GenXGirl’s Film Reviews

509 Films have been rated or reviewed by GenXGirl.

Sleepy Hollow (1999): Turn of the 19th Century stylistic Gothic–like horror about a small town that is plagued by decapitations. Dark and moody, there is perhaps more emphasis on the over all visuals rather than story.
School of Rock (2003): An unemployed wannabe rock–star and slacker fakes it at being a substitute teacher and gives the class an education in rock music they'll never forget. An original and very humerous tribute to the history of rock music.
High Hopes (1989): Set during the Thatcher–era of social discontent and political upheaval, this slice–of–life look at a working–class family is both poignantly told and unconventional. Well worth a look.
Omagh (2004): Compelling & chilling account of Irish separatist group "the Real IRA" who detonated a car bomb in the small town of Omagh claiming the lives of 31 people and injuring hundreds of others. One victim's father becomes an advocate for justice.
Bloody Sunday (2002): A stunning re–creation of events that took place in Northern Ireland, 1972, when British paratroopers opened fire on a peaceful demonstration killing 14 Irish Catholic civil–rights protesters. Exceptionally shot, very powerful realistic imagery.
Wind That Shakes the Barley, The (2006): Gripping drama set during the early days of the Irish Republican Army, it portrays a young man gradually turn from reluctant fighter to single–minded dedication to the cause. Perhaps a little one–sided, but still a powerful and mesmerising film.
Navigators, The (2001): Centred around a group of very likable railway workers, as their government owned railway company is taken over by a private corporation. Authentic and heartfelt, it addresses the social issues as a result of the cut–throat world of capitalism.
Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989): Set in bleak 50's Brooklyn, this is a gritty film that traces the lives of some rough urban characters. Exceptional performances, it's violent and sexually graphic – there's no hint of Hollywood gloss and sugar–coating here.
Taxi Driver (1976): Unforgettable tale about a highly disturbed Vietnam vet turned New York cabbie prowling the streets, on a mission to leave his mark on society. The film that kicked off both De Niro and Foster's successful acting careers. A real classic.
Sex and the City - The Movie (2008): Slightly older and wiser, the four have moved on with their lives with the main themes predictably being problems in love, friendship, doing the right thing, and taking chances. Good, but not great, unless you're a die–hard fan.

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