HiFi’s Film Reviews

353 Films have been rated or reviewed by HiFi.

Erin Brockovich (2000): Perfectly scripted, shot, scored, cast and paced film that shows just how good mainstream cinema for grownups can be.
Jane Austen Book Club, The (2007): Very well put together, with a superlative cast of old hands (Baker, Brenneman, Bello, Smits) and new talents (Blunt\'s nuanced performance is a delight), this is a superior example of chick flickery. Highly enjoyable.
Walking and Talking (1996): Well made and sympathetically played by an impeccable cast, with Keener and Schreiber the standouts. Fairly light, but insightful and funny. A personal favourite.
Beeswax (2009): At first this seems like unusual subject matter for a drama, but it slowly develops its own uniquely hypnotic rhythm. Bujalski works all kinds of small miracles, not least the getting of naturalistic performances from non–actors.
Ghost World (2001): Just great. Buscemi and Birch (whatever happened to her?) excel. The comic book\'s brilliant, too.
Comic Book Villains (2001): Something of a masterclass in the effects of weak direction on a weak script. The cast of indie/frat movie regulars give it their all, but they\'re on a hiding to nothing. Shame, because there\'s a decent little movie lurking in there somewhere...
Funny People (2009): Like \'Knocked Up\', the uncomfortable mix of comedy and drama made me queasy. I did watch it, but I think I prefer the Seinfeld/Larry David \'No Hugging, No Learning\' approach. And it is so very long...
No Way Out (1987): Star–making turn for Costner. Patton (sexually jealous henchman) and Hackman (amoral weasel) have fun chewing the scenery. Plenty of nail–biting suspense. Well–paced, slick and enjoyable.
Long Kiss Goodnight, The (1996): Jackson and Davis are terrific, the Shane Black script is full of gems (Brian Cox\'s tirade about the dog!) and the whole thing hurtles along like a juggernaut. A kinetic, smartass guilty pleasure.
Bitter Moon (1993): Irresistibly perverse and brilliantly sustained, with great work from Coyote. A must–see.

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