EdMorbius’s Film Reviews
16 Films have been rated or reviewed by EdMorbius.
Into the West (1993)
Magical maybe. But the "PG" rating did not forewarn viewers of the grungy realism of gypsy poverty, plus the Garda beating up a suspect in their police station. Parents: be prepared. The scenes with the white horse were indeed beautiful.- DVD
$25$18.75 
Magnificent Seven, The (1960)
It launched the careers of several acting newcomers; and is filled with energy from the remarkable and propulsive musical score by the (then) up–and–coming composer Elmer Bernstein (Man With the Golden Arm; To Kill a Mockingbird). - DVD
$20$15 
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)- The exceptional nature of this film should lead viewers to read an even more exceptional book. The evocative music was by a young Elmer Bernstein (Magnificent Seven; 10 Commandments; World of Henry Orient).
- DVD
$15$11.25 
Man for All Seasons, A (1966)- The witty dialogue was by Robert Bolt (Lawrence of Arabia); & the fine soundtrack music was by a Frenchman – the great Georges Delerue, notably accompanying the title sequence of a courier's progress via the Thames to deliver a message.
- DVD
$19.95$14.95 
Man On Wire (2008)- Another remarkable one–of–a–kind movie from Director Bob Zemekis. It's a docudrama, not simply a "doco". But don't hold that against him. It is riveting.
- DVD
$19.95$14.95 
Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The (1964)- Absolutely agree. I was blown away seeing it in the 1980s. Now I must see The Young Girls of Rochefort, which is also held by Arovideo.
King's Speech, The (2010)- An almost perfect movie. Colin Firth is excellent as the initially reluctant monarch driven by circumstances. The eponymous speech, stage–managed by Rush (as Logue) is a masterclass in fashioning images, sound, & music into a stirring unitary performance.
Judgement at Nuremberg (1961)- Also a standout performance by Burt Lancaster, leading to his later title role in Visconti's The Leopard. Musical score by Ernest Gold, in the same year that Gold won the Oscar for Exodus. The soundtrack LP showcased speeches of Lancaster & Tracy.
Memories of Me (1988)- Contrary to Aroview, I found this a life–affirming light drama about human relationships. Like Steel Magnolias, it has a rich musical score by Georges Delerue, and saves its best laugh for a funeral! Watch till the credits roll.
Steel Magnolias (1989)
An excellent study of friendship enduring some tough times. Its intelligent, often subtle, humour avoids the risk of mawkishness, and the soundtrack music by Georges Delerue is worth the price of admission.
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