THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED
Drone
UK certificate 15
86 mins
Genre : Drama/Thriller
Directed by : Jason Bourque
Starring : Sean Bean/Mary McCormack/Patrick Sabongui
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Neil is a private drone contractor who spends his workdays flying covert missions then returns to a family life of suburban mediocrity - without his wife or son knowing about his secret life - until a whistle-blowing site exposes him to a deadly threat. Believing he is responsible for the deaths of his wife and child, an enigmatic Pakistani businessman tracks him down, leading to a harrowing confrontation.
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A slow burning drama well acted, but an average storyline which lets it down.
Not particularly thrilling either.
5.5/10
Pilgrimage
UK certificate 18
92 mins
Genre : Action/Adventure/Drama
Directed by : Brendan Muldowney
Starring : Richard Armitage/Tom Holland/Jon Bernthal
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In 13th century Ireland a group of monks must escort a sacred relic across an Irish landscape fraught with peril.
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Strong and compelling medieval adventure-drama often brutal and bloody....
Bleak and uncompromising the only down side was the ending..
Worth a watch
6.5/10
The Assignment aka Tomboy
UK certificate 15
96 mins
Genre : Action/Crime/Thriller
Directed by : Walter Hill
Starring : Michelle Rodriguez/Sigourney Weaver/Caitlin Gerard
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Ace assassin Frank Kitchen is double crossed by gangsters and falls into the hands of rogue surgeon known as The Doctor who turns him into a woman. The hitman, now a hitwoman, sets out for revenge, aided by a nurse named Johnnie who also has secrets.
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I think one needs to suspend reality while watching this film...
The storyline is somewhat improbable and a tad average..
However the performances were fine as were the special effects...
One for Rodriguez fans....
5/10