Sandy’s Film Reviews
656 Films have been rated or reviewed by Sandy.
Magnum P.I. (TV Series) (1980)
Pretty rubbishy. even compared with today's "Hawaii Five–0"!- DVD $39.95, $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Sophie's Choice (1982)
A great holocaust story. Excellent & heart–rending
Accattone (1961)
Accompanying 1961 interviews "Comizi d'amore" with men, women, young, old, throughout Italy on what they think about sex, marriage, fidelity etc is quite entertaining & shows a society outwardly far more progressive than America. Quite surprising!
BaadAsssss Cinema (2002)
Unexpectedly funny & informative; well worthy watching. Great interviews with black stars – let alone Tarantino – who also has much to say! Excellent extras. Female stars are similarly exploited financially by Hollywood– see NZ Herald A34 24/08/17
Green Wing (TV Series) (2004)- Funniest British comedy in years – a terrific spoof on the prolix hospital dramas of modern times. Totally over–the–top; worth seeing for Tasmin Grieg (Black Books – the girlfriend) alone. Strongly recommended.
Burden of Dreams (1982)
- Outstanding documentary on the greatest project of Herzog. More interesting than Fitzcarraldo itself, with him saying how much he hates the jungle. Surely a love/hate relationship revealing the complexity which makes him such an amazing filmmaker
Fire at Sea (Fuocoammare) (2016)- Superficial treatment of a modern crisis – not nearly as good as the moving Lampedusa in Winter on the same topic.
Adult Life Skills (2016)
Terrific film with remarkable Jodie Whittaker playing a young alienated woman 5 years younger than herself. Funny but movingly insightful portrait of a girl in no hurry to grow up & a refreshing antidote to the sad, cynical girls more prevalent today. 
Bodyguard, The (1992)- A stylish thriller that is mostly believable and stands the test of time. Costner & Houston are excellent. Great music; enjoyable film.
Jackie (2016)- Chilean Director Larrain weaves a complex structure around a great performance by Natalie Portman of this traumatic week in the life of the private & enigmatic Jackie Kennedy 55 years ago. A sensitive & perceptive film with a great sound track.
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