Tubbs’s Film Reviews

8089 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tubbs.

Things to Come (L'avenir) (2016): The screenplay intelligently avoids getting bogged down in philosophy but keeps moving through some realistic situations helped by some smart editing. The lead actress is not bad (again).
Lonely Guy, The (1983): Viewed 35 years on it is passable viewing but forgettable.
Dark Shadows (2012): Considering its director and cast it doesn't work as well as it might have, but still, there are some very good scenes around the excellent female ensemble. The set designs and artwork are commendable.
Soldier Blue (1970): Whatever its faults it doesn't stay on the Western's worn path. It always holds some interest with the "he who doesn't know how to be boring" Donald Pleasence popping up from time to time.
Croods, The (2013): The characters are not as "lovable" as the Flinstones but the animation is obviously more advanced.
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954): 65 years on this still appeals. The creature, so obviously belongs to 1950's cult cinema that it will never be out of date. The humans only use was to antagonise the creature & so draw it into the screenplay & maybe provide it with something to eat.
Cabaret Balkan (The Powder Keg) (1999): The setting is deliberately bleak – on a cold wet night in a depressed location – the screenplay is played out by characters who are at odds with each other. I only remember one light–hearted scene. It is not uplifting but it is well done.
Riding Giants (2004): Its strong point is its extensive use of well researched archival film.
Lords of Dogtown (2005): It has a pretty good soundtrack.
7 Times Lucky (2004): It is one of those "it is not great but you could do a lot worse" films. Kevin Pollak's casting certainly helps.

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