Tom H’s Film Reviews
866 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tom H.
Heat (1995)
A gritty and realistic action/thriller classic, with Mann at his best. The lengthy street shoot–out resonates as one of the best of the 1990s.
Infernal Affairs (2002)- A seemingly straightforward tale, bar the cat–and–mouse twists and turns of deception and lies, this is a brilliant police/gangster film with superb performances from Lau and Leung.
Departed, The (2006)
Scorsese is back on form with this brilliant retelling of the 'Infernal Affairs' films. While not as focussed as the Hong Kong equivalents, The Departed is arguably deeper, grittier, more violent, and – well, superior.
Goodfellas (1990)
- One of the all time greatest gangster films, Scorsese gives us a detailed and emotional insight to the violent, cruel, and edgy lives of young wannabe 'Made Men'. Brilliant performances from all, and a script that captures even the smallest of details.
Casino (1995)- Scorsese's spiritual successor to 'Goodfellas', this tale is just as violent and cruel, but lacks the brilliant insights and character development of the Oscar–deserving 'Goodfellas'.
Leaving Las Vegas (1995)- Cage is simply brilliant in this staggering tale of a man's self–loathing drink–obsessed quest for a life worth living. Vegas is no holiday destination, and 'Leaving Las Vegas' is not for the faint of heart.
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009)- Cage brings a raw, dark, and often humorous desperation to his descent into addiction and madness that is reminiscent of his earlier 'Leaving Las Vegas'. Treading a fine line between amoral and immoral, we're never sure whether to love or hate him.
Training Day (2001)- A very well put together tale of crooked cops and honourable street thugs, with Denzel stealing the show as Detective Alonzo Harris, and Hawke playing a convincing rookie.
Street Kings (2008)
Not as good as either LA Confidential or Training Day, but fans of the genre may find something they like if they can get past Keanu's take on the tough–guy cop.
Dawn of the Dead (2004)- A more graphic and frenetic retelling of Romero's classic, Snyder replaces the walking dead with running dead, a modern score, some dark humour, and some very memorable sequences.
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