Sandy’s Film Reviews
104 Films have been rated or reviewed by Sandy.
German Doctor, The (2013)
High quality Argentine/French film. Great shots of the pampas & Patagonia. Gripping; such ugliness of thought hiding in all that beauty. An intelligent movie, convincingly acted. More than a thriller – a deep dive into Mengele's chilling mind. 
Personal History Of David Copperfield, The (2019)
Fast pace & broad accents difficult for old & young viewers. Subtitles help, but anarchic style makes for a challenging watch. Celebrates the larger–than–life Dickensian characters which unconvincingly pound the movie viewer & stretch modern credibility. 
May December (2023)- Sucks you in, then spits you out. Very intense. Unusual theme carried by impressive acting & the decadent atmosphere of Savannah, Georgia. Like a story by Truman Capote, with oblique allusions for you to join the dots...Hard to describe – go see!
- DVD $24.95 | Blu-Ray $29.95
My Wife is an Actress (Ma Femme est une Actrice) (2001)- What is it about Gainsbourg which makes her so attractive – her eyes, a smile that melts stone, her neck, the way she moves? This film should be subtitled "Frenchmen Behaving Badly'. And of course its always raining in London...
Chatterley Affair, The (2006)- R18. Very well–made & acted. Far more interesting & intelligent than I'd expected. Cuts to the fundamental nature of physical sex in human relationships. Interesting true witness statements from the Old Bailey. Relevance for today remains fresh. Terrific
Origin (2023)
Powerful, truly great. Beautiful & heartful. Complex & sophisticated. Topical, but very unusual. Always interesting. Dalits said to be small minority, but form 17–32% Indians. There are 200 million of them. Similarity of blacks, Jews & Dalits incorrect.- DVD $29.95
Carol (2015)- Powerful & compelling – near perfect. Outstanding acting & direction, perfectly matched. Loved the intensity & slow pace allowing appreciation of the stunning wardrobes, great photography and haunting music. About memories & NYC (though not, see Extras).
A Hijacking (2012)- Filmed on actual ship nr Mombasa with its sailors. Terrible ordeal for owners, crew & loved ones over many months. Management knew sailors personally and communicated by sat phone. Somali violence truly scary & film much grittier than "Captain Phillips"
- DVD $19.95
Diplomacy (2014)- Well–acted & compact. Clever script. Everyone who loves France should see this film. The youth of the soldiers adds realism. A beautiful film revealing courage in unexpected places.
I Do: Or How to Get Married and Stay Single (Prete-moi ta main) (2006)- Starts with characteristic slightly silly French humour but fast becomes more amusing. Gainsbourg is, as usual, perfect & Chabat certainly has the nose for his role. Like the all great French comedies this gets steadily better & funnier. Great!
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