THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED
Unbroken
UK certificate 15
132 mins
Genre : Biography/Action/Drama/Sport/War
Directed by : Angelina Jolie
Starring : Jack O'Connell/Domhnall Gleeson/Garrett Hedlund
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The life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete who joined the armed forces during the second world war. Only to be captured by the Japanese navy after a plane crash in the Pacific. During his capture, Louie must continue his fight by surviving through the war.
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In many ways this is an inspiring story of adversity and one man's will to come through.
Brutal particularly in the Japanese prisoner of war camp....a study in perseverance to over come.
Well acted with in my view a strong storyline.....excellent cinematography compliments...
And lest I forget good direction by Jolie.
Recommended
7.5/10
Automata
UK certificate 15
105 mins
Genre : Drama/Sci-Fi/Thriller
Directed by : Gabe Ibáñez
Starring : Antonio Banderas/Dylan McDermott/Melanie Griffith
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After solar flares damaged the Earth and wiped out the majority of the human population those who survived began to use robots, made by the ROC Corporation, to help them rebuild their lives. The robots are programmed to protect human life and are incapable of altering themselves or their fellow machines in any way. However, when police officer Wallace reports that he shot a robot because it was modifying itself, ROC insurance investigator Jacq Vaucan comes to believe that there could be a 'clocksmith' who is changing the automata's protocol, allowing them to make alterations. As Jacq investigates further he makes an unlikely ally in the form of altered robot Cleo and comes to realize who the real enemy is..
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A neat Sci-Fi thriller, Azimoz's robot dystopia....
Good performances and storyline...I like this move and it certainly makes a change from some recent Sci-Fi releases.
Worth a watch
6.5/10
Mercenary : Absolution
UK certificate 18
91 mins
Genre : Action/Adventure/Crime/Thriller
Directed by : Keoni Waxman
Starring : Steven Seagal/Byron Mann/Josh Barnett
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When a contract killer (Steven Seagal) encounters a girl on the run from a dangerous mob boss (Vinnie Jones) with powerful political ties, running a human trafficking operation, he is torn between protecting the girl, and remaining loyal to the government agency that hired him.
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I can hear the groans, not another Seagal film....
I make no apologies I like Seagal's laid back style...
This is a very brutal movie with Vinnie Jones at his nasty best.
Good Fight choreography compliments....
Bloody violent mayhem.
5.5/10