, in reality, a man who doesn't read and only watches TV could never become President of the United States of America, right?!
Ruling Class, The (1972): A savage skewering of the British aristocracy and their waning Empire. Bit long–winded, but good fun.
Denial (2016): Fine script and acting.