Tubbs’s Film Reviews
8089 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tubbs.
Nick And Nora's Infinite Playlist (2008)
Doesn't push against any boundaries – okay but you feel as if you haven't achieved anything by watching it.
King Kong (2005)
Extended version: Didn't penalise it for being a remake as it was made as a homage to the original. Naomi deserves a star all to herself. The effects are top drawer but it takes twice as long as the original to tell the story so shoots itself in the foot- DVD
$15$11.25 
Petrified Forest, The (1935)- Bette and Howard are in fine form and play off each other very well. Its a good script and not too long which helps you cope with the lack of movement in the surroundings and characters.
Maid in Manhattan (2002)- When you have Fiennes, Richardson and Tucci the end product should be better, but I suppose even this kind of talent needs the material to succeed. On top of that there is a top drawer actor in Bob Hoskins with hardly anything to do. Didn't need the kid.
Dan in Real Life (2007)- There must be something in it (which I missed) to attract the classy Juliette Binoche but she looks a bit out of place among this lot.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)- Tries hard to show the behind the scenes of TV news broadcasting – as most of us are not privy to what goes on it is well worth a watch.
Echoes (TV Mini-series) (1988)- The first part – ie. pre scholarship – is much better than what follows. Glorious locations and the wonderful brogue help. Geraldine James the acting highlight.
Great Gatsby, The (1949)- There is a lot of talking and the overall impression is one of flatness.
- DVD $14.95
Pleasantville (1998)- The very good plot idea shows up well in the first half of the film but then the story telling gets stodgy and a bit preachy which is a shame – a talented cast in Macy,Allen,Daniels,Walsh and Don Knotts.The set designs are very good.
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)- Loved the early working class street scenes – most of them were shot in the rain. Newman couldn't have been the obvious choice to play a boxer but he is fine– good performance from his mum Eileen Heckart. The bouts are hectic generally.
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