Tom H’s Film Reviews

866 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tom H.

Audition (1999): A psychological horror/suspense thriller that will have you physically squirming. Eihi Shiina is incredibly chilling: just wait until you hear her sweetly cooing "kiri kiri kiri..."
Million Dollar Baby (2004): The first successful boxing drama in years, this Eastwood film has all the underdog, against–all–odds emotion of a classic, and brave performances by all cast members – especially Swank, who is entirely convincing, stirring both laughter and tears.
Chopper (2000): Eric Bana is incredible (and barely recognisable) as the psychopathic Mark Chopper Read: murderer, psychopath, compulsive liar, author, and celebrity. A violent and sadistic tale, not for the faint–hearted.; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $15, $29.95 | Blu-Ray $29.95
Monster's Ball (2001): Emotional performances, racial tension, and controversial capital punishment issues – this is a tense affair which will not be for everyone. Heath Ledger puts himself on the map as upcoming star.
Boondock Saints, The (1999): Distinctive flair and action, with Irish anti–hero murdering religious–disciple wise–cracking brothers. We can't help but feel sympathetic to their cause, while quirky Dafoe is on their case, and mysterious Connolly makes a dramatic entrance.
Four Brothers (2005): The premise may be rather weak, and the story is held together by the emotional reason behind the brothers' reunion, but this is an entertaining outing with some good on–screen chemistry and banter between brothers.
Rounders (1998): A fun and gripping drama, mostly based around a series of Texas Hold 'em poker games and hustles, this one is well–scripted and acted, especially the surprise roles by Turturro and Malkovich.
Hellraiser (1987): Another Clive Barker horror, with some very strange creepy characters and outstanding effects. Forget the story; Pinhead in particular may give you nightmares, and this is what we watch horror flicks for.
Candyman (1992): A very creepy tale by horror–master Clive Barker (along with racial and sexual undertones), I dare you to watch this one alone and then stand in front of a mirror, let alone begin to chant: Candyman, Candyman...
La Vie en Rose (2007): Brilliantly acted throughout, and Edith Piaf certainly is an intriguing character worthy of a story, but the way this story is told is often a little too erratic for its own good, feeling like it’s trying to be different and ‘artsy’ without needing to.

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