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The Little Prince
A bit unwieldy, with the fairytale told almost as an afterthought within the film. Some charm. Generally fine, I guess. →
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Twilight’s Last Gleaming
One of those sour ‘70s thrillers that aim to shock with a downbeat ending. Overlong and a little quaint. →
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Twelve Monkeys
Perfectly defeatist and neatly wrapped. Can’t help but root for the deadly virus these days though. →
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Hellraiser
Gruesome effects have aged well, but everything else looks like a McCoy-era Doctor Who. Historically interesting, but feels tame now. →
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The Blues Brothers
It remains, after maybe a hundred viewings so far, a joy from start to finish. →
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Snow White: A Tale of Terror
A title and cast that promised great things, but in the end, it’s just bland and dull, with a splash of gore. →
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The Blue Dahlia
The story in this one kind of got away from me. Looked great, acted great, but I couldn’t tell you quite what happened. →
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Oblivion
Maybe not the most original sci-fi, but it’s got a polished robustness to it. Beautifully shot and scored as well. Worth a look. →
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The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
Blunt and straightforward, almost minimalist. Claustrophobic and tense and solidly performed. →
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Arrival
Wonderful. Thoughtful, intelligent, contemplative sci-fi. Amy Adams is exceptional. →
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The Incredible Melting Man
Just…shit. →
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The Martian
Not much more than “some scenes from the book, filmed”, but it’s as polished, funny & moving as the book, so all is well. →
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The Big Sleep
One of the all-time greats, so perfect it almost makes me angry. →
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Set the Thames on Fire
A funny, surreal, affecting fantasy set in a future, drowning London. Sadly does also feature Noel Fielding. →
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Whisky Galore!
It’s a bit of a one-joke affair but has all the cosy charm & comfort you’d expect from an Ealing comedy, so I won’t complain. →
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Mad Max 2: Road Warrior
I never get tired of it. It may actually be the perfect film. →
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Archipelago
Just the kind of stuck-up cringeworthy middle-class drama I like. Awkward and uncomfortable throughout, this is just delightful. →
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The Exorcist
My first viewing; sadly, years of parodies and references have robbed the original of any impact. It’s probably fine. →
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Tammy
Bit of a first-draft feel but with Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon, Kathy Bates & Toni Collette, it’s a strong, funny cast. →
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Men and Chicken
Danish dark comedy that’s grotesque but also stupidly funny. Mads Mikkelsen has never been less appealing. →