Pearce’s Film Reviews

239 Films have been rated or reviewed by Pearce.

Funeral in Berlin (1966): Less showy but just as impressive as The Ipcress File, this almost hits LeCarre territory. The initial escape across the wall is astonishing.
Ipcress File, The (1965): Stylised to the point of ridiculousness, this is still a surprisingly down to earth spy thriller from a lot of the same people who made Bond movies.
People Places Things (2015): As generically bland as its title, this wastes a good cast in a movie that slips from the memory even while it's still playing.; DVD $19.95
Dear White People (2014): Funny and clever, with a number of star turns from then–unknown actors.
Get Carter (1971): Forget Alfie, this is why Michael Caine was great. He takes an unredeemable villain and makes you root for him. The blaxploitation remake Hit Man is also worth a look.
La Dolce Vita (1960): One of those movies where you continually say, "Oh so THAT'S what all those other directors were trying to do!"
Pulp (1972): Quirky and episodic, this is amusing but feels like they started shooting with an unfinished script and never figured out an ending. The cast is fun especially Lionel Stander as a cheerful goon.
Kong: Skull Island (2017): Nimbly side–stepping the racism and colonialist garbage of most earlier Kong movies, this combines top–notch kaiju action with a great cast and a tinge of anti–war commentary.
Child's Play 3 (1991): Hysterical British tabloids blamed this for a tragic real–life child murder, but the only thing I could imagine it inspiring is a nap. They seem very fond of scapegoating movies for real social problems in the UK.
Child's Play 2 (1990): Despite a great cast (pairing Jenny Agutter and Gerrit Graham is inspired) this is dullsville until the amusing platform game–inspired ending.

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