Shorty’s Film Reviews

133 Films have been rated or reviewed by Shorty.

Mrs Lowry & Son (2019): Stand–out performances by the two leads.
North West Frontier (1959): Lots of action with some wee jibes at the British and their Empire. The storyline's demonizing of Muslims grates a little these days.
House of Cards, The (TV Series) (1990-1993): You might say it's very droll, very dark, but I couldn't possibly comment . . .; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Plenty (1985): Thoughtful political story, biting dialogue and strong cast.
Absent-Minded Professor, The (1961): Nifty fun. This colourized print, though, has PURPLE flubber. It should be green, surely!
They Might Be Giants (1971): Owes as much to Don Quixote as to Sherlock Holmes. Supermarket scene is a nice touch.
Gunga Din (1939): A ripping yarn.
Children Who Chase Lost Voices (Journey to Agartha) (2011): Beautiful animation, but convoluted and sometimes surprisingly violent story.
Bunny Lake is Missing (1965): Nicely noir atmosphere. Noel Coward is wonderful as a ham poet.
Jazz On a Summer's Day (1959): No hint, here, of things to come at Woodstock 10 short years in the future! Magical performances.