Shorty’s Film Reviews

188 Films have been rated or reviewed by Shorty.

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.
Seance On a Wet Afternoon (1964): A touch of English gothic, with John Barry music – loved it!
In Search of Myths and Heroes (TV Series) (2005): Striking and absorbing journeys with an affable guide.
Mrs Lowry & Son (2019): Stand–out performances by the two leads.
North West Frontier (1959): Lots of action with some wee jibes at the British and their Empire. The storyline's demonizing of Muslims grates a little these days.
House of Cards, The (TV Series) (1990-1993): You might say it's very droll, very dark, but I couldn't possibly comment . . .
Plenty (1985): Thoughtful political story, biting dialogue and strong cast.
Absent-Minded Professor, The (1961): Nifty fun. This colourized print, though, has PURPLE flubber. It should be green, surely!