Tom H’s Film Reviews

866 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tom H.

Scratch (2001): A great historical and inspiring documentary about the origins and movement of turntablism in hip–hop, if this doesn't spark your interest in DJing then nothing will.
Style Wars (1983): Graffiti was considered by many to be one of the core elements of hip hop, and Style Wars shows the origins of the graffiti art movement. This is a must–see for fans of either.
Napoleon Dynamite (2004): Best seen with friends, this indie comedy is both hilarious and cringe–worthy, with the bland deadpan comedy closely treading the line between funny and boring. Gosh!
Avatar (2009): An epic sci–fi fantasy world with some stunning special effects (whether 3D or not), this Cameron film is both impressive and lacklustre, the script being utterly predictable (see "Call me Joe" and kids' story "Fergully") and the action unambitious.
Notting Hill (1999): Possibly the funniest rom–com I have seen, with the unlikely geek–Grant falling in love with movie–star Roberts. Rhys Ifans and Dylan Moran are also excellent additions to the cast.
Love Actually (2003): One of the funnier rom–coms around, this is a must–see for fans of Notting Hill, Four Weddings, and Bridget Jones. A huge all–star cast, with interwoven stories and a Christmas theme.
Holiday, The (2006): An entirely clichéd story with weak performances that will leave you hard–pressed to sit all the way through. This chick flick is strictly for the girls.
Alpha Dog (2006): An ambitious drama about California youngsters (in particular, Jesse James Hollywood) who delve deeper into the criminal world and find themselves in serious trouble. Some surprise performances, and solid script.
300 (2006): Visually exciting, Snyder proves that he can bring an exciting graphic novel to life on the big screen, with a bloody ballet of slow–mo action, striking visual effects, and a true–to–source telling of Miller's 300 Spartans.
We Own the Night (2007): There are some great scenes, performances, and a good script, but overall the story fails to go far enough and push enough boundaries to make it particularly memorable.

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