Sandy’s Film Reviews

656 Films have been rated or reviewed by Sandy.

Navigator, The (1924): Surrealistic comedy, often regarded as Buster Keaton's greatest work. Strongly recommended! Wellington Film Festival 1993.
Our Hospitality / Sherlock Jr. (1923): Sherlock Jr is a terrific comedy; brilliantly acted. Wellington film Festival 1993.
General, The (1926): Generally regarded as one of the greatest comedies ever made – the chase scene alone is one of the most famous in cinema history; often imitated, but never bettered! Wellington Film Festival 1993.
Werner Herzog Documentaries and Shorts - Part 6 (Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun; Lessons of Darkness; Bells From the Deep; Portrait Werner Herzog) (1986-1993): "Lessons of Darkness" is a devastating memorial to the first Iraq War. It is a vision of hell – but all true. It's also a very interesting documentary. 1993 Wellington Film Festival
Joni Mitchell - Woman of Heart and Mind (2003): A really special film about a very special person. Takes you behind the facade of the music. Great sound quality. The song 'Clouds' is pure magic! Highly recommended. Don't miss the great extras.
Prime Suspect (TV Series) (1991-2003): Breakthrough British TV crime drama that set the standard. Seven stories (series), each 3.5 hrs long. Absolutely gripping. Star–studded cast incl. Helen Mirren, Tom Wilkinson, Ralph Fiennes & Zoe Wanamaker. Complex, gritty & tackles sexism in the Police.; DVD $54.95
Passe ton Bac d'abord (Graduate First) (1979): Teenagers mess around in a dull northern town. Nothing interesting in this film, unlike Pialat's brilliant later work in A Nos Amours (Bonnaire) and Police (Marceau). In these, the electricity between fine actors & director makes great movies.
Chimes at Midnight (1965): Greatest–ever Shakespeare movie. Falstaff is created from 5 different plays and is a new work. Filmed in Spain on a tiny budget, with realistic battle scenes & Welles' acting a revelation! Fine new copy of one of the great films of all time.
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (A la Folie pas du Tout) (2002): Very funny thriller with a dark side brilliantly played by Audrey Tautou in her prime. Recommended. Make sure you also watch the interesting & amusing extra features!
Suffragette (2015): Deeply moving, beautifully filmed, outstandingly acted and directed. Fast–paced & gripping: "Action, not words". Devastating portrayal of the lives of the poorest workers in the East End of London. Recommended.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95

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