Sandy’s Film Reviews
656 Films have been rated or reviewed by Sandy.
99 Homes (2014)
Horrific doco–drama on the realities of the property crisis for many American families. Hateful at first glance, but the gripping story soon cuts in. Trashy style absolutely convincing. Excellent film with interesting extras. Not for the faint–hearted! 
Policeman (2011)
Unless you happen to be deeply interested in the range of Chinese tee shirts & singlets available in Israel, or the high frequency of showers taken by young people in this water–poor country, then give this amateurish rubbish a miss! 
Bridget Jones's Baby (2016)- After a slightly creaky start quickly accelerates into the funniest & best of the entire series. Make sure that you watch right to the very end & check–out the extras, too. Recommended.
Beloved Sisters (2014)- Excellent Bavarian film contrasting with fantasy romances by Jane Austen. Characters are creative & passionate as Caroline, Charlotte & Schiller were in real life. Watch twice to appreciate an accurate portrayal of these times.
Goya: Crazy Like a Genius (2002)
Hughes, the greatest art critic of modern times, immediately involves you in this paean to his beloved genius – the great Spanish artist, Goya. His work is brought to life & right up to date with modern events. An outstanding documentary of wide interest.
Girl on the Train, The (2016)- Without Emily Blunt's intense performance this would be just another story of competitive urban housewives. She raises it far above this level and you will not soon forget this story. Hawkins' strong plot & Director Taylor's style mesh well.
Wait, The (L'attesa) (2015)- A triumph of style over substance. Beautiful women hang about in a palazzo near Ragusa, southern Sicily waiting for something that will never happen. Save your money & visit this lovely town. The movie is tiresome and its religious innuendos gross!
- DVD $29.95
Unknown Woman, The (La Sconosciuta) (2006)- Violent & upsetting, but recommended. Russian Kseniya Rappoport is terrific. She arrives in Italy, rents an apartment and becomes a servant for gold dealers, caring for their small child. Her past of prostitution and poverty returns to exploit her.
Victoria (2015)- Underwhelming naive "thriller" about young thugs & a lonely girl over one night in Berlin. No redeeming features. If a "stunt", not an amusing one.
Last Train to Freo (2006)- Gripping and unexpected!
- DVD $34.95
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