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Review of Gosford Park (2001)

By Rory P (254) on 27 Jan 2013

Reminds me of old Agatha Christie whodunnits, but interspersed with people walking up and down stairs, gossipping…

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Review of Brokeback Mountain (2005)

By Rory P (254) on 24 Jan 2013

It demonstrates the struggle of same sex couples in a society that doesn't accept same sex couples…

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Review of Krepkiy Oreshek (1968)

By Rory P (254) on 22 Jan 2013

By far the best character driven action movie I've ever seen. Everyone has a story to tell. This is what all action movies should be like…

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Review of Berberian Sound Studio (2012)

By Rory P (254) on 22 Jan 2013

Toby Jones is great, the rest of the film is veneer. A depthless veneer of over-fetishised sounds…

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Review of Die Hard (1988)

By Rory P (254) on 22 Jan 2013

By far the best character driven action movie I've ever seen. Everyone has a story to tell. This is what all action movies should be like…

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Review of Haywire (2011)

By Rory P (254) on 21 Jan 2013

Steven Soderbergh has always made some stand out films…

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Review of The Social Network (2010)

By Rory P (254) on 20 Jan 2013

Perfect movie, that for sure, disirved the Oscar nomination, it's an excellent byography about how was created the best social network in the…

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Review of A History of Violence (2005)

By Rory P (254) on 20 Jan 2013

Definitely violent. Very awkward love scene as well…

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Review of The Hours (2002)

By Rory P (254) on 19 Jan 2013

Great screenplay and fine acting from superb actresses…

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Review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)

By Rory P (254) on 18 Jan 2013

Don't let the fact this is a musical fool you - this is a horror film. Granted, it is more in the Phantom of the Opera vein…

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Review of Treasure Planet (2002)

By Rory P (254) on 17 Jan 2013

The concept of translating literature's greatest pirate story into a space-faring adventure was a sound one, with lots of great and clever…

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Review of The Help (2011)

By Rory P (254) on 14 Jan 2013

The Help' is infused with warm wit and a passionate cry, and ignited by an exceptionally soulful cast. -- B…

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Review of Shaun of the Dead (2004)

By Rory P (254) on 13 Jan 2013

I think it goes like this - All of Edgar Wrights stuff is ultimately quite shallow, but he appears to be a talented director to a certain extent,…

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Review of Boogie Nights (1997)

By Rory P (254) on 10 Jan 2013

Paul Thomas Anderson's stylish and compelling take on the 70s porn industry follows Eddie Adams, aka Dirk Diggler (Mark Wahlberg), through…

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Review of Love Actually (2003)

By Rory P (254) on 03 Jan 2013

Second time revealed a lot of irregularities…

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Review of The Kid with a Bike (2011)

By Rory P (254) on 03 Jan 2013

Perfectly fine but overrated. Re: overrated-ness - Perhaps a sign that there is a quality dip in cinema output of late…

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Review of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)

By Rory P (254) on 03 Jan 2013

Romantically quirky....same people who did Nick and Norah of course…

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Review of Kinsey (2004)

By Rory P (254) on 02 Jan 2013

The greatest possible way of biographical sketching. Neeson can really turn one on while talking about hymens,which is absurdly bizarre/…

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Review of Holy Motors (2012)

By Rory P (254) on 18 Dec 2012

This film is like staring at a cannibal leprechaun with an erection. Such a sight would no doubt be diverting for any man, woman or child…

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Review of Dr. No (1962)

By Rory P (254) on 21 Nov 2012

Connery solidifies Bond as a major character in film history...to the expense of mediocre direction and storytelling. -- B-…

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