Tom H’s Film Reviews

866 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tom H.

Rocky III (Rocky 3) (1982): This second sequel fails to add much of anything to the Rocky formula bar a couple of new fighters, including Mr T.
Rocky IV (Rocky 4) (1985): The fights may be intense, and Rocky may still be the guy we cheer for in each, but the franchise finds itself on a slippery downhill...
Rocky V (Rocky 5) (1990): Even for an avid Rocky fan, this one is worth sitting out.
Rocky Balboa (Rocky VI) (2006): The concept may seem ridiculous on paper, but Sly delivers Balboa with the same honest and hard–fought raw underdog emotion that Rocky first became known for.
Kill Bill - Vol. 2 (2004): A slightly more mature continuation of The Bride's quest for revenge, feeling at times like a separate film entirely, Tarantino pays homage to classic Westerns, Chinese martial arts, and modern–day superheroes to name but a few.
Kill Bill - Vol. 1 (2003): The epitome of a teenage boy's (Tarantino's) ultimate martial arts action flick homage: a sexy blonde ninja with a score to settle and a million soon–to–bloodied foes in her way. Starring old favourites Gordon Liu, Sonny Chiba, and David Carradine.
36th Chamber of Shaolin, The (Master Killer) (1978): A film that any real martial arts fanatic should have already seen more than once. A testament to the capture of real martial arts on film, Gordon Liu proves we don't need convenient cuts, sped–up film, CGI or other Hollywood tricks.
Rocky Horror Picture Show, The (1975): It may be strange and quirky, but this O’Brien classic is a cult phenomenon that no one should miss. For crawling, on the planet's face, are some insects, called the human race. Lost in time, and lost in space... and meaning.
Taste of Cherry, A (1997): A dull and painful slump through one man's depression and lack of will to live. Not worth losing your own over.
Lives of Others, The (2006): A long and ultimately disappointing, over–rated piece of war history. While the characters and acting are brilliant, the film overall is a squandered opportunity of history–telling that somehow struck the highest chord with critics worldwide.

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