Tom H’s Film Reviews

866 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tom H.

Smokin' Aces (2007): A surprise action title with entertaining, although obviously cartoonish characters, Smokin' Aces will have you laughing and cheering on your favourite team(s) of unique assassins, provided that you're partial to some senseless violence.
Smokin' Aces 2 (The Assassins Ball) (2010): A disappointing collection of characters and OTT action sequences that try to re–capture the essence of the first film but fail to do so. A fairly typical action sequel.
Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1966): This is a classic B–grade roadie about a team of deadly fast women who sure know how to handle themselves. Tarantino was no doubt heavily 'inspired' by this one for his own 'Death Proof'.
Death Proof (2007): Often a little too heavy on dialogue, and later exploding into non–stop car chase sequence, Death Proof will not be appreciated by everybody. Make no mistake, this is primarily a homage to classic B–grades like Faster Pussycat Kill Kill!
Castle, The (1997): An Australian/legal comedy which is both satirically funny and strangely insightful. This is definitely a DVD for the pool room.
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 1 (2005): One of, if not THE, best NZ dramas ever made (film or television), Outrageous Fortune is a highly entertaining series with high production values and a well–penned script.; DVD $19.95
Flight of the Conchords - Season 1 (TV Series) (2007): A very Kiwi comedy set in NY, the Flight of the Conchords are unique and hilarious (especially in their first season) and surely deserve the fame they have achieved.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Dead Man Walking (1996): Penn is as intense and believable as ever in this tale of death row directed by star of Shawshank Redemption, Tim Robbins.
Green Mile, The (1999): Another Stephen King story of an innocent man in prison, this is a highly emotional story with a strong fantasy element. Very long, with many spine–tingling moments, and you may shed some tears by the end.
Shawshank Redemption, The (1994): Heralded as one of those films that should have won an award at the Oscars, but for some reason was overlooked, the Shawshank Redemption is a great story of an innocent man in prison, and also portrays the horrors of the system.

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