Shorty’s Film Reviews

185 Films have been rated or reviewed by Shorty.

Gattaca (1997): Standard Hollywood 'our–human–spirit–won't–ever–be–tamed' schtick in sci–fi garb.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Whistle Down the Wind (1964): Delightful tale set in the atmospheric hills of Lancashire.
Who You Think I Am (Celle que vous croyez) (2019): Social media as a house of mirrors. Haunting.; DVD $29.95
Private Function, A (1985)
Death and the Maiden (1994): Ben Kingsley is excellent. Descent into a heart of darkness indeed!
George Harrison and Friends: The Concert for Bangladesh (1972): Free from hype or ego, this concert is still one of rock's most eloquent moments. Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan 'rock' too.
Fisher King, The (1991): Modern rom–com crossed with a medieval legend – and it works!; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Personal History Of David Copperfield, The (2019): Fun and inventive. Colour–blind casting and squeezing in so much plot makes things confusing at times, but there's always the book to refer to . . .
Ripley's Game (2003): Faithful to the book's dark comedy.
I'm All Right Jack (1959): Delightful combination of Peter Sellers and Irene Handl.