Tom H’s Film Reviews
866 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tom H.
Burn After Reading (2008)
A black comedy from the Coen brothers, Burn After Reading puts together a hilarious cast, with every actor providing laughs in their own way. Pitt and McDormand in particular are brilliant as naive gym coworkers way over their heads in this conspiracy.
Superbad (2007)- Surprisingly funny boyish comedy, with Jonah Hill stealing the stage. If you're easily offended or naturally turned off by Apatow's humour then turn away, but otherwise sit back and enjoy the laughs.
40 Year Old Virgin, The (2005)
With cringe–worthy humour courtesy of Carell, the 40 year old virgin starts off as potential comedy of the year, but later takes a turn for the love stuff and loses the appeal of the boyish jokes from the first half.
Funny People (2009)
Considering the cast and the title, this is a disappointing comedy that fails to provide many laughs, and plays out more like a drama despite providing little insight to the life of a stand–up comedian. So many missed opportunities.
Informant!, The (2009)- A surprisingly funny comedy/drama with a bland 1990s look that only adds to the humour. Damon is great with the deadpan understated jokes, and there is a fun retro feel throughout that serves the film well.
Iron Man 2 (2010)- Not nearly as disappointing as critics would have you believe, this is a decent followup to the superb origin story of the first IronMan. Downey Jnr is great, as are Rockwell and Rourke, but the action is taken a few steps closer to its comic–book roots.
Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, The (2008)- A little too–long, and a little too Forrest Gump, this is still a touching and unique tale. Fincher is always great, the special effects are superb, and overall it feels like the most has been made of the script, if not of the original Fitzgerald tale.
Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)- Some of the songs aren't great (Burton admits he doesn't like musicals), but the movie as a whole is dripping with Victorian atmosphere and gothic attitude which feels right at home with Burton, Depp, and Bonham–Carter. A great take on the old legend.
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Casino Royale (1967)- A spoof Bond movie, more akin to the Austin Powers than Bond series, with the British humour of a Peter Sellers/Allen comedy. Some decent laughs, but nothing fantastic.
Bourne Identity, The (2002)- A new movie franchise is Bourne, with Damon taking the lead as (ex?) CIA action hero who is as awesome at kicking ass as he is terrible at remembering his history. An intriguing and tense spy thriller that should be seen.
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