Sandy’s Film Reviews

63 Films have been rated or reviewed by Sandy.

Trouble With You, The (En liberté!) (2018): Brilliant spoof in the best French manner. Layers interwoven with seeming 'normality' until you don't know which is true! Surrealistically circling back on itself like 'Groundhog Day' but funnier, with many tricks. Highly recommended.
Celebration, The (Festen) (1999): An incredible performance. Right into the dark hearts of the bourgeoisie. Interesting extras.
In a Better World (2010): Interesting, intense, but not really profound.
Origin (2023): Powerful, truly great. Beautiful & heartful. Complex & sophisticated. Topical, but very unusual. Always interesting. Dalits said to be small minority, but form 17–32% Indians. There are 200 million of them. Similarity of blacks, Jews & Dalits incorrect.; DVD $29.95
Brothers (2004): Choppy plot. Cruel and pointless. "Afghanistan" is ridiculously green! Realistic take on PTSD. A mercenary officer volunteered for Afghanistan, what did he expect? British were defeated 5 times in 19thC, then Russians, so what did Danes expect?
In the Name of the Father (1993): Brilliant cast; a great true story.
Up The Junction (1968): Pacey, interesting; of past times but well done. Suzy Kendall & all actors great. London has changed, not all for the better, but much better education for both rich & poor. Funny in places, great photography & interesting, realistic working class views.
Two Days, One Night (2014): Realistic picture of unstable workers' struggles today. Simple story, great acting. The tragedy of NZ today.
Amelie (2001): Outstanding in all respects.; DVD $14.95
Stories We Tell (2012): Cinéma–vérité. Makes a deep impression. Worth re–watching. Unique & realistic despite being a collage of old clips, acting & family members playing themselves. Brilliant direction & an interesting conclusion.

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